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Things To Do In Santa Clarita – October 25, 2017: Halloween at Real Life Church; The Church on the Way Block Party; Circus Vargas presents “SteamCirque”… and more!
Halloween at Real Life Church 10/28
The Church on the Way Block Party 10/31
Circus Vargas presents “SteamCirque” 10/26-30
Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch Now-10/31
Benefit for SCV Route 91 Victims 10/28
SCV Sheriff’s Station Haunted Jailhouse 10/29
Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain Now-10/31
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Halloween at Real Life Church
When: Saturday, Oct. 28 from 3 to 8 p.m.
Where: Real Life Church, 23841 Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia
Website: Halloween at Real Life Church
What: Bring the whole family for trunk-or-treating, an indoor magic show, petting zoo, bounce houses, games, pumpkin patch and more! Halloween has never been more fun than at Halloween at Real Life Church. This is a free ticketed event with your donation of one canned food item for for Help the Children.
The Church on the Way Block Party
When: Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Church on the Way, 23415 Cinema Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: The Church on the Way Events
What: Enjoy free rides, tons of candy, a hay maze, food trucks and more at the Church on the Way block party!
Circus Vargas presents “SteamCirque”
When: Thursday, Oct. 26 through Monday, October 30
Where: Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Blvd in Santa Clarita
Website: Circus Vargas Santa Clarita – Tickets
What: Circus Vargas presents their new mega-hit production “SteamCirque” under the big top! Always the finest in live entertainment and fun for the entire family. See death-defying acrobats, daredevils, comedians and much more! Arrive early for some interactive pre-show fun where your kids can be the cirque stars.
Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch
When: Saturday, Sept. 30 through Tuesday, Oct. 31 every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Gilchrist Farm, 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus
Website: Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival
What: Weekdays enjoy the Pumpkin Patch, pony rides, wagon rides, straw bale maze, straw slide and a petting zoo. Then each weekend, a fun-filled lineup of activities and vendors are planned, including Mule Drawn Wagon Rides, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Pumpkin Decorating, Fall Farm Crafts, Live Entertainment, Fundraiser Bake Sale, Caramel Apples, Roasted Corn on the Cob, Food Trucks, Petting Zoo, Straw Slide, Pig Races, Chicken Splat Bingo and FREE Goat Milking Demonstrations each Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m. Free admission and parking!
Benefit for SCV Route 91 Victims
When: Saturday, Oct. 28 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: Route 66 Classic Grill, 18730 Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: More info on Hometownstation.com
What: Bid in the Silent Auction or donate directly to help Santa Clarita victims of the Las Vegas shooting. Country band “Rebel Heart” will be on stage and there will be plenty of food and drink during this outdoor event.
28th Annual Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Haunted Jailhouse & Community Open House Event
When: Sunday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, 23740 Magic Mountain Parkway in Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Sheriff’s Haunted Jailhouse on Facebook
What: The popular event, which has become a yearly tradition, will include kids & adults jailhouse tours, entertainment, petting zoo, game booths and Sheriff’s Department displays. There will also be costume judging taking place for a variety of age groups.
Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain
When: Select dates now through Tuesday, Oct. 31
Where: Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia
Website: Six Flags Magic Mountain – Fright Fest
What: Be prepared to be scared as zombies and ghouls take over the park. Enjoy thrilling rides and activities for the whole family throughout the day and come back for a frightening evening after the sun goes down. At Fright Fest, you won’t have any place to hide from the several mazes and scare zones located throughout the park. The stuff of nightmares lurk around every corner as the dark of night and dense fog washes over the park. The ghouls are set free for their daily hunting rituals. BEWARE!
More Things To Do In Santa Clarita:
Fun Halloween Desserts Workshop at COC
When: Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: ICUE Bakery at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: COC Culinary Arts
What: In this hands-on two-hour workshop, participants will be making fun Halloween Desserts to bring home for Halloween festivities! Recipes include Chocolate Zombie Cookies, Bloody Red Velvet Cupcakes and Black Velvet Whoopie Pies. Ages 13 and above. Fee: $53 (material and parking included).
2017 State of the City Luncheon
When: Thursday, Oct. 26 at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: More info on the City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: Mayor Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste and Councilmembers Bill Miranda, Marsha McLean and Bob Kellar cordially invite you to party like it’s 1987 at the 2017 State of the City Luncheon. Be part of the 30th anniversary celebration for the City of Santa Clarita!
COC Alumni Network Oktoberfest 2017
When: Thursday, Oct. 26 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Wolf Creek Brewery, 25108 Rye Canyon Rd in Santa Clarita
Website: Oktoberfest 2017 on Eventbrite
What: Experience an authentic Oktoberfest in the Crystal Palace Flemish Spiegeltent with German-style appetizers & beer! $20 includes one drink ticket & appetizer buffet. No-host bar. Bring a friend & meet up with classmates & your favorite faculty!
College of the Canyons Star Party
When: Friday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
Where: COC Canyon Country Campus, 17200 Sierra Highway in Santa Clarita
Website: COC Star Party
What: This free event will offer hands-on telescope viewing, guest speakers, interactive displays and a portable planetarium. The Star Party offers the community an opportunity to see the campus up close, interact with students and faculty from the science disciplines and learn about space through guest speakers and telescope viewing, and it’s open to the public!
Highlands Elementary Chills and Thrills Carnival
When: Friday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m.
Where: Highlands Elementary School, 27332 Catala Ave in Santa Clarita
Website: Highlands Elementary
What: Come dressed in your Spooky Best and help raise funds for Highlands Elementary students. There is something for everyone at this year’s Chills & Thrills Carnival: trick or treating, spooky carnival games, multiple scare mazes, scarecrow alley, silly string pit, live DJ, local vendors and delicious food trucks. This event is open to the public and free to attend. Tickets to games and scare mazes can be purchased at the door.
Veterans Appreciation Day by Help the Children
When: Saturday, Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: Help the Children
What: Help The Children is honoring an expected 300 to 400 Santa Clarita Valley veterans with SCV Veterans Collaborative, AMS and Kathryn Barger’s office. Veterans will be invited to shop for home improvement and home goods items as gifts of appreciation. Tommy’s hamburger truck and an ice cream truck are also sponsored for this family event.
Free Spooky Story Night: Tales of Terror, Ghosts, Witches, and Monsters
When: Saturday, Oct. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Main, 24266 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Santa Clarita Arts
What: There’s nothing like a blood-chilling ghost story shared in a dark room. Throughout most of human history, tales of spirits, hauntings and poltergeists have been told to eager audiences. Ten storytellers will weave tales of terror and stories about ghosts, witches, monsters, the paranormal and more!
Hart High School Class of 1967 50th Reunion
When: Saturday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.
Where: Sand Canyon Country Club, 27734 Sand Canyon Road in Canyon Country
Website: Wm. S Hart High Class of 1967 on Facebook
What: Hosted by the Class of 1967, but all Hart High alumni are welcome to attend. This will be an informal evening, filled with lots of memories. Tickets are $67 each, and will include a delicious buffet dinner, “ID” badge, professional photographer, full color memory book, a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones, while listening to nostalgic tunes!
10th Annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest
When: Saturday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.
Where: Aquatic Center, 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway
Website: 10th Annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest
What: Watch a team of scuba divers carve pumpkins 12 feet underwater at this free event. Come dressed in your favorite costume, and enjoy games and treats at the Spooky Family Fair.
Women’s Safety and Self-Defense Workshop hosted by Senator Scott Wilk and Assemblymember Dante Acosta
When: Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: The Centre, 20990 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita
Website: More info on the City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: A hands-on workshop that offers simple techniques on how to protect yourself. It is open to women over the age of 14. Wear comfortable workout clothes.
Tickets On Sale Now for Robby Krieger, Dishwalla at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Tickets On Sale Now; Robby Krieger Show Friday, Nov. 3; Dishwalla Show Saturday, Nov. 4
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita Box Office
What: The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger is a rock ‘n roll legend. His love for the blues and jazz eventually led him to rock ‘n roll, and subsequently to a place in history. Dishwalla is a platinum selling, award winning band with a career spanning nearly two decades. Touted by fans and industry alike as one of the best live bands to come out of the 90s, Dishwalla is on the road – and they have a story to tell! Get your tickets for both shows today!
Todo Para Cristo Services
When: Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Todo Para Cristo (All For Christ), 23670 Wiley Canyon Road, near Orchard Village
Website: Todo Para Cristo
What: Todo Para Cristo (All For Christ) Ministry is an international nonprofit with a heart for missions. Todo Para Cristo serves in various prison ministries, orphanages and mission posts in Mexico and Central America. Orphanages and prisons are visited on a weekly basis, providing food, clothing and Christian literature for spiritual development. Take part in services and learn about their mission to provide love, hope and education to the disadvantaged.
Upcoming Things To Do In Santa Clarita:
9th Annual Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Buyback
When: Thursday, Nov. 2 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Advanced Dentistry, 27450 Tourney Road, Suite 250 in Valencia
Website: Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Buyback – Santa Clarita Advanced Dentistry
What: Santa Clarita Advanced Dentistry will buy your candy to send our troops as part of Smudde Operation Smiles honoring Veterans of Foreign Wars. Attendees can get dental goodie bags, write letters for our troops, win prizes, meet local soldiers and more. Earn $1 per pound of candy.
Robby Krieger at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Friday, Nov. 3 (Doors at 6 p.m., Music at 7 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita Box Office
What: The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger is a rock ‘n roll legend. His love for music started as a child, when he listened to his favorite record (Peter And The Wolf) until it broke. His musical tastes matured, and by the time he was a teenager he began seriously playing the guitar – Mexican Flamenco style. But his love for the blues and jazz eventually led him to rock ‘n roll, and subsequently to a place in history.
Canyon Country Community Center Fall Carnival
When: Friday, Nov. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Canyon Country Community Center, 18792 Flying Tiger Drive in Canyon Country
Website: More info on the City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: The community is invited to the Canyon Country Community Center for its Annual Fall Carnival. This will be a fun-filled family event of games, contests, photo booth, raffle prizes, and more! Reserve your spot today! Space is limited.
Dishwalla at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Saturday, Nov. 4 (Doors at 6 p.m., Music at 7 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita Box Office
What: Dishwalla is a platinum selling, award winning band with a career spanning nearly two decades. Touted by fans and industry alike as one of the best live bands to come out of the 90s, Dishwalla is on the road – and they have a story to tell!
34th Annual Hart Rampage Marching Band Field Tournament
When: Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: College of the Canyons Cougar Stadium, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia
Website: Hart Regiment
What: The award winning Hart High School Band & Color Guard will be hosting 35 bands from across the southwest, including all six Santa Clarita Valley high schools, at this popular SCSBOA competition. This is a family event with food, vendors, merchandise and a raffle booth. The day-long competition ends with a unique mass drumline and awards ceremony.
Major Impact Theater presents “Blunderland”
When: Saturday, Nov. 4 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Wiley Canyon Elementary School, 24240 W. La Glorita Circle in Newhall
Website: Major Impact Theater
What: Major Impact Theater presents “Blunderland,” featuring a special performance by Grammy-nominated composer, arranger and keyboardist Wally Minko. Major Impact Theater is a nonprofit theater group that specially adapts plays for performance by adults with disabilities in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes
When: Saturday, Nov. 4 from from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia
Website: Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes – Greater LA Area
What: Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes is the American Diabetes Association’s signature fundraising walk with 95 walks across the country. Every dollar raised through Step Out plays an important role in supporting the Association’s mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The walk passes through Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor prior to the theme parks’ gates opening, and a rare opportunity to walk with your leashed, canine friends. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided, along with a festival featuring vendors, activities, and entertainment adjacent to the park.
Santa Clarita Heart Walk
When: Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Bridgeport Park, 23520 Bridgeport Lane in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Heart Walk
What: Join thousands of walkers from across Los Angeles as they step out to have fun, get inspired, & support a meaningful cause. Attendees can enjoy an expo, opening ceremony, 5K walk and 1-mile survivor stroll and post-walk party.
Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society 2017 Wild West Rose Show
When: Saturday, Nov. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Hart Hall at Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: 2017 Wild West Rose Show
What: View hundreds of rare and fragrant rose specimens on display, including hybrid teas, floribundas, miniatures, climbers, polyanthas, antique roses and more. This is a free event. Cash prize winners will be announced at 2 p.m.
Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band presents “A Night at the Movies”
When: Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band
What: From Casablanca to Ben Hur to Star Wars, there will be music from the silver screen for all generations. The event will feature special guest singer Renee Laramore, and be under the direction of Tim Durand.
“The Underwater Bubble Show” at the PAC
When: Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Shows – The Underwater Bubble Show
What: Take a dive into a visual, musical and emotional show that transports you into an imaginary underwater world. Using cutting-edge laser technology, snow cannons, soap bubble tornadoes and optical illusions, The Underwater Bubble Show is an interactive performance that appeals to children and adults alike.
Health and Fitness Expo
When: Saturday, November 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall, 24320 Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website: Santa Clarita Marathon – Health and Fitness Expo
What: To kick off the Santa Clarita Marathon and get in the racing spirit, the City will host a pre-race Health and Fitness Expo for everyone to enjoy. The expo will feature dozens of health-related vendors and information booths.
10th Annual Sunset in the Vineyard
When: Sunday, November 5 at 1 p.m.
Where: Compa Vineyard in Newhall
Website: Assistance League – Sunset in the Vineyard
What: Celebrate the fall season sampling locally-crafted wine and beer with friends, while savoring culinary delights and listening to live music in the SDV’s private Compa Vineyard. Proceeds benefit Assistance League programs in Santa Clarita, such as Operation School Bell, which clothed over 2,500 students this year.
Santa Clarita Marathon
When: Sunday, November 5 at 7 a.m.
Where: Between the Hyatt Valencia and Westfield Valencia Town Center
Website: Santa Clarita Marathon
What: The Santa Clarita Marathon, which is an official qualifying race for the Boston Marathon, will test the physical boundaries of the human body. The day will include a full marathon, a half marathon, a 5K run, Mayor’s Walk and a Kid K run.
Fallen Warriors Monument Unveiling
When: Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
Where: Veterans Historical Plaza, 24275 Walnut Street in Santa Clarita
Website: More info on the City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: The new Fallen Warriors Monument honors the lives of all known and unknown Santa Clarita Valley service members that have lost their lives in conflicts since WWI. The event is free and open to the public. The program begins promptly at 10 a.m. with the presentation of colors and will include a reading of the names of the Fallen Warriors following the unveiling.
Cloverton in Concert at NorthPark Community Church
When: Saturday, Nov. 11 starting at 5 p.m.
Where: NorthPark Community Church, 28310 Kelly Johnson Parkway in Valencia
Website: NorthPark Community Church
What: Attendees will spend some time giving thanks, then Cloverton will kick off their West Coast CD Release Tour for their new album BLOOM! This free concert is an outdoor event — bring your chairs and a jacket! Food trucks and picnic at 5 p.m., concert at 6 p.m.
Valencia Basketball Midnight Madness
When: Saturday, Nov. 11 starting at 5 p.m.
Where: Valencia High School, 27801 Dickason Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: Valencia High School
What: Join the Valencia High School Basketball team for the first annual Midnight Madness Fundraiser. Meet players and coaches, play in a 3-point and slam-dunk contest, watch both programs scrimmage, see cheer and dance performances, win prizes, enter contests and more. Food provided by Chronic Tacos.
Santa Clarita Transit, Knotts Berry Farm Military Tribute Days
When: Saturday, Nov. 11
Where: McBean Regional Transit Center, Newhall Metroklink Station, Knott’s Berry Farm
Website: Santa Clarita Transit, Knotts Berry Farm Military Tribute Days
What: Join Santa Clarita Transit on Nov. 11 for a patriotic ride to Knott’s Berry Farm. The one-day, round-trip service coincides with the theme park’s annual “Military Tribute Days” promotion, which offers free park admission to all retired or active U.S. military veterans (with military ID or proof of U.S. military service), plus one guest.
COC Theatre presents “Kill Me, Deadly” at the PAC
When: Friday, Nov. 10 & 17 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 11 & 18 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 12 & 19 at 2 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita PAC at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Shows – “Kill Me, Deadly”
What: Charlie Nickels has a hard life as a gumshoe in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, and things are only made harder by the murder of a client and the theft of her 300-karat diamond. With the help of his wise-cracking secretary, Ida, Charlie seeks out the many suspects. At the center of the case is femme fatale Mona, a nightclub singer who captures Charlie’s affections – and suspicions.
Dwight Yoakam at the PAC
When: Sunday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita PAC at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Shows – Dwight Yoakam
What: Dwight Yoakam has forever changed the direction of country music, bringing a new slant to the honky-tonk of the times. He has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide and is a 21-time nominated, multiple Grammy Award winner. Experience the talent, passion and attitude of this country legend for yourself!
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