Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events – October 20, 2021: Circus Caballero at Westfield Valencia Town Center, Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch, College of the Canyons’ Hiring Fest, SENSES Block Party, HorrorHaus Film Festival, Beware the Dark Realm, Blue Star Ranch Cornhole Tournament, 9th Annual Valencia High School Field Tournament, Floating Pumpkin Event, Art Reception – “Visions of Steampunk”, Newhall Holiday Marketplace, Zombie Run, American Legion Squadron 507 2nd Annual Car and Motorcycle Show, Children’s Bureau Foster Care And Adoption Orientation, Zonta Empower Hour… and more!
Circus Caballero at Westfield Valencia Town Center – 10/22 Through 11/1
Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch – 10/1 Through 10/31
College of the Canyons’ Hiring Fest – 10/22
SENSES Block Party – Harvest Festival – 10/21
HorrorHaus Film Festival at The MAIN – 10/22 – 10/24
Beware the Dark Realm – 10/22 – 10/23
Blue Star Ranch Cornhole Tournament at Wolf Creek Brewery – 10/23
9th Annual Valencia High School Field Tournament – 10/23
Floating Pumpkin Event at Aquatic Center – 10/22
Art Reception – “Visions of Steampunk” at The MAIN- 10/21
Newhall Holiday Marketplace – 10/23
Zombie Run at The Centre – 10/22
American Legion Squadron 507 2nd Annual Car and Motorcycle Show – 10/23
Children’s Bureau Foster Care And Adoption Orientation (Virtual) – 10/21
Zonta Empower Hour: Human Trafficking Awareness – 10/25
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Circus Caballero At Westfield Valencia Town Center
When: October 22 through November 1
Where: Westfield Valencia Town Center
Website: Circus Caballero
What: The Circus Hermanos Caballero is back with a brand new show for the whole family! Performances every day at Westfield Valencia Town Center from Friday October 22 through Monday November 1.
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).
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.
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
HorrorHaus Film Festival at The MAIN
When: Friday October 22 to Sunday October 24
Where: The MAIN
Website: FilmFreeway
What: HorrorHaus is a 3-day Los Angeles area film festival dedicated to the creative works of independent filmmakers with a penchant for horror.
Beware The Dark Realm
When: October 22 & 23, 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).
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
9th Annual Valencia High School Field Tournament
When: Saturday October 23, 3:30pm
Where: Valencia High School Stadium
Website: Pride of the Vikings
What: This battle of the marching bands and color guards pits high schools from around Southern California. Dazzling visuals and incredible musicality combine to create one amazing show.
Floating Pumpkin Patch
When: Friday October 22, 4:45 pm
Where: Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
Website: Santa Clarita Calendar
What: The floating pumpkin patch event will be at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Friday October 22. Activities include pumpkin decorating, family fun lawn games, photo opportunities, and a costume contest.
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.
Newhall Holiday Marketplace
When: Saturday October 23, 10am
Where: Newhall Community Center, MPR/Gym
Website: Facebook
What: Community Event to help fundraise for local families in need and to support artisans and crafters sell their products while gaining exposure, local event in Santa Clarita. Over 45 vendors, indoors and outdoors.
Zombie Run
When: Friday October 22, 6pm
Where: 20870 Centre Pointe Pkwy
Website: Eventbrite
What: Come out to the Santa Clarita Sports Complex Multi-Purpose Field and participate in a fun, Halloween themed run!
Participants will try to run and dodge through the invested zombie course while avoiding zombies. Optional flag belts can be worn and participants wearing flags will experience zombies trying to pull their flags off.
American Legion Squadron 507 2nd Annual Car and Motorcycle Show
When: Saturday October 23, 10am
Where: Castaic Lake RV Park
Website: Eventbrite
What: All Proceeds will benefit American Legion Squadron 507. The 2nd annual car/motorcycle show with Food Trucks, Beer Garden and Great Music. Several categories, with 1st and 2nd awards in each and a Best of Show.
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.
Zonta Empower Hour: Human Trafficking Awareness
When: Monday October 25, 6 pm
Where: Zoom
Website: Register for Zoom Meeting
What: Join Zonta on Monday October 25th, 2021 at 6pm on Zoom for the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita valley’s Empower Hour presented by The i-5 Freedom Network, a non profit anti Human Trafficking organization, to raise awareness about this modern day type of slavery, how does it look like here in our community and what to do about it.
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.
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 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 – Info
Miracle on 34th Street – Coming Soon!
For more information, visit The Canyon Website
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.
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!
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at The MAIN
When: Friday October 29 through Sunday October 31
Where: The MAIN
Website: Eventbrite
What: Calling all Transylvanians! Join us for a screening of the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at The MAIN Theatre this October. Dress in a costume, purchase a prop bag from us for $5, grab a drink at the bar and get ready to have some fun. This year, we will feature a shadow cast at the October 30 event.
Canyon Country Community Center Grand Opening
When: Saturday October 30, 10am
Where: Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway
Website: Santa Clarita Facebook
What: Join the City of Santa Clarita to celebrate the grand opening of the new Canyon Country Community Center! Save the date SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2021 FROM 10 AM – 12 PM and be sure to follow the City on social media for event details and updates.
Zonta Life Forward Workshop: Empowerment! Recognize Unhealthy Relationships & Create Boundaries
When: Saturday October 30, 10am
Where: Online, Register here
Website: Zonta
What: The LifeForward program offers free skill-building workshops that concentrate on topics useful to women of varying ages and interests. These include job search and application topics, parenting, self-care, and financial education. This events featured speaker is Tracy Taris. Tracy is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
Finish The Ride And Finish The Run — Halloween
When: Sunday October 31, 6am
Where: Valencia Heritage Park
Website: Finish The Ride
What: The event includes: 12 Mile Ride/Roll, 25 Mile Tour de River, 62 Mile Metric Century, 5K and 10K Costume Run/Walk — Come dressed in your spooky best!!
Registration comes with a free t-shirt OR socks. Registration opens at 6:00 am. Finishing medals for ALL events!
Family Promise Resource Center Groundbreaking
When: Monday November 1, 11am
Where: 23652 Newhall Ave Santa Clarita
Website: Family Promise
What: Family Promise SCV will be holding a ceremonial groundbreaking to build a new resource center and four affordable housing units.
State of the City 2021
When: Thursday November 4, 3pm
Where: Canyon Country Community Center
Website: Eventbrite
What: The City of Santa Clarita invites you to the All-Star event of the fall at the new Canyon Country Community Center! Join us in celebrating Santa Clarita during the annual State of the City event.
10 By 10 Variety Show At The MAIN
When: Thursday November 4, 7pm
Where: The MAIN
Website: The MAIN
What: 10 by 10 is a chance for ten entertainers to take the stage for a ten-minute performance of their choosing. Audience members will enjoy storytelling, magic, comedy, improv, music, and other forms of entertainment at this ever-changing event.
Paddle for the Battle Pickleball Fundraiser Benefiting Michael Hoefflin Foundation
When: Sat & Sun November 6-7
Where: The Paseo Club, 27650 Dickason Drive, Valencia,
Website: Michael Hoefflin Foundation
What: Pickleball Players!- Come to the Paseo Club on November 6th and 7th to participate in the inaugural Paddle For The Battle Event to benefit the Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children’s Cancer. The fundraiser is a round-robin format which gives you a chance to play against many different teams to maximize the fun!
Zonta Club of SCV presents Zonta Empowers
When: Tuesday November 9, 6pm
Where: Mimi’s Cafe
Website: Zonta
What: A round table discussion will be hosted by the Zonta Club of the Santa Clarity Valley’s Advocacy Committee. The “Zonta Empowers: Take Action” series will be offered several times a year starting with PTSD: Unplugged. The series will feature topics like human trafficking, intimate stalking and many others that will help our community understand topics that can be difficult to discuss.
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.
Don Giovani at Canyon High
When: Friday & Saturday November 19-20
Where: Canyon High School
Website: Mission Opera
What: Mission Opera brings Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ to life in a modern day interpretation of womanizing and abuse of power in Hollywood, in the 21st century.
SCV Water Virtual Gardening Class: Trees and Shrubs for the SCV
When: Saturday December 11, 9am
Where: Online
Website: SCV Water
What: Looking for ways to add a little more green into your landscape? Find inspiration with a variety of water-conserving shrubs and trees! Shrubs provide some beautiful shades of green. While trees not only provide clean air, they add depth and dimension to the landscape, and enhance neighborhoods with colors and textures. Learn the types and proper maintenance practices of a variety of shrubs and trees that do well in the SCV.
Children’s Bureau Foster Care And Adoption Orientation (Virtual)
When: Thursday, December 16 at 4 pm
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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