Holiday Fun for the Family

NEWS FEATURE

By Michele E. Buttelman

Signal Staff Writer

It seems as if there aren’t enough days left in the rest of the year to enjoy all the holiday fun scheduled throughout Southern California, especially events in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Here’s a few dates to schedule on your holiday entertainment calendar.

Ventura Snow ‘n Glow Holiday Festival

Nov. 27-Dec. 26 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and select nights Ventura Fairgrounds, 10 West Harbor Blvd., Ventura 93001

Info www.Snownglo.com

More than one million holiday twinkling lights are on display to see and explore. Fresh-made snow is available daily. Snow tube down a snow slide and make family memories while sipping hot chocolate and roasting s’mores fireside. Unlimited carousel rides. Fireworks on select evenings. Visit with Santa and friends and enjoy live entertainment.

Tickets are $40 for unlimited snow tubing and the glow experience; $18 for the glow experience only. Fees apply. Rent a Private Igloo Rent your own private igloo for your group to enjoy.

Info Email jenny@cbfproductions.com; reserve your igloo online at cbfproductions.ticketspice. com/ventura-snow-n-glow-2022#tix

Holiday Home Tour & Boutique

‘Light Up the Season’ Nov. 30, Dec. 2-3

Info www.henrymayogiving.com Virtual Tour Tickets $25.

The annual Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation Holiday Home Tour is set to ring in the holidays, celebrating its 42nd year.

The event is a fundraiser to benefit the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Center for Women and Newborns. The virtual home tour will include homes in Westridge, Sand Canyon and Peachland Estates.

Nov. 30 VIP Preview Event

VIP Event and Gala Tickets $250 each.

A special in-person VIP preview event will feature the 7,800 square-foot Baker Families Oak Meadow Estate on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Dec 2 Gala

Gala Only Tickets $150 each.

Dec. 3 Free Holiday Boutique

The festivities will continue on Saturday, Dec. 3, with the Holiday Home Tour’s Boutique, which is free to attend. The boutique will feature a wide array of holiday decorations and gifts from SCV vendors.

The Holiday Boutique will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Education Center, 23845 McBean Parkway, Valencia, 91355.

Barnyard Lights Tour

Dec. 3, 4-8 p.m. William S. Hart Regional Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall 91321

Info friendsofhartpark.com; (661) 259-1750 centerpieces and ornaments from a large selection

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks of fresh cut greenery, pine cones and other beautiand Recreation is hosting the Barnyard Lights Tour. ful natural treasures.

Enjoy a photo with Santa, barnyard tours, feed- In addition, the gift shop will be open with many ing animals, Friends of Hart Park gift shop and giveaways. holiday items for sale. A children’s craft center will also be available. Castaic Winter Magic Lighted Boat Parade Note Peanut butter is used in the construction of some craft items.

Parks Animal Keeper Rachael Komulainen (left) introduces Addison Shackellford, 4, and her family to Cruella the alpaca during the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Barnyard Lights Tour last year. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

Dec. 3 Castaic Lake Paradise Cove Lower Lagoon, 32132 Castaic Lake Drive, Castaic 91384

Info to join the parade (661) 257-4050

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Friends of Castaic Lake will host an afternoon holiday party and lighted boat parade on Saturday, Dec. 3, starting at 2 p.m. Lake entry fees apply.

This family-friendly event feature food, raffles, visits with Santa, face painting, snow play and more. Gates open at 2 p.m. with the lighted boat parade at 5 p.m.

Bring an unwrapped $10 toy and receive 10 raffle tickets. Bring a canned food item and receive one raffle ticket.

Placerita Canyon Nature Center Craft Fair

Dec. 3-4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall 91321

Info www.placerita.org; (661) 259-7721

The Placerita Canyon Nature Center will host its annual Holiday Craft Fair fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3-4. The nature center is located one-and-half miles east of Highway 14.

Create and decorate your own holiday wreaths,

Second Annual Holiday Skate Show

‘The Grinch’s Holiday’ Dec. 10 The Cube Santa Clarita, 27745 Smyth Drive, Valencia 91355

Ticket Info TheCubeSantaClarita.com/ HolidayShow

Join Cindy Lou Who and the Grinch in Whoville as the second annual Holiday Skate Show returns to The Cube — Ice and Entertainment Center. There are two separate times to attend, noon and 5 p.m.

The all-local cast includes more than a dozen featured skaters, a supporting cast of over 60 skaters and a special guest skater.

The 90-minute performance will take place on the NHL Rink at The Cube. With the temperature kept at 54 degrees, attendees are encouraged to bring jackets, hats, mittens and blankets.

Two seating areas will be available for each show, giving attendees the chance to immerse themselves in the action. 