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Spooky Season Kicks Off With a Neighborhood Favorite 🎃

Spooky Season Kicks Off With a Neighborhood Favorite 🎃

Bar Harbor Scares brings free haunted house vibes every weekend in October.

Kate Gullett
September 30, 2025

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Good morning, SCV. This is The SCV Insider. Tomorrow’s October, which means today is basically Halloween Eve Eve Eve Eve. Light a candle, prep your skeleton army, and let’s finish September strong.

In today's SCV Insider:

Upcoming events 🥳
Rain barrels are back… and there’s a catch 💧
Time to dust off that résumé 👀 💼
A Broadway hit just landed in Old Town 🎭

Let’s get into it.

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🆕 New & Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 30

⛳ Bucket Tuesday at Sand Canyon Country Club | 3–7pm | $10–$20 | Sand Canyon Country Club | Tee it up on the cheap. Every Tuesday, Sand Canyon CC hooks you up with a large bucket of balls for just $10 — then cool down with a bucket of drinks for $10 more. It’s the ultimate weekday combo: practice your swing, sip with friends, and keep summer vibes rolling at the range.

Wednesday, October 1

🥞 Great Futures Breakfast | 8–9am | Boys & Girls Club, Newhall | Free | Start your morning with purpose. The Boys & Girls Club hosts its annual Great Futures Breakfast, featuring light bites and powerful stories from local members, parents, and alumni. It’s a chance to connect with the community, be inspired, and invest in shaping brighter futures right here in Santa Clarita. Register HERE!

🎨 Nest: Healing Art Studio | Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 1–2pm | ARTree Community Arts Center, Newhall | Free | Take an hour to reset. Nest is a mindful, judgment-free art session for teens and adults, blending meditation with creative expression to reduce stress and improve focus. No art experience required — a suggested project is provided, but you’re free to make your own path. Held the first Wednesday & Sunday each month, led by LMFT and registered art therapist Emily Skelton.

🍷 Wine Down Wednesday at The Paseo Club | Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 4–7:30pm | The Paseo Club, Valencia | Free (open to the public) | Happy hour at 4, wine specials at 6, live music at 6:30 — it’s the midweek mood reset you didn’t know you needed. Grab your friends (no guest pass required), sip, dance, and stretch out that Wednesday like it’s already the weekend.

Friday, October 3

🏆 2025 Goldie Awards | Friday, Oct. 3 | 6:30pm | Canyon Theatre Guild, Newhall | $40 adults/seniors, $15 juniors (17 & under) | It’s CTG’s own version of the Tonys — the Goldie Awards celebrate the best of the 2024–2025 season with dinner, dessert, and live performances from past shows. A night of recognition, community, and a little theatrical sparkle.

👻 Bar Harbor Scares | Fridays & Saturdays in October | 7–9pm | 23935 Bar Harbor Ct, Valencia | Free | A local favorite with old-school haunted house vibes. Bar Harbor Scares is a family-friendly walk-through maze filled with fog, lightning effects, creepy pumpkins, scarecrows, spiders, and plenty of pop-up animatronics. Kid-approved but spooky enough to keep adults on edge — and admission is totally free. Perfect neighborhood haunt for your October nights.

🔮 Enchanted: The Grey Area | Friday, Oct. 3 | 8–10pm | The MAIN, Newhall | $18
Part magic, part mind-bending psychology, The Grey Area is an interactive, immersive experience where you don’t just watch — you become part of the show. Featuring Allen, a Magic Castle member seen on TED, NPR, and The Discovery Channel, this surreal mix of mind control and psychic illusions feels more psychedelic than sleight of hand. Stick around after for optional personal readings.

Saturday, October 4

💜 Walk to End Alzheimer’s — Santa Clarita Valley | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 8–11am | Bridgeport Park | Free (registration encouraged) | Lace up for a cause. Join the Alzheimer’s Association at Bridgeport Park for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Registration opens at 8am, Opening Ceremony at 9, and the Walk kicks off at 9:30. Bring your friends, family, or team and be part of the movement to #ENDALZ.

🎨 4th Annual Business for Artists Conference | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 9am–3:30pm | Canyon Country Community Center | Free (registration required) | Where creativity meets business. This all-day conference brings artists, musicians, filmmakers, and nonprofit professionals together for workshops on marketing, branding, pricing, and more. Expect keynote talks, networking opportunities, and practical tools to grow your creative career. Free to attend, but space is limited!

🗑️ Document Shredding & Carpet Recycling Event | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 9am–12pm | Via Princessa Metrolink Station | Free (pre-registration required) | Clear the clutter responsibly. Burrtec Waste and the City of Santa Clarita are teaming up for a free drive-thru shredding and carpet recycling day. Onsite shred trucks will securely dispose of documents while carpets get recycled. Open to SCV residents only — proof of residency and pre-registration required. Sign up for a time slot HERE!

🦋 Flutterby Open Studio | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 10am–1pm | ARTree Community Arts Center, Newhall | Free (registration required) | A monthly family favorite — Flutterby invites kids and adults of all ages to get creative together with hands-on art projects. Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance (waitlist spots often open closer to the date). Note: this is a family event, no drop-offs allowed.

🍇 Hayrides Through the Vineyard at Agua Dulce Winery | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 12pm | Agua Dulce Winery | $10 adults, $5 kids | Celebrate fall wine-country style. Agua Dulce Winery’s annual hayride tradition pairs vineyard views with live music, great wine, and family fun. Sip and stroll (or ride) your way through the vines while the kids enjoy the seasonal festivities. A perfect autumn afternoon escape.

🎸 SCV Music Festival | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 6–10pm | Macy’s Valencia Parking Structure | $50–$150 | Picture 60+ musicians — pros and amateurs — trading places every song, covering favorites under the stars on top of a Macy’s parking deck. That’s the SCV Music Festival, a “Woodstock”-style night out with food, wine, and seating options ranging from picnic blankets to reserved tables near the stage. Always a sellout, always a blast. Proceeds benefit the WiSH Education Foundation.

🎶 Sgt. Pepper’s Live On Stage! | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 2pm & 7pm | Golden Valley Theater | $20–$25 | A Beatles “mega-show” lands in SCV, blending tribute band Britain’s Finest with the SCV Youth Orchestra, Golden Valley Band & Choir, and even an Indian music ensemble for a one-night-only performance of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in full. Expect classics, choir harmonies, and a surprise grand finale with the Golden Valley marching band. 100% of proceeds go directly to local music programs.

😂 Society Improv | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 8–10pm | The MAIN, Newhall | $19 | Think Whose Line Is It Anyway but live in Santa Clarita. Society Improv delivers fast-paced, family-friendly comedy built entirely from audience suggestions — meaning no two shows are ever alike. Clean laughs, quick wit, and a chance your idea ends up in the spotlight. Seating is limited, so snag tickets early.

Sunday, October 5

🏃 Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk | Sunday, Oct. 5 | 8–10:30am | West Creek Park, Valencia | $45 + fee | Lace up for theatre! The Dig Deep Dash is a family-friendly 5K to benefit Dig Deep Theatre, SCV’s nonprofit bringing classic and contemporary productions to life. All ages and experience levels welcome — and since it’s spooky season, runners are encouraged to come dressed as a favorite film, TV, or theatre character. Every step supports the arts in our community.

🎶 SINGO Sunday at Brewery Draconum | Sunday, Oct. 5 | 6–8pm | Brewery Draconum, Newhall | Free to play | It’s bingo, but make it musical. Instead of numbers, match the songs you hear to your card while sipping craft beer in Draconum’s beer garden. Win prizes, belt out the lyrics, and turn your Sunday into a sing-along showdown.

🔄 Recurring Events

🎭️ Local Theater & Performing Arts

🎹 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical | Canyon Theatre Guild, Newhall | Runs: Sept. 27–Nov. 1 | Select Fri/Sat evenings & weekend matinees | The inspiring true story of Carole King’s rise from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend, featuring beloved hits like “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “One Fine Day,” and “Natural Woman.”

Upcoming! 🛋️ Resisted Living | The MAIN, Old Town Newhall | Runs: Oct. 9–19 | Thurs preview at 8pm, Fri & Sat at 8pm, Sat & Sun matinees at 2pm, Sun evenings at 7pm | A dark yet heartfelt comedy about family feuds, estate battles, and plastic sofa covers — when aging parents and their adult kids clash, chaos (and laughter) ensues.

Local Stories

Community

💧 Make it rain (into your garden). Santa Clarita’s Rain Barrel Purchase Program returns Saturday, Oct. 25, 9–11 a.m. at The Centre (20880 Centre Pointe Pkwy). Pre-order up to two barrels per household for $45 each (+ tax) at city.sc/RainBarrel and pick them up curb-style. Barrels are 50-gallon, food-grade plastic with a solid brass spigot (hello, garden hose) and a 4" mesh screen to keep the skeeters out. Supplies are limited, City residents only, and there’s a lifetime cap of two per resident—so choose wisely. Bonus: a free rain-harvesting class at 9 a.m. (open to residents and non-residents) covers install tips and water-saving hacks. (City of Santa Clarita)

Business

💼 Mark your calendars: the Santa Clarita Job Fair is back. On Friday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., College of the Canyons’ West Gym will transform into opportunity central, with employers from multiple industries ready to hire. Whether you’re job hunting, career shifting, or just résumé-curious, this free event (with free parking, bless) is open to the public. COC is even offering résumé writing help ahead of time, so no excuses for Comic Sans. Employers will be onsite looking for candidates, so bring your A-game — translation: dress to impress and have a stack of résumés handy.

Employer registration opens Tuesday, Sept. 30, and job seekers can get all the details at MySCVJobFair.com. Consider this your cue to trade sweatpants for slacks, at least for the day. (SCV Chamber/COC) (SCV News)

Entertainment

🎶 “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” hits the Canyon Theatre Guild stage. The Tony- and Grammy-winning Broadway smash opened last weekend in Old Town Newhall, bringing Carole King’s story — from Brooklyn songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend — to life with a soundtrack you already know by heart. Think “It’s Too Late,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” “The Locomotion,” and “You’ve Got a Friend,” along with hits King penned for artists like The Drifters and The Shirelles. Running through Nov. 1, the show features a cast of 23 and a journey that’s equal parts nostalgia trip and feel-good history lesson. Tickets are $24 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students.

🎟️ Grab your tickets at canyontheatre.org or call (661) 799-2702 — and get ready to leave the theater humming.

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