Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events – August 18, 2021

Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events –  August 18, 2021: Circle Of Hope Presents “Vine2Wine”, Concerts In The Park – The Who Invasion, Farm Visits at Gilchrist Farm, SENSES Block Party, Artist Reception – “Don’t Spray It”, Children’s Bureau Foster Care And Adoption Orientation, Drive-In At The Park, Enchanted: An Evening of Magic at The MAIN, Registration Open for Be the Light 5K/10K, Zonta Life Forward Workshop – Parenting for Success… and more!

Circle Of Hope Presents “Vine2Wine – 8/21

Concerts In The Park – The Who Invasion (The Who Tribute) – 8/21

Farm Visits at Gilchrist Farm (Every Sat and Sun) – 8/21 & 8/22

SENSES Block Party – Sports of All Sorts – 8/19

Artist Reception – “Don’t Spray It” At The MAIN – 8/19

Children’s Bureau Foster Care And Adoption Orientation (Virtual) – 8/19

Drive-In At The Park – 8/20, 8/21, & 8/22

Enchanted: An Evening of Magic at The MAIN – 8/20

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

Zonta Life Forward Workshop – Parenting for Success – Winning Regardless of the Unknowns! (Virtual) – 8/21

More Things To Do

Upcoming Theater Performances

Circle Of Hope Presents “Vine2Wine”

When: Saturday August 21st, 5pm
Where: Porsche Santa Clarita, 23645 Creekside Rd., Santa Clarita
Website: Circle of Hope

What: Enjoy an evening of wine, brews and food! Along with wine and beer tasting and an opportunity to speak with the vintners and brewers themselves, guests will enjoy a gourmet sit down dinner, a live and silent auction, music by Lance Allyn and entrance into the Wünderground museum.

Concerts in the Park – The Who Invasion (The Who Tribute)

When: Saturday August 21, 7 pm
Where: Central Park
Website: City of Santa Clarita

What: Concerts in the Park is back at Central Park!

The City of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park returns to Central Park this summer. Come revel in the sounds of timeless Rock and Roll with friends and family! Bring your beach chairs and let the music take you away!

Farm Visits At Gilchrist Farm (Every Sat & Sun)

When: Saturday and Sunday August 21 & 22 (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.

SENSES Block Party – Sports of All Sorts

When: Thursday August 19, 7pm
Where: Old Town Newhall
Website: City Calendar

What: SENSES is BACK! Stimulate your senses at the monthly SENSES Block Party on Main Street in Old Town Newhall! This FREE series runs through October and gives attendees the opportunity to enjoy music, dancing, themed activities and more!

The theme in August is “Sports of All Sorts.”

Artist Reception: “Don’t Spray It” at The MAIN

When: Thursday August 19, 7:00 pm
Where: The Main
Website: City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Don’t…Spray It is an indoor mural and graffiti art show that celebrates community, togetherness and a passion for life in Los Angeles.

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

When: Thursday, August 19 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.

Drive-In At The Park

When: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday August 20, 21, & 22 (8:15 pm)
Where: Castaic Lake Park
Website: The Ticket Fairy

What: Voted LA’s Best Pop Up Drive-In Movie Series, Drive In At The Park returns for it’s second season at Castaic Lake Park to create a magical experience in the most gorgeous settings. New features this season include curated cuisines & beverages from your favorite food trucks, themed nights for the family, SoCal’s largest screen and state of the art laser projection. Spring and Summer evenings out, are back. See ya at the drive-in!

Enchanted: An Evening of Magic at The MAIN

When: Friday August 20, 8:00 pm
Where: The Main
Website: Buy Tickets at Eventbrite

What: Join us for an intimate and unforgettable night of magic at The MAIN! We have pulled together some of our favorite magicians.

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.

Zonta Life Forward Workshop – Parenting for Success – Winning Regardless of the Unknowns! (Virtual)

When: Saturday August 21, 10 am
Where: Virtual on Zoom
Website: Register at Zonta/LifeForward

What: The LifeForward program offers monthly skill-building workshops that concentrate on topics useful to women of varying ages and interests. These include job search and application topics, parenting, self-care, and financial education. Subject Matter Experts provide their expertise, knowledge and skills to promote empowerment and self-sufficiency.

This months presenter is Cassie Eads, Parent & Teen Connecting Coach.

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:

Pride & Prejudice: August 20, 21, 27, 28, 29 – 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. 

Artist Reception – Dancing Leaf Spirits

When: Wednesday August 25
Where: Westfield Valencia Town Center
Website: City Calendar

What: The City of Santa Clarita invites the public to a free artist reception for the latest exhibition at Town Center Art Space at Westfield Valencia Town Center. Enjoy light appetizers and meet the artist featured in this newest exhibition.

Paint Collection Event

When: Saturday August 28, 9am-1pm
Where: Via Princessa Metrolink Station
Website: Green Santa Clarita

What: Dispose of old, leftover paints, stains and varnishes for free at the paint collection event presented by PaintCare and the City of Santa Clarita.

Community Cancer Awareness Days

When: Saturday August 28, 10 am
Where: The Discovery Shop at 6570-B Bouquet Canyon Rd
Website: Santa Clarita City Calendar

What: Visit us at the American Cancer Society’s Discovery Shop on August 28 and September 25 for Cancer Awareness Days. Guests are invited to browse and shop as well as learn about upcoming American Cancer Society events, fundraisers and services.

Paseo Club 8th Annual Triathlon

When: Saturday August 28
Where: Paseo Club
Website: City Calendar

What: Youth and adults are invited to compete in The Paseo Club’s 8th Annual Triathlon on Saturday, August 28, 2021. The Triathlon consists of a 1.25-mile run, 150-meter swim, 10-mile bike ride and final 1.25-mile run. The Youth event consists of a 150-meter swim, 4-mile bike ride and 1.25-mile run. The event is open to individuals and relay teams.

The Paseo Club’s 8th Annual Triathlon benefits A Light of Hope SCV

Carousel Ranch Heart of the West

When: Saturday August 28, 6 pm
Where: Carousel Ranch and Virtual
Website: Carousel Ranch

What: Carousel Ranch invites you to celebrate their 25th annual dinner, auction, and children’s demonstration.

Despite the challenges we have all faced this past year, we approach the summer with renewed hope and anticipation of good things to come. As the world around us begins to reopen, we are overjoyed to welcome back more and more students in both of our programs.

Concerts in the Park – Mick Adams and the Stones: A Tribute to The Rolling Stones

When: Saturday August 28, 7 pm
Where: Central Park
Website: City of Santa Clarita

What: Concerts in the Park is back at Central Park!

The City of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park returns to Central Park this summer. Come revel in the sounds of timeless Rock and Roll with friends and family! Bring your beach chairs and let the music take you away!

10 by 10 Variety Show at The MAIN

When: Thursday September 2, 7 pm
Where: The MAIN
Website: The MAIN

What: 10 by 10 is a chance for ten entertainers to take the stage for a ten-minute performance of their choosing. Audience members will enjoy storytelling, magic, comedy, improv, music, and other forms of entertainment at this ever-changing event.

“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.

Guardians SCV – Patriot Day Car Show & Breakfast

When: Saturday September 11, 8 am-Noon
Where: Higher Vision Church, 28776 The Old Road, Valencia
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 911 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.

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.

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.

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