Deck the halls, SCV families! December is packed with ways to celebrate the season together, from festive fun runs to lights, crafts, and holiday shows right here in the Santa Clarita Valley. Bookmark this guide — we'll keep adding events as the month gets closer.
Jingle Bell 5K, 10K, 15K & Half Marathon
By A Better World Running
When: Sunday, December 6, 8:00 AM (bib pickup 7:00–8:00 AM)
Where: West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Dr, Valencia, CA 91354
Jingle Bell is a holiday-themed 5K, 10K, 15K and half marathon at West Creek Park in Valencia on Sunday, December 6, where every finisher gets a custom medal and age group awards are given out. It's a fun and affordable outing for the whole family, with group discounts for 3 or more. Race-day registration runs $35 to $50 depending on distance, and parking is free on the streets around the park.
Details and registration: abetterworldrunning.com/jingle-bell-12-6-26-valencia
Community Hanukkah Celebration & Menorah Lighting
By Valencia Town Center with SCV's local Jewish congregations
When: Date and time TBA (Hanukkah 2026 runs sunset Friday, December 4, through Saturday, December 12)
Where: Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA 91355
Every year, SCV's synagogues come together at Valencia Town Center for a free community Hanukkah celebration with a menorah lighting, music, and complimentary desserts. Last time, more than 200 people of all ages turned out for crafts, food, and dancing — a lovely way to share the Festival of Lights with little ones. Free and open to the public; no registration needed.
Details: date to be confirmed — past coverage at The Signal.
Kwanzaa Celebration at College of the Canyons
By College of the Canyons Intercultural Center and Umoja Community
When: Date and time TBA (Kwanzaa runs December 26 through January 1; last year's COC celebration was held in early December)
Where: College of the Canyons, Valencia campus
College of the Canyons' Intercultural Center and Umoja Community host a Kwanzaa celebration each December, honoring the holiday's seven principles of unity, self-determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. It's a meaningful way to introduce kids to Kwanzaa traditions like lighting the kinara.
Details: date to be confirmed — last year's coverage at The Signal.
More December Events
More holiday happenings coming soon — send your next event and we'll add it here.
