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20Events this week
5Free things to do
92New spots
92New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Santa Clarita

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 20 events, day by day →

GenRight & Mickey Thompson Jeep Night

Friday 5:30pm · Rock N Roll Burger

Weekly Gundam

Friday 6pm · Emerald Knights Comics and Games

Change the Station

Friday 8pm · The MAIN

Next Stop Comedy

Friday 8pm · Nectar of the Dogs Wine

Stop the Stigma 2026

Saturday 10am · Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Campus

New in Santa Clarita

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Santa Clarita Wallpaper Installations

Home & Garden

Freshen up your walls: From mural installs to tricky grasscloth and vinyl, Santa Clarita Wallpaper Installations handles the fun stuff and the fussy prep with 15+ years of know-how.

santaclaritawallpaperinstallations.com ↗

Piccola Osteria

Restaurants

Southern Italian vibes: Family-run and a touch upscale, Piccola Osteria plates Southern Italy-inspired dishes with a well-chosen wine and beer lineup.

piccolaosteria.com ↗

The Backyard Grub n' Brews

Nightlife

Craft beer, backyard vibes: Neighborhood hang where classic sandwiches and burger-y comfort meet a solid craft beer lineup, The Backyard Grub N' Brews is an easy go-to for a weeknight bite or catching up with friends in Santa Clarita.

thebackyardgrubnbrews.com ↗

Santa Clarita’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Santa Clarita’s best →

Most read in Santa Clarita

The five stories Santa Clarita readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Brewery Draconum Archives

    Two seafood restaurants and a brewery in the Santa Clarita Valley are set to close their doors later this month.

    Full story at hometownstation.com ↗

  2. New And Featured Santa Clarita Restaurants And Businesses For September 2026 KHTS Restaurant Row

    KHTS Restaurant Row is the best place to save money in the Santa Clarita Valley, offering certificates to local restaurants, shops, and services for up to half off.

    Full story at hometownstation.com ↗

  3. nick the greek scv Archives

    Nick The Greek is set to open its second location in Santa Clarita, replacing the previous Fire Island Grill location at Skyline Ranch Plaza.

    Full story at hometownstation.com ↗

  4. scv farmer boys Archives

    After 3 years of anticipation, fast-food chain Farmer Boys has officially opened its first location in the Santa Clarita Valley, California, on September 5.

    Full story at hometownstation.com ↗

  5. Two Women Undergo Emergency Brain Surgery After Riding U.S. Coaster

    Riders on the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, have repeatedly experienced brain hemorrhages, according to a report on the ride's safety record.

    Full story at en.sedaily.com ↗

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