Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Old Town Newhall | Main Street, Santa Clarita

Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Santa Clarita at Light Up Main Street, presented by DrinkPak! Stroll through five blocks of holiday cheer with live performances, photo ops, shopping, food trucks, kids activities, and dazzling lights. Don’t miss the tree lighting at dusk, when Main Street comes alive with thousands of sparkling lights.

Main Stage

Located on the intersection of Main Street and Lyons Avenue at the Santa Clarita Public Library Old Town Newhall Branch (24500 Main Street), enjoy musical performances from local performing arts groups that will have you feeling merry and bright and watch the tree lighting at approximately 5:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.          Castaic USD Combined Chorus
4:25 p.m.          Innovation Show Choir
5:00 p.m.          Canyon Theatre Guild
5:30 p.m.         Tree Lighting Ceremony
5:45 p.m.          Mission Opera
6:10 p.m.          Include Everyone Project
6:30 p.m.          Hart Show Choir
6:55 p.m.          Vibe Performing Arts
7:30 p.m.          Santa Clarita Master Chorale

Tree Lighting Ceremony

5:30 p.m. | Main Stage at Lyons Ave & Main Street

The tree lighting ceremony is Light Up Main Street’s captivating centerpiece. As dusk falls, all the lights on Main Street are turned on at once in a breathtaking moment.

Snow Zone

presented by Snow Orthodontics

We are bringing 20 tons of snow to Main Street! Make a snow angel and play in our on-street snow zone, presented by Snow Orthodontics.

Letters to Santa

Presented by Henry Rodriguez State Farm

Food & Drink

Enjoy delicious bites and warm drinks from a variety of on-site food trucks and local Main Street restaurants.

Maker’s Marketplace

North Pole Partners

The North Pole Partners are local nonprofits bringing holiday cheer to Main Street with festive booths, fun activities, and community spirit for all to enjoy.
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DrinkPAK Lounge

Unwind at the DrinkPAK Lounge, a cozy spot to stay warm, relax on couches, and enjoy the festive atmosphere surrounded by holiday lights and music.

Photos with Santa

Presented by Infiniti of Valencia

Santa Paws

Presented by Re/Max

Meet adoptable animals from the Castaic Animal Shelter or snap a photo with therapy dogs in their holiday best!

Candy Cane Carnival

Try your luck at festive games like ring toss, bottle knockdown, and balloon darts.

Ice Sculptures 

Watch an ice sculptor craft stunning frozen masterpieces from blocks of ice.

Elves’ Crafts Corner

Roll up your sleeves and create festive handmade treasures, from ornaments to mini toys and holiday crafts.

Chill Zone

in partnership with include everyone project

Enjoy a sensory-friendly space designed to be quiet, calm, and inclusive.

Road Closures

Residents are advised to plan ahead for road closures in effect for Light Up Main Street. Lyons Avenue will be closed between Walnut Street and Railroad Avenue, and Main Street will be closed between Lyons Avenue and the roundabout. Detours will be available via Railroad Avenue and Newhall Avenue. Closures on Main Street and Lyons Avenue will begin at 6:00 a.m. on November 15 and will reopen by midnight.

Free Parking

Enjoy free public parking at several nearby locations:

• Old Town Newhall Parking Garage (22551 9th Street)
• Main Street and 6th Street Lot
• End of 5th Street
• Santa Clarita Public Library Old Town Newhall Branch (24500 Main Street)
• Newhall Community Center  (22421 Market Street)
• 22900 Market Street Lot
• First Presbyterian Church of Newhall (24317 Newhall Avenue)

Additional Parking and Shuttle Service

• Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (23233 Lyons Avenue)
• • Complimentary shuttle to and from the event
  • Shuttle stop located at Lyons Avenue and Walnut Street

Shuttle & Parking Map

Take Public Transit

Getting to Old Town Newhall is also easy via Santa Clarita Transit. Plan your trip using GO! Santa Clarita, the City’s rideshare service, or take local routes 12, 4, 14, 5, 6 or 757, which stop at Lyons Avenue and Walnut Street, or utilize the Metrolink and ride to the Old Town Newhall Metrolink Station (24300 Railroad Avenue). Please visit SantaClaritaTransit.com for more information.

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