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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 19 and 20.

By Liga Zervena, Macaroni Kid Santa Clarita Valley Publisher August 17, 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. 🥁 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 19.

2. 🏞 Family Nature Walk @ Placerita Nature Center

An easy 1-hour walk exploring the area’s natural and cultural history. Saturday, August 19.

3. 👩🏼‍🚀 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 19 and Sunday, August 20.

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. Registration required. Saturday, August 19.

5. 🎵 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - Queen Nation: A Tribute to Queen

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 19.

6. 🍎 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 20.

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

Fun story time and craft for families! No registration required! Sunday, August 20.

8. 💖 Sunday Makebreak - Kindness is Cool Poster 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 20.

9. 📖 Santa Clarita Hidden Stories @Placerita Canyon Nature Center

A free presentation of the Community Nature Education Series, featuring Professor Mike Haruntunian. Sunday, August 20.

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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