Hello Santa Clarita! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Sports pavilion plans, a classic car cruise, and an adoption event + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community hub takes shape: Construction is underway on Santa Clarita’s The Rink Sports Pavilion, which will feature a 12,000-square-foot rink that converts for basketball, pickleball and volleyball, plus a kitchen and dining areas -- see the pavilion plans.
New hot chicken spots: Angry Chickz opened its first Santa Clarita location, alongside Riverside, adding to 36 California restaurants. Expect made-to-order tenders, sliders, bowls and fries with customizable spice levels -- check the hot chicken menu.
Park plans take shape: An open house at Newhall Park on June 27 will preview improvement concepts, gather feedback, and highlight amenities funded by the Safe, Clean Water Program, with design beginning fall 2026 -- see what’s being proposed.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Stretch those legs: Central Park is the easy win when you need fresh air without a whole plan; it’s spacious, kid-friendly, and full of room to move. Hit the sports fields for a quick scrimmage, claim a picnic table, then bribe the little ones with playground time.
Press start this week: Whether you’re chasing a new high score or just need a quick reset, GlowHouse Gaming is Santa Clarita’s go-to spot for friendly trash talk, button-mashing therapy, and midweek hangouts that feel like a mini escape, no planning required.
Need a little green? Whether your patio pots are begging for life or you just want a leafy coworker that won’t ping you, Rainbow Garden and Gifts has fresh green and blooming plants, dish gardens, and custom florals, plus local delivery around Santa Clarita so you can brighten your place or someone else’s fast.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍋 Lemonade Stand and Campus Tour @ Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill | Friday (6/26) at 3:30 PM – Nothing beats a cold lemonade and a wander through campus. Sip something fresh, stretch your legs with an in-person tour, and see what changed since you pretended the library was open late for studying. It is a nostalgia lap with hydration, shade, and bragging rights.
🚗 Fuel Pump Fridays @ Route 66 Classic Grill | Friday (6/26) at 4:00 PM – Friday night calls for a classic car cruise, all vehicles welcome, chrome polished, stories even shinier. Expect slow rolls on Soledad Canyon, hood-up bench racing, and that Santa Clarita vibe where engines roar, jokes stay dry, and nobody is in a hurry.
🐾 Amazing Adoption Event @ Petco | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats meeting your new best friend while 'just browsing' Petco, because this is Santa Clarita. These rescue pups are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered, so you skip the surprises and get the snuggles. Adoptions start at $250, a donation that helps more pups.
🇺 Stars and Stripes @ Freedom's Way Baptist Church (Castaic) | Saturday (6/27) at 5:30 PM – An evening of mostly patriotic tunes to toast America’s 250th, complete with sing-along moments, kid energy, and plenty of flag-waving without the traffic to D.C. Free admission and parking, so the whole crew, lawn chairs, and your best off-key harmony are welcome.
⚾ Baseball 2026 Camp #2 @ Pete Reese Field | Monday (6/29) – Got a kid who lives for crack-of-the-bat season? This Santa Clarita baseball camp keeps them learning fundamentals, shagging flies, and making friends while you finally finish a cup of coffee, warm. Expect real coaching, dusty knees, and the proudest post-camp laundry pile.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Santa Clarita report Weather forecastToday — High: 96°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 5%
Sunny, with a high near 96. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 0%
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