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10 FREE Things To Do In Santa Clarita Valley With Kids This Weekend

There are a lot of fun events happening in Santa Clarita Valley this weekend - July 1 and 2.

By Liga Zervena, Macaroni Kid Santa Clarita Valley Publisher June 29, 2023

Every Thursday, Macaroni KID Santa Clarita Valley shares our picks for Free things to do with your kids in the area over the upcoming weekend. This week we have 10 free things to do in Santa Clarita Valley!

Here are our picks for the ten things to do in the Santa Clarita Valley with kids this week. Click on the links for all the details!

1. 🦅 Bird Walks @ Placerita Canyon Nature Center

Fun and educational bird walks for all levels of birders. Bring binoculars, water, and field guide. Saturday, July 1.

2. 🎨 Flutterby Open Art Studio at Artree Community Arts Center

This open art studio is held every first Saturday of the month. Families get to work and create together - different arts projects are available. Registration required for each family member attending. Saturday, July 1.

3. 👩🏽‍💻 Apple Camp: Design Your Dream Inventions on iPad

Using iPad and Apple Pencil, we’ll work together to develop ideas that improve our neighborhoods. Then, we’ll turn them into trading card–style GIFs using Keynote and Freeform. Saturday, July 1.

4. 🌿 Family Nature Walk @ Placerita Nature Center 

An easy 1-hour walk exploring the area’s natural and cultural history. Saturday, July 1.

5. 🎶 Music Lab for Kids: Making a Theme Song

Create a theme song for your favorite show, book, or game using GarageBand on iPad. Saturday, July 1.

6. Vasquez Rocks Twilight Hikes

 Explore the park during the magical twilight and early event full moon hours! These 90-minute hikes are led by trained staff and volunteers and will highlight the park's amazing natural and human histories. Pre-registration required for each hike, space is limited. There is currently a waitlist. Saturday, July 1.

7. Halfway to Home: Petco Meet and Greet

Halfway to Home is a nonprofit, no-kill, dog rescue that is devoted to finding the best furever homes for our dogs. Join Halfway to Home at the Santa Clarita Petco for free family fun with furry friends. Sunday, July 2.

8. 🎨 Nest: Healing Art Open Studio

Nest is a free program consisting of an an hour of mindful, judgement-free art making. Registration required. Sunday, July 2.

9. 👩🏽‍💻 Apple Camp: Design Your Dream Inventions on iPad

Using iPad and Apple Pencil, we’ll work together to develop ideas that improve our neighborhoods. Then, we’ll turn them into trading card–style GIFs using Keynote and Freeform. Sunday, July 2.

10.📚 Sunday Storytime @The Open Book

Join us at The Open Book Bookstore for a themed read-aloud and craft. Each week is a different theme! Sunday, July 2.


Looking for more fun in Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas? See the full calendar of events here!

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