Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events – September 24, 2025: GraceFest | County Fire Pickleball Summer Slam Tournament | Beautiful: The Carol King Musical | TMU Selfless Conference: Feelings Or Truth… and more!

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

GraceFest

When: Saturday, September 27th | 3 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Castaic Lake
Website: Get Tickets

What: We’re thrilled to announce that the 17th Annual GraceFest is moving to a new mission field! Join us on September 27, 2025 in Santa Clarita, California, at Castaic Lake, park and recreation, for an unforgettable worship experience.

County Fire Pickleball Summer Slam Tournament

When: Saturday, September 27th | 7:30 am
Where: 27650 Dickason Dr, Valencia, CA 91355
Website: More Information

What: County Fire Pickleball is excited to announce their 2025 Annual SUMMER SLAM tournament! This cage match will be held on Saturday, September 27th at 27650 Dickason Drive. Registration closes September 20th. Spectators welcome! Come watch and support the firefighters and tournament players! Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Beautiful: The Carol King Musical

When: September 27th – 28th, through November 1st
Where: The Canyon Theater Guild
Website: Get Tickets

What: The inspiring true story of Carole King’s journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began – and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.

TMU Selfless Conference: Feelings Or Truth

When: September 26th – 27th
Where: The Master’s University
Website: Register Here

What: TMU returns with the womens’ Selfless Conference, featuring the theme of Feelings or Truth: What Drives You? The main speakers include Jonny Ardavanis and Brianna Harris.

ONGOING – More Things To Do In Santa Clarita – Weekly/Monthly Santa Clarita Events:

Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS

When: Select Nights, September 19th – November 2nd
Where: Six Flags Magic Mountain
Website: More Information

What: Select nights from September 19th – November 2nd can be viewed on the Six Flags “Park Hours & Calendar.” Discover your scream when Fright Fest descends on the park after dark featuring frightful haunted houses, eerie scare zones and top-notch monstertainment!

Placerita Canyon Nature Center – Ongoing Programs

When: Saturdays and Sundays
Where: Placerita Canyon, 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall CA 91321
Website: Placerita Canyon Nature Center

What: • Monthly Bird Walk is offered on the first and second Saturdays of each month (weather permitting) starting at 8:00am March-November and 9:00am December-February. Bring your binoculars (or borrow ours), water, comfortable shoes and a field guide if available. • Blooms Of The Season is held on the fourth Saturday of every month and begins at 9:00am at the front steps to the Nature Center. Learn about native plants and what’s blooming year- round along our trails. • Books & Hikes meets the 4th Sunday of the month at 9:00am September through May, 8am June through August. See our website for program information. • Community Nature Education Series is every 3rd Sunday of the month at 2:00PM and provides a free educational program open to the public. • Placerita Nature Tots is the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:30am. For 3-to-6-year-olds. Program lasts 45 minutes to one hour and will involve learning about the environment. Registration starts on the first of the month. Space is limited. To register: [email protected] NOTE: No program in August 2025. • Walker Cabin Tours of the historic Walker cabin are available every Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm. Tours are also available on other days of the week. Please call the park office to confirm availability. • Family Nature Walk is every Saturday from 11:00am to 12:00pm. An easy one hour walk for the entire family exploring our Natural Area’s animals, plants and cultural history. • Saturday Morning Nature Center Discovery is every Saturday at 10:00am 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
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.

Ride the Agua Dulce Shuttle for $1

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

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

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 through December. 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/.

 

UPCOMING Performances In Santa Clarita:

For more information, visit the Santa Clarita PAC

A Taste of Ireland-The Irish Music & Dance Sensation – Wednesday, October 1st | 7:30 pm

For more information, visit the Canyon Theater Guild

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

Knights of Columbus  Mission Impastable, Pasta Dinner

When: Saturday, October 11th | 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: St. Kateri, Slattery Hall, 22508 Copper Hill Drive
Website: More Information

What: Join us on a mission to enjoy delicious pasta, meatballs, sausage, salad, rolls and a great time at the Knights of Columbus Pasta Dinner. This year’s theme is Mission Impastable. If you choose to accept the mission you may find us at store.kofc12489.org.

Old Town Newhall Fine Art Festival

When: October 11th – 12th | 10 am – 5 pm, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Main Street, Newhall
Website: More Information

What: The first Old Town Newhall Fine Art Festival is a two-day event showcasing juried masterworks and emerging talent from fine artists and artisans local to the Santa Clarita Valley. Walk along the 24200 block of Main Street to uncover unique and original pieces and find inspiration around every corner. In addition to our fine art stalls, guests of all ages will enjoy community-respected street chalk artists, face painting, and interactive art-making by ARTree and Arts for Santa Clarita, all while live musicians, many curated by SCV Bands Cast, will perform throughout the streets, bringing creativity to life in all areas of the festival.

Golden Valley HS Band “Sgt. Pepper’s Live On Stage!” by Music Moves

When: Saturday, October 4th | 2 pm & 7 pm
Where: Golden Valley Theater
Website: More Information

What: SANTA CLARITA, CA – Organizers from the Santa Clarita based non-profit Music Moves are excited to announce the first-ever Beatles ‘Mega-Show’ fundraising event, benefiting several student music programs in the Santa Clarita Valley. Music Moves Presents “Sgt. Pepper’s Live On Stage!”,  a musical collaboration between the professional Beatles tribute band “Britain’s Finest”, the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra (“SCVYO”), Indian Music Ensemble “Bridget To Everywhere” and select brass and wind band students from the Golden Valley Band program, performing “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band” album in its entirety.

Document Shredding and Carpet Recycling Event

When: Saturday, October 4th | 9 am – 12 pm
Where: Via Princessa Metrolink Station
Website: Register Here

What: Burrtec Waste and the City of Santa Clarita are hosting a FREE document shredding and carpet recycling event on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participants must be City of Santa Clarita residents and MUST pre-register for a time slot to attend. Proof of residency will be required.

4th Annual Business for Artists Conference 2025

When: Saturday, October 4th
Where: Canyon Country Community Center
Website: Register Here

What: Join Us at the 4th Annual Business for Artists Conference! The Business of Creativity: Mastering the Fundamentals. Don’t miss this opportunity to supercharge your creative business! Reserve your spot now and take the next step towards building a successful and sustainable career as a creative or arts non-profit professional. Registration is free. Space is limited.

Child and Family Center 5k Purple Walk

When: Saturday, October 11th | 8 am – 11 am
Where: Child & Family Center, 21545 Centre Pointe Pkwy
Website: Register Here

What: Join Child & Family Center’s 5k Purple Walk for Domestic Violence Awareness on Saturday, October 11 from 8-11 am. Pancake breakfast served from 8-9 am.Walk starts and ends at the Center’s campus 21545 Centre Pointe Pkwy. You will support life saving services for domestic violence survivors and their children. childfamilycenter.org or 661-259-9439.

Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk

When: Sunday, October 5th | 8 am
Where: West Creek Park
Website: Register Here

What: The Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk will be a 3.1 mile race to benefit Dig Deep Theatre, a nonprofit 501(c)3 based in Santa Clarita! Support our mission of bringing quality theatre to the SCV and surrounding LA area. Family friendly, all ages and experience levels welcome! All proceeds from this 5K will go towards upcoming staged productions and readings of classic and contemporary dramas and comedies.

Resume Refresh Lab at COC

When: Tuesday, October 7th | 9 am – 3 pm
Where: College of the Canyons, Career Services
Website: More Information

What: Need help preparing for the Santa Clarita Job Fair? Join us on Tuesday, October 7, anytime between 9:00am – 3:00pm for a quick resume review. This event is hosted in-person at both campuses, as well as online via Zoom. COC Valencia Campus: Career Services – Career Central X6 building; COC Canyon Country Campus: Career Services – Student Services Building, Room 105.

Society Improv Comedy Show

When: Saturday, October 4th | 8 pm – 10 pm
Where: The MAIN
Website: Register at Eventbrite

What: If you’ve ever seen “Whose Line is it Anyway”, you’ll know what to expect when you come to see The Society perform their brand of hilarious and clean improv comedy LIVE! Using your suggestions as launching pads, they create completely spontaneous and improvised shows, so no show is ever the same twice. And they pride themselves in good clean comedy fun, so it’s appropriate for the whole family! Get tickets now as seating is extremely limited.

Commitment to Freedom, 250th Anniversary of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps

When: Saturday, October 4th | 5 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: SCV Senior Center
Website: Register Here

What: As veterans who served during the Vietnam era and our fellow veterans who served in other campaigns, WWII, Korea, Desert Stom, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, this October 4th the Vietnam Veterans of America along with Coffee4VETS, Inc. will host a dinner fundraiser. All proceeds go to the Vietnam Veterans and Coffee4Vets, Inc. “Veterans Relief fund.”

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

When: Saturday, October 4th | 8 am – 11 am
Where: Bridgeport Park
Website: Register Here

What: The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting the Santa Clarita Valley community to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Santa Clarita Valley on October 4, 2025, at Bridgeport Park, 23670 Newhall Ranch Rd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Registration opens at 8 a.m., the Opening Ceremony begins at 9 a.m., and the Walk starts at 9:30 a.m.

TMU Faculty/Guest Recital – Dr. Gwang Kim: Trombone

When: Friday, October 3rd | 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Where: Master’s University Music Recital Hall
Website: Free Tickets Here

What: “The Last Trombone: A Call to Eternity” is a TMU faculty/guest recital by Dr. Gwang Kim. The program will feature works for solo trombone, brass quintet, and a trombone choir. Reserve your complimentary tickets for an evening of music at The Master’s University Music Recital Hall, located at 24736 Quigley Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA 91321.

“Enchanted: The Grey Area”

When: Friday, October 3rd | 8 pm – 10 pm
Where: The MAIN
Website: Register at Eventbrite

What: Einstein meets Doc Brown in this interactive and immersive psychic mind control experience that involves you. People say it feels surreal and psychedelic. Join us in The Grey Area!

Great Futures Breakfast

When: Wednesday, October 1st | 8 am – 9 am
Where: Boys & Girls Club, 24909 Newhall Ave.
Website: RSVP Here

What: You’re invited to our annual Great Futures Breakfast on October 1st, a meaningful morning dedicated to sharing the impact of the Boys & Girls Club in our community. Enjoy a light breakfast and hear powerful testimonials from Club members, parents and alumni. This event is all about real stories, real connections, and a chance to become a part of something bigger by investing in great futures.

WISH Education Foundations SCV Music Festival

When: Saturday, October 4th | 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Macy’s Valencia Parking Structure
Website: Get Tickets

What: Sold out since inception, WiSH brings the SCV a “Woodstock” like music festival, held outdoors, under the stars and on top of the Macy’s parking structure in Valencia. This event brings together a group of approximately 60 musicians made up of both professionals and amateurs, that rotate each song to bring you an ever-changing and exciting lineup of favorites. Some years we might focus on one particular artist; another year might just focus on one fabulous year in music.

West Ranch Marching Band Car Wash Fundraiser

When: Saturday, October 4th | 10 am – 1 pm
Where: Rancho Pico Junior High, 26255 Valencia Blvd
Website: Donate Here

What: Students from the West Ranch High School marching band will put down their instruments and pick up sponges and buckets to take part in the band’s annual “Wet Ranch” car wash fundraiser that is taking place Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Rancho Pico Junior High located in Stevenson Ranch. Money raised from the car wash will go toward a variety of needs including the purchase of new equipment and the entry fees for the 2025 competitions that Wildcat marching band will compete in over the next few months.

About Top Things to Do in Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events:

Something exciting is always happening in Santa Clarita! Every week, you can learn about the variety of things to do in Santa Clarita and Santa Clarita events by reading the KHTS Things to Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events post. You can also sign up for the free weekly Things to Do in Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events newsletter to keep up-to-date with the top festivities and events in Santa Clarita occurring over the weekend.

Last Post: Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events – September 17, 2025

Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, or send an email to [email protected]. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Report a typo or error, email [email protected]

KHTS FM 98.1 and AM 1220 is Santa Clarita’s only local radio station. KHTS mixes in a combination of news, traffic, sports, and features along with your favorite adult contemporary hits. Santa Clarita news and features are delivered throughout the day over our airwaves, on our website and through a variety of social media platforms. Our KHTS national award-winning daily news briefs are now read daily by 34,000+ residents. A vibrant member of the Santa Clarita community, the KHTS broadcast signal reaches all of the Santa Clarita Valley and parts of the high desert communities located in the Antelope Valley. The station streams its talk shows over the web, reaching a potentially worldwide audience. Follow @KHTSRadio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.