Kids & Family

PHOTO COURTESY KNOTTā€™S BERRY FARM

Get in the Spooky SpiritĀ 

By Michele E. ButtelmanĀ Ā  Itā€™s the season of ghosts, ghouls and goblins. This is the time of year to ā€œget your scare onā€ and enjoy all things that go ā€œbump

Photo courtesy of David Joseph Photo.

The 2023 Antelope Valley FairĀ Ā 

ā€œA Barn Good Timeā€Ā  Sept. 22 to Oct. 1  The dates and hours of operation:  Sept. 22ā€‚4 p.m. to 12 a.m.   Sept. 23 and Sept. 24ā€‚2 p.m. to 12 a.m. 

Fall Entertainment FunĀ 

By Michele E. ButtelmanĀ Ā  Signal Staff WriterĀ  ā€˜Tis the season for the bounty of the fall harvest, apples, pumpkin spice lattes and the approaching ghostly goings-on. Fall is nearly upon

Aaron Ten Bears, in Oglala Lakota regalia carries an eagle dance staff, shield and wears an eagle feather bustle as he dances during the 25th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow and Native American Craft Fair held at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Sunday, October 07, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Mark Your Calendars ā€”  

Community Fun and Helping Great Local Causes  By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  With children back in school can event season in the Santa Clarita Valley be far behind?

Image by Lukas Prudil from Pixabay

Adventures in AdrenalineĀ 

By Michele E. ButtelmanĀ  Signal Staff WriterĀ  Whether itā€™s soaring over the ocean in a seaplane or doing aerobatics over vineyards in a biplane, river rafting, rock climbing, bungee jumping

The El Moro Elfin Forest is home to an ancient oak grove of trees that grow only 4 to 20 feet tall. Photo El Moro Elfin Forest.

Midsummer Road Trip TimeĀ 

By Michele E. ButtelmanĀ  Signal Staff WriterĀ  Itā€™s hot. No, itā€™s really hot. Itā€™s that time of year in the Santa Clarita Valley when everyone seems to either be in

Heritage Fire Napa will be held Aug. 20 at Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena. It is an outdoor culinary experience that brings together local chefs and memorable brands for a live-fire celebration. Photo Courtesy Heritage FireĀ 

Summer Fun in California 

By Michele E. ButtelmanĀ  Signal Staff WriterĀ  Thereā€™s nothing like a California summers. As the temperature rises so do the options for fun in the sun. Beaches, golf courses, theme

Located in the Koreatown Plaza, H Mart is an Asian grocery store chain supplying imported packaged foods, housewares and ready-to-serve meals. PHOTO KOREATOWNPLAZA

Southern California Ethic EnclavesĀ 

By Michele E. ButtelmanĀ  Signal Staff WriterĀ  The 1980 census showed that California supplanted New York as the principal ethnic melting pot of America. The diversity of California offers residents

The Beach Boys will light up the night with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the Bowlā€™s legendary fireworks on July 2, 3 and 4.

July 4th Star-Spangled CelebrationsĀ 

By Michele E. ButtelmanĀ  Signal Staff WriterĀ Ā  The Fourth of July is like no other day in the United States and the Santa Clarita Valley. Parades, picnics, BBQs, family, fun

Best RV Parks, Campgrounds in CaliforniaĀ 

By Michele E. ButtelmanĀ  Signal Staff WriterĀ  Whenever you talk about the ā€œbestā€ of any category, the term ā€œbestā€ is often in the eye of the beholder. Many campgrounds and

SOCAL SUMMER FUNĀ 

Movies, Music Under the Summer StarsĀ  By Michele E. ButtelmanĀ  Signal Staff WriterĀ  Summer in Southern California means outdoor film nights and concerts on star-filled summer evenings. From Castaic Lake

Catalina Island

Swaying palms, white-sand beaches, and melt-your-heart sunsetsā€”thatā€™s what youā€™ll find at island getaway Santa Catalina Island, just 22 miles off the Southern California coast. Catalina Island has all the elements

The California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento is considered the best railroad museum in North America. Photo California State Railroad Museum.

Vacation in SacramentoĀ 

By Michele E. ButtelmanĀ  Sacramento is more than just the state capitol of California, it is a diverse region with attractions ranging from the Gold Rush-era Old Sacramento Waterfront to

ā€œSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,ā€ which opens June 2, may be among the top grossing films of the summer. Courtesy Sony Pictures.

Summer Movie EntertainmentĀ 

By Michele E. ButtelmanĀ  The effects of the current Writers Guild of America strike wonā€™t be felt in the movie theaters, or on television, this summer but with more job

One of the most picturesque spots for Motherā€™s Day brunch is Le Chene French Cuisine on Sierra Highway. Photo Le Chene.

Make it a Memorable Motherā€™s DayĀ 

By Michele E. ButtelmanĀ  In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure officially establishing the second Sunday in May as Motherā€™s Day. This yearā€™s celebration of mothers and motherhood will

Professional musician Lance Allyn plays frequently in the SCV and at Salt Creek Grille. Courtesy photo.

Santa Clarita EntertainsĀ 

By Michele E. ButtelmanĀ  The loss of the Canyon Club at Valencia Town Center struck a blow to entertainment options available to Santa Clarita Valley residents. However, the SCV is

The city of Santa Clarita will host the annual Neighborhood Cleanup on April 29. Register at greensantaclarita.com to participate. Photo city of Santa Clarita.

Celebrate Earth Day April 22Ā 

By Michele E. ButtelmanĀ  Every year it seems Earth Day events become larger and more important. Once a fringe, ā€œtree-huggerā€ celebration, Earth Day has become a mainstream significant day to