Art Hop

A Free, Family-Friendly Spring Festival
Art Hop is a free spring festival celebrating youth creativity and community fun. Families can explore student art, enjoy live performances, take part in hands-on activities and join a timed Egg Scramble for children ages 10 and under. Admission to the event is free, with free advance registration required for the Egg Scramble.

Date: Saturday, March 28
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: William S. Hart Park

Please note: the Community Hike begins at 10:00 a.m.

View original artwork created by local TK–12 students in celebration of Youth Art Month, a national observance recognizing the importance of arts education and youth creativity. To be displayed, artwork must be entered into the Youth Art Contest.

Selected student artwork will be on display in the gallery during Art Hop. Following the event, the artwork will continue to be showcased at the Old Town Newhall Library gallery, allowing the community to enjoy the exhibition throughout the spring.

Youth Art Contest
Students may enter original artwork for judging and recognition. This year’s theme, “The World Needs Art,” encourages students to express how art inspires, connects and shapes the world around them.

• Open to public, private and homeschooled students in grades TK–12 within the City of Santa Clarita
• Submissions are now closed. Selected artwork will be showcased at Art Hop on March 28.

Throughout the day, Art Hop will feature live performances by local youth musicians, dancers and performing arts groups on the Ranch House lawn stage. Seating and open lawn space will be available for viewing, and guests are encouraged to stop by throughout the day to support local talent and experience the full lineup of performances.

Performance Schedule

10:05 a.m. – Castaic Union School District Combined Chorus
10:30 a.m. – Cedarcreek Elementary School Chorus
10:55 a.m. – Newhall School District Chorus
11:35 a.m. – Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra Foundation
12:00 p.m. – City of Santa Clarita Youth Art Contest Awards
12:15 p.m. – Include Everyone Project SCV
12:40 p.m. – Star Dance Center Dance Performance 
1:10 p.m. – Newhall Community Center Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi

Art Hop offers a variety of free, drop-in art activities designed for kids and families to create together. Led by teaching artists and community partners, these interactive stations encourage creativity and hands-on fun using a range of materials and techniques.

Activities are open throughout the event and intended for all ages, with simple projects that allow participants to jump in at any time. Supplies are provided while quantities last.

Run, hop and race your way through the Spring Play Zone, a lively area packed with classic outdoor games for kids and families. Featuring favorites like egg-and-spoon races, sack hops and hopscotch, this space invites everyone to jump in, cheer each other on and enjoy the spirit of spring.

The Art Hop Egg Scramble is a fun spring activity for children ages 10 and under. The scramble takes place in scheduled, age-based waves. Advance registration is required for participating children, and families are asked to select one time slot per child.

Only one age group will be on the field at a time, and eggs are reset between each wave. Registered participants will receive a goody bag when exiting the Egg Scramble zone.

Check back for registration information!

Egg Scramble Schedule:

• 10:30 am: Ages 0-3 
• 11:00 am: Ages 4-6 
• 11:30 am: Ages 7-10 
• 12:00 pm: Ages 0-3 
• 12:30 pm: Ages 4-6
• 1:00 pm: Ages 7-10

An Inclusive Egg Scramble will be available throughout the event for children who may benefit from a calmer, more supportive environment

To help your Egg Scramble experience run smoothly, please review the following:

• Open to children ages 10 and under
• Free advance registration is required
• Limit one entry per child. Please only register for participating children.
• Parents and guardians do not need to register.
• Arrive 15-20 minutes before your assigned time to check in
• Wristbands are required to enter the Egg Scramble field
• Only the registered age group may enter the field during each wave
• Late arrivals cannot be accommodated in a different age group or earlier time slot
• Goody bags will be provided to registered participants when exiting the Egg Scramble zone

The Egg Scramble is just one part of Art Hop. Families are encouraged to enjoy hands-on art activities, student art displays and live performances throughout the event before or after their scheduled time.

Join us at 10:00 a.m. for a guided, family-friendly Community Hike starting at the nature trailhead near the Ranch House. Approximately one mile, this walk leads toward the Hart Mansion and campgrounds, with engaging stops along the way. Hikers will pass the Bunk House, help paint a community art mural, spot American bison and enjoy scenic valley views before continuing through the campgrounds and the SCV History Center.

Limited parking is available at William S. Hart Park. Spaces fill quickly, so guests are encouraged to plan ahead and explore nearby parking or alternative transportation options.

Free Nearby Parking

• Old Town Newhall Parking Garage (22551 9th Street)
• Main Street & 6th Street Lot
• Railroad Avenue & 5th Street Lot
• 22900 Market Street Lot
• Newhall Community Center Shuttle Site (22421 Market Street)

Free Shuttle Service

A complimentary shuttle will run from the Newhall Community Center (22421 Market Street) from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Free Bike Valet

Guests are encouraged to ride their bikes to Art Hop. A free bike valet will be available at the event, offering a safe and convenient place to store bicycles while you enjoy the festival.

Plan your ride using local bike routes at BikeSantaClarita.com.

Public Transit

Getting to Art Hop is easy with Santa Clarita Transit. The following bus stops are located closest to William S. Hart Park:

• Routes 4/14 and 5/6 – Newhall Ave & 8th St (Stop #17269), or Market St & Walnut St (Stop #17253)
• Route 12 – Railroad Ave & 6th St (Stop #17899), or Railroad Ave & Newhall Metrolink Station (Stop #11898)

Riders arriving via the Metrolink Station can also use the free shuttle from the Newhall Community Center to reach the event.

Guests may also plan their trip using GO! Santa Clarita, the City’s rideshare service, or ride Metrolink to the Old Town Newhall Metrolink Station (24300 Railroad Avenue).

For route maps, schedules, and trip planning tools, visit SantaClaritaTransit.com.