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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 - September 2nd and 3rd

By Liga Zervena, Macaroni Kid Santa Clarita Valley Publisher August 31, 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, September 2.

2. 🍓 Newhall Farmer's Market 

Newhall Farmer's Market features small family farms and local food artisans. Saturday, September 2.

3. 🎨 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, September 2.

4. 🥁 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, September 2.

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, September 2.

6.  🏞 Family Nature Walk @ Placerita Nature Center

An easy 1-hour walk exploring the area’s natural and cultural history. Saturday, September 2.

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

Fun story time and craft for families! No registration required! Sunday, September 3.

8. 🎨 Sunday Makebreak - Fall Painted Rocks workshop

Come in-store and have a blast with your kids painting fall-inspired rocks. This event is free and all supplies are included. Registration required. Sunday, September 3.

9. 🎨 Nest: Healing Art Open Studio

Nest is a free program consisting of an an hour of mindful, judgement-free art making. This program is intended for teens and adults. Registration required. Sunday, September 3.

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, September 3.


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

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