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SCV Events & Festivals
From cowboy culture to summer concerts, Santa Clarita Valley knows how to bring the community together. Here are the events that make SCV feel like home.
July 10, 2026 Community Spotlight
🏊 SplashAbility — Sensory Sensitive Swimming
The City of Santa Clarita is hosting SplashAbility, a free, sensory-friendly swimming experience at Newhall Park Pool — designed so every family can enjoy the water in a safe, calm, and welcoming environment. This is an event that matters, and it's one of the many reasons SCV feels like home.
This sensory-friendly event features smaller crowds, lower noise levels, a relaxed environment, warmer water, reduced water features, and extra lifeguard support — everything needed for a safe and enjoyable pool experience for individuals with special needs and their families.
"Inclusion isn't just a word — it's a pool temperature, a noise level, a staffing ratio. SplashAbility gets all of those details right."
Summer is SCV's busiest season — free concerts, lake days, block parties, and community celebrations fill the calendar from June through September. Here's everything you need to plan your summer in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Summer Highlight
Concerts in the Park
Central Park · 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita · Free Admission
Santa Clarita's most beloved summer tradition. Now in its fourth decade, Concerts in the Park transforms Central Park into an open-air music venue on summer evenings — completely free. Thousands of families spread blankets on the lawn, unpack picnic dinners, and enjoy live performances under the stars.
Each week features a different headliner, typically spanning classic rock, country, pop, and tribute acts. A rotating lineup of food trucks opens well before showtime, so arriving early for dinner on the grass is part of the experience. The concerts are family-friendly — you'll see kids dancing on blankets, couples swaying together, and neighbors catching up between sets.
"Concerts in the Park is where you really feel the SCV community. Families bring picnics, kids run around on the grass, and everyone's just enjoying a summer evening together. It's the kind of event that makes you proud to live here."
What to Expect
- Live music each week — rock, country, pop, and tribute bands
- Food trucks open before showtime — arrive early for dinner on the lawn
- Family-friendly atmosphere — kids, blankets, picnics welcome
- Summer evenings under the stars, typically July through August
- Completely free admission — bring your own chairs or blankets
2026 Lineup
All shows Saturdays at 7:00 PM · Free admission
Signature Annual Events
These are the events that define SCV's calendar — the ones locals mark in pen and visitors plan trips around.
Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
William S. Hart Park
A beloved annual celebration of Western heritage held at William S. Hart Park. Featuring live country music, cowboy poetry, living history demonstrations, and family activities, the Cowboy Festival is SCV's most distinctive event. It's a nod to the valley's ranching roots and a genuine good time for all ages.
SENSES Block Party
Main Street, Old Town Newhall
On the third Thursday of each month from April through September, Main Street in Old Town Newhall transforms into a pedestrian-only block party. Live music, food vendors, craft cocktails, and a buzzing community atmosphere make this one of the most popular recurring events in the valley.
Farmers Markets
Various Locations Valley-Wide
Weekly farmers markets pop up across the valley with fresh local produce, artisan goods, and prepared foods. A great weekend morning tradition — grab a coffee, browse the stalls, and chat with the growers.
Every Week
Weekly Community Events
These recurring gatherings are the heartbeat of SCV's community life. Drop in any week — you're always welcome.
Agape Village Community Meetup
Agape Village · Valencia Town Center
100% of all proceeds go directly to Agape Village
Every cup supports Agape Village's mission to uplift families and strengthen the Santa Clarita community.
Start your morning with good coffee and great company. Agape Village hosts a free community meetup every Tuesday and Friday morning at Valencia Town Center — a casual, welcoming space where neighbors connect, share stories, and build friendships over coffee. No agenda, no cost, just community.
24201 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA 91355
Free — open to all
Have a Recurring Event?
If your group hosts a regular community gathering in SCV — a book club, fitness group, game night, or neighborhood meetup — let us know and we'll feature it here.
Submit Your EventMore to Look Forward To
KHTS Home & Garden Show
Annual expo showcasing local home and garden businesses, vendors, and resources.
Fright Fest
Six Flags Magic Mountain transforms into a haunted theme park every October.
Holiday in the Park
Six Flags Magic Mountain's winter wonderland with lights, snow, and holiday shows.
ArtWalk Newhall
Monthly art walks featuring local artists, galleries, and creative showcases in Old Town.
Farmers Markets
Weekly farmers markets in Valencia and throughout the valley with fresh produce and local goods.
Movies in the Park
Free outdoor movie screenings at various SCV parks during summer months.
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