Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events – December 18, 2024: The KHTS Santa Clarita Christmas Lights Guide 2024 | Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra Presents “Carnival of the Animals” | Carlos Oscar and David Studebaker Live | Bella Notte Opera Night | Wildland Weed Warriors (Volunteer Event)… and more!
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The KHTS Santa Clarita Christmas Lights Guide 2024
When: Month of December
Where: Various Neighborhoods in Santa Clarita
Website: View List
What: Whether you’re looking for synchronized light shows or charming community decorations, here’s your guide to the best Christmas light displays in and around Santa Clarita. Our community transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland during the holiday season, with neighborhoods, parks, and homes lighting up in festive displays.
Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra Presents “Carnival of the Animals”
When: Friday, December 20th | 6 pm
Where: The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
Website: Get Tickets
What: An interactive multimedia classical music experience for the whole family featuring dazzling animated visuals by Stephanie Delazeri, dancers from the Santa Clarita Ballet and the CalArts School of Dance, raffles, baked goods, pre-concert snacks and crafts for the little ones. Music by Saint-Saens, Grieg, Vargas, Meyer, and more!
Carlos Oscar and David Studebaker Live
When: Thursday, December 19th | 7:30 pm
Where: The MAIN
Website: Register at Eventbrite
What: David Studebaker, named “One of the 10 Best Comics to Watch” by SF Weekly, has delighted audiences for over a decade with his brand of fun, fresh, and uplifting comedy, blending music, personal stories, and pop culture into his highly interactive shows. Carlos Oscar who’s a legendary LA comic and has been on the Tonight Show, The View, Dry Bar, Comedy Central and is the only comedian to ever win performer of the year for Princess Cruises. General Admission is $25; $20 for Seniors/Students.

Bella Notte Opera Night
When: Saturday, December 21st | 6:30 pm
Where: Bella Cucina Italian Restaurant
Website: More Information
What: Indulge in an unforgettable evening of fine dining and world-class music at Mission Opera and Oksana Foundation’s monthly, Bella Notte Opera Night! Enjoy a complete, authentic Italian meal at Bella Cucina Italian Restaurant while being serenaded by the exceptional singers of Mission Opera.
Wildland Weed Warriors (Volunteer Event)
When: Sunday, December 22nd | 6:30 pm
Where: Golden Valley Ranch Open Space
Website: Register to Volunteer
What: Come join the Wildland Weekend Warriors in planting and watering plants in Golden Valley or Elsmere Canyon Open Space, or Taylor Trailhead to feed our local pollinators and wildlife. For this project, volunteers should bring work gloves. A long-handled shovel is optional, but helpful. This is an ongoing outdoor restoration project meant to help provide more food and shelter for pollinators, birds, deer and other animals of the chaparral ecosystem.
ONGOING – More Things To Do In Santa Clarita – Weekly/Monthly Santa Clarita Events
Santa Clarita Grocery Food Bin Donation with OPO Injury Lawyers
When: November 8th – December 25th
Where: OPO Law Injury Lawyers Law Offices, 23822 Valencia Blvd # 303
Website: More Information
What: OPO Law Injury Lawyers has set up a donation bin at their office to support SCV Grocery, making it easy for the community to drop off food donations like peanut butter, canned meats, pasta, and other non-perishables. Visitors who come to donate have a chance to tour the office and meet the friendly staff, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to the local community. This effort helps our community and families in need.

Placerita Canyon Nature Center – Saturday Programs
When: 1st And 2nd Saturday (Bird Walk), 1st And 3rd Saturday (Animal Show), 4th Saturday (Blooms Of The Season), Every Saturday (Family Nature Walk), & Every Saturday (Saturday Morning Nature Center Discovery)
Where: Placerita Canyon, 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd.
Website: Placerita Canyon Nature Center
What: Monthly Bird Walk is offered on the first and second Saturdays of each month (weather permitting) from 8:00 am to 9:30 am. Bring your binoculars (or borrow ours), water, comfortable shoes and a field guide if available. Animal Show is held on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Meet the Animal Ambassadors who live in the canyon and Learn what they eat, where they live, their physical attributes and much more! Blooms Of The Season is held on the fourth Saturday of every month and begins at 9:30 am at the front steps to the Nature Center. Learn about native plants and what’s blooming year-round along our trails. Family Nature Walk is every Saturday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. An easy one hour walk for the entire family exploring our Natural Area’s animals, plants and cultural history. Saturday Morning Nature Center Discovery is Every Saturday at 10 am and Noon. A fun meet and greet with the Natural Areas Superintendents! Learn more about your park, ask us questions, and find out fun ways to make the most of your visit!

Farm Visits At Gilchrist Farm (Every Sat & Sun)
When: Every Saturday and Sunday
Where: Gilchrist Farm, 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road
Website: Gilchrist Farm
What: Farm Visits are available Saturdays and Sundays from 9AM-2PM year round (with extended hours during holidays and special events). Come meet the animals, tour the farm, have a pony ride, milk the goats, and enjoy the farm. No reservations or facial covering required.

Ride the Agua Dulce Shuttle for $1
When: Every Mon, Wed, Sat (Excluding Holidays) | 8 am – 5 pm
Where: Agua Dulce Shuttle stops
Website: Transit Info
What: Hey Agua Dulce! You can ride the Agua Dulce Shuttle for just $1 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays (excluding New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day). Did we mention seniors 60+ and children under 5 years ride FREE? Ready for your next adventure? Call for transit information here: (818) 504-7270

Local Families Needed To Host International Students
When: Ongoing
Where: Your Home
Website: International Student Exchange (ISE)
What: ISE is seeking families to host International students for January through December. Take the opportunity to invite a student, 14-17, into your home to experience American culture while attending high school. Please contact Judy Betty at 661-373-7315 or go to pacifichorizons.iseusa.org/.
UPCOMING Performances In Santa Clarita:

For more information, visit the Santa Clarita PAC
Don McMillan Presented by JR’s Comedy Club – December 21st

For more information, visit the Canyon Theater Guild
Christmas Carol: The True Meaning of Christmas – November 29th – December 23rd
UPCOMING Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events:
Have a Merry Christmas!
Have a Happy Hanukkah!
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