Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events –  September 8, 2021: Guardians SCV Patriot Day Car Show & Pancake Breakfast, Registration Open for Be the Light 5K/10K, Registration Open For Child & Family Center’s Purple Palooza 5K Walk, “The Old Maid & The Thief” and “The Telephone” at The MAIN, Farm Visits At Gilchrist Farm, Brave New World Comics Live Claim Sale, Fright Fest At Six Flags Magic Mountain… and more!

Guardians SCV – Patriot Day Car Show & Breakfast – 9/11

Registration Open For A Light Of Hope’s Be the Light 5K/10K

Registration Now Open For Child & Family Center’s Purple Palooza 5K Walk

“The Old Maid & The Thief” and “The Telephone” at The MAIN – 9/10 to 9/12

Farm Visits At Gilchrist Farm (Every Sat and Sun) – 9/11 & 9/12

Brave New World Comics Live Claim Sale – 9/8 (and Every Wednesday)

Fright Fest At Six Flags Magic Mountain – 9/11 (Through 10/31)

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Guardians SCV – Patriot Day Car Show & Breakfast

When: Saturday September 11, 8 am-Noon
Where: Higher Vision Church, 28776 The Old Road, Valencia (Parking Lot)
Website: Guardians SCV

What: A free family friendly Classic Car Show and Pancake Breakfast event benefitting Guardians Support Center, a local nonprofit providing support for our Veterans, Military, Law Enforcement and Firefighters.

We will be paying tribute with Opening Ceremonies remembering on this 20th Anniversary Day of 9/11 all of those that gave their lives in the service of others. Special VIP guests will be participating.

There will be static displays of Fire, Law and Military vehicles as well as many amazing Classic Cars.

Registration Open For A Light Of Hope’s Be The Light 5K/10K

When: Saturday September 18, 7 pm
Where: Be the Light 5k
Website: Register at Be the Light 5k

What: Join us and be a part of Santa Clarita’s premier night run/walk at the annual Be The Light 5K/10K in Valencia, California. Each year the greater Southern California community of runners and walkers come together to support youth in recovery through the A Light of Hope organization, to show them that we are here for them and together we can make a positive impact on their lives. Bring your best night outfit, decked out with lights and colorful glow bands to shine your brightest in this awesome night run/walk and help us bring Light in to the Darkness of Addiction.

Registration Open For Child & Family Center’s Purple Palooza 5K Walk To End Domestic Violence

When: Saturday October 16, 8 am
Where: Child & Family Center
Website: Child & Family Center

What: Child & Family Center’s Purple Palooza is a 5k Color Walk coming October 16, 2021. The walk raises funds and awareness in support of our Domestic Violence Program.

The walk begins at Child & Family Center with a light breakfast and warm up festivities. Participants will walk on local sidewalks and bike paths, where they will have the opportunity to go through “purple checkpoints” for an extra bit of color to help spread the awareness.

The fun continues after the walk with Purple Palooza activities for kids, entertainment, vendor booths, food, and fun for the whole family! Don’t forget to bring your furry family members along for the walk as well!

“The Old Maid & The Thief” And “The Telephone” At The MAIN

When: Friday September 10-12
Where: The MAIN
Website: City Calendar

What: Mission Opera will present two short made for-TV operas by Gian Carlo Menotti as their season opener on Friday, September 10 through Sunday, September 12 at The MAIN in Newhall. The OldMaid & The Thief will be sung in English with Spanish subtitles and will feature special guest, Rich Capparela, while El Teléfono (known as “The Telephone”) will be sung as a World Premiere in Spanish with English subtitles.

Farm Visits At Gilchrist Farm (Every Sat & Sun)

When: Saturday and Sunday September 11 & 12 (and every Sat & Sun)
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.

Brave New World Comics Live Online Claim Show

When: Wednesday September 8, 6pm (Every Wednesday)
Where: Facebook Live
Website: Brave New World Comics

What: The Brave New World Comics LIVE Claim Show with Andy & Ivan is EVERY Wednesday night, 6pm-10pm, now LIVE on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Twitch, and PopShop!

Tune in, claim some books, and pick up at the store this week!

Fright Fest At Six Flags Magic Mountain

When: Saturday September 11 (Through 10/31)
Where: Six Flags Magic Mountain
Website: Six Flags Magic Mountain

What: Six Flags Magic Mountain’s 28th season of Fright Fest is back with 24 terrifying nights of monsters, ghouls, and crazed characters ready to strike fear in any one who crosses their path. The bone-chilling lineup of haunted attractions features two new spine-tingling scare zones, a dark and twisted photo experience, two new mind-numbing shows, and added days.

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), 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.

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!

 

Upcoming Theater Performances In Santa Clarita:

Mama Mia: September 18, 19, 25, 26, October 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 – Info

 

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. 

Children’s Bureau Foster Care And Adoption Orientation (Virtual)

When: Thursday, September 16 at 4 pm
Where: Online Only (Email RFrecruitment@all4kids.org or call 800-730-3933 to get Zoom Link)
Website: Children’s Bureau

What: Attend this one-hour orientation and learn how to become a foster or foster-adoptive parent to one child or siblings. To get the Zoom link, register by emailing RFrecruitment@all4kids.org or call 800-730-3933.

Art Reception “Precious” At The Main

When: Thursday, September 16 at 7 pm
Where: The MAIN
Website: City Calendar

What: A universal part of being human is awe and wonder at the miracle of birth, and delight in babies and small children at the beginning of their journeys. Pure, uncorrupted, and full of hope and potential, the value placed on them is one of the highest in our culture.

SENSES Block Party – Fremont Street

When: Thursday, September 16 at 7 pm
Where: Old Town Newhall
Website: More information on City Facebook Page

What: Take a trip to Downtown Las Vegas as Old Town Newhall transforms into Fremont Street for this month’s SENSES Block Party! Try your luck at the outdoor casino featuring live entertainment, iconic Vegas thrills, and adult beverages.

Santa Clarita River Rally

When: Saturday September 18, 8 am
Where: Behind the shopping center at 18386 Soledad Canyon Road
Website: City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: The annual River Rally and Environmental Expo is back! Help preserve one of the last natural river systems in Southern California.

River Rally volunteers will be provided with trash bags, gloves and important information to help safely clean up the Santa Clara Riverbed.

SCV Water Virtual Gardening Class: Water Saving Turf Care and Turf Substitutes (Virtual)

When: Saturday September 18, 9 am
Where: Online Only
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!

Light Of Hope’s Be The Light 5K/10K

When: Saturday September 18, 7 pm
Where: Be the Light 5k
Website: Register at Be the Light 5k

What: Join us and be a part of Santa Clarita’s premier night run/walk at the annual Be The Light 5K/10K in Valencia, California. Each year the greater Southern California community of runners and walkers come together to support youth in recovery through the A Light of Hope organization, to show them that we are here for them and together we can make a positive impact on their lives. Bring your best night outfit, decked out with lights and colorful glow bands to shine your brightest in this awesome night run/walk and help us bring Light in to the Darkness of Addiction.

LOCALS ONLY! Music Night at The MAIN

When: Saturday September 18, 8 pm
Where: The MAIN
Website: City Calendar

What: LOCALS ONLY! is a new music series brought to you by The MAIN Theatre in Newhall that will feature bands from the Santa Clarita Valley.

Mama Mia At The Canyon Theatre Guild

When: Saturday September 18, 8 pm (Shows run through 10/30)
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild
Website: Canyon Theatre Guild

What: Featuring the hits of the famous pop rock group, ABBA, this musical comedy tells the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. Shows run through October 30.

SCV Music Festival presented by WiSH

When: Saturday September 25, 6 pm
Where: Valencia Biomedical Park, 25134 Rye Canyon Loop
Website: WiSH Foundation

What: A Tribute to The Beatles. Sold out since inception, WiSH brings the SCV a “Woodstock” like music festival, held outdoors on the grounds of the Southern California Innovation Park in Valencia.

Cosmic Comedy Night at Valencia Lanes

When: Saturday September 25, 8 pm
Where: Valencia Lanes
Website: Cosmic Comedy

What: The Cosmic Comedy Show Returns to Valencia this September with another all-start lineup featuring Rachel Wolfson, Auggie Smith, Ryan Talmo and more!

Wisecracks: An Evening of Comedy at The MAIN

When: Saturday September 25, 8 pm
Where: The MAIN
Website: City Calendar

What: Join us for an intimate and unforgettable night of comedy at The MAIN! We have pulled together a show featuring some of our favorite comedians during this evening of jokes, fun, stories and more!

Ventura Harvest Festival

When: Friday October 1 to Sunday October 3
Where: Ventura County Fairgrounds
Website: Ventura Harvest Festival

What: The Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show promotes the largest indoor art & craft shows on the West Coast. Celebrating their 49th year in 2021. Each Harvest Festival features hundreds of artisans exhibiting American handmade items including beautiful jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, photography, original art, hand-turned wood, music, ceramics and much more.

Zonta Presents Women In Film Celebration

When: Thursday October 14, 5 pm
Where: Newhall City Parking Structure Roof, 9th Street, Newhall
Website: Zonta Club of SCV

What: Zonta Club of SCV honors the women of Santa Clarita who are leaders in the film industry and associated businesses in our Valley with this inaugural event on October 14th. The sunset celebration and mimosa reception will precede Zonta’s 10th annual showing of the Lunafest films, a collection of award-winning international films made by women. For more information, contact Cindy Kittle at lunafest@scvzonta.org and visit Zonta’s website at www.scvzonta.org.

Zonta Presents LUNAFEST

When: Thursday October 14, 6:30 pm
Where: Newhall Laemmle Theaters, Lyons and Main, Newhall
Website: Zonta Club of SCV

What: Zonta Club of SCV will present their 10th annual showing of the Lunafest films, a collection of award-winning international films made by women. For more information, contact Cindy Kittle at lunafest@scvzonta.org and visit Zonta’s website at www.scvzonta.org.

Child & Family Center’s Purple Palooza 5K Walk to End Domestic Violence

When: Saturday October 16, 8 am
Where: Child & Family Center
Website: Child & Family Center

What: Child & Family Center’s Purple Palooza is a 5k Color Walk coming October 16, 2021. The walk raises funds and awareness in support of our Domestic Violence Program.

The walk begins at Child & Family Center with a light breakfast and warm up festivities. Participants will walk on local sidewalks and bike paths, where they will have the opportunity to go through “purple checkpoints” for an extra bit of color to help spread the awareness.

The fun continues after the walk with Purple Palooza activities for kids, entertainment, vendor booths, food, and fun for the whole family! Don’t forget to bring your furry family members along for the walk as well!

Zonta presents Women in Film Conference

When: Saturday October 16, 9 am to 12 pm
Where: College of the Canyons University Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Website: Zonta Club of SCV

What: Zonta Club of SCV presents a conference featuring industry leaders discussing how to “Get In and Get Ahead” in the male-dominated film industry. Zonta SCV has been improving the lives of women and girls in the community for more than forty years. For more information, contact Cindy Kittle at lunafest@scvzonta.org and visit Zonta’s website at www.scvzonta.org.

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