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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 - October 7 and 8.

By Liga Zervena, Macaroni Kid Santa Clarita Valley Publisher October 5, 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, October 7 and Sunday, October 8.

2. Newhall Farmer's Market

Newhall Farmer's Market features small family farms and local food artisans. Our local farmers bring the freshest and best tasting produce direct to us! Saturday, October 7

3. Bird Walks @ Placerita Nature Center

Fun and educational walks for all levels of birders. Bring binoculars, water and field guide. Saturday, October 7

4. Grand Central Collective Fall Boutique 2023

50+ vendors - clothing, jewelry, tumbler, decor plants, and many more! Food will be available. Saturday, October 7

5. 🥁 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, October 7

6. 🏞 Family Nature Walk @ Placerita Nature Center

An easy 1 hour walk, exploring the area's natural and cultural history. Saturday, October 7

7. 🎃 Painted Pumpkin Party

Pumpkin meets book character in this fun program.  The library will provide the pumpkins and the art supplies while you supply the imagination and art skills. Saturday, October 7

8. 🍎 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, October 8.

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

Fun story time and craft for families! No registration required! Sunday, October 8.

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 8.


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

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