The rain clears out Friday, and Santa Clarita answers with one of the fullest weekends of the fall. Every event below is listed with its day, time, and street address — pick your favorites.

State of the City: Rolling Into the Future

Thursday, October 22, 2026, 3:00 p.m.

The Rink Sports Pavilion, 20860 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350

The City's annual presentation, celebrating the opening of The Rink Sports Pavilion and the projects ahead.

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Old Town Newhall Farmers Market

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Old Town Newhall Farmers Market, 24500 Main Street, Newhall, CA 91321

The certified Saturday market: seasonal produce, ranch meats, eggs, flowers, honey, and artisan foods.

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SCV Project Linus Make a Blanket Day

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Dianne Van Hook University Center, College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita

A drive-through blanket donation day supporting children who are ill, traumatized, or in need — the goal is 500 blankets.

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Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild Quilt Show

Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. each day

Bella Vida Senior Center, 27180 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita

More than 100 handmade quilts on display, in traditional and modern designs.

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Strawberry & Fig Fall Boutique

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Bridgeport Marketplace, 23841 Newhall Ranch Road, Santa Clarita

Free admission, 125 artisans and vendors, food trucks, and booth-to-booth trick-or-treating for kids 12 and under. Costumes encouraged, rain or shine.

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Día de los Muertos Celebration

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita

Folklórico performances, Mariachi Ciudad de Santa Clarita, and family activities with the City of Santa Clarita.

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Floating Pumpkin Patch — Pick Your Pumpkin from the Pool

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita

Pick your pumpkin straight from the pool, plus a costume contest, lawn games, and activity booths for ages 3–16. Free — bring a non-perishable food donation for the Santa Clarita Food Pantry.

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BethlehemSCV Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

BethlehemSCV / Bethlehem Lutheran School, 27265 Luther Drive, Canyon Country, Santa Clarita, CA

Decorated cars and lots of candy for a family evening. Free — a non-perishable food donation for Santa Clarita Grocery is requested.

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Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Gilchrist Farm, 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91390

Free admission: pumpkin patch, pony rides, archery, a straw bale maze, wagon rides, crafts, and festival food.

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And Lightning Struck: Mary Shelley and the Curse of Creation

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

The Olive Branch Theatre, Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA

Olive Branch Theatricals opens its play about Mary Shelley and the creation of Frankenstein — a perfect Halloween-season night out.

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Finish The Ride & Finish The Run — Santa Clarita

Sunday, October 25, 2026, 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (check-in opens 6:00 a.m.)

West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354

Bike rides up to a 62-mile Metric Century, a 5K/10K run and walk, and a 1K Kids & Puppy Run, supporting Streets Are For Everyone and safer roads. Halloween costumes encouraged.

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Santa Clarita Certified Farmers' Market at College of the Canyons

Sunday, October 25, 2026, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

College of the Canyons, Parking Lot 5, Valencia Boulevard & Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355

The standing Sunday market — 40-plus California farmers, open rain or shine.

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