Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events – May 10, 2023: SCV Education Foundation’s 1st Annual Sweet Side of Education Chocolate Walk, Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band Presents “Travelin’ Music”, Mad for Music Mad Hatter’s Bash, Free Adaptive Soccer Program – Registration Open Now!, Saugus High School Theatre presents “Cinderella”, The Explorers Club at The MAIN, Free Day of Scouting Adventures at Valley Trails Ranch, Celebrate – West Africa…and more!
SCV Education Foundation’s 1st Annual Sweet Side of Education Chocolate Walk – 5/13
Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band Presents “Travelin’ Music” – 5/13
Mad for Music Mad Hatter’s Bash – 5/12
Free Adaptive Soccer Program – Registration Open Now! – 5/11
Saugus High School Theatre presents “Cinderella” by Rodgers and Hammerstein – 5/10 to 5/13
The Explorers Club at The MAIN – 5/12 to 5/14
Free Day of Scouting Adventures at Valley Trails Ranch – 5/13
Celebrate – West Africa – 5/12
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SCV Education Foundation’s 1st Annual Sweet Side Of Education Chocolate Walk
When: Saturday May 13 at 2 pm
Where: Old Town Newhall
Website: SCV Education Foundation
What: The SCV Education Foundation is excited to announce they will be hosting their 1st Annual Sweet Side of Education Chocolate Walk on Saturday, May 13th in Old Town Newhall from 2pm to 5pm. This event is for all chocolate lovers and enthusiasts of all ages! Guests will stroll down Main Street and nearby streets sampling a variety of chocolates and chocolate inspired treats at participating businesses. Proceeds from the event benefit the SCV Education Foundations.
Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band Presents “Travelin’ Music”
When: Saturday May 13 at 7 pm
Where: The Canyon Theatre Guild
Website: Facebook
What: Put on your travelin’ shoes and join us on May 13th to get away from it all, without the hassles of an airport! As usual the band will be playing a variety of music – everything from Toto’s popular song “Africa” from 1982 to Johann Strauss Jr’s “Tales from the Vienna Woods” from 1868.
Mad for Music Mad Hatter’s Bash
When: Friday May 12 at 7 pm
Where: The Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Pkwy
Website: Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra
What: Take a trip down the rabbit hole to the Mad for Music Mad Hatter’s Bash, a fundraiser benefitting Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra and JCI Santa Clarita Foundation. The event includes scrumptious hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, raffle, mad hatter’s hat contest and entertainment by some of the orchestra’s talented musicians.
Free Adaptive Soccer Program – Registration Open Now!
When: Every Thursday Until 5/31
Where: Peachland Elementary & Placerita Jr High
Website: AYSO Region 679
What: AYSO Region 678 in Valencia plans to offer a free adaptive soccer program in the fall. AYSO has recently rebranded its VIP Program to EPIC, standing for Everyone Plays In our Community. Locations for games and practices: Peachland Elementary & Placerita Jr High. Registration for fall 2023 AYSO programs is now open at www.ayso678.org. Questions or inquiries can be emailed to EPIC@AYSO678.ORG.
Saugus High School Theatre presents “Cinderella” by Rodgers and Hammerstein
When: May 10, 11, 12, 13
Where: Saugus High School Forum
Website: Tickets on GoFan
What: Saugus High School Theatre caps off its award-winning season with a magical performance of “Cinderella” by Rodgers and Hammerstein. This performance is open to the public and child friendly. Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable performance!
The Explorers Club at The MAIN
When: May 12-14, 19-21, 26-28
Where: The MAIN
Website: Olive Branch Theatricals
What: The Explorers Club is a play written by Nell Benjamin. Set in 19th century London, the farce depicts the chaos that ensues when a woman tries to gain entry to the fictional titular club of explorers.
Free Day of Scouting Adventures at Valley Trails Ranch
When: Saturday May 13 at 9am
Where: Valley Trails Ranch
Website: Email: hebert.darin@yahoo.com
What: Cub Scout Pack 580 of Castaic, Pack 490 of Newhall and Pack 58 of Canyon Country would like you to join us for a day of Scouting activities and lunch at Valley Trails Ranch. This is a FREE event to all to learn about Cub Scouts (TK to 4th Grade) and to enjoy a day of fun in the outdoors.
Celebrate – West Africa
When: Friday May 12 at 6 pm
Where: Canyon Country Community Center
Website: Santa Clarita City Hall
What: A unique cultural experience, “Celebrate” brings the history and traditions of people and places from around the world to the Canyon Country Community Center every second Friday from April to September.
More Things To Do In Santa Clarita – Weekly/Monthly Santa Clarita Events
Family Nature Walk, Blooms Of The Season, & Monthly Bird Walk At Placerita Canyon
When: 1st And 2nd Saturday At 8 AM (Bird Walk), 1st And 3rd Saturday At 10 AM (Animal Show), 4th Saturday At 9:30 AM (Blooms Of The Season), Every Saturday At 11 AM (Family Nature Walk), & Every Saturday at 10 AM and Noon (Saturday Morning Nature Center Discovery)
Where: Placerita Canyon
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. This program is designed for all levels of “birders”. 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. Learn what the animals eat, where they live, their physical attributes and much more! Placerita Canyon Nature Docents/ Naturalists and staff will lead the discussion and answer all of your questions.
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. These hikes are led by Placerita Docents, are free and begin at the front steps to our Nature Center. Pre-registration is not required but hikes will be limited to 15 individuals and all must follow current COVID Restrictions and Guidelines.
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, Santa Clarita, CA 91390
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.
Upcoming Performances In Santa Clarita:
For more information, visit the Santa Clarita PAC
Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience – 5/31/23
Lisa Loeb – 6/3/23
Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band – May 13 – Info
Comedy of Tenors – May 26, 27, June 3, 4, 9, 10, 17, 18, 23, 24 – Info
Guacamole Queens – May 27, 28, June 2, 3, 10, 11, 16, 17, 24 – Info
Save The Date – More Upcoming Santa Clarita Events
5/13 – SCV Education Foundation’s 1st Annual Sweet Side of Education Chocolate Walk
Upcoming Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events:
* In-person upcoming events at certain venues are sometimes canceled/postponed due to the coronavirus. Please check with event organizers for continued updates on events.
Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience at the COC PAC
When: Sunday May 21 at 3 pm & 7 pm
Where: COC PAC
Website: COC PAC
What: The Perondis and their cast of human performers and dogs will delight audiences of all ages. They guarantee high-energy excitement from beginning to end. Back by popular demand!
Lisa Loeb at the COC PAC
When: Saturday June 3 at 8 pm
Where: COC PAC
Website: COC PAC
What: Often recognized from the platinum-selling No. 1 hit song “Stay (I Missed You)” from the film “Reality Bites,” Lisa Loeb has enjoyed a successful career in music, film, television, voice-over work and children’s recording.
SCV Water Landscape Workshop: Intro To Composting & Sustainable Water Solutions
When: Saturday June 10 at 9 am
Where: 27234 Bouquet Canyon Rd
Website: SCV Water
What: Composting is a great way to manage food scraps and improve your home’s soil quality. Learn how to produce a free, high-quality soil compost that reduces the use of fertilizer and pesticides. Use compost to build healthier soil, prevent erosion, conserve water, and improve plant growth in your yard!
SCV Water Landscape Workshop: Sprucing up your Landscape and Protecting it (Virtual)
When: Saturday July 9 at 9 am
Where: Online
Website: SCV Water
What: Does your landscape need a refresh? Get inspired! Your landscape has been established for a while now, but you know that it needs some work to keep it looking good. Learn effective methods and techniques to manage and maintain your landscape healthily and more efficiently while improving the aesthetics.
SCV Water Landscape Workshop: Top Plants for the SCV (Virtual)
When: Saturday August 5 at 9 am
Where: Online
Website: SCV Water
What: Not sure what plants to use in your landscape? We’ve taken the guesswork out by identifying the top plants that look beautiful and grow well in the SCV. They’ll make a great addition to your landscape for years to come!
SCV Water Landscape Workshop: Save Water! Turf Care & Substitutes (Virtual)
When: Saturday September 2 at 9 am
Where: Online
Website: SCV Water
What: Do you want your lawn to look its best? Learn about techniques to maintain your turf that will keep it thriving and may improve water efficiency during this drought! Or, if you’re looking for some ideas for turf substitutes, we’ve got that covered, too, with plants that work well instead of turf in your landscape.
SCV Water Landscape Workshop: Replacing Lawns with Native Plants
When: Saturday October 7 at 9 am
Where: 27234 Bouquet Canyon Rd
Website: SCV Water
What: It’s time to ditch your water-thirsty lawn. Don’t know where to start? It’s easier than you think. Learn about lawn alternatives that require less water and give way to a beautiful landscape.
SCV Water Landscape Workshop: Perennials and Natives for the SCV (Virtual)
When: Saturday November 4 at 9 am
Where: Online
Website: SCV Water
What: Looking for ways to add a little more color to your landscape and be more sustainable? Find inspiration and a variety of water-conserving perennials, natives, and vines that thrive in the SCV and will add those beautiful shades of color, too!
SCV Water Landscape Workshop: Harvesting your Own Garden (Virtual)
When: Saturday December 2 at 9 am
Where: Online
Website: SCV Water
What: Want to grow your own garden but don’t know where to start? Growing fruits and vegetables in your own garden have never been easier. Learn how to start growing produce from your very own yard.
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