Looking for cool things to do in Santa Clarita?
Whether you’re just stopping by or have lived here for years, there are always fun events and concerts to keep everyone busy. June and July has everything from musicals to festivals, so get ready because it’s a great time to be in the Santa Clarita Valley.
June 2014Sunday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Farmer’s Market
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Every week over 40 California farmers bring the freshest, vine and tree ripened fruits and vegetables to you. Other California agricultural items offerings are: fresh meat products, herbs, honey, eggs, whole and shelled nuts, cheese, olive oil, fruit juices, jams, jellies, cut flowers and potted plants. Located at COC Parking Lot 5, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia.
Thursday, June 5
Art Slam! A monthly happening in Newhall
7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Art Slam is a monthly art happening, featuring a variety of art, entertainment, and activities centered around a theme. The Art Slam concept steps away from labels, and develops a new art event City of Santa Clarita residence will enjoy. For more information about this event, visit www.thursdaysatnewhall.com.
Saturday, June 7
When in Rome – 43rd Annual Boys & Girls Club Benefit Auction • 5 p.m. – 12 p.m. (Midnight)
Join co-chairs, Chris & Jayne Fall for The 43rd Annual Boys & Girls Club Benefit Auction. With more than 40 live auction items, hundreds of bid board items, a great evening, gourmet food, full bar, entertainment, you’re sure to have a fabulous time. Get your TOGA ready, or gladiator sandals, really anything with a Roman flare and join us as we celebrate like Romans! For reservations or to make a donation, please contact the Foundation Office: Ronda or Suzanne at 661-254-3063 or go the website www.scvbgc.org.
Sunday, June 8
Second Sundays Food Truck • 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Second Sundays is a monthly free event bringing gourmet food trucks and fun to the community here in Santa Clarita. Second Sundays is held in the spacious and beautiful Gateway Promenade on The Old Road where Interstate 5 and the 126 come together. Proceeds benefit West Ranch Wildcat Football. For more information please call Sabina Fetter, Second Sundays Event Chair at 661-212-8158.
Tuesday, June 10 to Friday, July 11
“Endangered and Endeared: A Retrospective of the Art of Diane Bruckner”
Sponsored by the City of Santa Clarita and Sandy Fisher, former arts commissioner and local artist, the show is a stunning exhibit featuring wildlife that showcases Diane’s passion for animals and her desire to create awareness of species nearing extinction. The artwork can be viewed at the Newhall Library in the Community Room and there will be a public reception on July 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, June 12
JAM Sessions • 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Thursdays@Newhall is launching a new free event in Old Town Newhall on the second Thursday of the month, called JAM Sessions. This free event features musical movements by various performing arts groups in partnership with the Ford Theatre Foundation, the James Irvine Foundation, and the City of Santa Clarita. To learn more about J.A.M. Sessions, visit www.FordJamSessions.org.
Saturday, June 14
SCV Senior Center’s Touch-A-Truck
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Touch-A-Truck is a family friendly outdoor event where kids of all ages have the opportunity to view large vehicle of all types! Dump trucks, fire engines, police cars, and so many more! Kids have the opportunity to sit in the vehicles, honk the horns, play with the nobs and get up close and personal with amazing vehicles! Music, kids entertainment, food trucks, exhibit booths and more will round out the day! The event cost $5 and is located at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.
Saturday, June 14
High Octane Charity Car Show
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The High Octane Charity Car Show will be held at the Saugus Speedway, located at 22500 Soledad Canyon Road in Saugus. Join us for delicious food, great raffles, cool cars and a fun kid’s area to benefit the Gentle Barn. You can also meet Buttercup the cow and see Buttercup the car too! Booth and sponsorship opportunities are available, please email: HighOctaneCharityShow@gmail.com, or info@TheGentleBarn.org.
Saturday, June 14
Wine in the Pines – Pine Mountain Village Center – 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us in tasting exciting wines from throughout California’s wine-growing regions, with dozens of premiere wineries to choose from. If wine isn’t on your favorite list, Stella Artois and Wolf Creek microbrew will be available for tasting. And then there’s the food: some of Kern County’s favorite restaurants will be on hand serving everything from classic European finger-food to good-ol’ western barbeque. Tickets for Wine in the Pines can be purchased online at the event website: www.wineinthepines.com.
Saturday, June 14
Santa Clarita Dodger Day
6 p.m.
In its 37th year, the Santa Clarita Valley Dodger Day Committee invites you to enjoy a day out at the Los Angeles Dodgers stadium. Proceeds from SCV Dodger Day help support local schools and non-profit youth groups. Visit www.Santa-Clarita.com for more information.
Thursday, June 19
SENSES • 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Awaken your senses at this monthly themed block party where bands, food trucks, drinks, activities, contests, and more get the weekend started right in Old Town Newhall. Hosted on the third Thursday of every month, SENSES on Main Street transforms the street into a nightlife atmosphere that is free and open to guests of all ages. For more information, visit www.thursdaysatnewhall.com.
Thursday, June 19
OutWest Concert Series
7 p.m. • Cost: $20
Join us for An Evening With The Red Hot Rhythm Rustlers. This multi-award winning 2012
WMA and AWA Western Music Group of The Year is the band that brings the Silver Screen Project “Live” stage show to festivals and theaters. For more information, please call 661-255-7087 and visit www.scvoutwest.com.
Saturday, June 21
Castaic Lake Water Agency Gardening Class
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
June will highlight Shrubs and Native Plants for the SCV Landscape. These free workshops are held one Saturday per month at the Castaic Lake Water Agency, 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. To register, please call 661-513-1230 and visit www.clwa.org.
Saturday, June 21
999 for Kids Summer Showdown BBQ
Competition
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This charity raises funds to improve the quality of life for handicapped children who have also been placed into the Foster Care system. Funds raised will be utilized to buy wheelchairs, computers, games and sporting equipment for these children. This event is part of A Los Angeles County Department’s Philanthropic Charity. Entry is free and Judging cards area available for $10 each. Located at Jack Bones Equestrian Center, 26983 Tapia Canyon Road in Castaic. For more information, please visit www.pdcevents.org.
Sunday, June 22
5th Annual Classic Car Show
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cars being entered in the show can start at 7:30 a.m., submissions are $25 per car. The event is free and open to the public 9 a.m. Classic cars on display to the public, along with a Vendor Alley, food and entertainment. Contact social@otna.org or call 661-253-0730 for more information.
July 2014
Thursday, July
Art Slam! A monthly happening in Newhall
7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Art Slam is a monthly art happening, featuring a variety of art, entertainment, and activities centered around a theme. The Art Slam concept steps away from labels, and develops a new art event City of Santa Clarita residence will enjoy. For more information about this event, visit www.thursdaysatnewhall.com.
Sunday, July 6, 13, 20, 27
Farmer’s Market
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Every week over 40 California farmers bring the freshest, vine and tree ripened fruits and vegetables to you. Other California agricultural items offerings are: fresh meat products, herbs, honey, eggs, whole and shelled nuts, cheese, olive oil, fruit juices, jams, jellies, cut flowers and potted plants. Located at COC Parking Lot 5, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia.
Thursday, July 10
JAM Sessions
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Thursdays@Newhall is launching a new free event in Old Town Newhall on the second Thursday of the month, called JAM Sessions. This free event features musical movements by various performing arts groups in partnership with the Ford Theatre Foundation, the James Irvine Foundation, and the City of Santa Clarita. To learn more about J.A.M. Sessions, visit www.FordJamSessions.org.
Saturday, July 12
Concerts in the Park –
DSB “America’s Favorite Tribute to Journey”
7 p.m.
DSB has been highly revered by fans as the “next best thing” to Journey. They have captured the lush, signature sound of renowned vocalist Steve Perry and Journey in their prime. For more information on the 2014 Concerts in the Park series, visit http://arts.santa-clarita.com/events/concerts-in-the-park/
Sunday, July 13
Second Sundays Food Truck • 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Second Sundays is a monthly free event bringing gourmet food trucks and fun to the community here in Santa Clarita. Second Sundays is held in the spacious and beautiful Gateway Promenade on The Old Road where Interstate 5 and the 126 come together. Proceeds benefit West Ranch Wildcat Football. For more information please call Sabina Fetter, Second Sundays Event Chair at 661-212-8158.
Thursday, July 17
SENSES – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Awaken your senses at this monthly themed block party where bands, food trucks, drinks, activities, contests, and more get the weekend started right in Old Town Newhall. Hosted on the third Thursday of every month, SENSES on Main Street transforms the street into a nightlife atmosphere that is free and open to guests of all ages. For more information, visit www.thursdaysatnewhall.com.
Thursday, July 17
OutWest Concert Series
7 p.m. • Cost: $20
Join us for An Evening With GT Hurley. Cowboy singer/songwriter, GT Hurley, breeds ranch raised quarter horses and makes his home under the shadows of the Crazy Mountains in Montana. For more information, please call 661-255-7087 and visit www.scvoutwest.com.
Saturday, July 19
Castaic Lake Water Agency Gardening Class
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
June will highlight Dare to Dream: Design Ideas for your Landscape. These free workshops are held one Saturday per month at the Castaic Lake Water Agency, 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. To register, please call 661-513-1230 and visit www.clwa.org.
Saturday, July 19
Concerts in the Park – Suzanne Harper
7 p.m.
Suzanne Harper is an award-winning country singer/songwriter. Her current self-titled album is her first public release, which blends the art of country story telling with an edgy, California sound. For more information on the 2014 Concerts in the Park series, visit http://arts.santa-clarita.com/events/concerts-in-the-park/
Saturday, July 26
Concerts in the Park – Led Zepagain • 7 p.m.
Since the band`s inception in 1989, Led Zepagain has become highly regarded as the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin in the world today. In January of 2004, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page himself attended a Led Zepagain show at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. For more information on the 2014 Concerts in the Park series, visit http://arts.santa-clarita.com/events/concerts-in-the-park/ |
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