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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 8 and 9.

By Liga Zervena, Macaroni Kid Santa Clarita Valley Publisher July 6, 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 8.

2. 🥁 REMO Saturday Morning Kids Drum Circle

Kids Drum Circle for the Whole Family. A fun creative safe place to explore music, rhythm, and percussion instruments. Saturday, July 8.

3. 🌿 Family Nature Walk @ Placerita Nature Center

An easy 1-hour walk exploring the area's natural and cultural history. Saturday, July 8.

4. 😀 Art Lab for Kids: Make Your Own Emoji

Kids will learn fun ways to create their own emoji. They’ll get hands-on using the Procreate app on iPad. Saturday, July 8.

5. 🚘 Route 66 Classic Grill Classic Car Show

"Live Band"performs 50's and early 60's music, great food and full bar available! There are 20 Trophy Categories, Raffle Prizes, FREE face painting for the kids and more! Saturday, July 8.

6.🎵 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - Hard Day’s Night: A Tribute to The Beatles

Grab your chairs and blankets to carve out your spot and to listen to the greatest Beatles songs. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drink, can purchase concessions from a variety of food trucks beginning at 5:00p.m. Saturday, July 8.

7. 🏞 Weekly Family Story Time @Vasquez Rocks Interpretive Center

Fun story time and craft for families! No registration required! Sunday, July 9.

8. 🐶 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. Sunday, July 9.

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. Sunday, July 9.

10. 📚 Sunday Storytime @The Open Book

This week a special Sunday Story time 🏴‍☠️🏝 Pirate Treasure hunt with Captain Steve & the Open Book crew! Sunday, July 9.


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

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