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Vol. 1 · No. 10 · October 29-November 4, 2026
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SANTA CLARITA LIVING
Your weekend in the valley · from Michelle and Jon Dubner
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Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and Santa Clarita has a rare mix of choices: a free neighborhood haunt, the City's longtime family celebration, the final weekend at Gilchrist Farm and full-scale scares at Six Flags. Jon and I checked the dates, times and official links Wednesday. The real estate section below also pulls from our live website so the open houses and active listings stay current. Here is the fun-first list for October 30 through November 1. |
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This weekend's fun-first shortlist Five verified ways to make Halloween weekend feel local Build a home-haunt driving tour, choose Viva Halloween for an easy family Friday, walk through Bar Harbor Scares, take one last harvest-festival lap at Gilchrist Farm, or go bigger with Fright Fest. |
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The Weekend Wow Viva Halloween brings 27 years of family fun to Newhall |
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| Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Newhall Community Center hosts costumes, trick-or-treating, carnival games, a haunted house and the Youth Sports Zombie Run. It is the kind of plan that gives kids several things to do without turning the whole evening into a complicated production. |
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Our Two Picks The plans Michelle and Jon would choose |
 | Michelle's Pick SCV Home Haunt Tour Since I have a house full of teenagers, this is the Halloween plan I would choose for teens who are past trick-or-treating but would still have fun seeing some really creative neighborhood displays. Pick a few stops, load everyone into the car and make your own tour. |
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 | Jon's Pick Bar Harbor Scares Jon likes something active and local. This free neighborhood walk-through is easy to work into Halloween night and still has enough atmosphere for adults. |
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The Calendar Friday through Sunday, at a glance |
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Michelle’s Pick Build your own SCV Home Haunt Tour |
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The public HauntMap currently lists 18 Santa Clarita stops. Here is a starter route from current public listings:
Cuestport Haunt
23235 Cuestport Drive · Friday and Saturday, 7:00-10:30 p.m. |
Beware the Dark Realm
28621 Sugar Pine Way · Friday and Saturday, 7:00-10:00 p.m. |
Bar Harbor Scares
23935 Bar Harbor Court · Friday and Saturday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
Pumpkin Hallow
22702 Pear Court · nightly, 6:00-10:00 p.m. |
Shadows of Endor
27883 Wellston Drive · nightly, 6:00-10:00 p.m. |
Sombras Cemetery
26041 Sombras Court · Friday and Saturday, 7:00-10:00 p.m. |
The Farm Haunt: The Patch
29130 Diablo Place, Castaic · Friday and Saturday, 7:00-10:00 p.m. |
These are privately hosted, publicly listed displays. Confirm hours on the map before leaving, visit only during posted times and be considerate of the neighbors. |
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Where to Go Go bigger with Fright Fest after dark |
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| Fright Fest begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Six Flags notes that the event is not recommended for children under 13, and admission to haunted mazes requires a separate Haunted Attractions Pass. |
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What to Do Take one last fall lap around Gilchrist Farm |
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| The 2026 Harvest Festival closes Sunday, November 1. Weekend hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with free admission and parking. Pig races, goat-milking demonstrations, live music, food and paid farm activities fill out the day. |
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Weekend Watch Three Michelle-fronted real-estate tips |
 Downsizing Isn't Just a Condo |
 The Bathroom Is the New Spa |
 Your Tile Roof Is Fine. What's Under It Might Not Be. |
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Local Spotlight A neighborhood haunt with old-school atmosphere |
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| Bar Harbor Scares is a free, family-friendly walk-through at 23935 Bar Harbor Court on Friday and Saturday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Expect fog, sound effects, pop-up animatronics and enough spooky detail to keep adults entertained too. |
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Seasonal Moment Make Halloween easier on your own block |
Turn on the porch light before dusk, move hoses and decorations out of the walking path, and keep pets in a quiet room before the doorbell starts. If you are driving after dark, slow down before every crosswalk and assume a child may step out from between parked cars. A little preparation keeps the night fun for everyone. |
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A Little House Talk This weekend's open house |
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Open house
Valencia · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,041 sq ft
$405,000 · Saturday, October 31, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
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 | Behind the Brand Why this week's picks sound like us With a house full of teenagers, I like a Halloween plan that still feels festive after trick-or-treating has lost some of its appeal. Jon leans toward something you can move through and experience instead of just watching. A home-haunt route and Bar Harbor Scares fit us pretty well. |
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Client Love Clear communication through a difficult sale |
 | “They communicated clearly and frequently, making sure we were never left wondering about the process. Their professionalism and genuine care were both comforting and impressive.” Ricky Wood · Google review |
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Love Where You Live
6 Communities. 1 Valley.
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A neighborhood is more than a ZIP code. Trails, commute routes, schools, lot styles and the rhythm of daily errands can all change within a few miles. Click a community to explore the differences, and if you are narrowing a future move, Jon and I can help you compare what will actually matter day to day.
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 | The Suggestion Box What should Jon and I put on next week's list? Send us the local event, small business or neighborhood tradition you think more people should know about. Share your suggestion |
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Weekend Challenge Choose one Halloween plan, then leave room for the neighborhood A community celebration, a walk-through haunt, the pumpkin patch or the full Fright Fest experience. One well-chosen outing is enough. |
I hope this makes it easier to choose one good thing to do close to home this Halloween weekend. See you out there,
Michelle and Jon |
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Michelle and Jon Dubner
Dubner Real Estate Group · Equity Union
Valencia · Stevenson Ranch · Saugus · Newhall · Castaic · Canyon Country
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DRE #01496647 · #02118617
You are getting this because you know Michelle and Jon, or you asked for the weekend list.
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