Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events – September 11, 2024: Guardians SCV 9/11 Patriot Day Car Show & Breakfast | Circus Vargas | SCV Water Landscaping & Gardening Workshop | Studio 74 – A Tribute to Zonta’s 50 Years | Big Bad Voodoo Daddy  Performance | Chapter Meeting – Blue Star Mothers of Santa Clarita | Vasquez Rocks Twilight Hikes | The Tavern Brawlers Present “The Underpants” by Steve Martin | Celebrate: Germany… and more!

*Events are subject to change/cancel/postpone. Please check with event organizers for continued updates on events.

Guardians SCV 9/11 Patriot Day Car Show & Breakfast

When: September 14th
Where: Higher Vision Church Parking Lot
Website: More Information

What: Guardians of SCV are hossting their 4th Annual 9/11 Patriot Day Car Show and Free Breakfast at Higher Vision Church. The event includes a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony beginning at 8:15 am. This consists of VIP Speakers, National Anthem – Terrell Edwards, Bagpipes – James Gilmore playing Amazing Grace, Color Guard – Young Marines of SCV, Pledge of Allegiance and Music.

Circus Vargas

When: September 13th – 23rd
Where: Valencia Town Center
Website: Get Tickets

What: Circus Vargas is coming back to Santa Clarita, September 13th-23rd! A show beyond compare, guaranteed to excite and delight audiences of all ages! Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration! Different cultures and nationalities, joining hand in hand, coming together to entertain, laugh, live, love and celebrate as one! 

SCV Water Landscaping & Gardening Workshop: Water-Wise Lawns: Thriving Turf Care and Sustainable Alternatives

When: Saturday September 14th at 9 am
Where: Bridgeport Park
Website: Register at Eventbrite

What: Learn how to maintain lush lawns while conserving water and explore sustainable alternatives at the workshop!

Studio 74 – A Tribute to Zonta’s 50 Years

When: September 14th
Where: Oaks Club at Valencia
Website: More Information

What: The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley invites the community to celebrate its 50 years of improving lives of women and girls globally and in the SCV with a glittering disco gala at The Oaks Club, Valencia, on Saturday night, September 14, 2024. “Studio 74”, a seventies-themed disco event promises to be a memorable night, featuring an uncommon atmosphere reminiscent of a 70s nightclub with nostalgic disco music, dancing, a fun and surprising floor show, Hustle dance lessons, and so much more!!

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Performance

When: September 14th
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, at College of the Canyons
Website: Get Tickets

What: Together for over 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins — has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows. With sold out concerts from the Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center, appearances with many of the country’s finest symphony orchestras, and television appearances ranging from Dancing with the Stars to Superbowl XXXIII, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its decades-long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music — America’s original musical art form — and bring joy to audiences around the world.

Chapter Meeting – Blue Star Mothers of Santa Clarita

When: September 17th
Where: SCV Veterans Collaborative
Website: More Information

What: Come join us for our monthly meeting, learn more about our great organization and events. Enjoy camaraderie, community and support. Whether you’re a Blue Star Mom, Dad, Aunt, Uncle, Sister, Brother, Wife, etc…or just want to support our Military and Veterans… All are welcome! Hope to see you there!

Vasquez Rocks Twilight Hikes

When: September 15th
Where: Vasquez Rocks
Website: More Information

What: Explore Vasquez Rocks during the magical twilight and early evening full moon hours! These fun, collaborative, interpretive hikes are led by trained staff and volunteers and will highlight the park’s amazing natural and human histories. Themes will vary and include Vasquez Rocks history, geology, cultural history, plants and animals. All ages are welcome: trails are not currently stroller-accessible.

The Tavern Brawlers Present “The Underpants” by Steve Martin

When: September 13th – 15th, 20th – 22nd
Where: Bridgeport Park
Website: Register at Eventbrite

What: A zany romp about a conservative couple in 1910 Germany who face scandal when the wife’s bloomers fall down in public. Suddenly, two infatuated men – a poet and a hypochondriac – arrive to rent their spare room, sparking the neglected wife’s desires.

Celebrate: Germany

When: September 13th
Where: Canyon Country Community Center
Website: More Information

What: Celebrate is an event series that celebrates cultures, customs and culinary wonders from around the world. Every second Friday from April to September, immerse yourself in a cultural celebration at the Canyon Country Community Center from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Come share in the music, dance, food, art and educational experiences from the diverse people we have all around us! On September 13, grab your Celebrate passport and let’s travel to Germany! Celebrate the culture, cuisine and customs of Germany from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center!

Ongoing – Weekly Santa Clarita Events

Ride the Agua Dulce Shuttle for $1 – Every Mon, Wed, Sat (Excluding Holidays)

When: Every Mon, Wed, Sat (Excluding Holidays) | 8 am – 5 pm
Where: Agua Dulce Shuttle stops
Website: Transit Info: (818) 504-7270

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

Weekday Events at the Canyon Country Community Center

When: August – October
Where: The Canyon Country Community Center
Website: More Information

What: The Canyon Country Community Center is hosting classes, activities, and programming designed to provide a safe and enriching community-building environment. These events are ongoing on weekdays, from now through October. They include an After School Program & The Teen Experience (Every Day, Monday-Friday), Adventures with Food, Mahjong, Foodie Tales, Pre-School Fitness Fun, Line Dancing, BINGO and more! See website for each event Dates and times.

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 and August 2024. 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/.

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

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – September 14th

 

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

Agua Dulce Fair and Parade

When: September 21st
Where: 33413 Agua Dulce Canyon Road
Website: More Information

What: Hosted by the Agua Dulce Women’s Club, the Agua Dulce Country Fair and Parade is a little slice of small-town heaven, having everything you’d expect at a small town fair. It takes a lot of time and effort by our wonderful committee, made of dedicated community members (like you!) to put this on for the whole town to enjoy. Fair day begins with the charming parade, which begins at 4 o’clock sharp. The parade route goes north on Agua Dulce Canyon road, beginning at Escondido and ending at the intersection with Darling Road. There will be road closures at 3:00 PM. Parade STARTS at Escondido and Agua Dulce Canyon Road. Parade ENDS at Darling and Agua Dulce Canyon Road.

JCI Veterans Reource Fair

When: September 21st
Where: William S. Hart Park
Website: More Information

What: Veteran’s Resource Fair, which will be held on September 21st, 2024, at William S. Hart Park in Newhall. This event is designed to provide veterans and their families with essential resources, support, and a day of community engagement.

SENSES Block Party – Pirates

When: September 19th
Where: Main Street in Old Town Newhall
Website: More Information

What: The wildly popular SENSES Block Party brings live music, food trucks, themed activities, and adult beverages on Main Street every third Thursday from March to October. Grab a drink from the on-street bar, dance the night away to high energy performers, and order a bite from the food trucks or local restaurants. Don’t miss this fun and festive adult setting right here in Santa Clarita! Ahoy, me hearties! Get ready to set sail for a swashbuckling good time at our Pirates SENSES Block Party! Join us as we transform Main Street into a lively pirate haven, complete with treasure hunts, sea shanties, and a bounty of nautical adventures.

City of Santa Clarita’s 29th River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo

When: September 21st
Where: William S. Hart Pony Baseball and Softball Complex
Website: More Information

What: The 29th Annual River Rally Clean Up and Environmental Expo is an opportunity for Santa Clarita volunteers of all ages to help clean up a portion of the Santa Clara River, one of the last natural, free-flowing river systems in Southern California. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 21 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. at a brand new location, the William S. Hart Pony Baseball and Softball Complex (23780 Auto Center Court). Pre-registration for this event is required and is now available at SantaClaritaVolunteers.com.

Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks: A Celebration of Autumn

When: September 22nd | 5 pm – 7 pm
Where: Vasquez Rocks
Website: More Information

What: Join us around the campfire at the Vasquez Rocks Interpretive Center! Live music, sing-alongs, animal meet & greets, storytelling, crafts, activities, show + tell tables, s’mores and more. Feel free to bring your own: snacks or picnic, acoustic instruments, and songs! (No smoking or alcohol permitted).

SCV Chamber of Commerce Hosts the Roundtable with State Treasurer Fiona Ma

When: September 24th
Where: College of the Canyons
Website: Get Tickets

What: Join the SCV Chamber of Commerce for the Roundtable with State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA: Leveraging State Opportunities for Businesses and Non-profits, where you will gain knowledge about state initiatives, financial updates, and resources available to support your organization. The event will also include a Q&A session and a meet and greet opportunity, allowing for direct engagement with Treasurer Ma and networking with other attendees.

Cash For College FREE Financial Aid Presentation

When: September 24th
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
Website: More Information

What: Worried about paying for college? Attend our FREE Financial Aid Presentation.  Whether you are bound for a community college, four-year university, or private college, this presentation is for you! Parking is free in any College of the Canyons student parking lots. Event Contact Information: College of the Canyons, Financial Aid Office (661)362-3215 or email [email protected].

SCV Water Landscaping & Gardening Workshop: Sustainable Gardens: Native Plant Mastery at Bridgeport Park

When: Saturday October 12th at 9 am
Where: Bridgeport Park
Website: Register at Eventbrite

What: Learn to create sustainable gardens using the native plants at Bridgeport Park as inspiration!

County Fire Pickleball Tournament

When: September 29th
Where: Paseo Club
Website: Register Your Team by the 18th!

What: County Fire Pickleball is excited to announce their 2nd annual SUMMER SLAM tournament! This cage match will be held on September 29th and played at the Paseo Club Valencia ( 27650 Dickason Drive) $50 per player and you MUST sign up as a team (Includes 1 drink ticket and 1 t-shirt per player). Support the Firefighters and register for the event, or go to the Tournament to watch some Pickleball! 

William S. Hart School District’s First ever International Culture Festival

When: September 18th
Where: Valencia High School
Website: More Information

What: Valencia High School is kicking off the school year by hosting William S. Hart School District’s first ever International Culture Festival! Come celebrate the diversity of students in the Santa Clarita Valley through home-cooked food, music, and dance.This event is for all ages and open to the entire Santa Clarita community. The date is September 18th from 5pm-8:30pm on Valencia High School’s campus. Students! Sign ups to be a part of a starting tradition are now open!

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