LIGHT UP MAIN STREET – Old Town Newhall

Saturday, November 21, 2026
4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Tree Lighting takes place at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Main Street, Old Town Newhall

Kick off the holiday season at Light Up Main Street, presented by DrinkPAK! Stroll through five blocks of festive fun featuring live entertainment, holiday photo ops, shopping, tasty food trucks, an on-street bar, family-friendly activities and dazzling lights. Don’t miss the infamous tree lighting when thousands of sparkling lights illuminate Main Street!

Entertainment

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!

Schedule coming soon!

Activities

Tree Lighting Ceremony 🎄

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

Gather around for the most magical moment of the night! As dusk falls, gather with friends and family as the tree and thousands of lights illuminate Main Street into a spectacular holiday display.

Snow Zone ❄️

presented by Snow Orthodontics

Who says it doesn’t snow in SoCal? Play in 20 tons of fresh snow and enjoy all the winter fun. No trip to the mountains required!

Letters to Santa 📬

Presented by Henry Rodriguez State Farm

Santa wants to hear from you! Write down your holiday wishes and send a special letter straight to the North Pole.

Food & Drink 🍴

Everyone can agree that one of the best parts of the holidays is the food! Enjoy delicious bites from our food trucks, toast to a jolly night at our on-street bar and support the local restaurants in Old Town Newhall.

Maker’s Marketplace 🎁

Looking for unique gifts? Discover handmade goods and one-of-a-kind gifts from local artisans at our curated holiday market!

Applications are now closed.

North Pole Partners 🐻‍❄️

Be sure to meet our North Pole Partners! Explore their festive booths, enjoy family-friendly activities and meet the local nonprofits bringing extra holiday cheer to Main Street.

Applications are now closed.

DrinkPAK Lounge ✨

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

Photos with Santa 🎅

Presented by Infiniti of Valencia

Santa Claus is coming to Main Street! Stop by for a visit with the guy in red and capture the holiday magic with a professional photo.

Santa Paws 🐾

Presented by Re/Max

Meet sweet dogs from Giving Paws and Alliance of Therapy Dogs while snapping a photo in their holiday best!

Frosty’s Fair 🎪

Step right up for some holiday fun! Test your skills, try your luck and enjoy festive carnival games.

Ice Sculpture 🧊

Watch the holiday magic take shape! See a talented ice sculptor up close transform an ordinary block of ice into a merry work of art.

Elves’ Crafts Corner 🎨

Roll up your sleeves and create festive handmade treasures! From snow globes and holiday photo frames to stocking creations, it’s the perfect arts and crafts pit stop.

Chill Zone 🩵

in partnership with include everyone project

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

Event Map

Coming soon!

Getting Here & Road Closures

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 21 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

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.