Looking for fun things to do in Santa Clarita? Check out these events: Smudde Halloween Candy Buyback, The Church On The Way Santa Clarita Candyland, Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, Lancaster Performing Arts Center Lonestar, Santa Clarita Marathon 2014.

Smudde “Halloween Candy Buyback”
The Church On The Way Santa Clarita “Candyland SCV”
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center “Mavis Staples”
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center “Jack Hanna”
Lancaster Performing Arts Center “Lonestar”
Santa Clarita Marathon 2014
Lombardi Ranch “Fall Festival”
And More…And Upcoming…

Smudde “Halloween Candy Buyback”

When:  Saturday, November 1 from 2-5pm
Where:  Smudde Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry, 27450 Tourney Road, Suite 250, Valencia
Details:  Smudde Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry is holding a unique event, “Halloween Candy Buyback.”  “Protect those healthy smiles from the cavity monster and send smiles to our troops overseas.  Bring your unopened candy to our dental office and join us for an afternoon of fun and festivities.”  Smudde is buying back unopened Halloween candy for $1 per pound.  Local military will be there to meet and take pictures with everyone.  Then you can write a letter and Smudde will put them in the care packages that will be sent to our troops overseas.  You can win prizes by coming in with your best, spookiest and most original costume.  Toothbrushes and goodie bags will be handed out.  Join in the fun, save your teeth, and support our troops all in one afternoon.  More information on Smudde Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry is available by calling 661-505-6445 or online.

The Church On The Way Santa Clarita “Candyland SCV”

When:  Friday, October 31 from 5pm-8pm
Where:  The Church On The Way Santa Clarita, 23415 Cinema Drive, between Bouquet & Valencia Blvd
Details:  The Church On The Way Santa Clarita is holding “Candyland SCV.”  This is a free event filled with family fun.  There will be age specific games and giant inflatables.  Costumes are encouraged, but please, no horror costumes or masks.  “Show up, play games, have fun and candy will just come your way. Games are geared towards all ages, and there will be plenty of candy!”  Food trucks will be available with items for purchase.  More information is available by calling 661-291-6000 or online.

Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center “Mavis Staples”

When:  Saturday, November 1 at 8pm
Where:  Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, COC Valencia Campus, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Details:  The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center has the incomparable Mavis Staples in “An Evening With Mavis Staples.”  “Staples brings together her rich voice and her incomparable band for an evening that will rock the PAC with heart and soul renditions of her favorite American rhythm and blues, and gospel songs – as only she can sing them!”  More information and tickets are available by calling 661-362-5304 or online.

Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center “Jack Hanna”

When:  Sunday, November 2 at 2pm
Where:  Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, COC Valencia Campus, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Details:  “Jack Hanna: Into The Wild Live” will be at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center.  He will have several smaller animals with him to celebrate his 35^th “Hanna-versary.”  There will be a special meet-and greet after the show with Jack and his furry friends.  Arrive early (1pm) to make art projects themed to the show and coordinated by College of the Canyon TEACH Program.  More information and tickets are available by calling 661-362-5304 or online.

Lancaster Performing Arts “Lonestar”

When:  Sunday, November 2 at 7pm
Where:  Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster
Details:  “Lonestar” will be at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center.  “Merging their country roots with strong melodies and rich vocals, Lonestar has topped the charts for twenty years.”  “Come celebrate the beginning of the third decade of Lonestar’s picture-painting, story-based, tear-your-heart-out lyrics live on the LPAC stage.”  Tickets are $57 and $52.  More information and tickets are available by calling 661-723-5950 or online.  More information is available by calling 661-645-9011 or online.

Santa Clarita Marathon 2014

When:  Sunday, November 2, all races beginning at 7am (except Kid K beginning at 8:30am)
Where: Races start from Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive – at McBean Parkway
Details:  Santa Clarita Marathon 2014 is back with a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K Run, Mayor’s Walk, Kid K run and the two person Relay.  The Santa Clarita Marathon is a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon. Read more in an article on the KHTS website: Amgen Tour Of California Set To Stop In Santa Clarita.      On Saturday, November 1 there will be a Health & Fitness Expo to kick off the weekend.  The Expo is free and open to the public.  Held at the Hyatt, the Expo will feature health related booths with informational items and items for purchase.  Even if you aren’t participating, you can cheer on all the runners along the course.  More information on the events, general information, road closures, and more is available online.

Lombardi Ranch “Fall Festival”

When:  now through Friday, October 31
Where:  Lombardi Ranch, 29527 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus
Details:  Lombardi Ranch is holding “Fall Festival 2014.”  The weather is Santa Clarita fall and Lombardi is bringing us autumn joy. For over 30 years Lombardi Ranch has been a working farm bringing family happiness during this change of seasons.  “Enjoy live bands, petting zoos, wagon rides, face paintings and more!  And remember, no child leaves empty handed!  Each little one leaves Lombardi Ranch with a balloon, sticker, and a smile on their face.”  A favorite at Lombardi Ranch Fall Festival is Scarecrow Alley that winds through the cornstalk fields.  In addition to your pumpkins and Indian corn, check out the fresh produce: corn, tomatoes, onions, peppers, squashes, and flowers.  More information, a full schedule of events and directions are available by calling 661-296-8697 or online.

Single Mother’s Outreach “Empowering HeArts”

When:  Saturday, November 1 from 5pm-7pm
Where:  Dr. Dianne G. VanHook University Center, COC Valencia Campus, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, ValenciaDetails:  “Single Mother’s Outreach ‘Empowering HeArts’ is an annual celebration of women who have changed lives and shaped their communities.  Empowering HeArts bridges the worlds of social action and artistic expression in an annual arts competition.”  Read more in an article on the KHTS website:  Single Mothers Outreach Announces Empowering HeArts Honorees.  Tickets are available online.  More information is available online.

Valencia Hills Community Church “Harvest Festival”

When:  Friday, October 31 from 6pm-8pm
Where:  Valencia Hills Community Church, 24933 Avenue Stanford, Valencia
Details:  Valencia Hills Community Church is holding their “Harvest Festival.”  Join in on games, prizes, food and fun.  The “Harvest Festival” is free family fun.  Costumes are encourages, but please, no scary costumes or masks.  On Sunday, November 2, Valencia Hills Community Church will be holding their Grand Opening at their new location on Avenue Stanford.  More information is available by calling 661-775-1885 or online.

31st Hart Rampage

When:  Saturday, November 1 from 10am-9:30pm
Where:  College of the Canyons, Cougar Stadium, 26455 Rockwell Canyon, Valencia Campus
Details:  The 31st Annual Hart Rampage is hosted by the award-winning Hart Regiment Band & Colorguards.  The day will include 35 high school marching bands and colorguard teams from across Southern California and Utah, including all local SCV marching bands.  This is a spectacular family event.  Performances will begin at 10am and continue through the day, ending with a mass drumline, awards ceremony, and a special guest performance by the famous Pasadena City College Marching Lancers, the official band of the Tournament of Roses Parade.  Concessions and souvenirs will be sold.  Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, and free for children under five.  Tickets are available at the gate.  Spectator information is detailed online.   More information is available by calling 661-645-9011 or online.

Free Flu Shots
When:  Tuesday, November 4 from 4pm-7pm
Where:  Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market Street, Newhall
Details:  Free flu shots are being provided by the City of Santa Clarita in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.  Read more in an article on the KHTS website:  Santa Clarita City, L.A. Public Health Offers Free Flu Shots.

Family Promise SCV “Socktober”
When:  now through end of October
Where:  see donation location below
Details:  Family Promise SCV is taking part in a national sock collection drive for our local homeless.  Read more in an article on the KHTS website:  Family Promise Officials Collecting Socks For “Socktober”  Family Promise SCV’s mission is to mobilize community faith groups in the SCV to assist homeless families to achieve sustainable independence.  Call Family Promise SCV to schedule a pickup or drop-off at 661-251-2868.  You can also drop off sock donations at KHTS, Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5pm.  Learn more about Family Promise SCV online .

And Upcoming…

Rancho Camulos “Community Festival”
When:  Saturday, November 8 from noon-4m
Where:  Rancho Camulos Museum and National Historic Monument, on Highway 126, 10 miles west of I-5
Details:  Rancho Camulos “Community Festival” is a day of “historical happenings for history bugs of all ages.”  Historical re-enactors will show us the Rancho’s past.  You will learn about the residents that lived and worked on the Rancho, the inspiration for Helen Hunt Jackson’s novel Ramona. There will be tours and children’s activities.  Make adobe bricks, handmade tortillas and do laundry the old fashioned way with washtubs and wringers.  Community Festival entry is free.  More information and directions are available online.

Rancho Camulos “Ramona Nights” Film Festival & Fundraiser
When:  Saturday, November 8 from 5:30pm-9:00pm
Where:  Rancho Camulos Museum and National Historic Monument, on Highway 126, 10 miles west of I-5
Details:  Rancho Camulos “Ramona Nights” Film Festival & Fundraiser is a unique evening featuring a re-discovered and restored 1928 film “Ramona” starring Dolores del Rio.  The buffet includes tapas, wine and limoncello.  The film will be shown in the Rancho’s 1930 schoolhouse.  The film was recently found in the Czech Republic.  There will be a panel discussion led by film historian Hugh Munro Neely following the screening.  Tickets are $50.  More information is available by calling 661-645-9011 or online. 

Festival Of Trees 2014
When:  Two weekends:  November 14-16 and November 21-23 – times vary, check online
Where:  Valencia Industrial Center, 24700 Avenue Rockefeller
Details:  The 11^th Annual Festival Of Trees 2014 benefitting the SCV Boys & Girls Club has a new home!  Festival of Trees 2014 has become the unofficial start of the holiday season with over 35 professionally decorated trees, 50 themed table top trees, wreaths, and over 100 gingerbread houses.  There is a holiday shopping boutique the second weekend and a community stage with performances all weekend, both weekends.  Festival of Trees starts Friday, November 14 at noon, with Jingle Jam Swing Dancing happening from 7-10pm.  General Admission tickets are $6 for age 15 and up; $3 for ages 4-14; $4 for age 65 and up; free admission for age 3 and under.  Purchase General Admission Tickets at the door (not available online).  Saturday, November 15 is the Holiday Hocus Pocus, Part 1 from 6-8:30pm (ticket required – available online).  Santa will be at the Festival all day on Sunday, November 16.  Holiday Hocus Pocus, Part 2 happens from 6-8:30pm on Friday, November 21 (ticket required – available online).  The Magic of the Lights Gala takes place on Saturday, November 22 from 6:30-11:30pm (gala ticket required – available online).  Again, times vary for the open-to-public hours, so please consult the website.  More information and special event tickets are available online.

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