Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events – May 08, 2024: 25th Anniversary Classic Car Show at Route 66 – Save the Date: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley “Tiki Hideaway” – Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm – Blues Traveler At The COC PAC – Lone Star, Laundry, and Bourbon at the MAIN – “Faces” Art Exhibit – SCAA Gallery – 51st Annual Frontier Toyota Henry Mayo Golf Classic – Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks – Bike to Work Challenge – Ride the Agua Dulce Shuttle – Local Families Needed To Host International Students…and more!
*Events are subject to change/cancel/postpone. Please check with event organizers for continued updates on events.
25th Anniversary Classic Car Show at Route 66
When: Saturday May 11, 5 pm – 9pm
Where: Route 66
Website: Route 66 Classic Grill
What : Route 66 Classic Grill Now, with new ownership, with a brand-new kitchen, and a revamped delicious menu invites you to our 25th Anniversary Classic Car Show All makes and models welcome. People’s Choice Trophies are to be awarded for best of show, muscle retro-mod import/sports car, paint, and truck. YOU vote, YOUR choice. ‘Rebel Heart’ LIVE sets the stage, along with, face painting, and lots of car swag, presented by OPO Law and Santa Clarita Rotary. Mouthwatering BBQ tri-tip & chicken, signature burgers, street tacos and dogs are favorites. Full bar and patio. See you there!
Save the Date: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley “Tiki Hideaway”
When: Saturday June 1, 7pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Valencia
Website: Boys & Girls Club of SCV
What : Hosted by Pamela and Dennis Verner, this tropical paradise-themed event promises entertainment, delicious food, and exclusive auction items, all supporting vital youth programs. Guests are encouraged to get in theme as they enjoy the evening bidding on live and silent auction items.
Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm
When: May 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, June 1-2, 8-9, 15
Where: Gilchrist Farm
Website: Gilchrist Farm
What : Walk through a tent of beautiful flowers hosting live butterflies flying all around you. Hold some nectar on a sponge to attract a butterfly to land near you! Enjoy these amazing pollinators while learning about what they do for farms and flowers! Throughout the duration of the Butterfly Encounter, we will host different species including Painted Ladies, Monarchs, Cabbage Whites and more.
Blues Traveler is set to play the COC PAC on May 9. (College of the Canyons)
Blues Traveler At The COC PAC
When: Thursday May 9th at 8 pm
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC
Website: COC PAC
What : In 1987 the four original members of Blues Traveler – John Popper, Chandler Kinchla, Brendan Hill, and the late Bobby Sheehan – gathered in their drummer’s parents’ basement in Princeton, N.J. to jam. From these high school sessions emerged a band that would go on to release 14 studio albums and counting, four of which have gone gold, three platinum, and one six-times platinum – selling more than 10 million combined units worldwide.
Lone Star, Laundry, and Bourbon at the MAIN
When: May 10-12, 17-19
Where: The MAIN
Website: Tickets at Eventbrite
What : Two classic one-act companion pieces follow a slice-of-life in the small town of Maynard, Texas in the 1970’s where the women wile away gossiping and drinking during the day, as the men get drunk at night. These two black comedies depict the effects of the Vietnam War on those who went and who didn’t, for a full evening of theatre.
“Faces” Art Exhibit – SCAA Gallery
When: May 10 – June 2, Fri 5-8, Sat 11-8, Sun 11-5
Where: SCAA Gallery
Website: SCAA
What : Creating a world of connection through exploration of the face; each unique and telling, animal or human. Enjoy more than 30 original works from 14 local artists of the Santa Clarita Artists Association in acrylic, collage, gouache, oil, pencil, photography, and watercolor.
51st Annual Frontier Toyota Henry Mayo Golf Classic
When: Saturday May 11, 7am
Where: Valencia Country Club 27330 Tourney Rd.
Website: Henry Mayo Giving
What : Frontier Toyota and Henry Mayo to host the 51st Annual Frontier Toyota Henry Mayo Golf Classic, all proceeds benefit Emergency Services.
Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks
When: Sunday May 12, 5pm
Where: Vasquez Rocks
Website: VRNCA
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.
Bike to Work Challenge
When: May 13-17
Where: Around Santa Clarita
Website: Register Here
What : Please join us for the 20th Annual Bike to Work Challenge, May 13-17. This is an opportunity to see which businesses in Santa Clarita can get the most employees to bike to work!
Ride the Agua Dulce Shuttle for $1 – Every Mon, Wed, Sat (Excluding Holidays)
When: Every Mon, Wed, Sat (Excluding Holidays)
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
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.
MB2 Weekly Attractions
When: Daily Entertainment
Where: MB2 Entertainment, 21516 Golden Triangle Rd.
Website: Mb2 Entertainment
What: Join MB2 Entertainment every night for an unforgettable experience and excitement! Here is just a sample of the fun:
Mondays – Cornhole Tournaments – 6pm
Tuesdays – Axe Challenge – 7pm
Wednesdays – Trivia Night – 7pm
Thursdays – Country Night – 7pm
Upcoming Performances In Santa Clarita:
For more information, visit the Santa Clarita PAC
Cover Charge & World Percussion Ensemble – 5/17
Mariachi Nuevo Canto – 5/18
The Play That Goes Wrong – May 25, 26, June 1, 2, 7, 8, 15, 16, 21, 22, 29 – Info
Come Blow Your Horn – May 31, June 1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 22, 23, 28, 29 – Info
Upcoming Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events:
City Wide Revival
When: May 31st at 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Where: Cougar Stadium at College of the Canyons
Website: More information
What : Churches of Santa Clarita are coming together for a night of prayer and worship.
Rare Warrior Race
When: June 1st at 6 am
Where: 24155 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91354
Website: Race Info
What : Join us on Saturday, June 1st, for the Rare Warrior 24 Run, supporting all rare diseases! This will be our third year hosted in the city of Santa Clarita, California. We are super excited to be back and have added some more fun features for your race day experience. First, The all abilities 1/2k. This is for all disabled people, whether you are a child or an adult, have crutches or wheels, or need assistance because you are blind. This is the race for you. Second up the 5K, and now adding a longer version of last year’s five miler, the 10K. Yep, there are three races for you to participate in to support the rare disease community.
Santa Clarita Ballet presents “The Wizard of Oz”
When: June 8-9
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
Website: Santa Clarita Ballet
What : Just click your heels three times and join the Santa Clarita Ballet for their premiere telling of an original American fairy tale. The Wizard of Oz.
Bark in the Park
When: June 8 – 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Castaic Lake
Website: Register Now
What : Bark in the Park is a free event for the whole family including the dog! There will be dog adoptions, free vaccines and microchiping, agility, 5k race, working dog demos, dog contests and more. For kids there will be a bounce house, face painting, crafts and food trucks!
Virtual Online Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
When: Thursday May 16th at 4 pm
Where: Online
Website: Children’s Bureau
What : Attend this one-hour virtual online orientation and learn how to become a foster parent. Call 661-289-4231 or email Rfrecruitment@all4kids.org and a link to the meeting will be emailed to you.
NextGen MediaMakers Festival
When: Friday May 18th at 2 pm
Where: Canyon Country Community Center
Website: NextGen
What : A competitive outlet for the next generation of media makers while creating a networking & collaborative community around local experts involved in the media industry. The event will feature a “Munch & Mentor Mixer” and an awards ceremony.
Free LifeForward Workshop – “A Recap of Workshop Tools Learned From Previous Workshops and How to Continue Building Relationships”
When: May 18th at 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA
Website: Click Here
What : We will discuss the many tools that have been learned and gain information on how to continue to build connecting relationships with loved ones. Learn how to create nonjudgmental relationships where we can foster acceptance by learning about: love languages & types of communication styles.
Stop the Stigma Community Event
When: May 18th at 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Website: Eden Braunstein, Email: edenbrau@gmail.com,
What : Mental Health Hookup (MHHU), in partnership with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, will conduct the 3rd annual Stop the Stigma community event on May 18, 2024, from 10:00A – 2:00P on the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital campus located at 23803 McBean Parkway in Valencia. Attendance is free to the public. The purpose of this event is to raise the public’s awareness of the services provided and available to adults with mental illness here in the Santa Clarita Valley. We seek to promote community acceptance and support of our SCV residents dealing with mental health issues and to stop the stigma of mental illness as it affects our local families.
WRHS Presents “Super Jazz at the Ranch!”
When: May 18th at 9 am – 8 pm
Where: West Ranch High School
Website: Click Here
What : Super Jazz at the Ranch is a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School. Music will fill the air as high school and professional performers from throughout the region showcase their talents. Performances starting at 9 am and running throughout the day.
Samuel Dixon’s 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament
When: May 18th at 10 am
Where: Lucky Luke Brewing
Website: Click Here
What : Join Samuel Dixon Family Health Center at their 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament! This year’s family friendly event will showcase mental health wellness activities and raise much needed funds to support SDFHC’s mental health department and our efforts to deliver counseling and supportive services to individuals with limited access to care. You don’t want to miss out on good food, refreshing drinks from Lucky Luke Brewery, kids activity booths, and of course, a cornhole showdown!
SCV Water Landscaping & Gardening Workshop: Smart Watering: Landscape Irrigation 101
When: Saturday June 15th at 9 am
Where: SCV Water Agency, Pine Street, Newhall
Website: Register at Eventbrite
What : Elevate your watering game with our workshop, “Smart Watering: Landscape Irrigation 101.” Dive into the world of better landscape irrigation practices and discover how to tailor your irrigation system to the unique needs of your grass and plants.
Virtual Online Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
When: Thursday June 20th at 4 pm
Where: Online
Website: Children’s Bureau
What : Attend this one-hour virtual online orientation and learn how to become a foster parent. Call 661-289-4231 or email Rfrecruitment@all4kids.org and a link to the meeting will be emailed to you.
SCV Water Landscaping & Gardening Workshop: Selecting the Perfect Plants for SCV Landscapes
When: Saturday July 13th at 9 am
Where: TBA
Website: Register at Eventbrite
What : Join us on July 13, 2024, at 9 a.m. for an in-person event where we’ll help you find the ideal plants for your SCV landscapes.
Virtual Online Foster Care & Adoption Orientation
When: Thursday July 18th at 4 pm
Where: Online
Website: Children’s Bureau
What : Attend this one-hour virtual online orientation and learn how to become a foster parent. Call 661-289-4231 or email Rfrecruitment@all4kids.org and a link to the meeting will be emailed to you.
SCV Water Landscaping & Gardening Workshop: Water-Wise Lawns: Thriving Turf Care and Sustainable Alternatives
When: Saturday September 14th at 9 am
Where: TBA
Website: Register at Eventbrite
What : Learn how to maintain lush lawns while conserving water and explore sustainable alternatives at the workshop!
SCV Water Landscaping & Gardening Workshop: Sustainable Gardens: Native Plant Mastery at Bridgeport Park
When: Saturday October 12th at 9 am
Where: TBA
Website: Register at Eventbrite
What : Learn to create sustainable gardens using the native plants at Bridgeport Park as inspiration!
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