Weekend Guide
Weekend Events in Santa Clarita: November 13-15, 2026
The holiday season officially kicks off in the valley this weekend. The headliner: Jingle Fest '26 fills Central Park with 275 artisans, food trucks, live music and Santa on Saturday, November 14. Around it: both farmers markets, a holiday craft preview, and the final countdown to Light Up Main Street on November 21. Here is the full November 13-15 weekend guide from your SCV insider, Sam Silver.
November 13-15, 2026 Sam Silver 5 min read
Saturday, November 14 is the weekend's anchor: Strawberry & Fig's Jingle Fest '26 turns Central Park into the valley's first big holiday market of the season, with 275 artisans and crafters, food trucks, live music, and Santa from 10 AM to 5 PM. Around it, both weekly farmers markets run on their usual schedule, the Festival of Trees arrives the weekend after, and Light Up Main Street is one week out. Veterans Day on Wednesday kicked off the season with the ceremony at Veterans Historical Plaza, and tree farm season is officially here. Here is everything happening, current events first.
Friday, Nov 13
Quiet night: tree farm season opens, Old Town eats
Saturday, Nov 14
Jingle Fest '26 at Central Park, Newhall market
Saturday AM
Old Town Newhall Farmers Market, 8:30 AM - 1 PM
Sunday, Nov 15
COC market, holiday planning, prep for Festival of Trees
Events This Weekend
This weekend's events, listed newest first. Times and venues verified where available.
Jingle Fest '26 at Central Park
Saturday, Nov 14, 10 AM - 5 PM · Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd
The first big holiday event of the SCV season: Jingle Fest '26, hosted by Strawberry & Fig, fills Central Park with 275 artisans, vendors, and crafters, food trucks, live music and dancing, and a chance to see Santa. Think of it as a one-stop local holiday market: handcrafted gifts, festive decor, and the first taste of the season's food lineup, all in the heart of Saugus. The event lists free entry, and with 275 booths you can plan on wandering for hours. Bring the family early while the light is good and the crowds are lightest.
Saturday, November 14 from 10 AM to 5 PM at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Free entry per the event listing. Vendor and performer lineups are organizer-managed, so check the Jingle Fest listing before you go.
Farmers Markets: Old Town Newhall & College of the Canyons
Saturday & Sunday mornings · Late fall harvest
Mid-November is transition season at the valley's markets: the last of the fall citrus, winter squash, greens, and the pomegranates that peak this time of year. The Old Town Newhall Farmers Market fills the library parking lot at 24500 Main Street on Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1 PM, a good warm-up before Jingle Fest. Sunday morning the Certified Farmers' Market sets up in Parking Lot 5 at College of the Canyons (Valencia Blvd & Rockwell Canyon Rd) from 8 AM to noon, year-round. Stock up on citrus and squash for Thanksgiving baking and grab a caramel apple while the season lasts.
Christmas Tree Farm Season Begins
Mid-November opens · Gilchrist, Frosty's Forest, and more
This is the weekend the valley's tree farms start lighting up. Gilchrist Farm on Bouquet Canyon Road sells fresh-cut Oregon trees alongside its holiday farm animals, Frosty's Forest on Orchard Village Road remains one of Southern California's rare choose-and-cut Monterey pine forests, and several pre-cut lots join the rotation as Thanksgiving nears. Most farms post their opening dates each fall, so confirm the listing before you drive out. If you want first pick of the freshest trees, this is the window.
Complete Christmas Tree Farms GuideFestival of Trees & Light Up Main Street Loom
Nov 20-22 · Canyon Country Community Center & Old Town Newhall
The season's two signature events arrive the very next weekend, so use this weekend to plan. Light Up Main Street on Saturday, November 21 turns five blocks of Old Town Newhall into a winter wonderland with real snow, Santa, and the community tree lighting at 5:30 PM. The Festival of Trees at the Canyon Country Community Center (Nov 20-22) fills the venue with decorated trees, wreaths, and gingerbread houses benefiting the Boys & Girls Club. Dinner reservations around Old Town fill fast for Light Up weekend, so book early.
More November Weekend Highlights
A few more ways to enjoy the second full November weekend around the valley.
Crisp-Hill Trail Season
All weekend · Valley open space
November is prime hiking weather, and the valley's favorites are golden before the winter rains. Towsley Canyon and Vasquez Rocks are both excellent this weekend, and the new David March Park exercise stairway is a shorter, sweatier option.
Support Old Town Newhall Recovery
All weekend · Main Street, Newhall
Every visit to Old Town's restaurants, tasting rooms, and shops is recovery support as the neighborhood rebuilds from the August fire. See verified ways to help.
Haskell Canyon Bike Park
Free · Off Copper Hill Drive
The valley's new mountain bike destination is open and free, with 15+ miles of trails, pump tracks, and jump lines. Novembers are its best months. See the full bike park guide.
Your Local Insider for Every Season
Sam has lived and worked in Santa Clarita for 22 years, and he keeps the valley's calendar, neighborhoods, and market at his fingertips. New to the area or just exploring? Reach out for an insider tour, or get the latest guides delivered through the What's New page.
Looking for events from earlier this season? Check out our previous weekend guides: November 6-8 (Dial Up Fest), October 30 - November 1 (Halloween), October 23-25 (Quilt Show), and October 16-18 (Jeepers Creepers).