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Mondays, 10 a.m. Join Barnes & Noble every Monday morning at 10 a.m. for a special Toddler Storytime at the Children’s Stage. Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. Info: stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2642
Wednesdays, 8 a.m. Developed by Kaufman Foundation and based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the free weekly 1 Million Cups event is designed to educate, engage, and inspire entrepreneurs around the country. American Family Funding, 28368 Constellation Road, No. 398. Info: 1millioncups.com/santaclarita
Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Drop in to Pocock Brewery weekly trivia night with Trivia with Budds. Trivia night.The weekly night also includes a rotating selection of food trucks. Pocock Brewing Company, 24907 Ave. Tibbitts, Ste B, Santa Clarita Info: triviawithbudds.com/trivia-locations
Thursdays, 6 p.m. Come to the Canyon Club every Thursday for an 18+ night of line dancing lessons and county music presented by Borderline Bar & Grill. Canyon Club, 24201 Valencia Blvd., No. 1351, Santa Clarita. Info: wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/canyon-santa-clarita/#
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. California farmers and specialty food purveyors come together each Saturday, rain or shine, to bring you a farmers’ market with the finest in fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, including organic, baked goods, flowers, herbs, cheeses, and prepared foods. The market offers patrons a chance to come face to face with their food source. Old Town Newhall, 24500 Main St., Newhall. Info: oldtownnewhall.com/old-town-newhall-farmers-market
Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to noon Each weekend, the Gibbon Center is open to the public and a tour is given at roughly 10 a.m., no reservations are required. $15 Adults, $12 Teens & Students, $10 Seniors, $5 Children 6-12, Children under 5 are free. 19100 Esguerra Road, Santa Clarita. Info: gibboncenter.org
Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grab the young’uns and mosey on up the hill in William S. Hart Park to the glorious hilltop mansion, where you can not only take a free guided tour, but your young ones can have some free craftin’ fun! Set up right outside the Mansion’s back door, on the covered back patio, is the new weekly Crafterday Saturday craft table! The young ones can try their hands at simple crafts like making their own totem poles, designing their own rope art, making their own dreamcatchers and much more. The event is free. 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall.Info: (661) 254-4584, hartmuseum.org
Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Every Saturday night, we find a great group of Gourmet Food Trucks to get together and create community fun in the Santa Clarita Valley. The food trucks rotate so that each week, there are different options of food. Tables, chairs provided; handicap-accessible. There is a grassy knoll to picnic on, fly kites or Frisbee. 26573 Carl Boyer Drive, Santa Clarita. Info: facebook.com/foodtrucksaturday/
Sundays, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop and save every Sunday at the Santa Clarita Swap Meet! Hundreds of vendors selling new merchandise, collectibles, plants, home decor, clothing, tools and so much more! Live entertainment, food trucks and good cheer every week! $2 admission. 22500 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita. Info: saugusspeedway.com/content/Meet-our-Swap-Meets.aspx
FF First Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Flutterby is a no-charge open art studio held on the first Saturday of each month for kids and their parents to come in and make art! All art materials are provided, no prior registration necessary. 22508 6th St., Newhall. Info: (661) 673-7500, https://theartree.org/events/
FF Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come hug the cows, give the pig’s tummy rubs, cuddle the turkeys and enjoy a beautiful day at the Gentle Barn! Donation: Adults $22, Kids $12. Tickets are nonrefundable but rain checks are available upon request. The Gentle Barn, 15825 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita. Info: gentlebarn.org/california/
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Friday, April 26, 5:45 -8:15 p.m. High school and COC students looking for career options within health care are invited to a free informative evening of panel speakers from various health care backgrounds. You may learn about a profession that you haven’t considered as a career option. College of the Canyons, East Gym, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Info: [email protected], facebook.com/events/405440046935518/
Saturday, April 27, 6 a.m. to noon. Celebrate the arts in the Arts Run of the Santa Clarita Valley, a creative and fun run/walk with art performances, activities, and displays throughout the run while fundraising and supporting local Arts in our community. Experience live music, singing, painting, dance, acting and more fun activities while running/walking the 10K, 5K, or Kids Dash at the Valencia Heritage Park. 24155 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, Santa Clarita. Info: scvartsrun.org
Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley is excited to announce Santa Clarita’s Inaugural Amateur Golf Tournament, the Santa Clarita Valley Championship open to all golfers wanting to compete for the title of Best Amateur Golfer in Santa Clarita. Golfers will complete 36-holes of scratch play golf. The entry fee includes two rounds of golf, a golf cart, green fees, snacks, water, tee prizes, and dinner at the Awards Banquet on Sunday following completion of the tournament. Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Spectators are welcome both days. Sand Canyon Country Club, 27734 Sand Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita Info: (661) 254-2582, scvbgc.org/golf
Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come to the Wheelchair Sports Festival! The Triumph Foundation hosts this free event to introduce wheelchair sports to people that are newly injured, children, Veterans, and others with disabilities; as well as provide learning opportunities to the general public and showcase people living with physical impairment in a way that members of the community do not often see. We will have an extra 30+ sports wheelchairs for people to use, plus coaches and instructors to teach you how to play the games. Just register and show up! Santa Clarita Sports Complex, 20880 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita. Info: triumph-foundation.org/wsffaq
Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come to Vasquez Rocks for the annual Day at the Rocks. Enjoy a celebration of togetherness, nature, conservation, and fun! This free event is great for families, with interactive booths, crafts, and activities for kids of all ages, including: two education animal presentations, mini archaeological dig, Native California crafts, bird feeder making, rock painting, and much more! Food will be available for purchase. 10700 Escondido Canyon Road, Santa Clarita Info: Sarah at [email protected], or call Susan at 661-433-4743
Sunday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Temple Beth Ami for a Mother’s Day Boutique full of shopping, pampering and more fun. 23023 Hilse Ln, Newhall. Info: Kim Fogle, [email protected], (661) 255-6410
Sunday April 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The members of the Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) will be holding a “Spring Art Festival.” Approximately 45 artists will be displaying their original artwork for the free enjoyment of the public. All art will be offered for sale to fund high school scholarships for promising art students and to fund other art opportunities in the Santa Clarita Valley. Le Chene French Cuisine 12625 Sierra Highway, Agua Dulce. Info: (661) 252-7639
Sunday, April 28, noon to 6 p.m. MFA art students from the renowned California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) will open their studios to the general public. The MFA Open Studios will feature exhibited works, performances, and video art screenings with MFA students from the programs of Art, Art & Technology and Photography & Media who will share insights into their work and current art practices. Food and drink will be available. 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia. Info: openstudios.calarts.edu/2019/
Wednesday, May 1, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please join Supervisor Barger as she gives us an exclusive update on vital county issues ranging from business and economic development to homelessness and shares with us her vision for SCV and the 5th Supervisorial District.24500 Town Center Drive, Santa Clarita. Info: facebook.com/events/262720037939607
Saturday, May 4, noon to 9 p.m. Come to Santa Clarita’s first-ever Veg Fest celebrating the vegan movement. However, you do not need to be vegan to enjoy the festival. Come together to eat delicious vegan food and drinks, lounge, dance to music, yoga, play and vibe together in celebration of peace, love and compassion. Enjoy unlimited pours of over 50 different locally crafted beers and wines. Feast on over 50 highly curated restaurants and food vendors, and enjoy a plant-powered marketplace that showcases everything from clothes to essential oils. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Info: scvvegfest.com
