Events

The release of “First & Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita" is being celebrated with a reception Feb. 21 at the Santa Clarita Artists Association Galley in Newhall. Courtesy image.

SCAA exhibit to feature ‘Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association is hosting a weekend exhibition and reception Feb. 20-22 focusing on the new book, “First & Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita,” and works by local artists in conjunction with Black History Month,

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Winter whale watching under way from Ventura Harbor 

News release   Sunday is World Whale Day, and Island Packers, the official concessionaire to the Channel Islands, is offering winter whale watching excursions for whale enthusiasts to witness the migration of Pacific gray whales as they travel through the Santa

"Storm at Zanzibar" by Leslie Hamilton.

SCAA to host free pastel demonstration 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s February meeting is set to feature a pastel demonstration by artist and instructor Leslie Hamilton.  The meeting is free and open to the public, and is

Lion dancers interact with the audience during the Saugus High School Lunar New Year celebration hosted by the school’s Chinese program, Chinese Culture Club, and Asian Student Union on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

County parks to host free Lunar New Year celebrations  

News release  The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Lunar New Year 2026 celebrations through Feb. 28 at 59 parks throughout Los Angeles County, including several in the Santa Clarita Valley.   The free, family-friendly events welcome

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City to host Arbor Day celebration April 11 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to its first-ever “Tree-mendous Arbor Day” celebration on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Valencia Heritage Park (24155 Newhall Ranch Road).   This free, family-friendly event will highlight the

County parks to hold Black History Month celebrations 

News release  The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating Black History Month through Feb. 28 with free programs and events at 59 parks throughout Los Angeles County, including several in the Santa Clarita Valley.  The month-long celebration honors the

“To Heaven” by Sherif Hakeem.

‘Saving Wildlife’ on exhibit at Newhall Library 

News release The city of Santa Clarita is presenting its latest art exhibition, “Saving Endangered Wildlife Through Fine Art,” by Sherif Hakeem, on display now through Monday, March 30, at the Santa Clarita Public Library Old Town Newhall Library Branch (24500 Main St.).   This exhibition

Cowboy Festival returning to Hart Park April 18-19 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is gearing up to celebrate a milestone as the 30th Anniversary Cowboy Festival returns on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

Enjoy a romantic getaway. Bring along your favorite champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, toss rose petals on the bed and order room service. ©ADOBESTOCK

Celebrating Valentine’s Day 

It’s the time of year for hearts, flowers and love to fill the Santa Clarita Valley with sunshine, rainbow and unicorns. Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, will be on a Saturday this year, so expect restaurants

The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Meditation Garden, scheduled 2 p.m. Tuesday at Duane R. Harte Park. Rendering courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City to host ribbon cutting for Meditation Garden  

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Meditation Garden, scheduled 2 p.m. Tuesday at Duane R. Harte Park.  The Meditation Garden

Newhall Community Center celebrates 20 years 

 In a city that has developed over the past 20 years, one thing has remained constant for the Newhall community.   Some would say it has served as a lifeline, a gathering place for education and recreation, and helped at-risk youth have the

The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to celebrate youth creativity at Art Hop, a free, family-friendly spring festival taking place on Saturday, March 28. Courtesy photo.

City seeks entries for Art Hop 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to celebrate youth creativity at Art Hop, a free, family-friendly spring festival taking place on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m.

The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled to host a live demonstration by renowned watercolor artist Fatemeh Kian at the organization’s Jan. 26 meeting. Courtesy photo.

SCAA to host art demo by Fatemeh Kian 

News release   The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled to host a live demonstration by renowned watercolor artist Fatemeh Kian at the organization’s Jan. 26 meeting.  Growing up in Tehran,

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‘Holiday Spice Salsa Edition’ coming to Community Center 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway.   This free event is