Light Up Main Street
Visitors can explore five festive blocks along Main Street to watch the tree lighting ceremony and live musical performances on the Main Stage. Guests can play in twenty tons of fresh snow at the Snow Zone, watch a live ice sculptor carve art, and take photos with Santa Claus and therapy dogs in holiday attire. The festival also features carnival games, holiday craft stations, food trucks, an on-street bar, and artisan gift shopping at Maker’s Marketplace.
What to Expect
Holiday street festival featuring 20 tons of snow and tree lighting.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Town Newhall
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Santa Clarita
Food & Drink
Buy food from event food trucks, visit the on-street bar, or support local Old Town Newhall restaurants.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.; Tree Lighting takes place at approximately 5:30 p.m.
- Parking: Free public parking is listed at several nearby locations, with additional parking and a complimentary shuttle from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Road closures begin at 6:00 a.m. on November 21 and are expected to reopen by midnight.
- Accessibility: A sensory-friendly Chill Zone offers a quiet, calm and inclusive space.
Tips & Advice
- Be at the Main Stage at Lyons Avenue and Main Street for the tree lighting, when thousands of lights come on as dusk falls.
- Lyons Avenue and Main Street are closed all day for the event, so use the Railroad Avenue and Newhall Avenue detours when driving.
- Park free at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Lyons Avenue and take the complimentary shuttle, which stops at Lyons Avenue and Walnut Street.
- Skip driving by taking Metrolink to the Old Town Newhall station, or a local Santa Clarita Transit route that stops at Lyons and Walnut.
- Dress the kids for the Snow Zone, where 20 tons of fresh snow are set out for play right on Main Street.
Special Events & Promotions
- The tree-lighting ceremony is scheduled for approximately 5:30 p.m.
- A quiet, calm, sensory-friendly Chill Zone is available in partnership with include everyone project.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids to do?
Kids can play in 20 tons of fresh snow at the Snow Zone and write Letters to Santa. They can get photos with Santa and with the therapy dogs at Santa Paws, try the carnival games at Frosty's Fair, make crafts at Elves' Crafts Corner and watch an ice sculptor at work.
Where can I get food and drinks?
There are food trucks and an on-street bar. The local restaurants in Old Town Newhall are open too.
Where is the live music?
On the Main Stage at Main Street and Lyons Avenue, by the Santa Clarita Public Library Old Town Newhall Branch. Local performing arts groups play there, and the tree lighting happens there too.
Is there a quiet space for anyone who needs a break?
Yes. The Chill Zone, run with the include everyone project, is a sensory-friendly space designed to be quiet, calm and inclusive.
Where should I park?
Free parking is at the Old Town Newhall Parking Garage on 9th Street and the Main Street and 6th Street lot. There's more at the end of 5th Street, the library, Newhall Community Center, the 22900 Market Street lot and First Presbyterian Church of Newhall. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Lyons Avenue has extra parking with a free shuttle.
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