Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events – November 13, 2019: Light Up Main Street(Postponed); “The Gingerbread Lady” presented by Eclipse Theatre at the MAIN; “Long-Term Care: Options and Solutions” Workshop presented by Senator Scott Wilk, Assemblymember Tom Lackey… and more!

Light Up Main Street has been postponed to 11/23

“The Gingerbread Lady” presented by Eclipse Theatre at the MAIN 11/15-17, 11/22-24

“Long-Term Care: Options and Solutions” Workshop presented by Senator Scott Wilk, Assemblymember Tom Lackey 11/19

COC Star Party 11/15

Silvertone Singers present “Magical Music of Disney” Concert at the Bella Vida Senior Center 11/15

SCV Water Gardening Classes 11/14, 11/16

Topping Brothers Invitational Benefiting Autism Speaks SCV 11/18

Light Up Main Street has been postponed to Nov. 23

When: Saturday, Nov. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street in Newhall
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Old Town Newhall will be transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland. A night of festive holiday performances will begin at 6 p.m. on the stage in front of the Old Town Newhall Library before the lights are turned on at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy food trucks (both sweet and savory!), photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, entertainment and more!

“The Gingerbread Lady” presented by Eclipse Theatre at the MAIN

When: Friday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16 and 17 at 2 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m.
Where: The MAIN, 24266 Main Street in Newhall
Website: The MAIN

What: Neil Simon shows the humorous side of being human and the need to find something bigger than ourselves to live for. Benefiting A Light of Hope.

“Long-Term Care: Options and Solutions” Workshop presented by Senator Scott Wilk and Assemblymember Tom Lackey

When: Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Bella Vida Senior Center, 27180 Golden Valley Road in Santa Clarita
Website: “Long-Term Care: Options and Solutions”

What: Senator Scott Wilk and Assemblymember Tom Lackey invite the community to a financial literacy workshop on long-term care options and solutions, and how to avoid making mistakes in retirement. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. RSVP online or by calling 661-286-1471. 

COC Star Party

When: Friday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m.
Where: College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus, 17200 Sierra Highway in Santa Clarita
Website: COC CCC – Star Party

What: Enjoy as guest speakers present on rocket science, 50 years since the moon landing and more! There will also be a telescope viewing area, interactive science activity tables and a portable planetarium. It’s fun for all ages. FREE and open to the public!

Silvertone Singers present “Magical Music of Disney” Concert

When: Friday, Nov. 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Where: Bella Vida Senior Center, 27180 Golden Valley Road in Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Senior Center

What: This free magical concert includes tunes from beloved Disney films, such as 101 Dalmations, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, Pinocchio, Snow White, Alice in Wonderland and many more. The program also features familiar Disney television and theme park music.

SCV Water Gardening Classes

When: Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 16 at 9 a.m.
Where: SCV Water, 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Water – Gardening Classes

What: On Nov. 14, learn maintenance techniques of the top 30 plants for the Santa Clarita Valley (and others) so that they’ll thrive in the local climate. Then on Nov. 16, learn about soils found in the Santa Clarita Valley, which one you have in your yard, and the best fertilizers for your landscape.

Topping Brothers Invitational Benefiting Autism Speaks SCV

When: Monday, Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Oaks Club at Valencia, 26550 Heritage View Lane in Valencia
Website: Autism Speaks SCV

What: Hosted by Trey, Liam and Miles, with a little help from their parents, the Topping Brothers Invitational will be a rousing good round of golf, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, prizes and more. It is a great opportunity to play golf while also supporting a very worthwhile cause.

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City of Santa Clarita Art Reception: “Opening Our Minds and Hearts to Veteran Trauma”

When: Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m.
Where: Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Santa Clarita Arts – “Opening Our Minds and Hearts to Veteran Trauma”

What: This exhibit features artwork by military veterans created in workshops developed by the nonprofit Homes 4 Families. Homes 4 Families partnered with experts in the therapeutic art field to create this program and added unique components that are specific to their expertise on military families.

LAFFA-Palooza at The Canyon Club

When: Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Club Santa Clarita at the Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Club Santa Clarita

What: Join Santa Clarita Grocery for a night of Mark Eddie & THE ALL-STAR BAND with band members from Pat Benatar, Neil Diamond, Kenny Loggins, Avril Lavigne and Gwen Stefani. Admission is free with four cans of food or a monetary donation.

Poker Night Benefiting Valencia Girls Basketball

When: Friday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m.
Where: Tesoro Del Valle Clubhouse, 23721 Stoney Creek Drive in Valencia
Website: Valencia Girls Basketball – Poker Night

What: Enjoy an evening of fun, food, drinks and poker to support Valencia Girls Basketball. A  $100 buy in includes dinner and one drink. $40 rebuy and $30 to support the program includes dinner and one drink. Register online.

Lance Allyn at Greater Pacific

When: Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Greater Pacific at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website: Greater Pacific

What: Enjoy live entertainment at Greater Pacific on Friday and Saturday nights.

“The Learned Ladies” presented by COC Theatre at the PAC

When: Friday & Saturday, Nov. 15, 16, 22 & 23 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov 17 & 24 at 2 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Events – “The Learned Ladies”

What: Two young people are in love, but to marry, they must overcome an obstacle: the attitude of her family. Her sensible father and uncle are in favor of the marriage, but her father is under the thumb of his wife, who is supported by an aunt and sister who want her to marry a “scholar” and mediocre poet with lofty aspirations who has these three women completely in his thrall, for these three ladies are “learned.” Their obsession in life is learning and culture of the most pretentious kind.

Thanksgiving Prep Community Workshop at COC

When: Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Where: ICUE at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: COC – ICUE Community Workshops

What: Chef Michelle will teach attendees how to prepare a complete Thanksgiving dinner ahead of time to make Thanksgiving celebrations run smoothly. The class will be learning how to brine a turkey, and prep-ahead fix-ins to enjoy as a class.

American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life of SCV

When: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Westfield Valencia Town Center Parking Lot, 24201 Valencia Blvd in Valencia
Website: Bark for Life of SCV

What: Bring your best canine friend(s) for a fun-filled day starting with a walk, and then continuing with  contests, raffles and games. Bark For Life is an American Cancer Society – Relay For Life fundraising event that honors the caregiving qualities of canine companions!

Green STEM Summit at COC

When: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: COC Student Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: This free annual event for high school and college students, hosted by the Santa Clarita Environmental Education Consortium, explores careers in a variety of STEM fields. Benefit from hands-on STEM career mentoring at the event by industry, government and academic STEM professionals. There will also be a STEM Project Poster Competition with prizes.

SCAA Holiday Boutique

When: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: This will be a festive and colorful holiday boutique featuring local artists displaying a variety of fine art, costume jewelry, crafts, collages, greeting cards, decorative items and more. Attendees can enjoy music and refreshments, and start marking off their holiday shopping lists by purchasing beautifully handmade items made from the heart. This is a fundraiser to help support the SCAA Art Gallery.

Rescues on the Runway presents “Head Over Heels for Rescues”

When: Saturday, Nov. 16 starting at 2 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website: Rescues on the Runway

What: Save animals in a fun way! The event kicks off with a holiday boutique that is free to the public from 2 to 7 p.m., with the chance to meet the animals for adoption at 3 p.m. Then at 6 p.m., the Rescues on the Runway Dinner Show begins, where dogs are welcome. Walk your dog on the runway for contests and prizes.

“Painting Under Pressure” Art Gallery at AOC

When: Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m.
Where: Academy of the Canyons at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Enjoy free food and exquisite art made by Santa Clarita artists. This art gallery will be tackling the topic of stress through an artistic lens. The event is also acting as an art competition, where the community will be able to act as the judges.

Todo Para Cristo Services

When: Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Todo Para Cristo (All For Christ), 23670 Wiley Canyon Road, near Orchard Village
Website: Todo Para Cristo 

What: Todo Para Cristo (All For Christ) Ministry is an international nonprofit with a heart for missions.  Todo Para Cristo serves in various prison ministries, orphanages and mission posts in Mexico and Central America. Orphanages and prisons are visited on a weekly basis, providing food, clothing and Christian literature for spiritual development. Take part in services and learn about their mission to provide love, hope and education to the disadvantaged.

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

Electronica Musique and Multimedia Concert at the PAC

When: Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Events – Electronic Musique and Multimedia Concert

What: Performing under the direction of composer Bernardo Feldman, this free concert presents up-and-coming composers and a variety of music, dance and lights of exquisite beauty and boundless energy that will expand and challenge expectations.

“A Night of Jazz” with the Valencia High Jazz Band

When: Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Vincenzo’s Newhall Pizza, 24504 ½ Lyons Avenue in Newhall
Website: More Info on KHTS Calendar

What: Featuring the VHS Concert Jazz Band, the Jazz Combo and soloists from the Valencia Jazz Choir, the concert will include classic jazz tunes, contemporary favorites and even some holiday songs. Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.

Rock/Pop/Soul Revue presented by COC Music at the PAC

When: Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Events – Rock/Pop/Soul Revue

What: Enjoy a free rock/pop/soul revue presented by College of the Canyons Music.

Holiday Pies Baking Workshop at COC

When: Friday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m.
Where: iCUE at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: iCUE Baking Workshops

What: Learn how to make a couple varieties of pies for your Thanksgiving feast!  In this hands-on class, attendees will make at least two pies to take home, followed by tips on what to do with leftover pie dough.  The class will start off with making basic pie dough and then the fillings/components.

Vinyl Gypsies at Greater Pacific

When: Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Greater Pacific at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website: Greater Pacific

What: Enjoy live entertainment at Greater Pacific on Friday and Saturday nights.

Festival of Trees presented by the Boys & Girls Club of SCV

When: General Admission – Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Special Events Vary
Where: Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 W Valencia Blvd in Valencia
Website: Boys & Girls Club of SCV – Festival of Trees

What: The annual holiday fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley offers many beautifully designed and elaborately decorated large trees, tabletop trees and charming one-of-a-kind gingerbread houses. Large trees range in height from six to nine feet and many come with gifts, including event tickets, wine, furniture, jewelry and more. Special events (some requiring additional tickets in advance) are scheduled at varying days and times, including the Magic of the Lights Gala, the Jingle Jam Swing and Holiday Hocus Pocus: An Evening of Magic.

Reyes Winery Hike and Saturday Brunch

When: Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Reyes Winery, 10262 Sierra Highway in Santa Clarita
Website: Reyes Winery – Events

What: It includes a two hour hike through the Sierra Pelona Mountains, a light n healthy brunch, tour and tasting. Robert Reyes will guide you on a medium-advance level hike through the Sierra Pelona Mountains. You will have views of the beautiful valley from the 3500ft elevation. It’s a 7 mile hike.

2019 Annual Relay for Life Holiday Boutique

When: Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita United Methodist Church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Shop a selection of hand-crafted cards, gift bags, jewelry, blankets, woodwork, holiday decorations, mugs, dolls, elves, quilts, kitchen couture & aprons; children’s books; succulents; makeup; baby and children’s couture and accessories; soaps, bath products & lotions; clothing boutique and much more. Free admission.

“Music That Makes You Move” presented by the SCV Youth Orchestra at the PAC

When: Saturday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Events – “Music That Makes You Move”

What: The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra presents “Music That Makes You Move.” General admission is $15, children are $10.

Drew and Ket at Greater Pacific

When: Saturday, Nov. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Greater Pacific at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website: Greater Pacific

What: Enjoy live entertainment at Greater Pacific on Friday and Saturday nights.

8th Annual Hart Holiday Boutique

When: Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Hart Hall at Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: Friends of Hart Park

What: Enjoy a charming and unique shopping experience with artisans and vendors who provide handmade crafts, fashion accessories, jewelry, gift baskets, fabric creations and an array of unique fall and holiday gift items. Free admission.

28th Annual Fine Craft Show at Old Orchard Park

When: Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Old Orchard Park, 25023 Ave Rotella in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Enjoy a FREE outdoor event featuring unique gifts and a shopping experience unlike any other. With over 50 artists’ booths showcasing high-quality, original arts and crafts, you are sure to find the perfect gift. Delicious food trucks and live music will kick off the holiday season.

GO Jazz Big Band “On Broadway” at West Ranch High

When: Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m.
Where: West Ranch High School, 26255 Valencia Blvd in Santa Clarita
Website: GO Jazz Big Band

What: It’s the oldest “chicken or egg” argument in American popular music: Was Broadway inspired by jazz, or was jazz inspired by Broadway? Ask a musicologist, and you will probably hear about Summertime from Porgy and Bess, George Gershwin’s immortal melding of American blues and grand opera. But talk to any Miles Davis fan, and they’ll tell you about My Funny Valentine, the timeless tune from Lorenz and Hart’s forgettable 1937 musical Babes in Arms. Who’s right? Who cares! Enjoy the arguments of both sides as the GO Jazz Big Band play the tunes that made the musicals—or the musicals that made the tunes.

“A Gentle Thanksgiving” at The Gentle Barn

When: Thursday, Nov. 28 from 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: The Gentle Barn, 15825 Sierra Highway in Santa Clarita
Website: The Gentle Barn – “A Gentle Thanksgiving”

What: This is a thoughtful annual celebration where attendees can feed and cuddle the turkeys,  participate in an energizing drum circle and enjoy a delicious gourmet plant-based meal. A silent auction, awards ceremony and music will be other interactive elements of the event, with each attendee enjoying a gift bag of natural, eco-friendly and cruelty-free products to take home.

Dole & Humphries at Greater Pacific

When: Friday, Nov. 29 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Greater Pacific at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website: Greater Pacific

What: Enjoy live entertainment at Greater Pacific on Friday and Saturday nights.

“Elf: The Musical” Opening Weekend at the Canyon Theatre Guild

When: Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m.
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Newhall
Website: CTG Shows – “Elf: The Musical”

What: Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised there, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

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