Amusement Parks
Mountasia Fun Center, 2007’s “Best Place to Throw a Party” and “Best Place for Kids to Have Fun” is an awesome entertainment venue with exciting attractions including Miniature Golf,
Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Lazer Tag, a Rock Wall, Video and Redemption Games and a Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour & Restaurant!
661-253-4386
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Six Flags Magic Mountain
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia
661-255-4129
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Animal Encounters
The link above will take you to barnyard zoos, a nature center, animal rescues and other opportunities for kids to get up close to animals.
The Gentle Barn
15825 Sierra Hwy, Saugus
661-252-2440
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Newport Beach Whale Watching
400 Main Street, Newport Beach
949-675-0551
Amazing fun for the whole family, and at an unbeatable price! Don't miss this rare opportunity for the experience of a lifetime--which you'll make a family tradition.
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Barnyard Zoo
William S. Hart Park
24151 San Fernando Road
Newhall
Feed farm animals in their pens! Also, Walt Disney gifted bison to LA County 40 years ago, and they lived a great life at Hart Park. While the original herd
is now gone, there are usually close to a dozen bison living at the ranch.
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Aquatics
Santa Clarita Aquatics Center
20850 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita
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Arcade
Tilt
24445 Town Center Dr
Valencia
661-254-5866
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Beaches
What kid doesn't love to spend the day at the beach? These are an easy day trip from Santa Clarita.
Dance Training Academy
The Realm Company
(Private studio in Valencia; address to be provided upon request.)
469-387-5977
The Realm Company is a Dance Training academy utilizing Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Tap and fusing them with the newest Contemporary movement and choreography, set to today's hottest music. With quality instruction, The Realm Company gives students the
confidence and competitiveness needed for today's Dance Industry.
Horseback Riding
Don-E-Brook Farms
28680 San Francisquito Canyon Road
Saugus
661-297-7669
8/10ths of a mile North of Copper Hill
Discover the trails of San Francisquito Canyon in the Angeles National Forest via horseback, suitable for all levels of experience. Top your ride off with a genuine Western tradition: a BBQ dinner (catered by Rattlers). Lessons available for all ages. Reservations are necessary. Sunset rides available.
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Rainbow Ridge
1701 Crystal Road
Acton
661-538-9271 Kathy
Ride the trails for an hour or two or help out at the ranch grooming and caring for the animals all day at Rainbow Ridge. Located at Angeles Forest and Sierra Highways, the kids will love this wild west adventure. (Relocated from Agua Dulce.) Sunset rides available.
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Ice Skating
Ice Station Valencia
27745 Smyth Dr
Valencia
661-775-8686
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Indoor Playgrounds
Scooter's Jungle
28230 Constellation
Valencia
661-877-4400
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Sky City Bounce House
26306 Diamond Pl.
Santa Clarita
661-799-1001
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Lakes
Castaic Lake Recreation Area
At this lake you can rent boats, go swimming, fishing, and even overnight camping.
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Parks & Playgrounds
Like we said, we love kids in Santa Clarita, so you'll find at least twenty parks with playgrounds in this valley! Follow the link for driving directions and park amenities.
Performing Arts
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
661-362-5304
The PAC hosts major celebrities and local performances, providing an intimate, yet comfortable, seating for 900. And they offer several "Almost Free" family shows!
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Skate Park
Santa Clarita Skate & Bike Park
Skate the 75' Snake Run or try the double bowl, keyhole, low-rail or pyramid.
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Snow
Yes, this is technically outside of our valley, but most certainly an easy day trip. Follow the link above for our local ski resorts, where you'll find plenty of areas to play in the snow during the winter months.
Theme Parks
Here you'll find not only our local theme parks, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, but other Southern California theme parks as well.
The kids will love visiting the Santa Clarita Valley, a community designed for families. Special events, stores and salons just for kids, animal encounters, parks and so much more! Events for Santa Clarita kids are endless. Santa Clarita parents will find many options for family fun in the SCV. Find fun activities for any family member's interests on the Santa Clarita Guide--Santa Clarita, California's Official Local Guide. Santa Clarita families will have fun exploring all there is to do in the Santa Clarita Valley!
Updated April 24, 2013
