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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 - August 12 and 13.

By Liga Zervena, Macaroni Kid Santa Clarita Valley Publisher August 11, 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 Nature Center

Fun and educational bird walks for all levels of birders. Bring binoculars, water, and field guide. Saturday, August 12.

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, August 12.

3. 🏞 Family Nature Walk @ Placerita Nature Center

An easy 1-hour walk exploring the area’s natural and cultural history. Saturday, August 12.

4. 👩🏼‍🚀 Design Lab: Draw Your Astronaut Inspired by Snoopy in Space

Get ready for an exciting adventure through space. Learn how to create your own astronaut in the iconic Peanuts style using the Procreate app on iPad Pro with Apple Pencil. Registration required. Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13.

5. 😀 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. Registration required. Saturday, August 12.

6. 🎵 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - Twist on Taylor: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Grab your chairs and blankets to carve out your spot at Central Park to listen to some fun music! 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, August 12.

7. 🍎 SANTA CLARITA CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET

The Santa Clarita Certified Farmers Market to get your local, fresh produce and locally made food from over 40 California farmers. Sunday, August 13.

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

Fun story time and craft for families! No registration required! Sunday, August 13.

9. 🐵 Sunday Makebreak - Animal Friend Pencil Toppers workshop

Come in-store and make a cute clay pencil topper, perfect for back to school! This event is free and all supplies are included. Registration required. Sunday, August 13.

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, August 13.


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

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