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two of Santa Clarita's most popular public The year of events kicks off in February The Italian Feast of Santa Clarita then
golf courses. Just a few minutes West on with the annual Amgen Tour of California. rounds out what will be a lively spring in
Highway 126 is the beautiful Elkins Ranch Just a few weeks after the Amgen Tour Santa Clarita, hosted at Westfield Valencia
golf course, a favorite among locals. of California, March 10-16, the City Town Center May 1 6-18. The event is an
welcomes the AT&T Champions Classic authentic celebration of Italian cuisine, art,
Tournament Players Club at Valencia and golf tournament, bringing some of the and culture, and features a Kid Korner,
Valencia Country Club are two of the Santa PGA's best senior golfers to town for a carnival rides, and ample food and wine.
Clarita Valley's private courses, available weeklong tournament that includes a
for tournaments and open to the public for Pro-Am tournament, pairing local business The summer heats up with the City of
private events and dining. leaders, and aspiring golfers with their Santa Clarita's annual Concerts in the
favorite professional players. Parks series, bringing thousands of families
Outdoor Attractions together at Central Park to enjoy live music
The Santa Clarita Valley offers endless Shortly thereafter the City trades cycles from some of the region's best acts.
opportunities for outdoor adventures, and clubs for spurs and Cowboy hats as
with rock climbing and hiking available Santa Clarita hosts the annual Cowboy Fall ushers in cooler temperatures and
at Vasquez Rocks, Ed Davis Park, and Festival at Melody Ranch Motion Picture two premier events, the Santa Clarita
Placerita Canyon and boating, fishing, Studio, April 24-27. Recognized as one of Street Arts Festival and the Loose Goose
skiing and swimming at Castaic Lake, Lake the top five festivals of its kind, the Cowboy Wine Festival. The Street Arts Festival,
Piru, Lake Elizabeth, and Lake Hughes. Festival is a chance to step back in time which takes place the final weekend of
and relive the magic of the West on a September, attracting premier chalk
Year-Round Calendar of Events real working movie ranch. The festival is artists who create original works of art
Each month Santa Clarita hosts a variety a celebration of Santa Clarita's Western on the street in Old Town Newhall. The
of specialty events providing opportunities heritage, featuring Cowboy music, Festival also includes live music and dance,
to get out and enjoy the many distinctive authentic Western gear, art, and culinary culinary offerings, and unique art and craft
settings and offerings unique to the area. treats the whole family will enjoy. vendors from Southern California.

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