Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events – October 13, 2021: Child & Family Center’s Purple Palooza 5K Walk to End Domestic Violence, Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch, Zonta Presents LUNAFEST, Zonta Presents Women In Film Celebration, SCV Water Virtual Gardening Class: Perennials and Natives for SCV, Family Promise Golf Tournament, Zonta presents Women in Film Conference, Guardians Service Project, Circus Vargas at Antelope Valley Mall, , ABBAFab at Senior Center, Beware of the Dark Realm, Santa Clarita Redhawks’ 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser… and more!
Child & Family Center’s Purple Palooza 5K Walk to End Domestic Violence – 10/16
Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch – 10/1 Through 10/31
Zonta Presents LUNAFEST – 10/14
Zonta Presents Women In Film Celebration – 10/14
SCV Water Virtual Gardening Class: Perennials and Natives for SCV – 10/16
Family Promise Golf Tournament – 10/18
Zonta presents Women in Film Conference – 10/16
Guardians Service Project – 10/16
Circus Vargas At Antelope Valley Mall – 10/15 through 11/1
ABBAFab at The Senior Center – 10/16
Beware of the Dark Realm – 10/15 & 16
Santa Clarita Redhawks’ 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser – 10/16
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Child & Family Center’s Purple Palooza 5K Walk To End Domestic Violence
When: Saturday October 16, 8 am
Where: Child & Family Center
Website: Child & Family Center
What: Child & Family Center’s Purple Palooza is a 5k Color Walk coming October 16, 2021. The walk raises funds and awareness in support of our Domestic Violence Program.
The walk begins at Child & Family Center with a light breakfast and warm up festivities. Participants will walk on local sidewalks and bike paths, where they will have the opportunity to go through “purple checkpoints” for an extra bit of color to help spread the awareness.
The fun continues after the walk with Purple Palooza activities for kids, entertainment, vendor booths, food, and fun for the whole family! Don’t forget to bring your furry family members along for the walk as well!
Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch
When: Friday October 1 through Sunday October 31
Where: Gilchrist Farm
Website: Gilchrist Farm
What: Join Gilchrist Farm during the month of October for their Annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch!
The Pumpkin Patch is open daily from 9am to 6pm. Join them every weekend for free pig races, wool spinning and forging demonstrations, and goat milking! Free admission and parking! (some activities are available for purchase).
Zonta Presents LUNAFEST
When: Thursday October 14, 6:30 pm
Where: Newhall Laemmle Theaters, Lyons and Main, Newhall
Website: Zonta Club of SCV
What: Zonta Club of SCV will present their 10th annual showing of the Lunafest films, a collection of award-winning international films made by women. For more information, contact Cindy Kittle at lunafest@scvzonta.org and visit Zonta’s website at www.scvzonta.org.
Zonta Presents Women In Film Celebration
When: Thursday October 14, 5 pm
Where: Newhall City Parking Structure Roof, 9th Street, Newhall
Website: Zonta Club of SCV
What: Zonta Club of SCV honors the women of Santa Clarita who are leaders in the film industry and associated businesses in our Valley with this inaugural event on October 14th. The sunset celebration and mimosa reception will precede Zonta’s 10th annual showing of the Lunafest films, a collection of award-winning international films made by women. For more information, contact Cindy Kittle at lunafest@scvzonta.org and visit Zonta’s website at www.scvzonta.org.
SCV Water Virtual Gardening Class: Perennials and Natives for SCV
When: Saturday October 16, 9am
Where: Online
Website: SCV Water
What: Want to find beauty in your yard year after year? Learn how to landscape using perennials and native plants! Perennials are plants that live two or more years. Both perennials and native plants are well suited for your landscape and thrive in the SCV climate.
Family Promise Golf Tournament
When: Monday October 18, 9am
Where: Sand Canyon Country Club
Website: Family Promise SCV
What: Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley’s Second Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser will be held at Sand Canyon Country Club on Monday October 18. It was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic and we are excited to invite golfers back to support homeless families.
Zonta presents Women in Film Conference
When: Saturday October 16, 9 am to 12 pm
Where: College of the Canyons University Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Website: Zonta Club of SCV
What: Zonta Club of SCV presents a conference featuring industry leaders discussing how to “Get In and Get Ahead” in the male-dominated film industry. Zonta SCV has been improving the lives of women and girls in the community for more than forty years. For more information, contact Cindy Kittle at lunafest@scvzonta.org and visit Zonta’s website at www.scvzonta.org.
Guardians Service Project
When: Saturday October 16
Where: West LA Veterans Hospital (Carpool from Higher Vision Church leaves 10:30am)
Website: Guardians SCV
What: Don’t miss Guardians SCV’s next service project on Saturday 10/16 at the West LA Veterans Hospital. They will be returning to the homeless encampments along the perimeter of the Hospital to provide blankets, socks, and personal hygiene items to homeless veterans.
Circus Vargas At Antelope Valley Mall
When: October 15 through November 1
Where: Antelope Valley Mall, Palmdale
Website: Circus Vargas
What: Circus Vargas is proud to present their amazing new 2021 production “Mr. V’s Big Top Dream!” A must-see, show-stopping spectacular certain to spark the imagination and indulge the senses!! More sparkle! More sequins! More amazing feats of daring and artistry! Bigger and better than ever!
AbbaFab At the SCV Senior Center
When: Saturday October 16, 7pm
Where: Bella Vida At The SCV Senior Center
Website: SCV Senior Center
What: ABBAFab brings all the music, sound and energy of the musical group ABBA. ABBAFab pays tribute to some of the greatest hits of the 70s and 80s including chart-topping songs such as Waterloo, Fernando, Honey Honey & Dancing Queen.
Beware The Dark Realm
When: October 15 & 16, 7pm
Where: 28621 Sugar Pine Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91390
Website: Beware The Dark Realm
What: Beware the Dark Realm haunted house is a high intensity walk-through attraction filled with terrifying live monsters, amazing special effects, and incredible sets, based off a medieval castle, making this one of the premiere home haunts in California. When walking through the castle halls and corridors of Beware the Dark Realm you never feel alone.
The haunt is completely FREE to the public; however the event does help raise funds for the local non-profit Family Promise SCV. With your $10.00 donation per person towards Family Promise SCV each guest will receive a front of the line pass! (Front of the line passes can be purchased at www.bewarethedarkrealm.com, or in person the night of the event).
Santa Clarita Redhawks’ 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
When: Saturday October 16, 1pm
Where: Bouquet Park, 28127 Wellston Drive, Saugus
Website: SCV Redhawks Facebook Page
What: Join the Santa Clarita Redhawks Baseball as they hold their first Annual Cornhole Tournament. A day of cornhole for beginners to advanced players, food and lots of family fun.
More Things To Do In Santa Clarita – Weekly/Monthly Santa Clarita Events
Family Nature Walk, Blooms Of The Season, & Monthly Bird Walk At Placerita Canyon
When: 1st And 2nd Saturday At 8 AM (Bird Walk), 4th Saturday At 9:30 AM (Blooms Of The Season), Every Saturday At 11 AM (Family Nature Walk), & Every Saturday at 10 AM and Noon (Saturday Morning Nature Center Discovery)
Where: Placerita Canyon
Website: Placerita Canyon Nature Center
What: Monthly Bird Walk is offered on the first and second Saturdays of each month (weather permitting) from 8:00 am to 9:30 am. This program is designed for all levels of “birders”. Bring your binoculars (or borrow ours), water, comfortable shoes and a field guide if available.
Blooms Of The Season is held on the fourth Saturday of every month and begins at 9:30 am at the front steps to the Nature Center. Learn about native plants and what’s blooming year-round along our trails.
Family Nature Walk is every Saturday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. An easy one hour walk for the entire family exploring our Natural Area’s animals, plants and cultural history. These hikes are led by Placerita Docents, are free and begin at the front steps to our Nature Center. Pre-registration is not required but hikes will be limited to 15 individuals and all must follow current COVID Restrictions and Guidelines.
Saturday Morning Nature Center Discovery is Every Saturday at 10 am and Noon. A fun meet and greet with the Natural Areas Superintendents! Learn more about your park, ask us questions, and find out fun ways to make the most of your visit!
Farm Visits At Gilchrist Farm (Every Sat & Sun)
When: Every Saturday and Sunday
Where: Gilchrist Farm, 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91390
Website: Gilchrist Farm
What: Farm Visits are available Saturdays and Sundays from 9AM-2PM year round (with extended hours during holidays and special events). Come meet the animals, tour the farm, have a pony ride, milk the goats, and enjoy the farm. No reservations or facial covering required.
Brave New World Comics Live Online Claim Show
When: Every Wednesday 6pm
Where: Facebook Live
Website: Brave New World Comics
What: The Brave New World Comics LIVE Claim Show with Andy & Ivan is EVERY Wednesday night, 6pm-10pm, now LIVE on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Twitch, and PopShop!
Tune in, claim some books, and pick up at the store this week!
Fright Fest At Six Flags Magic Mountain
When: Through 10/31
Where: Six Flags Magic Mountain
Website: Six Flags Magic Mountain
What: Six Flags Magic Mountain’s 28th season of Fright Fest is back with 24 terrifying nights of monsters, ghouls, and crazed characters ready to strike fear in any one who crosses their path. The bone-chilling lineup of haunted attractions features two new spine-tingling scare zones, a dark and twisted photo experience, two new mind-numbing shows, and added days.
Upcoming Performances In Santa Clarita:
Mama Mia: October 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 – Info
Miracle on 34th Street – Coming Soon!
For more information, visit The Canyon Website
10/14 – Country Night
10/15 – The Bulletboys
10/16 – DBS: Journey Tribute
10/21 – Country Night
10/22 – Dokken
10/23 – Martha Davis & The Motels
10/28 – Country Night
10/29 – John Waite
10/30 – Halloween Party With Fast Times
11/4 – Country Night
11/5 – T.S.O.L.
11/6 – Y & T
11/11 – Country Night
11/12 – Pablo Cruise
11/13 – Rush Tribute By YYNOT
11/18 – Country Night
11/19 – Pearl Jam/Soundgarden/STP Tributes
11/20 – Wild Child – Doors Tribute
11/21 – ABC
11/24 – Bruno & The Hooligans
11/25 – Country Night
11/26 – Hollywood U2
11/27 – Queen Nation
Upcoming Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events:
* In-person upcoming events at certain venues are sometimes canceled/postponed due to the coronavirus. Please check with event organizers for continued updates on events.
Children’s Bureau Foster Care And Adoption Orientation (Virtual)
When: Thursday, October 21 at Noon
Where: Online Only (Email RFrecruitment@all4kids.org or call 800-730-3933 to get Zoom Link)
Website: Children’s Bureau
What: Attend this one-hour orientation and learn how to become a foster or foster-adoptive parent to one child or siblings. To get the Zoom link, register by emailing RFrecruitment@all4kids.org or call 800-730-3933.
Art Reception – Visions of Steampunk
When: Thursday, October 21 at 7pm
Where: The MAIN
Website: Santa Clarita Calendar
What: Visions of Steampunk Artist Reception Thursday, October 21 7pm to 10pm “At one with the Source. I commune with the creative spirit of the universe.” – Artist Richard Omura.
SENSES Block Party – Harvest Festival
When: Thursday, October 21 at 7pm
Where: Main Street, Old Town Newhall
Website: Santa Clarita Calendar
What: Carve out some fun on Thursday, October 21 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Harvest Festival SENSES Block Party. Stroll down Scarecrow Alley, or enter the community scarecrow contest yourself for a chance to win fa-boo-lous prizes
College of the Canyons’ Hiring Fest
When: Friday, October 22 at 10 am
Where: Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center, UCEN Lobby
Website: College of the Canyons
What: Are you looking for a job? Join us for our in-person Hiring Fest on October 22 from 10:00am – 12:00pm taking place at Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center, Valencia Campus. This event is Free and open to COC students, alumni and the public.
Blue Star Ranch 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament
When: Saturday, October 23 at 4 pm
Where: Wolfcreek Brewery
Website: Blue Star Ranch
What: Blue Star Ranch will be holding their 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament to benefit Blue Star Ranch Equine Assisted Therapy for Veterans. There will be Cash Prizes, Raffles, Live Entertainment, Food Trucks and more! To register, go to: https://app.scoreholio.com/link/8HQM
8th Annual SCV Charity Chili Cook-Off
When: Thursday, October 28 at 6 pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Valencia
Website: SCV Charity Chili Cookoff
What: Come celebrate Chili, Fall, Halloween, the end of a pandemic, all while giving to 2 great charities.
The event will feature a live band, DJ, and dancing along with a live and silent auction, and of course, 40 Chili cookers far and wide looking forward to presenting their prized recipe in hopes of winning first, second or third prize or People Choice Award.
COC Star Party
When: Friday, October 29 at 7 pm
Where: COC CAnyon Country Campus
Website: College of the Canyons
What: The annual STAR PARTY is back in person! The COC Aerospace and Sciences teams will join guest speakers from NASA who will discuss NASA’s Search for Planets, Habitabililty, and Life in our Galaxy!
SCV Water Virtual Gardening Class: Maintaining a Sustainable Landscape
When: Saturday November 13, 9am
Where: Online
Website: SCV Water
What: Your landscape has been established for a while now, but you know that it needs some work to keep it looking good. Learn effective methods and techniques to manage and maintain your landscape in a healthy and more efficient manner, while improving the aesthetics.
Children’s Bureau Foster Care And Adoption Orientation (Virtual)
When: Thursday, November 18 at Noon
Where: Online Only (Email RFrecruitment@all4kids.org or call 800-730-3933 to get Zoom Link)
Website: Children’s Bureau
What: Attend this one-hour orientation and learn how to become a foster or foster-adoptive parent to one child or siblings. To get the Zoom link, register by emailing RFrecruitment@all4kids.org or call 800-730-3933.
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Coffinwood Cemetery Halloween Home Haunt. Free. Every Friday and Saturday in October from 7-10pm. Also Halloween night 7-10. 27159 Waterford Dr. Valencia 91354