Holiday

Santa Clarita area residents facing Thanksgiving alone — or simply seeking a warm gathering — will find a bounty of welcoming meals and community tables waiting for them this holiday. PHOTO CREDIT MC

Spending Thanksgiving with New and Old Friends 

By Alicia Doyle  Sunday Signal Writer  Santa Clarita area residents facing Thanksgiving alone — or simply seeking a warm gathering — will find a bounty of welcoming meals and community

Oscar Isaac as Dr. Frankenstein in Guillermo del Toro's new film “Frankenstein.” Photo Courtesy Netflix

What We’ve Waited for, Holiday Screen Season! 

Last November “Wicked” (Part One) set several box office records, including the biggest opening weekend for a Broadway musical movie, both domestically and globally. It also became the highest-grossing film

Playing at the snow zone during Light Up Main Street. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Oh What Holiday Fun! 

By Alicia Doyle  Sunday Signal Writer  As the holiday season is upon us, the city brims with opportunities for celebration — whether joining Santa for cocoa and crafts at Valencia

Experience ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ at the Hollywood Bowl Oct. 25-26. ©Shutterstock

‘Tis the Season to Catch Spooky Entertainment 

October is the season of pumpkin patches, Octoberfests, fall foliage, hot apple cider, harvest festivals, corn mazes and spooky movies and shows. Southern California venues offer numerous fun and spine-tingling

It’s that time of the year again where pumpkin patch adventures await. There is no more fun in October than hunting for the pumpkin you may turn into a jack-o-lantern. ©ADOBESTOCK

Its Pumpkin Picking Time 

A pumpkin patch adventure is just around the corner for Santa Clarita families—whether picking the perfect gourd locally or venturing just a short drive beyond city limits to some of

Independence Day became a federal holiday in 1941, but July 4th has stood as the birth of American independence for much longer. July 4th marks a pivotal moment in the American Revolution.

Why We Celebrate the Fourth of July 

Few summertime holidays elicit as much excitement as the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day in the United States.  Each year, family, friends and revelers anticipate the arrival

Start your Independence Day celebrations at the Rotary Club’s annual pancake breakfast in Newhall. PHOTO BY KATHERINE QUEZADA / THE SIGNAL

Celebrate the 4th of July 

Fourth of July 2025 will be a great day to celebrate our nation’s 249th birthday. It’s time to celebrate the founding of our country with a parade, a backyard BBQ,

Southern California is a mecca of sporting events taking place this summer from baseball to soccer to monster trucks. ©ADEOBESTOCK

Celebrating Father’s Day 

Father’s Day celebrations began on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. However, it wasn’t until 1972 that a day honoring fathers became a national holiday. Since then, children

Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch with a view at Perch in downtown Los Angeles. Photo Perch LA.

Create New Mother’s Day Memories 

Mother’s Day 2025 will fall on Sunday, May 11. No one will ever love you like your mother. Show your mom why she is the most important and special woman

Exploring the Redwoods. ©ADOBESTOCK

NATIONAL PARK WEEK 

National Park Week 2025 will be held April 19-27. This is the time to show your love for these national treasures and celebrate the National Park Service.  On Aug. 25,

Matzo for Passover with Seder meal with wine on plate on table close up

Happy Passover

Passover is a Jewish celebration that begins this year at sundown on Saturday, April 12 and ends on Sunday, April 20.   According to the religious resource My Jewish Learning, Passover

Enjoy Irish food, music and fun at several different locations around town on St. Patrick’s Day. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Make it a Weekend of St. Patrick’s Day Fun

St. Patrick’s Day falls on Monday, March 17 which means you can make it a three-day weekend celebrating the “wearing o’ the green.” ‘A Couple of Blaguards’ The MAIN, 24266

Valentine’s Day this year falls on a Friday so you can spend the entire weekend celebrating. ©ADOBE STOCK

Valentine’s Day Fun and Adventures

It’s the sweetest day of the year. This year romance blooms on a Friday, a perfect day for a romantic dinner, weekend adventure or a Valentine’s date night. This year

LA's most immersive experiences

L.A.’s Most Immersive Experiences

The holidays are here! With all the baking, cooking, planning, shopping, wrapping, travel and decorating it seems there isn’t a moment to breathe. Wouldn’t it be nice to escape to

Creature comforts for holiday guests

Creature Comforts for Overnight Holiday Guests

Overnight guests can make the holiday season feel that much more special. Spending extra time with loved ones is part and parcel of the holiday season for millions of individuals,