Recreation

Fall Festivities

Upland Recreation and Community Services hosts a number of Fall Special Events & Activities, bringing the community together for exciting, fun-filled experiences for the whole family.

For additional information regarding our 2023 Fall Activities, please contact Upland Recreation and Community Services at (909) 931-4280.

Virtual Bingo Game Night!

Thursday, September 28
6:30 p.m.
FREE

Spend your Thursday evening with Upland Recreation and Community Services for an evening of fun and prizes! Multiple games will be played. Play for a chance to win prizes from the comfort of your own home!

Rules:
*All participants must be 18 years of age or older.
*One Bingo card per person.
*Participants must have access to the Zoom application.
*Pre-registration is required.

To register, please visit Virtual Bingo Game Night!

Kids Night Out: Kids In The Kitchen

Friday, October 6
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Gibson Senior Center:  Dining Room, 250 N. Third Avenue, Upland
Ages:  5-12 Yrs
$25 Per Child/$15 Per Additional Sibling

 
 
Kids, get ready for a fun-filled Halloween-themed "Kids In The Kitchen", an evening cooking adventure created just for you!  "Kids In The Kitchen" offers hands-on recipes, basic food preparation skills, measuring and safety lessons in the kitchen, and the opportunity to learn easy, fun, and tasty treats that can be made at home.

No need to pack a dinner for tonight - throughout the course of the evening, the little chefs will enjoy their own tasty hand-made treats, along with fun games & activities, craft projects, and a movie should time permit.  

Parents, take this opportunity to check out a new restaurant, enjoy a movie, or enjoy quiet time spent at home, with the confidence in knowing that your child will be well taken care of by our friendly, trained Recreation staff.

Register early...this fun-filled opportunity will fill up fast!  To register, please visit Kids Night Out!: Kids In The Kitchen

Monster Mash-Up Movie Night At Magnolia Park!

Friday, October 13
5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Magnolia Park, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland
All Ages Welcome

FREE

Calling all ghouls in search of a monstrously fabulous family-friendly evening on Friday the 13th!  Enjoy fun, games & crafts, treats & candy, food vendors, children's costume parade, and a 7:00 p.m. movie, Monsters Inc. 

Food vendors for this fa-boo-lous evening include Binnie & Lolas and The Cookie Jar Whether you choose to indulge in chicken strips & French fries, a funnel cake, or a tasty specialty cookie for the evening, your taste buds will thank you!

Don't forget to bring blankets and/or low lawn chairs to get cozy for the movie.

"Take & Make" Halloween Craft Kits With The Sawdust Factory

Register through Sunday, October 15, 6:00 p.m.
Pick-Up on Wednesday, October 18, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Magnolia Recreation Center, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland
$11 Per Craft Kit

Upland Recreation and Community Services is excited to continue our partnership with The Sawdust Factory to provide "Take & Make" Halloween Craft Kits for kids of all ages!  Yes, adults are included, too!

Each craft kit, created exclusively for Upland Recreation and Community Services participants contains a Halloween wood cut-out, paint, and paint brush.  All that's needed is your creativity and perhaps some glue and Sharpie marker to provide a personal touch from the comfort of your own home.

To register, please visit "Take & Make" Halloween Craft Kits With The Sawdust Factory.

 

Virtual Bingo Game Night!

Thursday, October 19
6:30 p.m.
FREE

Spend your Thursday evening with Upland Recreation and Community Services for an evening of fun and prizes! Multiple games will be played. Play for a chance to win prizes from the comfort of your own home!

Rules:
*All participants must be 18 years of age or older.
*One Bingo card per person.
*Participants must have access to the Zoom application.
*Pre-registration is required.

To register, please visit Virtual Bingo Game Night!

Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour & Costume Contest

Saturday, October 21
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Baldy View Dog Park
Admission Is Free!

Come to the bark side and let's get this paw-ty started!   Bring your four-legged friends and let's have a howling good time with canine friendly activities, photo booth, DJ, and family fun!   

Don't forget to dress your pup up in their favorite Halloween costume, for the 2:00 p.m. canine costume contest with prizes awarded for Best Costume!  It's certain to be a real scream!

 

Scary-A-Faire

Saturday, October 28
3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Historic Downtown Upland, 9th Street & 2nd Avenue, Upland
FREE Admission

Calling all ghouls, goblins, witches, and trick or treaters alike! The City of Upland Scary-a-faire is returning for some Halloween fun!  With NEW EXTENDED HOURS the event will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for some family friendly frightful fun!  There will be Trick or treating, games, costume contests and more! The best part, the event is FREE!

Interested in vendor opportunities, please contact Upland Recreation and Community Services at (909) 931-4280.

Fall Puzzle Palooza

Friday, November 17
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Magnolia Recreation Center:  North Hall, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland
$5 Per Person

Are puzzles your passion?  Do you have a competitive streak?  Assemble a team and head on over to the Magnolia Recreation Center for our Fall Puzzle Palooza for fun and a chance to win prizes! Compete as a family team for all ages, or an adult team, up to four members each, to see how fast you can piece together a fall-themed puzzle. 

To register, please visit Fall Puzzle Palooza.

16th Annual Turkey Trot 5K & 1K Run

Thanksgiving Morning - Thursday, November 23
1K Start Time:  7:30 a.m.
5K Start Time:  8:00 a.m.
San Antonio Park, Upland

COME OUT AND EXERCISE BEFORE THE BIG MEAL! The City of Upland Recreation and Community Services Division, along with the Upland High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Team are proud to announce the 16th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk! Funds generated through this great community event will help the Upland High School Cross Country Team.

To register, please visit City of Upland 16th Annual Turkey Trot 5K & 1K Run

FEES:

  • Run! The Early Bird Registration Applies Through Sunday, October 22: $30
  • Price Increase Will Take Place At Midnight On Monday, October 23: $35
  • Late Registration/Morning Of Event: $35
  • Online registration is available through Friday, November 17.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:TURKEY TROT 5K:

  • Check-In/On-Site Registration: 6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
  • Start Time: 8:00 a.m.

1K KIDS DASH (9 Years & Younger):

  • Check-In/On-Site Registration: 6:30 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
  • Start Time: 7:30 a.m.

AWARDS:

  • Participation Medals Provided To All Participants.
  • Prizes And Medals Will Be Awarded To Overall Finisher - Male & Female
  • Medals Will Be Given To 1st Place Finishers In Each Age Category Of The 5K Run/Walk.

REFUND POLICY:

  • All Entry Fees Are Non-Refundable.
  • The Entry Fee For This Year's Event Is Not Transferable To Another Participant Or Next Year's Event.
  • This Event Will Be Held Rain Or Shine.

TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALK ROUTE:

The Turkey Trot 5K Will Begin And End At San Antonio Park Located In The City Of Upland.

City
of
Upland
California

460 N. Euclid Avenue
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 931-4100

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.