Late October 2026 in Santa Clarita: Halloween Fun and Community Giving

Saturday, October 24: Costumes and Community

Saturday is the fullest day of the week. The Canyon Country Community Center Halloween Costume Party runs from 3 to 5 p.m. at 18410 Sierra Highway, and it is free and family-friendly, hosted by the City of Santa Clarita. It is a relaxed, safe way for young kids to enjoy Halloween without the late-night door-to-door.

The same morning, the Santa Clarita Valley's SCV Project Linus chapter holds its annual Make a Blanket Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dianne Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons. Volunteers make handmade blankets for children in hospitals, shelters, and crisis situations, so every blanket goes to a child who needs comfort. It is a perfect example of the community spirit that makes this valley home.

And over the full weekend, the Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild presents its quilt show, "Where Quilts and Friendships Bloom," on Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, showcasing the work of local quilters.

Halloween Season, All Month Long

A few family favorites run through the end of the month. Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia continues on select nights through November 1 in its 33rd year, with themed mazes, scare zones, and family-friendly daytime fun. Gilchrist Farm's Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch at 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road runs through November 1, Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free admission and plenty of pumpkins for the family photo.

Earlier this month, the SCV Sheriff's Station hosted its annual Halloween Carnival and Haunted Jailhouse on October 18, and local neighborhoods like the Cuestport Haunt in Valencia are running elaborate home displays all month. There is no shortage of ways to celebrate, whether your family prefers the gentle pumpkin patch or the full fright night.

Why Community Events Matter

Real estate is about people, not just properties. The reason families move to the Santa Clarita Valley is rarely just a house: it is the community, the schools, the safe neighborhoods, and the events that bring neighbors together. From a costume party at a community center to volunteers making blankets for children in need, these are the moments that make a place feel like home.

I have lived and worked in this valley for more than two decades, and I believe Service Before Self is what holds a community together. Supporting local events, volunteering, and showing up for neighbors are all part of that commitment. If you are new to the valley, these events are a wonderful way to meet people and find your place here.

Make It a Great Day

However you spend the last week of October, I hope it is full of good company and good memories. And if your Halloween brings up questions about the next step for your family, whether that is buying your first home, upsizing for a growing family, or planning for the future, I would be honored to help you make a confident plan. How can I serve you?

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