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10 FREE Things To Do In Santa Clarita Valley With Kids This Weekend

There are many fun events happening in Santa Clarita Valley this weekend - September 30 & October 1

By Liga Zervena, Macaroni Kid Santa Clarita Valley Publisher September 29, 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! Plus one of the events this week is for expecting parents!

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. 🎃 GILCHRIST FARM HARVEST FESTIVAL & PUMPKIN PATCH 2023

Pumpkin Patch open daily, except Monday's. Full festival activities on weekends. For full schedules of daily events please visit their website here! Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1.

2. Strawberry&Fig Fall Boutique

Crafts, vendors and food trucks! Saturday, September 30.

3. 🥁 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 30.

4. 🏞 Family Nature Walk @ Placerita Nature Center

An easy 1-hour walk exploring the area’s natural and cultural history. Saturday, September 30.

5. 29th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow

29th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow. Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1.

6. Fall Music Festival at Sanctuary Animal Assisted Therapy

Experience the Magic: A Day at the Animal Sanctuary, A Night Under the Stars! Immerse yourself in the rhythm of live performances by the sensational musicians James Ian and JD Nash. Carnival games, rides, and get up close with adorable rescued animals at the petting zoo. Explore the excitement of a silent auction, or enjoy food and drink options available for purchase. Saturday, September 30.

7. 🎶 Workshop: Make a Theme Song

Create a theme song for your favorite show, book, or game using GarageBand on iPad. We’ll cover rhythm basics, and kids will get hands-on with experimenting with Smart Drums, adding pre-recorded loops, and remixing their theme song. Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Registration required. Saturday, September 30.

8. 🖼️ SCAA art Classic Public viewing

The Santa Clarita Artists Association welcomes you to their annual members judged show. This is a free public viewing of the artwork. Sunday, October 1.

9. 🍂 Harvest Festival at the Northpark Village Square

Bring the whole family out to enjoy this free event! There will be a lot of activities for families with younger children! The kids will love the variety of activities being offered such as face painting, harvest games with prizes, candy for kids in costume, refreshments and more! Sunday, October 1.

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, October 1.


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

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