Festival of Trees
Metrolink's Holiday Toy Express Train
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Holiday Home Tour
Holiday Boat Tour at Castaic Lake
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Bring the fresh scent of evergreen into your home from one of these excellent
Christmas tree lots
in the SCV.
LIGHT DISPLAYS
PRIVATE HOMES
Please help us keep this area updated.
The light displays were last updated December 2008, and we will need your help to maintain this list for December 2009!
If you find a street beautifully decorated, or one house that is just, well, over the top, please let us know so we can add it for all to see. Send an email to:
info@santaclaritaguide.com
Driving around town, one can’t help but notice the extraordinary light displays put on by private homeowners. As much as we would love to include all of these displays, we are limiting this publication to streets with three or more exceptionally lit homes. Here are a few you won’t want to miss. We’ve listed them in order for an easy route to follow. For a real treat, put on a Christmas CD during the drive.
I’d like to pass along a special “thank you” to all of the homeowners who worked so diligently to put together these incredible exhibits. The sparkling displays truly light up our dark, winter evenings.
The Thomas Guide coordinates are provided after the street name. The LA County Guide was used, unless otherwise noted.
For a 2008 Google map of the Holiday Lights in SCV, including individual homes and winners of The Signal's decorating contest, click
here.
Gina Court – Saugus (4461/E5)
Located off Via Joyce in Saugus.
The drive around the Cottage Glen track is worth the extra time, although few homes are as fully decorated as this cul de sac. (4461/C6).
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Canterwood Drive - Saugus (4460/C4)
Located off Copper Hill Drive and N. Buckhorn Lane in Saugus.
From Via Joyce, take a right on Plum Canyon, then right on Bouquet Canyon. Turn left on Benz, left again on Copper Hill, and your first left on N. Buckhorn. Canterwood is on your left.
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Silverking Trail - Saugus (4461/B3)
Off Copper Hill Drive: Birch Canyon Way to Silverking Trail. Thanks to one of our viewers!
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Wakefield Court – Saugus (4461/A4)
Located off Copperhill Drive via Courtland Way
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Homestead Place - Saugus(4460/J4)
Located off Copperhill Drive via Paragon Drive
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Ash Court - Saugus (4460/J2)
Off Seco Canyon: Boxwood Lane to Deodar Place to Ash Ct.
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Angelica Place (& Liana Lane) - Valencia (4460/G4)
Copper Hill Drive to North Park Drive to Angelica Place. One of our viewers wrote in, "these streets are majorly decked out with Christmas lights. Virtually every house on the street had a massive amount of lights...one with even a whole village." Thanks, Christie!
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Tesoro Del Valle - ADDED in 2009 - Valencia
From Copper Hill Drive to Tesoro Del Valle Dr, right on Rancho Tesoro Dr., left on Bernardo Way; second Cul De Sac on the right. One of our viewers wrote in, "Big NOEL across street, 5 to 7 homes on a cul de sac decorated with strand across the street. These were the first neighborhood featured on NBC4 News with Fritz on 12/1."
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Blueridge Drive – Valencia (4460/G6)
Located off Hillsborough Parkway
Check out all of the connecting side roads including the loop of Cuestport Drive/Weatherfield Drive (2008 update: While in previous years this area was fully decorated, there were just a few sporadic homes decorated.)
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Landon Place - ADDED in 2008! Valencia (4460/G6)
Located off N. Blueridge Drive
You won't miss this incredibly decorated home. Usually we restrict our listings to neighborhoods of at least six homes well decorated, but this home deserves your time to drive over and see it!
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Clifton Place - ADDED in 2008! Valencia (4460/G6)
Located off Hillsborough Parkway
The cul de sac here is fully decorated, with lights strung across the street. This is the location where we're told Edison removed the lights from the street lights.
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Essex Place - ADDED in 2008! Valencia (4460/G6)
Located off Hillsborough Parkway
Reindeer Lane: This is the cul de sac where the kids will find all of Santa's reindeer scattered throughout the displays. But be on the watch for Rudolph, because he moves every night!
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23813 Claymore Way - ADDED in 2008! Valencia (4460/F6))
Located off Rutherford
Tune into FM88.7 for comedic versions of pop songs as you watch this light show.
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Littleton Way – Valencia (4460/G7)
This small street off Hillsborough Parkway will take you to Chesterfield Court and Shelburne Way
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Philbrook Avenue - ADDED in 2008! Valencia (4460/F7)
Dubbed "The Dancing Snowflakes House" by a young fan, we're told the whole street is nicely decorated as well. Thanks to the Hester family for telling us about this home! Check it out on
YouTube
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Reade Place - ADDED in 2008! Stevenson Ranch (4640/B1)
Access via Thoreau Way off Poe Parkway. Homes are elaborately displayed on this cul de sac, and colored lights are strung across the street.
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Brooks Circle – Stevenson Ranch (4550/A7)
Located off Poe Parkway. Colored lights are strung across the street, running much of Brooks Circle, creating almost a 'tunnel' effect.
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Holiday Light Show - ADDED in 2008! Canyon Country (4552/E5)
This one-hour long custom designed, automated show has been lovingly created by Dan Bennett as a tribute to his mom's brave fight against cancer. It is a registered event with The National Breast Cancer Foundation. Follow the
link
for a glimpse of the 2007 show. (The show changes annually.) All donations left in the drop box or made online benefit The National Breast Cancer Foundation. Thanks, Dan, for sending this to us to share with SCV residents and visitors.
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BUSINESSES
Valencia Town Center Drive
Wander through the mall while enjoying the merchants’ decorations, visits with Santa and holiday music.
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Area Nurseries and Merchants
Of course, any business specializing in silk plants or Christmas trees is a delight to the senses this time of year. Plan ahead for next year, for these can also be great locations to take your family Christmas photo, as they often decorate close to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Green Thumb (Newhall) and The Decor Store (Canyon Country) traditionally offer a plethora of holiday decorations.
HMNMH Christmas Tree
Henry Mayo Hospital
Even if you miss the tree lighting ceremony at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, there’s no reason you can’t stop in to enjoy this huge Christmas tree!
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TRAINS
Metrolink's Holiday Toy Express Train
Over 50,000 lights decorate this train that brings Santa Claus to town every year. A free live-action Holiday musical entertains those who brave the chilly night air. Get into the holiday spirit by donating an unwrapped toy for needy children.
HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES - Updated for 2009
The Canyon Theatre Guild
661-799-2702
Holiday favorites for the whole family.
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Repertory East Playhouse
661-288-0000
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The Nutcracker
College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center
661-251-6844
The Santa Clarita Ballet Company presents this classic tale.
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"Follow the Star”
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Santa Clarita
661-252-0622
Walk or drive thru a living recreation of the life of Jesus Christ. Hundreds of people re-create twelve of the major events in Christ’s life in this outdoor setting that draws over 6,000 visitors annually.
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SCV Candlelight Christmas Concerts
Grace Baptist Church
661-296-8737x125
Ring in the season with a musical celebration featuring the 100-voice adult choir, orchestra, handbells, soloists and special music groups.
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Holiday Choral Concert
College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center
661-362-5304
Ensembles from the College of the Canyons choral program will present music from the classical and romantic era to jazz.
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Holiday Jazz Concert
College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center
661-362-5304
Wind and percussion holiday selections performed by the College of the Canyons Jazz/Symphonic Band.
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Santa Clarita Master Chorale Performance
College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center
661-254-8886
Come celebrate with the Santa Clarita Master Chorale as they sing the season’s timeless holiday renditions.
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Jam for Jesus Concert
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
661-252-0622
A spectacular night of Christmas music featuring some of the top music artists in Southern California, backed by world-class musicians playing music in a wide variety of styles from pop to rock, R & B to jazz and beyond.
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EVENTS - Updated for 2009
HMNMH Annual Community Tree Lighting
Henry Mayo Hospital
661-253-8082
With just a wave of his hand and the sprinkling of magical stardust, Santa lights the tree to the ‘ohs’ and ‘ahs’ of the delighted children in the crowd. Performances from choirs, puppeteers, and dancers provide the backdrop to an afternoon filled with cookie decorating contests, face painting, crafts for the children and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus aboard their wonderful sleigh. Letters to Santa can be placed in his mailbox (answered the following week), free Polaroid photos of the kids’ visit with Santa are available, and parents are encouraged to bring their cameras for wonderful photo ops for the family Christmas card. Free.
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Festival of Trees
661-254-3063
Beautifully decorated trees and gingerbread houses are on display before being auctioned off, benefiting the SCV Boys & Girls Club. Location varies.
HMNMH Home Tour Preview Gala
661-253-8082
Here’s a chance to get all dressed up and live the life of your dreams—if even for one evening. This black tie event includes dinner at the Valencia Country Club. Location varies.
HMNMH Annual Home Tour
661-253-8082
This is your chance to tour gorgeous homes in the Santa Clarita Valley, all decked out for the season—inside and out! And best of all, your admission benefits the emergency department expansion at HMNMH. Children must be 12 years old to tour. *Advance tickets may be purchased. Location varies.
“Cowboys & Carols”
William S. Hart Mansion
661-254-4584
An evening of music and refreshments ring in the holidays in honor of William S. Hart’s birthday.
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SCV Literacy Festival
661-255-4318
In celebration of the holidays, bring the kids to William S. Hart Park, where they will have fun with snow, a visit from Santa, refreshments and the Children's Literacy Festival.
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New Year's Eve Ball
Benefiting Let Me Sail, this event will be open to 200 revelers featuring appetizers, a delicious four course dinner, fabulous entertainment including inspirational speakers, a professional live band providing music for dancing, casino games, other surprises, and of course all of the excitement of the New Year's Eve countdown, including party favors and a balloon drop! Held at the Valencia Hyatt.
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PARADES - Updated for 2009
Winter Magic Lighted Boat Parade
Castaic Lake Recreation Area
661-257-4050
Toss your blanket on a spot of grass along the Castaic Lake lagoon and watch bejeweled boats pass by. Santa will be there to pass out gift bags to small children. Hot dogs, chips and drinks are available. The gates will open at 3:00 for spectators and to allow the kids an opportunity to play in the snow!
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HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS - Updated for 2009
HMNMH Holiday Arts & Crafts Boutique
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Newhall
661-253-8082
This is the perfect place to pick up that homemade gift or stock the freezer with home baked cookies for the holidays. Who’s to know it’s not your handiwork?
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Holiday Craft Faire
Placerita Nature Center
661-259-7721
Make your holiday wreath. You’ll purchase the straw wreath and then add evergreen branches, pinecones, seeds and pods to create your personal masterpiece. The kids will have fun face painting, dipping candles, and making centerpieces & pinecone birdfeeders. This is the center’s annual fundraiser, so you’ll be contributing to a great cause.
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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES - Updated for 2009
Held throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Looking for a large church where you can slip in almost unnoticed as a visitor, but feel warmly welcomed?
Grace Baptist Church
661-296-8737
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HOLIDAY TRANSPORTATION
Limousine Connection
When you start thinking about parties and celebrations and even holiday light tours.
Whether you need transportation for an office party or a ride to the Airport, we can
provide it. As a reminder, if you are leaving town this year, we can arrange transportation
most anywhere in the world. Limousine Connection is your one stop connection for all
your transportation needs. More than anything, we want you to be safe this holiday season. Call our office for rates and information
