Grab the family and explore a corn maze, go on a hay ride, pet some barn animals, crawl through a giant pumpkin, or select the perfect Jack-o-Lantern. October is the prime month for these activities, but check websites September through November.
Please note that some activities are noted as not suitable for children.
Updated for 2008
Hauntings - NonFiction
Haunted Hollywood Mansion
661-254-4584
This is said to be the real thing. William S. Hart apparently makes himself visible to people he likes (usually docents). His sister, and his dogs, also make appearances. Please note that nothing special is scheduled for Halloween. Check Hart Museum website for tour times.
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Newhall Ranch House
661-254-1275
It is suspected that several ghosts reside in this house, the most often "seen" or "perceived" is Martha. She is often accompanied by Timothy, an 8-year-old boy. Cowboy Rory MacGregor occasionally makes appearances. Heritage Haunt offers a VIP behind-the-scenes Haunted House Tour.
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Hauntings - Fiction
Do you know of a house hauntingly decorated for the Fall? Then please send us an email, along with an image, to
info@santaclaritaguide.com
Haunted House
661-25CRYPT
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Haunted Jailhouse & Halloween Carnival
661-255-1121
Sunday, October 26 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
A Santa Clarita Tradition, there's something for the wee ones and the teens. Children under six will have fun with the "under six jailhouse tour," moonbounce, clowns and games. The teens eagerly anticipate the gruesome Haunted Jailhouse. Search & Rescue will carry kids in a rescue basket up to the antenna, you can get up close to a crashed vehicle, and of course, there is costume judging. $1 donation requested.
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Heritage Haunt: Curse of the Ghoul Mines
661-254-1275
This is cooler than you might expect! When the word gets out, people will be coming in from all over Southern California to experience this haunt. Four haunts combined their talent and props to create a spectacular experience suitable for all ages.
The corn maze is fiction, but the house is said to be actually haunted. Roaming haunt characters, animatronics displays, interactive scare zones and hearse cars all set the stage for a haunting great time!
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Theme Park Scares
Fright Fest
Six Flags Magic Mountain is transformed from a “theme park” to a haunted “scream park” for Fright Fest, Southern California’s ultimate Halloween experience. With six terrifying haunted mazes, roaming zombies, spooky shows and Xtreme rides in the dark, Fright Fest offers sensory overload for every range of fear. And, a Fright Fest exclusive – experience one of the largest, most celebrated coasters in the world, Colossus, BACKWARDS! Fright Fest attractions are free with park admission.
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With Kids in Mind
Trick or Treat!
Turn your porch light on when you are receiving Trick or Treaters, or they will pass you along for the next house on your block.
Stay Safe While Trick or Treating
Megan's Law Registered Sex Offenders Website
Before sending your children out, ensure they only meet up with make-believe monsters. On this website, once you agree to the terms, you can enter in your zip code and find exact addresses, photos and offense information on registered sex offenders. Maps are also available.
Trick or Treat Safety Tips from the FDA
Avoid those decorative contact lenses (unless purchased through an eye care professional), drink only pasteurized cider at parties, learn which makeup is approved by the FDA, avoid houses without outside lights on...and why.
Heritage Haunt Pumpkin Festival
Heritage Junction Train Station, Newhall
661-254-1275
Activities include pumpkin carving, Show Bugs of Halloween, gold panning, tours of the historic buildings, Ghost Stories of the Old West, and behind-the-scenes tour of how a haunt works (during daylight hours).
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Fall Festival
Grace Baptist Church, Saugus
661-296-8737
A Halloween alternate event for families with children up to 6th grade with games, face painting, music, drama, lots of candy and a message from the Bible. Advance tickets $5 per person or $6 at the door. No scary costumes please!
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Pumpkin Patches
Frosty's Forest
661-259-6450
25235 Orchard Village Rd., Valencia
Pumpkin Patch
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Pumpkin Patch, Produce & Train Ride
Lombardi Ranch, Saugus
PHOTOS!
661-296-8697
Located just south of Vasquez Canyon Road on Bouquet Canyon Road, Lombardi's is open mid-summer to late autumn. October brings these fun events including an opportunity for the kids to crawl through a giant pumpkin or on vintage vehicles. A tractor-pulled train delves into the cornfield and guests are invited to enter a sunflower forest to discover scarecrows. Check out the sample garden, too. Pick up pumpkins, squash, corn, or other autumn veggies. Live music on weekends.
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Pumpkins, Squash & Indian Corn
Nancy's Ranch
661-255-6943
...are all for sale at Nancy's Ranch. Located on Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia.
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Costumes and Seasonal Merchandise
Michaels
661-255-7132
For over 20 years, the family of Michaels Stores, Inc., the nation's largest specialty retailer of arts and crafts materials, has been helping crafters of all ages express themselves with skill and originality.
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Party City
661-254-0810
Hundreds of costumes, seasonal decorations, and party favors. Your ultimate Halloween destination.
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