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

Saturday, September 14 & Sunday, September 15
5:00 p.m.-9:00 a.m.
Greenbelt Park, 15th Street & Benson Avenue, Upland
Ages:  5-12 Yrs 
$25 Per Person

Don’t pack up your tents, sleeping bags, and camping gear quite yet!  Join Upland Recreation and Community Services for a night full of fun, including games, crafts & activities, a bit of family-friendly competition, late night movie, “Trolls Band Together”, unplugged family time, and the rare chance to sleep on a baseball field!  BBQ dinner & dessert, snacks, and continental breakfast will be provided.  BBQ dinner will consist of turkey hot dogs, chips, fruit, and drink. 

Please Note:  Due to low registration, this event has been canceled.

Thursday, September 26
6:30 p.m.
Virtual Games Via Zoom
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!  Registration will open Sunday, September 1.  To register, please visit Virtual Bingo Game Night.

Saturday, September 28
Small Dogs:  1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Large Dogs:  2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
The Mind-Body Connection, 952 N. Central Avenue, Upland
$15 Per Dog & Owner 

Doga is a form of yoga, offering additional one-on-one time with humans and their canine companions. This form of exercise may also provide your pup with improved posture, better sleep, and an additional means of bonding with their favorite human after a good workout. This paws-itively fun activity can be learned in the studio and continued at home.  Feeling inspired to get on the mat with your pup? Register now!  To register, please visit Doga: Dog & Owner Yoga.

Saturday, October 5
5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Gibson Senior Center, 250 N. Third Avenue, Upland
Ages:  5-12 Yrs
$30 Per Child/$20 Per Each Additional Sibling

Kids, get ready for a fun-filled "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 dinner for tonight - throughout the course of the evening, the little chefs will enjoy their own hand-made treats, along with fun games & activities, an evening movie, and possible craft projects, 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.  Registration will open Thursday, August 15.  To register, please visit Kids' Night Out: Kids In The Kitchen.

Friday, October 11
5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Magnolia Park, 15th Street & San Antonio Avenue, Upland
All Ages Welcome
FREE!

Register Through:  Sunday, October 13, 6:00 p.m.
Pick-Up On:  Wednesday, October 16, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Magnolia Recreation Center, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland
$11 Per Kit
Fun For All Ages!

Upland Recreation and Community Services is excited to continue our partnership with The Sawdust Factory to provide "Take & Make" Halloween crafts 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 themed 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.

Thursday, October 17
6:30 p.m.
Virtual Games Via Zoom
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!  To register, please visit Virtual Bingo Game Night.

Saturday, October 26
4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Historic Downtown Upland, 2nd Avenue & 9th Street, Upland

Join the City of Upland for our annual Scary-A-Faire Celebration, taking place in Historic Downtown Upland! ⁠  This eek-tastic, safe, and family-friendly event will include games, food vendors, contests, costume contests (for your favorite canine, too!), tons of fun, and of course...trick-or-treating! ⁠

This event is a perfectly SPOOK-TACULAR way to connect with the community and advertise your business, organization, or service club, free of charge.  This event is highly attended with 4000 children and families each year. Each vendor will be provided an assigned 10 x 10 space for their booth, with additional space available upon request.  Register for this great event by returning your completed application form to jcortez@uplandca.gov by Friday, October 13.  Please see attached form.

Food vendor application forms are available below.  Please submit to jcortez@uplanca.gov by Thursday, September 19 to be considered for this eerie-sistible event.

Friday, November 8
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.  (Check-In 6:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.)
Magnolia Recreation Center:  North Hall, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland
$10 Per Team

Find your inner "piece" and join us on Friday, November 8 for Fall Puzzle Palooza!  Assemble a team of up to four and head on over to the Magnolia Recreation Center for an evening of fun and a chance to win prizes!  Teams will be challenged to complete a 500-piece Fall-themed puzzle in less than two-hours. The team with the shortest completion time and accurate puzzle wins!  Family teams must have at least one participant aged 15 years or younger, with a maximum of four players. All participants registered for adult teams must be at least 18 years of age.   To register, please visit Fall Puzzle Palooza.

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 17th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk! Funds generated through this great community event will help the Upland High School Cross Country Team.

Thursday, November 28
San Antonio Park, Upland

Please Note:  The 2024 Turkey Trot will be limited to 1,000 5K participants. Event T-shirts not guaranteed after October 13.

FEES:

• Run! The Early Bird Registration Rate Applies Through Sunday, October 20:  $30
• Price Increase Will Take Place At Midnight On Monday, October 21:  $35
• Late Registration/Morning Of Event: $35. MORNING OF REGISTRATION MAY NOT BE GURANATEED IF CAPACITY IS REACHED PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
• Registration will open on Saturday, June 1.  Online registration is available through Friday, November 17 or until capacity is reached.  

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:TURKEY TROT 5K:

• Check-In:  6:30 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.
• Start Time: 8:00 a.m.

1K KIDS DASH (9 Years & Younger):

• Check-In:  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. The course limit is 1.5 hours.

EARLY BIB PICK UP:

Early bib-pick up will take place on Wednesday, November 27 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., located at the Landecena Community Building, 1325 San Bernardino Road, Upland.

Questions?  Please contact Upland Recreation and Community Services, (909) 931-4280.

Thursday, November 21
6:30 p.m.
Virtual Games Via Zoom
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!  To register, please visit Virtual Bingo Game Night.

Saturday, November 23
Small Dogs:  1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Large Dogs:  2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
The Mind-Body Connection, 952 N. Central Avenue, Upland
$15 Per Dog & Owner

Doga is a form of yoga, offering additional one-on-one time with humans and their canine companions. This form of exercise may also provide your pup with improved posture, better sleep, and an additional means of bonding with their favorite human after a good workout. This paws-itively fun activity can be learned in the studio and continued at home.  Feeling inspired to get on the mat with your pup? Register now!  To register, please visit Doga: Dog & Owner Yoga.