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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 26 and 27.

By Liga Zervena, Macaroni Kid Santa Clarita Valley Publisher August 24, 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. 🌼 Botany Walk @ Placerita Nature Center

Fun and educational botany walk for all levels. Saturday, August 26.

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 26.

3. 😀 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 26.

4. 🏞 Family Nature Walk @ Placerita Nature Center

An easy 1-hour walk exploring the area’s natural and cultural history. Saturday, August 26.

5. 🛍️ Art Mart @ The Open Book Bookstore 

Art Mart at The Open Book Canyon Country! Come out and shop local vendors, artists and check out wide variety of books in the store! Geek Girls Society will be at the Art Mart with a free keychain craft! Saturday, August 26.

6. 🎵 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - FABBA: A Tribute to ABBA

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 26.

7. 📚 🌼 Books & Hikes @ Placerita Nature Center

A monthly interactive bookclub combining discussion and hiking. Sunday, August 27.

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

Fun story time and craft for families! No registration required! Sunday, August 27.

9. 🖼 Sunday Makebreak - Abstract Art workshop

Come in-store and make art your way, with this expressive abstract art piece. No skill required, just come have fun! This event is free and all supplies are included. Registration required. Sunday, August 27.

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 27.


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

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