California Halloween Events

Upland Scary-A-Faire

October 26, 2024, 4-8 p.m.

Downtown Upland
2nd Ave. & 9th St.
Upland, CA
Free, uplandca.gov

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FREE! Join 4,000 Trick or Treaters as they make their way through various stops where there are games and activities, then they receive treats.

Dress up in your best costume for costume contest. Awards given 

  • The streets will be closed off so that the trick-or-treaters can make their way safely through games and activities.
  • Bring a carved pumpkin for judging and
  • Dress up in your best costume for the costume contest!
  • Food vendors present.
  • The event is highly attended with 3,000 children anticipated each year.

 The City of Upland Scary-A-Faire in Historic Downtown Upland hosts a family-friendly event that will include games, pumpkin decorating, costume judging contests (for your dog, too) and of course...trick-or-treating!

Monster Mash-Up Movie Night & Costume Parade

October 11, 2024, 5-8:30 p.m.

Magnolia Park
651 W. 15th Street
Upland, CA
Free, all ages welcome, uplandca.gov

Nightmare Before Christmas movie begins at 7 p.m. Bring blankets and low lawn chairs to get cozy for the movie.

 Enjoy fun, games & crafts, treats & candy, food vendors, children's costume parade, photo opportunities, and a 7 p.m. movie. The children's costume parade takes place at 6 p.m. Participants  meet at Park Site B located along 15th Street at 5:50 p.m. for the parade line-up. It's sure to be a graveyard smash! Don't forget to bring blankets and/or low lawn chairs to get cozy for the movie.

Food vendors at movie night 2024:

  • Smokin' Rubens BBQ.
  • Fat Boy Tacos + quesadillas, burritos, tortas, and mulitas.
  • Delia's Mini Pancakes  Halloween-themed mini pancakes & crepes.
  • The Cookie Jar  gourmet homemade cookies.
  • Sweet Chilitos chamoy and freeze-dried candy.
  • Sunshine's Lemonade  Halloween-themed fresh smashed lemonade.

Dogtoberfest People & Dog Costume Contest

October 27, 2024, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Upland Memorial Park
1100 E. Foothill Blvd.
Upland, CA
Admission Is Free! friendsofuplandanimalshelter.org

Bring your four-legged friends for a howling good time with a Canine Costume Contest, activities, photo booth, DJ and fun for the family. This FUNdraising event is FREE to the public (no admission) and dogs on 6-foot leashes and cats in secure carriers are welcome.

  • Live music by The Gaslighters
  • People and pet costume contests for prizes
  • Group Thriller dance
  • Police K-9 demonstrations
  • Car/vehicle show with audience voting and prizes for best decorations
  • Dogtoberfest "bingo" for $100 prize
  • Otherworldly guests from a galaxy far, far away
  • Low-cost pet vaccinations and services, dog tags, and microchips
  • Free microchip with every City of Upland dog license registration or renewal
  • Lots of merchandise and food vendors
  • Over 30 great raffle prizes plus the chance to join the online raffle  

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.

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