SCV’s St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Lineup 🍀

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Good morning, SCV. This is The SCV Insider. We’re heading into the weekend, which means you have approximately 72 hours to find something green to wear before St. Patrick’s Day on Monday. Will you go full leprechaun mode or just hope no one notices your lack of effort? Either way, we’ve got your local news, weekend plans, and everything else worth knowing—no luck necessary. 😉🍀 

In today's SCV Insider:

• This weekend’s events 🤩 

• SCV’s St. Patrick’s Day events 🍺

• Wine tasting for a great cause 🍷 

Let’s get into it.

— Kate

This Weekend’s Events

Friday, Mar. 14

🆕 New Events

🐟 St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church 47th Annual Lenten Fish Fry | 4:30–8 PM | St. Clare’s Catholic Church, Canyon Country | $16+ | Enjoy crispy beer-battered cod dinners every Friday from March 7–April 11. Special culture nights: Hispanic Night (March 21) with folklorico & mariachi and Filipino Night (March 28) with live music. April 11 is drive-through only. Dinners include coleslaw, fries & roll.

🔄 Recurring Friday Events

🎵 Live Music at Lucky Luke Brewing | 6–9 PM | Lucky Luke Brewing | Start your weekend with great brews and even better tunes.

🎤 Fuel Pump Friday’s Karaoke at Route 66 | 8 PM | Route 66 Grill | Your shot at karaoke glory awaits.

Saturday, Mar. 15

🆕 New Events

🌍 9th Annual “Many Families, One Community” Resource Fair | 9 AM–1:30 PM | Golden Valley High School | Free | Explore 40+ local organizations offering family resources, educational sessions, and fun activities for kids, including arts, music, and a petting zoo! Hosted by Sulphur Springs & Hart School Districts. Check-in starts at 9 AM—don’t miss this community-driven event!

🎬 Third Annual International Animation Festival | 9:30 AM–4 PM | Mentry Hall, College of the Canyons | Free | Experience incredible student animation from over 60 countries, with a special focus on climate change. Enjoy film screenings, awards, and engaging animation panels hosted by Dr. Jia-Yi Cheng-Levine and Jeffrey Baker. Celebrate global creativity and cross-cultural storytelling!

🌉 St. Francis Dam Tour | 10:30 AM–4 PM | College of the Canyons | SOLD OUT – Join the waitlist | $75+ | Explore the tragic history of the St. Francis Dam disaster on this annual tour hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society. Hear from four historians about the 1928 dam failure that reshaped California’s approach to water safety. Includes a lecture, guided bus tour, and moderate hikes. Tickets are sold out, but there’s a waitlist available! Email [email protected] to join.

🎨 Santa Clarita Youth Arts Showcase | 11 AM–3 PM | Newhall Community Center | Free | Celebrate young artists at this family-friendly event featuring hands-on crafts, live performances, and interactive art experiences! Enjoy musical acts, dance showcases, storytelling, and activities from local arts organizations and vendors. Food trucks on-site.

🥳 CRY Los Angeles Holi 2025 at Castaic Lake | 11 AM–3 PM | Castaic Lake | Ticketed Event | Celebrate the festival of colors with a Bollywood DJ, dancing, food, and fun activities! Join this vibrant event in support of underprivileged children.

🎨 Mosaic Pendant Workshop at The Open Book | 3–5 PM | The Open Book, Canyon Country | $15 per pendant | Create your own mosaic pendant in this fun, hands-on art workshop—no experience needed! Drop in anytime between 3–5 PM, and complete your project in about 30 minutes. All forms of payment accepted. For more info, contact Judy at (661) 414-4130 or [email protected].

🎶 Mission Opera’s Bella Notte Italian Feast | 6:30 PM | Bella Cucina, Saugus | $85+ | Enjoy an authentic Italian dinner while being serenaded by the singers of Mission Opera! Proceeds support accessible opera productions in underserved communities. A night of fine dining, music, and culture!

🔄 Recurring Saturday Events

🍅 Old Town Newhall Farmers Market | 8:30 AM–1 PM | Old Town Newhall | Fresh produce, artisan goods, and local vibes.

🏍️ Motorcycles & Coffee | 9-11 AM | Ken and Joe’s Powersports | Donuts, coffee, and motorcycles—what else do you need?

🎵 Live Music at Pocock Brewing Tasting Room | 7-10 PM | Pocock Brewing | Sip, relax, and enjoy live performances from local artists.

Sunday, Mar. 16

🆕 New Events

🏕 Valley Trails Summer Camp Open House | 11 AM–1 PM | Valley Trails Camp, Castaic | Free | Explore the camp, meet the staff, and discover exciting activities for Summer 2025! Enjoy outdoor adventures, creative arts, team-building challenges, and classic camp traditions. Every camper receives a free gift! Space is limited—secure your child’s spot today!

🍄 Mushroom Foray and Talk | 2–4 PM | Placerita Canyon Nature Center | Free | Join field mycologist Bat Vardeh, founder of Women Forage SoCal, for a fascinating exploration of fungi! Enjoy a 30-minute presentation followed by a guided foray to search for wild mushrooms and learn about their role in nature. Open to all ages.

🎭 Broadway Classics Concert by the Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra | 4–6 PM | Canyon High School Performing Arts Center | $10+ | Enjoy an unforgettable evening of Broadway hits, featuring selections from West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Funny Girl, Carousel, Porgy and Bess, and more! Conducted by Dr. Brian Stone, this full-orchestra performance brings Broadway’s magic to life. Doors open at 3:15 PM.

🎸 Rayford Bros. at Club 507 | 5–8 PM | Club 507, Newhall | $25 at the door | Get ready for a night of high-energy rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly with the Rayford Brothers at American Legion Post 507! Food available for purchase. Don’t miss this electrifying performance!

🔄 Recurring Sunday Events

🍓 Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market | 8:30 AM–1 PM | 27426 Navigation Ave, Valencia | Free Entry | Shop fresh seasonal produce, artisan breads, pastries, locally raised meats, and farm-fresh eggs from California’s family farms. Enjoy ready-to-eat foods while you browse! Happening every Sunday.

🐮 Farm Visits at Gilchrist Farm | 9 AM–2 PM | Gilchrist Farm | $5 | Meet animals, try axe throwing, and milk a goat.

🐷 Visits at The Gentle Barn | 10 AM–12 PM | The Gentle Barn | Spend the morning cuddling cows and pigs for a peaceful start to your day.

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend 🍺 

Ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day all weekend long? Whether you're in the mood for Irish food, live music, fun runs, or a pint of green beer, SCV has you covered! Check out these local events happening Friday through Monday for a shamrockin' good time. Here's your ultimate guide to making the most of the weekend festivities:

Friday

🍀 Brewery Draconum | 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM (while supplies last!) | 24407 Main St., Newhall | Free Entry | Dive into corned beef specials and dry Irish red ale while enjoying a cozy pub atmosphere.

🍀 St. Patrick's Day Party at Santa Cruz Brewing | 6–10 PM | Santa Cruz Brewing Co., Santa Clarita | Free | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with green beer, live music, games, food vendors, and a costume contest! Join the fun starting at 6 PM—no cover charge!

🍀 A Couple of Blaguards | 8:00 PM | The MAIN, 24266 Main St., Old Town Newhall | Ticketed | Get into the Irish spirit with this comedy about Frank and Malachy McCourt’s journey from Ireland to America.

Saturday

🍀 River's End 3rd Annual Irish Fair | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM | River’s End Pub, 13130 Soledad Canyon Blvd., Santa Clarita | Free Admission ($10 Parking) | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live Irish bands, vendors, corned beef & cabbage plates, and Guinness on tap! Enjoy performances by The Regulars Irish Band, Foggy Dudes, and more!

🍀 Pocock Brewing Co. Irish Fest 2025 | 12:00–10:00 PM | 24907 Avenue Tibbitts, Ste B, Valencia | Free Entry | Sip on Irish beer, enjoy Irish-themed food, and groove to live music all weekend at Pocock Brewing’s Irish Fest.

🍀 Brewery Draconum | 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM (while supplies last!) | 24407 Main St., Newhall | Free Entry | Feast on corned beef specials and enjoy some Irish cheer in a cozy pub setting.

🍀 St. Patrick's Day Party at Santa Cruz Brewing | 6–10 PM | Santa Cruz Brewing Co., Santa Clarita | Free | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with green beer, live music, games, food vendors, and a costume contest! Join the fun starting at 6 PM—no cover charge!

🍀 A Couple of Blaguards | 8:00 PM | The MAIN, 24266 Main St., Old Town Newhall | Ticketed | Enjoy the Irish-themed comedy revue on Saturday night.

Sunday

🍀 Rockin’ Shamrock 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon | 7:30 AM | West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia | Ticketed | Lace up for a race! Choose your distance and enjoy medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

🍀 Pocock Brewing Co. Irish Fest 2025 | 12:00–9:00 PM | 24907 Avenue Tibbitts, Ste B, Valencia | Free Entry | Celebrate with more Irish beer, food, and live music at Pocock Brewing.

🍀 Brewery Draconum | 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM (while supplies last!) | 24407 Main St., Newhall | Free Entry | Dive into corned beef specials and dry Irish red ale while enjoying a cozy pub atmosphere.

🍀 Wolf Creek Restaurant and Brewery | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | 27746 McBean Parkway, Valencia | Free Entry | Dig into Corned Beef & Cabbage and Shepherd’s Pie while sipping green beer at Wolf Creek.

Monday (St. Patrick’s Day)

🍀 Brewery Draconum | 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM (while supplies last!) | 24407 Main St., Newhall | Free Entry | Dive into corned beef specials and dry Irish red ale while enjoying a cozy pub atmosphere.

🍀 Egg Plantation St. Paddy’s Party | 4:00 PM | 24415 Walnut St., Newhall | Free Entry | Enjoy Irish food, live Irish music by Irish Dreams, and festive vibes at the iconic Egg Plantation.

🍀 Le Chene French Cuisine | 4:30 PM–9:00 PM | 12625 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita | Ticketed | Celebrate with Corned Beef & Cabbage, Lamb Stew, and Irish bagpiping for a unique dining experience.

🍀 Maginn’s Irish Pub | 10:00 AM–Midnight | 24480 Main St., Old Town Newhall | Free Entry | Finish off the weekend with festive food, drink specials, and live music at Maginn’s.

🍀 Wolf Creek Restaurant and Brewery | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | 27746 McBean Parkway, Valencia | Free Entry | Dig into Corned Beef & Cabbage and Shepherd’s Pie while sipping green beer at Wolf Creek.

🍀 Schooner’s Patio Grille | 11:00 AM–10:00 PM | 22903 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita | Free Entry | Enjoy Irish dishes, green beer, and whimsical frozen drinks like “Frozen Irish Coffee” and “Pot of Gold” at Schooner’s.

Local Stories

Community

💸 Senator Suzette Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) has introduced Senate Bill 816, a proposal aimed at giving small businesses a break by exempting those with 25 or fewer employees and gross receipts under $5 million from the state’s $800 annual franchise tax. Valladares argues that this move could help ease the financial strain on small businesses, encouraging new startups and stimulating economic growth. The bill would take effect for taxable years beginning January 1, 2025, giving small businesses the chance to reinvest those savings into growing their operations, hiring more employees, and enhancing services. (SCV News)

Entertainment

🍷 Sip, savor, and support a great cause at Circle of Hope's Vine 2 Wine event on March 22 at Sand Canyon Country Club. From 5:30 p.m. VIP early access to 6:30 p.m. general admission, this wine-tasting soirée has it all: unlimited tastings of California's finest wines, craft beers, gourmet bites, live entertainment, and exclusive auction items. It’s the perfect way to indulge your inner wine connoisseur while raising funds for individuals battling cancer. Get your tickets now!

Sports

🏊️ The Master's University swim team made a splash at the 2025 NAIA Swimming & Diving National Championships in Elkhart, Indiana, snatching two national championships and a couple of runner-up spots. Katherine Dyer took second in the 100-free, breaking her own program record, while Dylan Crane dove into seventh in the same event. The men’s team finished 9th overall—pretty impressive for a squad that's now adding "record-breaking" to their resume. Despite fielding only three swimmers, the women’s team took 13th. And let’s not forget the Men’s 400-free relay, where the Mustangs swam their way into the history books with a record-breaking seventh place.(SCV News)

Business

🍫 Sweeten your spring while supporting a great cause! The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley has partnered with See’s Candies for a delicious fundraiser to help end cancer. From now until April 4, you can order everything from chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs to assorted chocolates and gift cards—all while helping fund cancer research and patient support. With nationwide shipping, you can share the love (and chocolate) anywhere! Plus, orders over $75 get free shipping. So, why not treat yourself—and make a difference? (SCV News)

Our Staff’s Weekend Picks

Watch

📺 11 St. Patrick’s Day TV Episodes to Stream

“If your idea of celebrating St. Paddy’s Day leans more toward couch time than pub crawls, you’re in luck—there are plenty of great St. Patrick’s Day TV episodes to stream. From green beer-fueled chaos to magically weird twists, these episodes bring all the festive shenanigans without the next-day regrets. Grab a drink (or don’t) and enjoy the madness from the comfort of your couch.”

—EJ Gullett, Ad Partnerships Lead

Eat

🍴 Venditti’s Pizza, Santa Clarita

“One bite of Venditti’s, and we knew we were in trouble—the kind where you ‘accidentally’ eat half a pizza before coming up for air. Their Grandma Pie is crispy-edged perfection, and the New York-style is so foldable and delicious, it’s almost too easy to keep going. Plus, they use organic flour and a natural preferment, so it’s basically gourmet… even if you’re eating it straight from the box like we did. If you haven’t tried it yet, what are you waiting for?”

—Kate Gullett, Editor-in-Chief

Read

📖 All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley

“As an avid museum goer, I loved Patrick Bringley’s memoir All the Beauty in the World as he recounts his experience quitting his corporate job to become a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. If you’ve ever wondered what real-life Night at the Museum might be like, Bringley’s insightful and touching memoir gives you a glimpse. Read it this weekend if you want a behind the scenes look of one of the world’s most spectacular museums.”

—Nina Morrison, Contributing Editor

Nina’s Resources for Readers

• How to Read More 

• Get a Library Card

• Libby - audiobooks and e-books - for free! 

• Silent Book Club - set up a local chapter!

• Events at Santa Clarita Public Library

Thanks for reading today.

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect pint of Guinness or just avoiding getting pinched, enjoy your St. Paddy’s weekend!

Until next week,

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