Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events – December 4, 2019: Valencia Marketplace Holiday Community Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring KHTS Remote Broadcast; 14th Annual Military Honor Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting; The Compassionate Friends of SCV 19th Annual Candle Lighting Remembrance Program… and more!

Valencia Marketplace Holiday Community Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring KHTS Remote Broadcast 12/5

14th Annual Military Honor Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting 12/7

The Compassionate Friends of SCV 19th Annual Candle Lighting Remembrance Program 12/8

Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Magic Mountain Now through 1/5

“The Beach Boys: Holiday, Harmonies & Hits” at the PAC 12/4

Celestial Star Party at the Bella Vida Senior Center 12/5

Holiday Craft Fair at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center 12/7-8

Valencia Marketplace Holiday Community Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring KHTS Remote Broadcast

When: Thursday, Dec. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Valencia Marketplace, 25888 The Old Road in Stevenson Ranch
Website: Valencia Marketplace – Holiday Community Tree Lighting Ceremony

What: Enjoy the 5th annual tree lighting ceremony, a KHTS Remote Broadcast, entertainment by choral groups from local schools, the KHTS antique fire truck, pictures with Santa Claus, balloon magic and more. Attendees can also drop off new, unwrapped toys for the community toy drive.

14th Annual Military Honor Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting

When: Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m.
Where: Veterans Historical Plaza, 24275 Walnut Street in Newhall
Website: Prayer Angels for the Military

What: Enjoy a red, white and blue Christmas with Navy Fighter Pilot Mike Garcia, the Messick Family Singers and John and Marina Stratton.

The Compassionate Friends of SCV 19th Annual Candle Lighting Remembrance Program

When: Sunday, Dec. 8 a 6:30 p.m.
Where: La Mesa Jr. High School, 26623 May Way in Santa Clarita
Website: Compassionate Friends of SCV – Events

What: This is a worldwide candle lighting event to remember and honor the memory of all children, siblings and grandchildren, regardless of age, who have died. The program will feature poems, selected readings, music, a slide show and performances with featured singers.  Battery operated candles will be provided to all those who attend. After the services, cookies, coffee and hot chocolate will be available.

Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Magic Mountain

When: Select Days/Times from Saturday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 5
Where: Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia
Website: Six Flags Magic Mountain – Holiday in the Park

What: Six Flags Magic Mountain lights up the holidays as the park transforms into a magical winter wonderland for Holiday in the Park daily Nov. 23 through Jan. 5. The magic of the season takes over starting at 5 p.m. nightly and on select Holiday in the Park evenings, when guests can enjoy festive shows, activities and seasonal treats. Plus, don’t miss personalized meet-and-greets with Santa and his helpers.

“The Beach Boys: Holidays, Harmonies & Hits” at the PAC

When: Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Events – The Beach Boys

What: Enjoy Beach Boys classics and holiday songs that prove the Beach Boys in concert are fun, fun, fun — no matter when you see them. Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, along with Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, Keith Hubacher, Christian Love, Brian Eichenberger, Randy Leago and Scott Totten, continue the legacy of the iconic American band.

Celestial Star Party at the Bella Vida Senior Center

When: Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.
Where: Bella Vida Senior Center Parking Lot, 27180 Golden Valley Road in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Enjoy an educational evening of gazing at the moon, visible planets and stars with The Local Group Astronomy Club of SCV. Guests can view the night sky through high-powered telescopes.  Bring the family!

Holiday Craft Fair at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center

When: Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Placerita Canyon Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Holiday Craft Fair on Facebook

What: Create and decorate your own holiday wreaths, centerpieces and ornaments using a large assortment of fresh cut greenery, pine cones and other beautiful natural treasures. Children’s crafts will also be available. No finished craft items will be on sale — you must make your own at this event. This is a fundraising event for the nonprofit Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates, and there is a charge for all activities (cash and checks only).

More Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events:

Gingerbread Display and Competition at COC

When: Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: iCUE at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Gingerbread Display and Competition on Facebook

What: Last year, there were over 20 amazing gingerbread house entries, and over 175 people came to cast their votes on their favorites. Who will take home bragging rights this year? All are invited to attend and participate!

JCI Santa Clarita “Chat and Chill”

When: Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 West Valencia Blvd in Valencia
Website: JCI Santa Clarita Events – Chat and Chill

What: Wear festive ugly sweaters, Santa hats or even elf outfits to hand out flyers and little gifts. Afterwards, enjoy the final Chat and Chill of the year at Lazy Dog! Lazy Dog will be giving 15 percent back of sales that day to JCI Santa Clarita, and Westfield will be donating funds from their photo sales with Santa.

Holiday Concert and Sing-Along presented by COC Music at the PAC

When: Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Events – Holiday Concert and Sing-Along

What: Vocalist Katherine Lench-Meyering joins the band as they perform favorites from the holiday season. “Rudolph” flies in and “Santa Is In The House.” “Christmas Time Is Here” and “Hanukkah Swings.” Come along with “Frosty” and the band and usher in the holidays. COC Music promises to get your foot tapping and your heart humming with the holiday spirit.

American Red Cross Blood Drives at City Hall, Valencia Library

When: Friday, Dec. 6; City Hall: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Valencia Library: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd in Santa Clarita; Valencia Library, 23743 Valencia Blvd in Santa Clarita
Website: City Hall; Valencia Library

What: The City of Santa Clarita is hosting two community blood drives for the American Red Cross.  Sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and enter sponsor code CityofSantaClarita to give blood at City Hall, or ValenciaLibrary to give blood at the library.

“Holipalooza 2019: Deck the Halls” at the Canyon Theatre Guild

When: Friday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Canyon Theatre Guild – Holipalooza

What: Holipalooza is an annual, one-night fundraising event benefiting the many youth programs offered by the Canyon Theatre Guild throughout each year. Featuring food and silent auctions, as well as holiday songs, dances and skits performed by Santa Clarita’s talented youth, Holipalooza is a perfect way to get into the spirit of the season!

Holiday Cookie Swap Baking Workshop at COC

When: Friday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.
Where: iCUE at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: iCUE Workshops  – Holiday Cookie Swap

What: Wear your ugly holiday sweater and join Chef Kristi for a holiday cookie swap! Attendees are going to make a ton of cookies in class and then swap them with new friends and take them all home to enjoy (or freeze for the holiday). This class is more about universal holiday cheer and learning about different kinds of cookies to add to our cookie making repertoire!

“Tale of Two Symphonies” presented by Symphony of the Canyons at the PAC

When: Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Events – Tale of Two Symphonies

What: Enjoy the “Tale of Two Symphonies” presented by Symphony of the Canyons.

Knife Skills Cooking Workshop at COC

When: Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Where: iCUE at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: iCUE Workshops  – Knife Skills

What: In this hands-on class, Chef Michelle will be teaching knife skill basics. Learn proper knife cuts and how to break down a chicken. Use your new skills to make a delicious bruschetta to enjoy in class.

“Impact the World Through Wellness” Benefiting Saugus High, Circle of Hope

When: Saturday, Dec. 7 at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: Impact the World Through Wellness

What: Event organizers’ mission is to educate, inspire, share their passion and impact the world. Various professionals will be speaking on topics related to overall wellness by sharing their personal experiences and stories. Prepare to be educated, motivated, and most of all, inspired! Leave the event with action steps to apply immediately to life and overall wellness. A portion of registration fees will be donated to Circle of Hope and Saugus High School.

“Bowling for Kids” Benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

When: Sunday, Dec. 8 at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Valencia Lanes, 23700 Lyons Ave in Newhall
Website: Bowling for Kids on Eventbrite

What: The event features bowling, lunch, shoe rental and a silent auction. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is a nonprofit hospital that cares for more than 107,000 infants, children and young adults each year. 100% of the funds will go to the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.

#SaugusStrong Events, Resources:

SCV Students & School Staff, First Responders Get 2 Free Yoga Classes Per Week at Yoga Yoga Now through 12/15

When: Class Days and Times Vary; Now through Sunday, Dec. 15
Where: Yoga Yoga, 24421 Walnut Street in Newhall
Website: KHTS – Santa Clarita Resources and Events Benefiting Victims of the Saugus High Shooting

What: All SCV students, school staff and first responders are invited to take two yoga classes per week until Dec. 15. Danica Lynch of Yoga Yoga will also be holding private yoga groups working on breath work, meditation and trauma-informed techniques. Those interested can email Danica directly at [email protected] and she will personally take care of your account.

$10 Blue Hair Extensions Benefiting Saugus High at Tranquility Salon and Spa

When: Call for appointment
Where: Tranquility Salon and Spa, 23300 Cinema Drive in Valencia
Website: KHTS – Santa Clarita Resources and Events Benefiting Victims of the Saugus High Shooting

What: Tranquility Salon and Spa is offering $10 blue hair extensions, and all the proceeds will go to Saugus High School. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call the salon at 661-255-5635.

“Fear is a Liar” Event at Faith Community Church

When: Saturday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Faith Community Church, 24620 Meadowridge Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: KHTS – Santa Clarita Resources and Events Benefiting Victims of the Saugus High Shooting

What: This free event will feature guest speaker Logan Cole, who survived a shooting at his high school in Ohio in 2017. For more information, click here.

Backyard Grub n’ Brews #SaugusStrong Fundraiser

When: Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Backyard Grub n’ Brews, 26509 Golden Valley Road
Website: KHTS – Santa Clarita Resources and Events Benefiting Victims of the Saugus High Shooting

What: Backyard Grub n’ Brews is donating 50 percent of all proceeds from Saturday, Dec. 7 to the Saugus families affected by the recent tragedy. Mojo Filter Blues have graciously donated their time to play that afternoon as well. Come out to support the community.

Upcoming Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events:

Spring Print Competition Artist Reception presented by the City of Santa Clarita

When: Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: The City of Santa Clarita invites the public to an artist reception for the latest exhibition at the First Floor Gallery. Enjoy light appetizers, live music and meet the artists featured in the exhibition. The Santa Clarita Valley Photographers Association Spring Print Competition took place in May 2019 and features members’ artwork in a variety of categories. The winners of each category and those receiving a merit are featured in the exhibition in the First Floor Gallery.

JCI Santa Clarita Toy Drive Volunteer Event, Christmas Party for Children in Need

When: Wednesday, Dec. 11; Thursday, Dec. 12; and Saturday, Dec. 14 at Varying Times
Where: Varying Locations
Website: JCI Santa Clarita Toy Drive Volunteer Event, Christmas Party Signups

What: On Dec. 11, help the Jaycees sort all the gifts for the good little boys and girls at Westfield Valencia Town Center! This will require you to go “shopping” for the kids through the toys received from donations. JCI will be providing drinks and pizza! Then on Dec. 12, help wrap the sorted presents for the children benefiting from Santa’s Helpers. JCI will be providing drinks and pizza! On Dec. 14, JCI will be throwing the Christmas party for the underprivileged children in the Santa Clarita Valley. Due to the privacy of the families, those volunteering onsite at the party or for post-party cleanup must be 20 years of age or older.

SCV Water Gardening Classes

When: Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m.
Where: SCV Water, 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Water – Gardening Classes

What: On Dec. 12, learn how to maintain a sustainable landscape. Then on Dec. 14, learn the basics of lawn removal.

“The Nutcracker” presented by the Santa Clarita Ballet at the PAC

When: Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Events – “The Nutcracker”

What: The Santa Clarita Ballet Company celebrates its 25th anniversary performance of “The Nutcracker,” a classic program and favorite holiday tradition for Santa Clarita Valley families and patrons of the arts throughout Southern California. The Santa Clarita Ballet beautifully illustrates E.T.A. Hoffman’s timeless story of “The Nutcracker,” complete with beloved characters, magical staging, exquisite costumes and the recognizable musical score by Peter Tchaikovsky.

Valencia High Choir 16th Annual Holiday Boutique

When: Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Valencia High School, 27801 Dickason Drive in Valencia
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Valencia High School’s award-winning choir is hosting its annual holiday boutique fundraiser featuring more than 30 vendors. Fundraisers like this help support the choir, which never turns away students based upon financial need. Funds help pay for uniforms, theory books, performances, competitions and travel.

Visit with Santa Claus, SCV Sheriff’s Station Toy Drive at Vincenzo’s Pizza

When: Saturday, Dec. 14 from 12 to 5 p.m.
Where: Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24504 ½ Lyons Avenue in Newhall
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Help celebrate the holidays this year by giving to those in need. Visitors can choose how they would like to support this event: by donating a toy, purchasing a vintage photo with Santa or ordering food. All proceeds and donations go to support the SCV Sheriff’s Toy Drive and AvenuesSLS.org. This is a FREE event to see Santa – no purchase or donations are necessary.

“Holidays at the Farm” at Gilchrist Farm

When: Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Gilchrist Farm, 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Gilchrist Farm

What: Meet Santa and his elves all day both days, or watch the horse and rider holiday parade at 10 a.m. each day. The event also features  live music, food, craft vendors, make-and-take crafts, pony rides, horse rides, a festive petting zoo, caroling wagon rides, archery, a giant slide, hot chocolate bar, goats in sweaters and more!

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” presented by COC at the PAC

Holiday Tasting at Reyes Winery

JCI Santa Clarita Volunteer Event at Bridge to Home

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