Weekend Guide
Weekend Events in Santa Clarita: September 11-13, 2026
September 11 is a day the SCV never forgets, and this weekend's calendar honors it with the SCV Stairs Project 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Central Park and the Patriot Day 9/11 Car Show & BBQ. Thursday night opens the week with the season finale of the city's Celebrate series, Celebrate: Mexico, at the Canyon Country Community Center. Saturday brings the valley's farmers markets, Santa Clarita Master Chorale auditions, and a grandparents celebration at Vasquez Rocks, and Sunday is made for the College of the Canyons market and a golden September day at Castaic Lake. Here is your complete weekend guide from SCV insider Sam Silver.
September 11-13, 2026 Sam Silver 5 min read
A Note for Our Community
The August 24, 2026 fire destroyed at least five businesses along Old Town Newhall's Main Street, including the Newhall Refinery restaurant, The MAIN performing arts theater, an auto collision center, Care Tucker Style House, and the former El Trocadero restaurant. Our hearts are with the owners, employees, and families. If your weekend plans include dining, shopping, or a tasting room in Old Town Newhall, that is one of the most direct ways to support the recovery. None of the events below take place at the destroyed venues, and they are unaffected.
Ways to support Old Town Newhall recoveryThis is the most meaningful weekend of the year in Santa Clarita Valley. Friday, September 11 is Patriot Day, and the valley marks it with the SCV Stairs Project 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Central Park and the Guardians SCV 9/11 Car Show & BBQ. Saturday brings the farmers markets, the Elks Lodge charity car & bike show, Master Chorale auditions, and Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks celebrating grandparents, and Sunday is made for the College of the Canyons market and a golden September day at Castaic Lake. Thursday evening, September 10, the city's Celebrate series closes its season with Celebrate: Mexico at the Canyon Country Community Center. Here is everything happening, with current events listed first.
Thursday, Sep 10
Celebrate: Mexico season finale, Canyon Country
Friday, Sep 11
SCV Stairs 9/11 Memorial Climb & Patriot Day Car Show
Saturday, Sep 12
Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks, Elks car show, markets & auditions
Sunday, Sep 13
COC market, Castaic Lake & golden-hour parks
Current Weekend Events
This weekend's events, listed newest first. All times and venues verified.
Patriot Day 9/11 Car Show & BBQ
Guardians SCV · Higher Vision Church, Valencia
The SCV's largest annual Patriot Day observance kicks off Friday evening with a 9/11 remembrance ceremony (featuring a flag and color guard, bagpipes, and speakers), a classic and custom car show, a complimentary BBQ dinner, live music, vendors, and the chance to meet first responders and military groups at 28776 The Old Road. It is free, family-friendly, and one of the most meaningful nights out of the season.
Friday, September 11, 6:00-9:00 PM at Higher Vision Church Parking Lot, 28776 The Old Road, Santa Clarita. BBQ served 6:00-8:00 PM with donations accepted.
Full Patriot Day Event Guide
SCV Stairs Project 4th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Friday, September 11 · Central Park Stairs, Saugus
Join The SCV Stairs Project for its 4th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, honoring the 441 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001, by climbing the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center through 13 rounds of the Central Park Stairs. It is an all-day event with no designated start time: come anytime and do as many rounds as you are able.
Local Girl Scout troops hand out an American flag for every round you complete. Carry it to the top of the stairs and place it on the hill, where the flags grow into a hillside memorial through the day. Follow and share #onthehill. The climb is organized by Melissa Mann & Christian Lazore.
What to Expect
- All day, no designated start time. Come anytime, stay as long as you like.
- Climb 110 stories through 13 rounds. Do as many as you are able.
- A Girl Scout hands you a flag for each round. Plant it on the hill above the stairs.
- Watch the hillside become a growing living memorial. Share it with #onthehill.
The Central Park Stairs are open daily from sunrise to sunset, free to the public, near Central Park and the Sports Complex in Saugus.
About the SCV Stair ProjectFireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks
Saturday, Sept 12 · 5:00-7:30 PM · Vasquez Rocks Natural Area
Head to the dramatic rock formations of Vasquez Rocks for the Fireside Nights "Celebration of Grandparents." It is a golden-hour outdoor evening in scenic Agua Dulce country, an easy and memorable way to mark the weekend with family. Bring a blanket or chair, and enjoy the early-fall September light before it fades.
Saturday, September 12, 5:00-7:30 PM at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, 10700 W Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce.
Saturday Farmers Markets: Old Town Newhall & Bouquet Canyon
Saturday, Sept 12 · 8:30 AM - 1 PM & 8 AM - 1 PM
Fall produce is rolling into the valley's Saturday markets. The Old Town Newhall Farmers Market fills the library parking lot at 24500 Main Street from 8:30 AM to 1 PM with produce, artisan goods, and a coffee-and-brunch walk down Main. North of town, the Bouquet Canyon Certified Farmers Market & Crafters Show runs 8 AM to 1 PM at 27000 Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus. Both are free to browse.
Santa Clarita Master Chorale Auditions
Saturday, Sept 12 · 10:00 AM · Valencia Church
Singers across the valley: the Santa Clarita Master Chorale holds fall-season auditions Saturday morning from 10:00 AM at Valencia Church (formerly Valencia United Methodist Church), by appointment. Auditions include vocalizing, a prepared song of your choice, and a short sight-reading piece. Sign up for a time slot through the chorale and good luck to everyone stepping up to the mic.
SCV Performing Arts & Theater GuideElks Lodge Annual Charity Car & Bike Show
Saturday, Sept 12 · 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379, 17766 Sierra Hwy
Browse a field of classic, custom, and motorcycle entries while supporting community causes at the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379 annual charity car & bike show on Sierra Highway in Newhall. It runs from 9 AM to 3 PM, a relaxed, family-friendly outing with proceeds going back into the community.
Saturday, September 12, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM at Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379, 17766 Sierra Highway, Newhall.
Celebrate: Mexico at Canyon Country Community Center
Thursday, Sept 10 · 6:00-9:00 PM · 18410 Sierra Hwy
The City of Santa Clarita's free Celebrate cultural series closes out its 2026 season with Celebrate: Mexico on Thursday, September 10. Expect live performances by Ballet Folklórico Ciudad Santa Clarita, Mariachi Ciudad Santa Clarita, and more, along with flower-crown making, Lotería, a mechanical bull, a La Placita market, food trucks, and a Sister Cities cocktail garden, all at the Canyon Country Community Center. It is a wonderful way to kick off the Patriot Day week.
Hispanic Heritage Month in SCVSanta Clarita Certified Farmers' Market at College of the Canyons
Sunday, Sept 13 · 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The valley's biggest market sets up in Parking Lot 5 at College of the Canyons (Valencia Blvd & Rockwell Canyon Rd) on Sunday morning from 8 AM to noon, year-round, rain or shine. As summer produce gives way to early fall, it is the best single stop for peaches, peppers, fresh-pressed juice, and artisan goods. Arrive by 9 AM for the best selection.
More Weekend Highlights
Additional ways to spend the weekend around the valley.
Castaic Lake: A Golden September Day
Sunday, All Day
September water is some of the warmest of the year at Castaic Lake. Swim at the lower lagoon, paddleboard, kayak, or picnic by the water. Arrive by 10 AM to secure a good spot. About 15 minutes from central SCV.
Golden-Hour Parks & Trails
All Weekend
Early fall light is made for Central Park and William S. Hart Park. Or stretch your legs on the valley's paved paseos before the season turns. See the paved trails guide.
Looking Ahead: Fall Kicks Off
After Sept 13
The Doo Wop Project plays the Santa Clarita PAC Sept 18, GRACEFEST returns to Castaic Lake Sept 19, and Pococktoberfest takes over Pocock Brewing Sept 19-20. See the Fall 2026 guide.
Next Weekend in SCV: September 18-20
A quick look at what is coming up the weekend after Patriot Day, newest first.
The Doo Wop Project: Echoes of the Street
Friday, Sept 18 · 8:00 PM · Santa Clarita PAC
The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons opens its 2026-27 Spotlight Series with Broadway stars from Jersey Boys, Motown, and Beautiful. Book ahead, this one is popular.
GRACEFEST at Castaic Lake
Saturday, Sept 19 · Gates 1:30 PM · Castaic Lake SRA
The 18th annual faith-forward music festival returns to Castaic Lake State Recreation Area with headliners including Lecrae, Bethel Music, and Jeremy Camp, plus food vendors, a Kid's Zone, and live worship.
Pococktoberfest
Sat-Sun, Sept 19-20 · Pocock Brewing
Free admission, live music all day, German sausages, Bavarian pretzels, and souvenir Bavarian-edition beer mugs at Pocock Brewing Company.
One more note for that week: the SENSES Block Party returns for its Oktoberfest edition on Thursday, September 17, 7:00-10:00 PM on Main Street in Old Town Newhall, continuing to support the neighborhood's recovery.
Looking for events from earlier this season? Check out our previous weekend guides: September 4-6 (Labor Day), August 28-30, August 14-16, August 7-9, and July 31-August 2.