Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events – February 26, 2020: Member Appreciation Day at Six Flags Magic Mountain; St. Clare’s Lenten Fish Fries; Laminated Dough Community Baking Workshop at COC… and more!
Member Appreciation Day at Six Flags Magic Mountain 2/29
St. Clare’s Lenten Fish Fries 2/28-4/3
Laminated Dough Community Baking Workshop at COC 2/27
Inclusive Rare Disease Play Day 2/28
“Spread the Sparkle” Fundraiser Benefiting The Sparkle Of Tinnley Organization 2/29
LEAPaTHON presented by Peyton’s Project 2/29
SCV Tigers Football Game 2/29
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Member Appreciation Day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
When: Saturday, Feb. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia
Website: Six Flags Magic Mountain – Member Appreciation Day
What: It’s the 366th day of thrills at the Thrill Capital of the World! Leap over and join Six Flags Magic Mountain for a thrilling good time while celebrating being a Six Flags member. Enjoy a variety of exclusive offerings, including ride times, membership corner, membership rewards, backstage tours, in-park discounts and offers and more!
St. Clare’s Lenten Fish Fry
When: Every Friday from Feb. 28 through April 3 from 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: St. Clare’s Church, 19606 Calla Way in Canyon Country
Website: More Info on KHTS Calendar
What: Enjoy beer-battered cod served with coleslaw and a choice of French fries, rice pilaf or beans. Fish tacos are also available and served with rice and beans. Dine in or take out (or enjoy outdoor patio seating). The price is $11 for a two-piece dinner or the two-fish taco plate, or $12 for a three-piece dinner. Cash and credit cards are accepted. All proceeds benefit local charities and families in need.
Laminated Dough Community Baking Workshop at COC
When: Friday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 29 at 5 p.m.
Where: iCUE Bakery at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: COC Community Baking Workshops – Laminated Dough
What: In this two-day, hands-on class, participants will be making laminated doughs from scratch. Participants should be prepared to take home a lot of delicious pastries! (*This is a more advanced level class.)
Inclusive Rare Disease Play Day
When: Friday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m.
Where: Scooter’s Jungle of Valencia, 28230 Constellation Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Rare Disease Play Day on Eventbrite
What: Learn more about the children in the community who have rare diseases, all while celebrating what makes us all unique. There will be cupcakes, face painting, arts and crafts, photo booth fun, pizza for $1 a slice, and two hours of jump and play! Anyone and everyone is welcomed!
“Spread the Sparkle” Fundraiser Benefiting The Sparkle of Tinnley Organization
When: Saturday, Feb. 29 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: Wolf Creek Brewery, 25108 Rye Canyon Loop in Santa Clarita
Website: “Spread the Sparkle” on Facebook
What: Join the nonprofit The Sparkle of Tinnley Organization for their first fundraiser so they can “spread the sparkle” to as many kids and their families impacted by childhood cancer, as well as other life-threatening illnesses, as possible. The event is set to feature a cornhole tournament, arts and crafts drive, costume accessory drive, donation-based photo booth, raffle items, Be the Match bone marrow registration, Sparkle merchandise, food trucks, beer, baked goods, a family zone and more.
LEAPaTHON presented by Peyton’s Project
When: Saturday, Feb. 29 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: COC Track, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Peyton’s Project – LEAPaTHON
What: Enjoy a fun Leap Day celebration while raising money for Peyton’s Project and increasing awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Peyton is a local teenager diagnosed with DMD. He will be there, along with a DJ and music for entertainment. Attendees can run all 29 laps for a serious workout or walk, skip, dance, roll and take your time to complete as many laps as you can.
SCV Tigers Football Game
When: Saturday, Feb. 29 at 6 p.m.
Where: Valencia High School, 27801 Dickason Drive in Valencia
Website: SCV Tigers
What: Get ready for the ambush! Santa Clarita Valley Tigers’ first home game is at Valencia High School against the So Cal Apaches. Proceeds of the game will be donated to the LOV Movement, which helps provide food and shelter for the homeless across LA County. Tickets are $5 or a donation of clothing or canned food.
Upcoming Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events:
“Vintage” SCAA Artist Reception
When: Friday, March 6 at 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery, 22508 6th Street in Newhall
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: All are invited to a free reception to meet the artists from the new SCAA exhibit, “Vintage.” Art representing styles, places, people or objects of the past, before the year 2000, will be displayed. Come and enjoy classic images and old-fashioned ideas from the previous century.
“Dinosaur World Live” at the PAC
When: Saturday, March 7 at 12 and 4 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Events – “Dinosaur World Live”
What: Dare to experience the dangers and delights of “Dinosaur World” in this interactive new show for the whole family. Grab your compass and join an intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a prehistoric world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special 15-minute post-show meet-and-greet offers all of the show’s brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.
CARESCV 2020 presented by Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
When: Saturday, March 7 at 8 a.m.
Where: The Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on KHTS Calendar
What: Join Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for their Cancer Awareness & Resource Expo. Four experts will be on hand to discuss the latest information on cancer recovery. There will be a discussion panel where attendees can ask the experts questions. Enjoy a continental breakfast and lunch. Enter a raffle to win an Apple Watch.
West Ranch High School presents the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
When: Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m.
Where: West Ranch High School Theater, 26255 Valencia Blvd in Stevenson Ranch
Website: West Ranch Music
What: The most sought-after big band in the world will take the stage with Band Leader Nick Hilscher at the helm, performing beloved hits from their extensive library, which includes “In the Mood,” “Moonlight Serenade” and “Pennsylvania 6-5000.” Hosted by the West Ranch High School’s music program, the concert will be an event for all ages and offers the chance to experience history, enjoy the magical melodies and walk away knowing you’re supporting a new generation of talented musicians in the process.
“Pink Martini” at the PAC
When: Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Events – “Pink Martini”
What: Drawing inspiration from a fabulous lineup of music – crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop – Pink Martini’s multilingual repertoire is a blend influenced by Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and Tito Puente, as well as Argentine tango, Brazilian samba, Italian folk and romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and ’50s. Pink Martini is a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure you will not want to miss!
Santa Clarita Hiring Spree and Community Resource Fair
When: Thursday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: The Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on KHTS Calendar
What: This free event is open to the public with the purpose of facilitating face-to-face meetings between job seekers, employers seeking to fill vacancies and community resource providers. Dress for success and bring your resume.
R.K. Downs/Dirk Fischer Jazz Festival at Golden Valley High School featuring the GO Jazz Big Band
When: Friday, March 13 starting at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Golden Valley High School Gym, 27051 Robert C. Lee Parkway in Santa Clarita
Website: GO Jazz Big Band
What: This long-running jazz festival features all of the jr. high and high school jazz ensembles in the Santa Clarita Valley performing 15-minute sets starting at 5:30 p.m. GO Jazz Big Band will close out the festival with a performance at 8:30 p.m. $5 Admission includes dinner, and proceeds benefit the Hart District Jazz “All-Stars.”
Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Day 5K
When: Saturday, March 14 at 8 a.m.
Where: Mentryville Park, 27201 Pico Canyon Road in Stevenson Ranch
Website: St. Patrick’s Day 5K on Active.com
What: The race is an “out and back” course that begins at Mentryville Park and takes you in front of Charles Mentry’s grand 13-room mansion, a one-room schoolhouse and a period barn. The course is mostly on newly paved asphalt and the elevation climb is about 330 feet. Due to this elevation gain, the course is considered moderate to difficult. Awards and raffle prizes will follow shortly after the race.
Annual St. Francis Dam Disaster Lecture and Bus Tour presented by the SCV Historical Society
When: Saturday, March 14 at 11 a.m.
Where: Heritage Junction, 24101 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: More Information on KHTS Calendar
What: The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will commemorate the 92nd anniversary of the second-worst disaster in California history with its annual St. Francis Dam Disaster Lecture and Bus Tour to the dam site in San Francisquito Canyon. Participants will have the opportunity to be among the first to visit the newly designated St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial and National Monument.
Silver Spur Celebration presented by the COC Foundation
When: Saturday, March 14 at 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Studios, 25135 Anza Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: More Information on City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: College of the Canyons presents the 30th annual Silver Spur Celebration honoring Bruce Fortine.
Anne Frank’s Stepsister at the PAC
When: Sunday, March 15 at 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Events – Anne Frank’s Stepsister
What: Enter the world of Anne Frank as told by her stepsister and childhood friend, Eva Schloss. At the age of 8, Eva became friends with Anne, playing hopscotch and drinking lemonade together. Her sensational story is difficult to imagine, yet it reminds us that life is precious and fragile, that the power of good is immeasurable and that love makes a difference. Hear the story of survival against all odds, and how she rebuilt her life out of the shadows of darkness and ashes of destruction. Be inspired to never give up hope and always see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Santa Clarita Sister Cities Charity Hike
When: Sunday, March 15 at 8 a.m.
Where: Rivendale Park and Open Space/Ed Davis Park at Towsley Canyon in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: This inaugural hike will provide an enjoyable experience for everyone – with hiking options along stunning trails at the Rivendale Park and Open Space. Help expand youth, educational and cultural international exchanges, promote global engagement through global collaborative projects and foster international awareness. These support the Sister Cities International’s mission “to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation – one individual, one community at a time.”
KHTS Sacramento Road Trip 2020
When: Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17
Where: Santa Clarita to Sacramento
Website: KHTS Sacramento Road Trip 2020
What: Join KHTS and 120 community leaders traveling by bus for two days of advocacy on behalf of Santa Clarita in Sacramento. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with politicians, administrators and other state leaders to address critical local issues.
8th Annual SCV Charity Chili Cook-Off
When: Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Charity Chili Cook-Off
What: Enjoy 40 amazing chilis to sample, a full bar, raffles, auctions, live band and DJ, VIP area, green beer and more. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and support nonprofits while having a great time.
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