Things to Do in Newhall with Kids

Things to do in Newhall

Animals & Nature

Placerita Canyon Nature Center

A free foothill nature center with live-animal exhibits, oak-shaded creek trails, and Saturday family nature walks and animal presentations — a Santa Clarita staple.

Free

Animals & Nature

William S. Hart Park & Museum

A free 265-acre ranch park with a barnyard to feed animals, a roaming herd of bison, shaded picnic lawns, and a silent-film star's mansion to tour.

Free (free parking & tours)

Farmers markets in Newhall

Saturday · 8:30am–1pm

Old Town Newhall Farmers Market

Year-round Saturday market in historic Old Town Newhall with fresh produce, prepared food, and a walkable Main Street setting.

Local restaurants in Newhall

Breakfast & Brunch

Way Station Coffee Shop

A classic small-town diner in Old Town Newhall since 1971 — formica counter, vinyl booths, generous pancakes, and bottomless coffee that locals swear by.

Local shops in Newhall

Vintage & Thrift

Barn & Charm

Vintage, farmhouse, and handmade goods in Old Town Newhall's landmark Yellow Victorian building.

Makers & Local Goods

Soapish

Handmade soap and bath-and-body maker with a small-batch, locally crafted line in Old Town Newhall.

Seasonal & outdoors near Newhall

The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Newhall.

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