Top 10 Santa Clarita Holiday Activities

 1. Don’t miss out on your chance to skate on Santa Clarita’s only open-air ice rink at Westfield Valencia Town Center.  Enjoy a traditional holiday activity usually reserved for colder climates.  Visit www.Westfield.com/Valencia for information.
2. Santa Clarita is serious about its holiday lights displays, and for good reason!  Grab some hot cocoa, candy canes and your loved ones and set out on a holiday lights tour.  Looking for the best locations?  Check out our list!
3. Santa Clarita has no shortage of arts venues.  To get into the holiday spirit, take advantage of some theatre at our local colleges and Downtown Newhall theatres.
4. Have your holiday decorations been getting a little stale?  From wreaths to centerpieces to candles, guests can make holiday crafts at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center on December 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Kids and adults will love making crafts with natural materials like holly, mistletoe and pinecones!  Visit www.placerita.org for information.
5. Volunteer or donate to Santa’s Helpers for their event on December 12 to help spread Christmas cheer to families in Santa Clarita. Visit www.jcisantaclarita.com for information.
6. Decorate and enter the 3rd Annual Gingerbread House Contest at the Valencia Library on December 5 and 6! Visit www.santaclaritalibrary.com.
7. Have breakfast with Santa on December 12 and 13 at The Centre.  Event features breakfast, crafts, stories, and a special Santa surprise!  Visit www.santa-clarita.com for information.
8. Celebrate the holidays at Valencia Marketplace’s Holiday Celebration on Thursday, December 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Families can enjoy a tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa, holiday crafts and more!  Visit valenciamarketplace.com for information.
9. Stroll down Main Street in Newhall to check out the lights, decorations and holiday-themed events happening throughout the month. For more information, visit www.oldtownnewhall.com.
10. For all religious-based holiday celebrations, check out our Worship Guide for information on special events, holiday services, locations, and dates and times.