Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events & Online Events –  October 6, 2021: Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch, 10 By 10 Variety Show At The MAIN, Oingo Boingo Former Members At The Canyon, Registration Open For Child & Family Center’s Purple Palooza 5K Walk, Artist Reception – “Follow Your Art” at City Hall… and more!

Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch – 10/1 Through 10/31

10 By 10 Variety Show At The MAIN – 10/7

Oingo Boingo Former Members At The Canyon – 10/8

Registration Now Open For Child & Family Center’s Purple Palooza 5K Walk

Artist Reception – “Follow Your Art” at City Hall – 10/6

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Upcoming Performances

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).

 

 

10 By 10 Variety Show At The MAIN

When: Thursday October 7, 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.

Oingo Boingo Former Members At The Canyon

When: Friday October 8, 7pm
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita

What: Former members of the legendary new wave group Oingo Boingo, performing hits “Dead Man’s Party,” “Weird Science,” “We Close Our Eyes,” “Only a Lad,” “Just Another Day,” “Stay,” “Out Of Control,” “Who Do You Want To Be,” “Gratitude,” Private Life,” and many more.

Registration Open For 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!

Artist Reception – “Follow Your Art” at City Hall

When: Wednesday October 6, 6pm
Where: Santa Clarita City Hall
Website: Santa Clarita Arts

What: The exhibit “Follow Your Art” will showcase the artistic use of a physical map in the artwork.

 

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 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 – Info

Miracle on 34th Street – Coming Soon!

 

For more information, visit The Canyon Website

10/7 – Country Night
10/8 – Oingo Boingo Former Members
10/9 – Geoff Tate
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

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. 

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

SCV Master Chorale Cabaret and Cabernet Fundraiser

When: Saturday October 16, 5pm
Where: Bridgeport Clubhouse
Website: Santa Clarita Master Chorale

What: The Santa Clarita Master Chorale invites you to join them for an evening of food, wine and song at their annual benefit event. Ticket includes appetizers and a no-host bar during the silent auction, followed by a tantalizing meal and dessert served to your table…and of course, Cabernet! Enjoy a showcase of talent from the Chorale featuring your favorite music from the Great White Way.

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.

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.

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