Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events – September 26, 2018: “Voices for Recovery” presented by The Way Out Recovery SCV, Child & Family Center; “Wax House: The Legend of Jack the Ripper, An Immersive Reality Experience” at Mountasia; SCAA 2018 Art Classic Awards, Gala Reception… and more!
“Voices for Recovery” presented by The Way Out Recovery SCV, Child & Family Center 9/27
“Wax House: The Legend of Jack the Ripper, An Immersive Reality Experience” at Mountasia, Select Days Now Through 10/31
SCAA 2018 Art Classic Awards, Gala Reception 9/29
Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch at Gilchrist Farm 9/29-10/31
COC Foundation Chancellor’s Circle Breakfast Briefing 9/28
COC Baking Workshop: Baking Biscuits, Scones and Quick Breads With Fall Flavors 9/28
SCV Pregnancy Center’s Walk for Life 9/29
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“Voices for Recovery” presented by The Way Out Recovery SCV, Child & Family Center
When: Thursday, Sept. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Child & Family Center, 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita
Website: Child & Family Center – Voices for Recovery
What: If you, your loved one or someone you know is struggling with substance use, be sure to attend Voices for Recovery. The FREE event is hosted by the Child & Family Center and the Way Out Recovery SCV and offers a resource fair of local providers prior to a panel presentation of mental health and substance use professionals and individuals who will share their journey to recovery.
“Wax House: The Legend of Jack the Ripper, An Immersive Reality Experience” At Mountasia
When: Select Days Now Through October 31
Where: Mountasia Family Fun Center, 21516 Golden Triangle Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Hollow Zone
What: This brand new multi-sensory virtual reality (VR) experience from HollowZone Immersive places you and up to three friends inside one of history’s greatest mysteries. You and your friends will be transported to London to uncover clues to unlock the secrets of The Wax House throughout the over 30-minute VR haunted house.
SCAA 2018 Art Classic Awards, Gala Reception
When: Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Hart Hall at Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: SCAA – Art Classic
What: The Santa Clarita Artists Association welcomes the community to attend their members-judged show, which includes refreshments, an awards ceremony, silent auction and live music. All art is available for purchase.
Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch at Gilchrist Farm
When: Saturday, Sept. 29 through Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Gilchrist Farm, 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus
Website: Gilchrist Farm – Harvest Festival
What: Every day, Gilchrist Farm is offering a pumpkin patch, straw bale maze and petting zoo, with pony and wagon rides available during select hours on weekdays. Then every weekend, enjoy a fun-filled lineup of activities and vendors, including wagon rides, pony rides, face painting, pumpkin decorating, fall farm crafts, live entertainment, a fundraiser bake sale, food trucks, petting zoo, pig races and more.
COC Foundation Chancellor’s Circle Breakfast Briefing
When: Friday, Sept. 28 at 8 a.m.
Where: Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: COC Foundation – Chancellor’s Circle Breakfast Briefing
What: This presentation by Princess Cruises Vice President of Guest Services Lorna Warren and Director of Trade Reservations Jen Wright will focus on customer service best practices. A Q&A session for members of the Chancellor’s Circle will follow immediately.
COC Baking Workshop: “Baking Biscuits, Scones and Quick Breads With Fall Flavors”
When: Friday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m.
Where: COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: COC – Community Education
What: Learn from the iCUE chefs at this beginning baking workshop, which teaches how to bake biscuits, scones and quick breads with fall flavors.
SCV Pregnancy Center’s Walk for Life
When: Saturday, Sept. 29 starting at 8 a.m.
Where: Crossroads Community Church, 25300 Rye Canyon Road in Valencia
Website: SCV Pregnancy Center – Walk for Life
What: The SCV Pregnancy Center’s 2018 Walk for Life is new in many ways. Participants can enjoy a new venue, new route down Newhall Ranch Road and the special addition of a stop at the new SCV Pregnancy Center clinic.
More Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events:
3rd Annual Gran Fondo Santa Clarita
When: Saturday, Sept. 29 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: The Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita
Website: Gran Fondo Santa Clarita
What: This one-day, chip-timed event will bring together cyclists from throughout California who seek to challenge themselves on the beautiful roads, rolling hills and mountains of the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond. With three different courses available, this is a race that can be suited to fit riders of all skill levels. After the race there will be a celebration, lunch, beer garden and a rider expo.
Arts & Crafts Boutique to Benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Oakmont of Santa Clarita
When: Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Oakmont of Santa Clarita, 28650 Newhall Ranch Road in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: Join Oakmont of Santa Clarita and a vast array of vendors to raise money for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Santa Clarita.
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, Santa Clarita Events:
“The Richness and Diversity of Contemporary Weaving” Artist Reception at the Old Town Newhall Library
When: Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.
Where: Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Santa Clarita Arts – The Richness and Diversity of Contemporary Weaving
What: A fascinating collection of woven art has been created by the Southern California Handweavers’ Guild. This curated show of member artists range from new talented weavers to those whose work has been shown in galleries and museums worldwide, as well as in numerous private collections. Enjoy light appetizers, live music and the chance to meet the artists at the artist reception.
Carole Hunt “Bingo or Bust” at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
When: Thursday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m.
Where: Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Education Center, 23803 McBean Parkway in Valencia
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: Enjoy a night of bingo during this special fundraiser benefitting the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. The event is hosted by the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary.
Friday Night Movies at College of the Canyons
When: Friday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Where: Room 101 of Hasley Hall at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: More Information on City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: Now you can see unique films at COC’s Friday Night Movies. Your host and moderator Gary Peterson will discuss details of the films. All films are free and open to the public. At 6 p.m., attendees can enjoy “American Animals,” and then at 8 p.m., “Thoroughbreds.”
CAST for Kids Fishing Event at Castaic Lake
When: Saturday, Oct. 6 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Lagoon/Lower Lake Paradise Cove at Castaic Lake in Castaic
Website: CAST for Kids
What: CAST for Kids Foundation is a national nonprofit that works with local governmental agencies, organizations and businesses to stage outdoor fishing events for disabled and disadvantaged youth ranging in age from 7-14. This year, 45 children from the local community will be paired with a volunteer boater/captain to go out on the lake and learn how to fish. Refreshments, a barbecue luncheon and an awards ceremony will follow.
COC Theatre presents “Our House” at the PAC
When: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 & 6, 12 & 13 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 7 & 14 at 2 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Shows – Our House
What: Theresa Rebeck, creator of the NBC drama “Smash,” created this play, which examines the ever-thinning line between news and entertainment. A network executive shifts a popular news anchor to the host of a reality TV show. When these two worlds collide, “Our House” takes on a media-obsessed culture intent on turning even the most sobering crisis into sexy entertainment. Contains graphic language and adult subject matter.
25th Annual “Hart of the West” Native American Pow Wow and Craft Fair
When: Saturday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: Friends of Hart Park – Hart of the West Pow Wow
What: Experience a significant slice of Native American culture at the 25th Annual “Hart of the West” Pow Wow and Craft Fair. Enjoy dancers, drummers and numerous displays of arts and crafts at this free event.
2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Santa Clarita
When: Saturday, Oct. 6 starting at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Bridgeport Park, 23670 Newhall Ranch Road in Santa Clarita
Website: 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Santa Clarita
What: Take the first step to a world without Alzheimer’s disease at the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Santa Clarita. Entertainment and an Opening Ceremony is planned for attendees before the walk begins at 10 a.m. All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the care, support and research efforts of the nonprofit Alzheimer’s Association.
“Go Over the Edge for Veterans” Benefitting Homes 4 Families
When: Saturday, Oct. 6 starting at 8 a.m.
Where: Universal Hilton Roof, 555 Universal Hollywood Drive in Universal City
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: Rappel down 26 floors of the outside of the Universal Hilton. All proceeds go toward building homes and providing services for veterans through the Santa Clarita-based nonprofit Homes 4 Families.
2nd Annual Child & Family Center Trike Derby
When: Saturday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m.
Where: Wolf Creek Brewery, 25108 Rye Canyon Loop in Valencia
Website: Child & Family Center – Events
What: Teams race adult-size tricycles in relay races. Come be a part of the zany fun and root for your favorite team, or create a team of your own. The derby will be followed by a blues concert featuring Kelly’s Lot & Friends.
Chinese Warriors of Peking at the PAC
When: Saturday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Shows – Chinese Warriors of Peking
What: This new production, set during the Ming Dynasty, is filled with high-intensity martial arts and breathtaking acrobatics. It tells the tale of two rival martial arts disciplines competing in the ancient Chinese capital of Peking. Under the direction of Qui Jian, “Chinese Warriors of Peking” provides a culturally enriching experience with juggling, acrobatics, weapon-handling and live stage combat.
Circle of Hope’s Afternoon Tea
When: Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website: Circle of Hope – Afternoon Tea
What: As you wander the ballroom, you can enjoy music and entertainment, bid on silent auction selections and admire unique, thematic centerpieces. Once seated at your decorated “tea table,” you will be treated to traditional tea savories, including scones, muffins and tea sandwiches. Each table has a different motif that corresponds with the theme, “Board Games.”
Blue Star Ranch Polo Expo for Veterans
When: Sunday, Oct. 7 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: California Polo Club, 11035 Osborne St. in Sylmar
Website: Blue Star Ranch
What: Blue Star Ranch provides free equine-assisted psychotherapy to veterans with PTSD and other mental health issues. Services include spouses and children. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is known as “The Invisible Wounds Of War.” However, Blue Star Ranch officials believe if you are living with it, it is not invisible.
“Goin’ Country at Hart” featuring Magnolia Drawl
When: Friday, Oct. 12 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Hart Hall at Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: Friends of Hart Park
What: Enjoy an evening of country music and dance featuring the band “Magnolia Drawl.” There will be two dance floors for line and open dancing, line dance instruction, cash bar, food trucks and fine arts and crafts. Admission is a $10 donation to benefit the Friends of Hart Park.
SCV Education Foundation’s “Principal for a Day”
When: Friday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway in Canyon Country
Website: SCV Education Foundation – Principal for a Day
What: Learn firsthand about the challenges and rewards of today’s public schools and the role principals and administrators play in educating the leaders of tomorrow.
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s “Ride for a Cure”
When: Friday, Oct. 12 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Athletic Club, 24640 Wiley Canyon Road in Newhall
Website: Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital – Ride for a Cure
What: “Ride for a Cure” is a fun and fit two-hour spin bike class for a good cause. Proceeds will help provide early detection for underserved men and women at the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in raffles, a free dinner, dessert, water and music from DJ Mark Anthony. To register online, click here.
42nd Annual Harmony Show: “Harvest of Harmony”
When: Saturday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m.
Where: SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street in Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Men of Harmony
What: The SCV Men of Harmony Chorus are now preparing for their 42nd annual a-capella show and ice cream social. Lots of familiar tunes will be dusted off and presented in the unique style of the Barbershop Quartet. Singers will also showcase the 18-man Barbershop Chorus. Ice cream will be served as part of the admission price. It’s a show for the whole family.
The Brittany Foundation’s “A Day in Their Paws”
When: Saturday, Oct. 13 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: The Brittany Foundation at Sierra Highway and Anthony Road in Agua Dulce
Website: The Brittany Foundation
What: Join Brittany Foundation volunteers as they go on “lock down” with a dog of their choice for 24 hours. Sponsors can “bail out” volunteers for $1 per minute. Free admission.
16th Annual Rubber Ducky Festival
When: Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Bridgeport Park, 23521 Bridgeport Ln in Santa Clarita
Website: Rubber Ducky Festival
What: Join the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. for this FREE family festival and watch thousands of rubber ducks race down a water raceway for top cash prizes of $2,000, $1,500 and $500. Attendees can also enjoy vendors, children’s games and activities, prizes and music from the band Island Passion.
SCV Senior Center’s “Touch a Truck”
When: Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Senior Center – Touch a Truck
What: Enjoy a family-friendly day that will give children young and old a chance to explore all kinds of vehicles, with proceeds benefitting the SCV Senior Center. There will also be games, prizes, costumed characters, activities and more.
Bridge to Home’s “Soup for the Soul”
When: Saturday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m.
Where: Old Town Newhall Parking Structure Roof on Main Street in Newhall
Website: Bridge to Home
What: Make a change in the life of a soul today at Bridge to Home’s “Soup for the Soul” event. Bridge to Home officials are getting closer to making their goal of a year-round, permanent homeless shelter a reality, and will be “shooting for the stars” on the rooftop in Old Town Newhall.
Reyes Winery Merlot Vertical
When: Saturday, Oct. 13 from 12 to 2 p.m.
Where: Reyes Winery, 10262 Sierra Highway in Santa Clarita
Website: Reyes Winery – Events
What: All wines get a holiday… and Merlot gets a month! Come celebrate Merlot Month with the Reyes Winery Merlot Vertical. Join the#MerlotMe movement and drink lots of Reyes Winery Merlot.
“The Magic of LARC” at LARC Ranch
When: Sunday, Oct. 14 at 1 p.m.
Where: LARC Ranch, 29890 Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus
Website: LARC Ranch
What: Be amazed by “The Magic of LARC” in a fundraiser packed with live magic entertainment, food, fun, games and dancing. Michael Gutenplan — a world-renowned master magician, mentalist and psychic entertainer — is set to headline the event, while roving magicians entertain guests with tableside tricks and DJ Bino Bates spins tunes. Proceeds from the event benefit the nonprofit’s residential and day programs and services, which provide a safe home environment for more than 100 developmentally disabled adults.
Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair at Hart Park
When: Sunday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: Bow-Wows & Meows
What: The 18th annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair is returning to Hart Park to celebrate pets, encourage animal awareness and promote pet adoption in the community and beyond. The free event features hundreds of dogs, cats, kittens and puppies available for adoption from all the county shelters for a reduced price; a stunt dog show by Kyra Sundance; the Famous Fun Dog Show; a low-cost vaccine clinic; free photo booth; super raffle; shopping opportunities; pet caricature artist; food and more.
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