Circus Vargas presents "Masquerade!"

Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Blvd. Through October 19: Thu 7:00 PM; Fri 4:00 & 7:30 PM; Sat 1:00, 4:00 & 7:30 PM; Sun 12:30, 3:30 & 7:00 PM. Acrobats, aerialists and comedy — no animals. Tickets from $25. Details: https://tickets.circusvargas.com/events/47

Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain

26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia. Thu–Sun nights, 7:00 PM–12:00 AM (until 1:00 AM Fri & Sat). Scare zones and night rides included with admission; haunted mazes require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass. Not recommended for kids under 13.

Dial "M" for Murder at Canyon Theatre Guild

24242 Main St, Newhall. The classic thriller runs through October 31: Friday 8:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 PM per the City calendar. Box office: (661) 799-2702.

The Outsider at Canyon Theatre Guild

The political comedy plays matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM, through November 1, same stage in Old Town Newhall. Details: https://www.canyontheatre.org/the-outsider

Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch

30116 Bouquet Canyon Rd. Saturday and Sunday (open daily 9:00 AM–6:00 PM through November 1). Free admission and free parking.

Bella Notte — Opera Night at Bella Cucina

27911 Seco Canyon Rd. Mission Opera presents an evening of opera with dinner, Saturday at 6:30 PM.

OCD Walk & Community Awareness Event

Fair Oaks Park, 17468 Honey Maple St. Saturday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM.

Free Fall Festival at Church of the Canyons

28050 Sand Canyon Rd, Canyon Country. Saturday, 4:00–6:30 PM. Free games and family activities.

Friday Night Lights

Foothill League football, Friday 7:00 PM: Valencia at Canyon (Canyon High School) and Hart at Castaic (Castaic High School). Both visiting teams arrive unbeaten in league play.

Farmers Markets

Old Town Newhall: Saturday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, Old Town Newhall Library lot, 24500 Main St. Valencia FivePoint: Sunday from 8:30 AM, 27426 Navigation Ave. Canyon Country: Wednesdays 4:00–8:00 PM, Canyon Country Community Center lot, 18410 Sierra Hwy.