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Here’s Where to Watch Fireworks in SCV 🇺🇸🎆

Here’s Where to Watch Fireworks in SCV 🇺🇸🎆

Three big shows, one festive day. Full schedule of events for a red, white, and boomin’ good time.

Kate Gullett
July 01, 2025

Good morning, SCV. This is The SCV Insider. July has arrived. The grills are firing up, someone in your neighborhood is already testing fireworks at 10 a.m., and you’re one barbecue invite away from losing track of time completely.

In today's SCV Insider:

Upcoming events 🥳
SCV’s 4th of July lineup 🇺🇸🎆
New music theater program for seniors 🎭️

Let’s get into it.

— Kate

🆕 New & Upcoming Events

Wednesday, July 2

🏛 State of the County with Kathryn Barger | 11:30am | Hyatt Regency Valencia | $75–$90 | Policy with your lunch? Count us in. Join Supervisor Kathryn Barger (and special guest DA Nathan Hochman) for the 16th annual State of the County, where SCV’s big issues get the spotlight. Whether you’re a local biz leader or just want the inside scoop, this is where civic meets strategic. Tickets going fast — snag yours on the Chamber site.

Friday, July 4 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 41st Annual Independence Day Classic | 7am start | Newhall Memorial Park | $50+ | Kick off the 4th with a runner’s high and a shiny medal. The iconic Independence Day Classic is back with a 5K, Kids K, and a relaxed 1-Mile Masters Walk — all before the parade rolls through. Expect race shirts, finisher medals, and a festive fitness expo starting at 6:30am. Proceeds support local high school XC teams, so you can sweat and support the community.

🎇 Fourth of July Parade | 9am | Newhall | Free | Red, white, and Hart. This year’s SCV Fourth of July Parade celebrates our newest city park with the theme “Home is Where the Hart is.” Expect marching bands, floats, vintage cars, and full hometown pride as the parade rolls from the Newhall Roundabout to Dalbey Drive. Come early, bring chairs, and prepare to cheer — this is small-town Americana at its best.

🎆 Santa Clarita Fourth of July Fireworks Show | 9:15pm | Valencia Town Center (Magic Mountain Pkwy & Citrus) | Free | Cue the oohs and aahs — Santa Clarita’s annual fireworks show lights up the sky once again from the Valencia Town Center. Grab a lawn chair, claim your spot early, and celebrate Independence Day the sparkly way. Fireworks start at 9:15 sharp, but the parking lot party starts long before that.

Saturday, July 5

🧸 LEAP Children’s Museum Pop-Up: Wellness Through Play | 9am–4:15pm | Valencia Town Center Patios | Free | Wellness, but make it fun-sized. This pop-up museum is all about healthy habits for little humans—think pretend doctor’s office, fitness zone, and a whole lot of interactive play for ages 2–8. Bonus: there’s a daily low-sensory session at noon for extra accessibility. Five sessions daily, so plan your playdate now!

🎨 ARTree’s Flutterby Open Studio | 10am–1pm | ARTree Community Arts Center, Newhall | Free (registration required) | Paint, glue, cut, color — and repeat. Flutterby is ARTree’s monthly open studio where families can drop in and make art together with new creative projects each time. It’s free, fun, and fills up fast, so register early (or stalk that waitlist — spots often open last minute!).

Sunday, July 6

🧸 LEAP Children’s Museum Pop-Up: Wellness Through Play | Sunday, June 15 | 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM | Valencia Town Center Patios | Free | Wellness, but make it fun-sized. This pop-up museum is all about healthy habits for little humans—think pretend doctor’s office, fitness zone, and a whole lot of interactive play for ages 2–8. Bonus: there’s a daily low-sensory session at noon for extra accessibility. Five sessions daily, so plan your playdate now!

💊 Monthly Narcan Giveaway by Action Drug Rehab | 12–2pm | 22722 Soledad Canyon Rd | Free | Get trained, get equipped, and maybe save a life. Action Drug Rehab hosts a free monthly Narcan giveaway with on-site training to reverse opioid overdoses. No registration needed — just show up. Supplies are limited and distributed first-come, first-served. This is community care in action.

🎶 Acoustic Jam Session at Old Town Newhall Library | 1–4pm | Old Town Newhall Library | Free | Bring your guitar, your ukulele, your mandolin — or just your good vibes. This monthly jam session is all about acoustic music, community, and taking turns in the circle. Small amps welcome for quiet basses. Ages 18+ only. Whether you’re strumming or just soaking it in, it’s the chillest way to spend a Sunday.

🔄 Recurring Events

🎭️ Local Theater & Performing Arts

🌙 A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Olive Branch at Valencia Town Center | Runs: June 13–29 | Fri & Sat at 7pm, Sun at 2pm | Shakespeare meets queer magic in this fresh, LGBTQ interpretation of the enchanted forest classic.

🚋 A Streetcar Named Desire | Santa Paula Theater Center | Runs: June 20–July 20 | Fri & Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2:30pm | Tennessee Williams’ haunting Southern drama returns with all its heat, tension, and unraveling dreams.

📖 The Angel Next Door | Canyon Theatre Guild, Newhall | Runs: May 24–June 28 | Select nights at 8pm, some 2pm matinees | A sweet, smart comedy about a young author, a surprise adaptation, and the woman who inspired it all.

💌 The Last Romance | Canyon Theatre Guild, Newhall | Runs: May 23–June 29 | Select matinees and evenings | A charming story of unexpected love later in life — because a second chance can show up when you least expect it.

Local Stories

Community

🇺🇸 Celebrate America’s 249th birthday with pancakes, parades, and fireworks all across town! Here's your full day itinerary:

🥞 6:30–9:30 a.m. — Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast
📍24200 Main St., Newhall
Start your morning with pancakes, sausage, juice, and cowboy coffee at the SCV Rotary Club’s annual breakfast fundraiser.

👟 7:15 a.m. — Independence Day Classic Races
📍Newhall Memorial Park, 24933 Newhall Ave.
Support local high school cross-country programs and the SCV Food Pantry at this festive race event.

7:15 a.m. — Kids K
7:30 a.m. — 5K Race
7:35 a.m. — Masters Walk (1 mile)

🎉 9:00 a.m. — SCV Fourth of July Parade
📍Old Town Newhall (starts at the roundabout)
Join the community for the 41st annual parade! This year’s theme is “Home is Where the Hart Is”—celebrating the official addition of William S. Hart Park to the city.
📍Route: Main St. → Lyons Ave. → Orchard Village Rd. → ends at Dalbey Dr. & Avenida Ignacio

More info at SCVParade.com

🎆 Evening Fireworks Shows

9:00 p.m. — Stevenson Ranch Celebration
📍Richard Rioux Park, 26233 Faulkner Dr.
Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with food trucks and entertainment. Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m. Bring your own chairs and blankets!

9:15 p.m. — City of Santa Clarita’s Spirit of America Fireworks Show
📍Valencia Town Center
End the day with a stunning display lighting up the SCV skies, viewable throughout the area near the mall.

9:15 p.m. — Six Flags Magic Mountain Fireworks
📍Inside the park (July 4–6)
Best viewing from Full Throttle Plaza, DC Universe, and Main Gate Plaza. VIP viewing options include reserved seating, snacks, and unlimited drinks.

⚠️ Reminder: All personal fireworks (including “safe and sane” types) are illegal in SCV. Let the professionals handle the pyrotechnics!

Business

♻️ Local veteran brings recycling biz to Placerita Canyon. Gulf War veteran and retired LAPD officer George Molina has purchased a former ranch property in Placerita Canyon to house Earthwise Aggregates, the concrete recycling business he co-owns with his brother, Marco. The family-run operation turns broken concrete into reusable materials for landscaping, driveways, and more—offering a local option to customers who’d otherwise drive to the Valley. Molina, who served in Desert Storm and earned honors throughout his policing career, is now pursuing city approvals to bring the veteran-owned business closer to home. (The Signal)

Education

🎓 Hart District announces two new Chief Administrative Officers! Sal Frias and Dr. Carolyn Hoffman have been appointed to newly restructured roles aimed at boosting student success across the William S. Hart Union High School District. Frias, longtime principal of Golden Valley High, will serve as CAO of Student Services and Leadership Support. Hoffman, who has led major district initiatives in college and career readiness, will serve as CAO of Educational Services and Learning Support. Both bring decades of experience and deep ties to the Hart community—and officially step into their new roles on July 1. (SCV News)

Entertainment

🎭 Seniors, take the stage! Olive Branch Theatricals just launched The Encore Society’s “Guys & Dolls” workshop—a musical theater program designed exclusively for performers ages 55 and up. Whether you're a seasoned stage vet or a total newcomer, this supportive workshop offers training, peer connection, and plenty of razzle-dazzle. Held at Olive Branch’s fully equipped theater space inside Valencia Town Center, the program celebrates creativity at every age. Registration is $60 and now open HERE. Curtain up, legends! (The Signal)

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Thanks for reading today.

Get ready to eat, drink, and celebrate, because 4th of July weekend is here. Just remember, fireworks are for the sky, not the backyard you crazy kids.

Cheers,

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