Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events – October 23, 2024: KHTS List of Halloween Happenings in October | Halloween Fiesta Volunteer Opportunities | “PINKALICIOUS” the Musical | William S. Hart Regiment Rampage Marching Band Competition | Day of the Dead Celebration | Make A Difference Day at City Parks and Facilities | Trunk or Treat Chilli Cook-off | “Cold Sassy Tree” by Mission Opera | Halloween Community Hike | Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita | Light Up Main Street Craft Prep… and more!

*Events are subject to change/cancel/postpone. Please check with event organizers for continued updates on events.

KHTS List of Halloween Happenings in October

When: Month of October
Where: Throughout the Santa Clarita Valley
Website: View List Here

What: KHTS is putting together a list of the 2024 Santa Clarita’s Halloween events to attend such as Damian’s ‘Not-So-Haunted House’ and the Haunted Hike at Castaic Lake.

Halloween Fiesta Volunteer Opportunities

When: Friday, October 25th | 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Newhall Community Center
Website: Register to Volunteer

What: Fun, energetic, respectful, and dependable volunteers with a positive attitude are needed for this fun Halloween event. various positions and shifts available. Volunteers interested in volunteering for multiple positions must register for each one, provided they are not conflicting shifts.

“PINKALICIOUS” the Musical

When: October 19th – 20th, & 26th
Where: The Olive Branch
Website: Get Tickets

What: Based on the popular children’s book “Pinkalicious” by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, this show brings the popular character on stage. Young audiences are sure to be thrilled to see all the antics of Pink, her brother, dancing cupcakes, and even a dancing bee come to life. Performance dates are weekends throughout October from the 13th – 26th with tickets ranging from $15 – $22 at The Olive Branch, a pop-up performance space located on the 2nd floor inside the Valencia Town Center adjacent to Kawaii Claws. Show times are 11am and 2pm. Audience members wearing the color pink get a special treat! 

William S. Hart Regiment Rampage Marching Band Competition

When: Saturday, October 26th
Where: College of the Canyons Stadium
Website: More Information

What: The William S. Hart Regiment is thrilled to host one of the largest marching band competitions in Southern California. The 40th anniversary event of the famous Hart Rampage will be happening at College of the Canyons Cougar Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024. This year we are expecting over thirty (30) bands from Southern California and surrounding areas. It’s an opportunity to see many talented musicians and dancers including those from all our local SCV high schools perform at a single venue. The day-long competition ends with a legendary mass drumline and awards ceremony. Bring your family and friends for this day of great entertainment, food and fun. In addition to the field show performances, there will be food vendors, merchandise booths and many prizes to be raffled.

Day of the Dead Celebration

When: Saturday, October 26th | 3 pm – 5 pm
Where: Canyon Country Community Center
Website: More Information

What: Ready to celebrate the Day of the Dead! Celebrate with us accompanied by your family at the Canyon Country Community Center.

Make A Difference Day at City Parks and Facilities

When: Saturday, October 26th | 8 am – 12 pm
Where: Various Parks and City Facilities
Website: Register to Volunteer

What: First impressions matter! Help give City buildings a fresh look by painting walls, concrete fencing, and/or light poles at multiple locations.

Trunk or Treat Chilli Cook-off

When: Saturday, October 26th | 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints building in Canyon Country
Website: RSVP & More Information

What: Join us for a spooktacular time at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Canyon Country, corner of Camp Plenty and Drycliff St. It’s a family-friendly Halloween party with trunk-or-treat, chili cook-off, free food, and fun for all ages! Remember, no masks allowed for a safe and friendly experience. See you there!

“Cold Sassy Tree” by Mission Opera

When: October 26th-27th
Where: Canyon High School, Performing Arts Center
Website: Get Tickets

What: Santa Clarita’s opera company, Mission Opera opens its 7th Season with ‘Cold Sassy Tree’ by Carlisle Floyd, an American opera in English. Based on the 1989 historical American novel by Olive Ann Burns, ‘Cold Sassy Tree’ portrays life in the rural south in the fictional town of Cold Sassy in 1906. Only two performances are scheduled for October 26 and 27 at 2:00 pm at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center in Santa Clarita. 

Halloween Community Hike

When: Saturday, October 26th | 9 am – 11 am
Where: Whitney Canyon
Website: More Information

What: Get ready for a spooktacular time at our Halloween Community Hike! Come in costume and enjoy a family-friendly morning of adventure and Halloween spirit in the great outdoors.

Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita

When: Sunday, October 27th | 7 am –  2 pm
Where: West Creek Park, Santa Clarita
Website: Register Here

What: There is a reason why Santa Clarita is known as the Southern California hub of cycling and running — scores of great bike paths and running trails snake through this wide-open and scenic valley. Join hundreds of your fellow cyclists and runners along the scenic San Fransciquito Bike Path and beyond as well as riding the beautiful Santa Clara River Path.

Light Up Main Street Craft Prep

When: Monday, October 28th
Where: The Centre
Website: Register to Volunteer

What: Volunteers will cut out shapes on colored construction paper and prepare craft materials for the Light Up Main Street event.

 

Ongoing – Weekly Santa Clarita Events

Ride the Agua Dulce Shuttle for $1 – Every Mon, Wed, Sat (Excluding Holidays)

When: Every Mon, Wed, Sat (Excluding Holidays) | 8 am – 5 pm
Where: Agua Dulce Shuttle stops
Website: Transit Info: (818) 504-7270

What: Hey Agua Dulce! You can ride the Agua Dulce Shuttle for just $1 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays (excluding New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day). Did we mention seniors 60+ and children under 5 years ride FREE? Ready for your next adventure? Call for transit information here: (818) 504-7270

Local Families Needed To Host International Students

When: Ongoing
Where: Your home
Website: International Student Exchange (ISE)

What: ISE is seeking families to host International students for January and August 2024. Take the opportunity to invite a student, 14-17, into your home to experience American culture while attending high school. Please contact Judy Betty at 661-373-7315 or go to pacifichorizons.iseusa.org/.

 

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), 1st And 3rd Saturday At 10 AM (Animal Show), 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.

Animal Show is held on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Meet the Animal Ambassadors who live in the canyon. Learn what the animals eat, where they live, their physical attributes and much more! Placerita Canyon Nature Docents/ Naturalists and staff will lead the discussion and answer all of your questions.

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.

The Annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch is back! Open from 9am – 6pm daily in October (Closed Mondays), the Festival is full of pony rides, farm animals, live entertainment, music, farm crafts, archery and pig races!  Book your professional photo session in the pumpkin patch! Nostalgia’s returned to Santa Clarita at Gilchrist Farm. For More information about the Harvest Festival, Click Here.

 

Upcoming Performances In Santa Clarita:

For more information, visit the Santa Clarita PAC

Stunt Dog Experience – November 2nd

The Rover – November 14th

 

Upcoming Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events:

3rd Annual Touch a Truck

When: Saturday, November 2nd | 9 am – 2 pm
Where: Central Park
Website: More Information

What: There will be fire trucks, police cars, dump trucks, and a wide variety of large and unique vehicles to discover. The whole family will enjoy the exhibits, vehicles, food trucks and booths. The fun begins on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 9 a.m.-2p.m., at Central Park with the first hour being our sensory-sensitive hour without loud noises like horns and sirens. 

Finally Family Homes 2nd Annual Poker Tournament & Bingo Night

When: Saturday, November 2nd | 5 pm – 9 pm
Where: Egg Plantation
Website: Register Here

What: Finally Family Homes is hosting its 2nd Annual Poker Tournament and Bingo Night.  Join us for a exciting night of games, a full taco bar, specialty desserts, fun auction items, and great company!  

COC Star Party

When: Friday, November 1st | 6 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: College of the Canyons, Canyon Country
Website: More Information

What: Join us on Friday, November 1st from 6:00pm to 9:30pm for an evening under the stars full of fun and learning at our beautiful Canyon Country Campus, Upper Plaza, adjacent to the Don Takeda Science Center.  Dr. Jason Wright, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Penn State, will speak about “Intelligent Ways to Search for Extraterrestrials.” 

The Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience

When: Saturday, November 2nd
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, Main Stage
Website: Get Tickets

What:Back by popular demand, The Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience will delight audiences of all ages on Saturday, November 2 at 12pm & 4pm. They guarantee high-energy excitement from beginning to end and you will witness some of the most incredible stunts and behaviors ever performed by dogs. The experience has amazing tricks, big air stunts, comedy antics, dancing dogs, athletic feats, and is the most entertaining show of its kind.

“Punchlines”

When: Saturday, November 2nd
Where: The MAIN
Website: Register at Eventbrite

What: Punchlines at The Main is an ever-changing show that brings local and nationally touring comics to The MAIN stage. Come out to this gut-busting night of laughter that features new comedians at each show.  Tickets are $22, $17 for Seniors.

Light Up Main Street Craft Prep

When: Tuesday, November 5th
Where: The Centre
Website: Register to Volunteer

What: Volunteers will cut out shapes on colored construction paper and prepare craft materials for the Light Up Main Street event.

Wildland Weed Warriors (City Volunteer Event)

When: November 2nd & 3rd
Where: Elsmere Canyon Open Space or Golden Valley Ranch Open Space
Website: Register to Volunteer

What: Come join the Wildland Weekend Warriors in planting and watering plants in Golden Valley or Elsmere Canyon Open Space, or Taylor Trailhead to feed our local pollinators and wildlife. For this project, volunteers should bring work gloves. A long-handled shovel is optional, but helpful.

ENCHANTED At The MAIN: Expri-Mental

When: Friday, November 1st
Where: The MAIN
Website: Register at Eventbrite

What: Join us for an intimate and unforgettable night of mystery at The MAIN. We have pulled together a show featuring a fantastic mentalist and magician at this evening of whimsy, fun, and incredible examples of the mind reading and magic!

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