Kids & Family

The Padre Hotel in Bakersfield reportedly is home to a child ghost who often leaves handprints in the hotel’s café. Photo Padre Hotel.

Looking For Haunted Locations? Try These.

Tis the season to explore the spooky, the scary and the extraordinary in creepy California. It’s fun to become a paranormal investigator in Southern California where numerous reportedly haunted locations

5 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Fall Vacation

If you’re looking to get away, fall is a perfect time to plan an escape. With smaller crowds at many popular destinations and more comfortable weather, scenic autumn landscapes and

Pandas have returned to the San Diego Zoo. Photo San Diego Zoo.

Fall Fun, Events and More 

October is mostly about the runup to Halloween, but it’s not all ghosts, goblins and ghouls in California this month. There are numerous ways to have fun including a panda

October is Spooky Fun Month

October is full of spooky fun in Southern California. Enjoy this trio of favorite seasonally spooktacular events, all easily accessible from the Santa Clarita Valley. Before heading out, visit their

Historical reenactors from left, Ralph Castor, Joe Riddle, Dave Kanawah and Dan Cervantes dressed in Texas style Cowboy regalia sit around a period correct camp site at The 2019 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival held at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

The Cowboy Festival is Back!

The grounds of William S. Hart Regional Park in Old Town Newhall will again embrace the yee haws! and yahoos! of the annual Cowboy Festival on Saturday, April 20 and

Attendees drive around and record the decorations at Wakefield Winter Wonderland on Wednsday, Dec. 6. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Lighting up Santa Clarita

A look at some of the most popular holiday lights displays in the SCV  By Selvin Ramirez For The Signal  The days after Thanksgiving, or even the day after Halloween, families

Artistic souls of all ages may try their hand at making a Fairy House or painting ceramic ornaments at The Great Dickens Christmas Fair in Daly City. Photo by Rich Yee.

Christmas Villages, Holiday Fests 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  The holiday season abounds with decorations, peppermint mocha lattes and tree lightings. It is also time to explore some of the unique markets

Christopher Swan as The Old Man and the cast of “A Christmas Story, The Musical.” The show runs Dec. 5-31 at the Ahmanson Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Photo by Gary Emord Netzley.

Holiday Theater, Film, Entertainment  

By Michele E. Buttelman  It is the most wonderful time of the year for movies, theater and entertainment. Take time during this busy holiday season to treat yourself, and celebrate

Thanksgiving does not need to be a stressful holiday. With a changed mindset, Thanksgiving can be a holiday that truly celebrates family and togetherness.

When Your Whole Family Comes to Town 

By Vivianna Shields   Signal Staff Writer   The holiday that welcomes gratitude, great food and family bonding, with a side of unwarranted stress, is back.  Though Thanksgiving is meant to be

Explore These Great California Bike Trails 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  The Santa Clarita Valley has great places to ride for bicycle enthusiasts. The city offers more than 100 miles of picturesque trails and

Will Ferrall is “Buddy” in “Elf” first released in theaters in 2003 and now a holiday classic. Photo New Line Cinema.

Holiday TV News Guide

It’s time to gather around the television and watch old classics and new specials.  By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Holiday television specials are one of the many joys

“In the Gloaming” by emerging artist Claire Steidl is on view at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library now through Dec. 18. Photo City of Santa Clarita.

Art is Everywhere in Santa Clarita 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  In 2009 the City of Santa Clarita embraced support of the arts as an important facet of civic responsibility by appointing a five-member

For three weeks in October, hundreds of carved pumpkins will line the Camellia Forest as Descanso Gardens presents “Carved.” PHOTO CREDIT DESCANSO GARDENS.

Awesome Autumn Things To Do 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  The calendar has officially turned the page to autumn and awesome fall fun, festivals, Oktoberfests and Halloween compete for your attention.   Big Bear

PHOTO COURTESY KNOTT’S BERRY FARM

Get in the Spooky Spirit 

By Michele E. Buttelman   It’s the season of ghosts, ghouls and goblins. This is the time of year to “get your scare on” and enjoy all things that go “bump

Photo courtesy of David Joseph Photo.

The 2023 Antelope Valley Fair  

“A Barn Good Time”  Sept. 22 to Oct. 1  The dates and hours of operation:  Sept. 22 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.   Sept. 23 and Sept. 24 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. 

Photo courtesy of David Joseph Photo.

The Antelope Valley Fair’s Enduring Legacy 

In the heart of the Antelope Valley, a sprawling fairground comes to life each year, drawing families, friends and neighbors together to celebrate a tradition that has spanned over a