Recreation

Summer Festivities

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

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

2023 Summer Sprint 5K Race & 1K Kids' Dash

SECOND RACE OF 2023 5K TRIFECTA CHALLENGE!

The City of Upland Recreation and Community Services Division is proud to announce the very first Summer Sprint 5K & 1K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 3! This is the 2nd 5K in our Upland Trifecta Challenge, open to runners, and walkers of all ages and abilities.

SUMMER SPRINT 5K RUN/WALK ROUTE:
The Summer Sprint 5K And Kids' Dash will begin and end at McCarthy Park located in the City of Upland.

To register, please click here:

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
SUMMER SPRINT 5K:
Check-In/On-Site Registration: 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Start Time: 8:00 a.m. SHARP

1K KIDS' DASH: (9 Years & Younger):
Check-In/On-Site Registration: 6:45 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
Start Time: 7:30 a.m.

FEES:
*Run! Early Bird Registration applies through Wednesday, May 7, 11:59 p.m.: $30 5K/$20 1K Kids' Dash.
*Late Registration/Morning Of Event: $35 5K/$25 1K Kids' Dash.
*Online registration is available through Sunday, May 28, 11:59 p.m.
*Event T-shirts are guaranteed for all registration through Sunday, May 14.

Group Discounts: Group discounts are offered for groups of 5 or more. To receive the $4 per person group discount, all entries need to be processed at the same time. A registrant does not have an option to go back at a later time to add additional entries to receive the group discount.

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. 1st Place will not be awarded to participants under the age of 10 years for the 5K Race.

BIB & SWAG BAG PICK-UP:
*Bibs & Swag Bag (Including T-Shirt) will be available for pick-up at the Magnolia Recreation Center located at 651 W. 15th Street, Upland on Thursday, June 1, 2:00 p.m. To 6:00 p.m.

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.

Kids' Night Out: Kids In The Kitchen

Friday, June 23 & Friday, July 28
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Gibson Senior Center, 250 N. Third Avenue, Upland
Ages: 5-12 Years
$25 Per Child/$15 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! Throughout the course of the evening, the little chefs will enjoy their own tasty 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.

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

Light Up The Night Fireworks Spectacular!

Join the City of Upland as we Light Up The Night on Tuesday, July 4, at Cable Airport. The evening will feature live entertainment from Pop Vision, food & merchandise vendors, beer garden, airplane display, kid zone, and spectacular fireworks show. Be sure to get your tickets early, before they sell out!

Event Schedule:
3:30 p.m.: Off-site parking opens
4:00 p.m.: Gates open
4:30 p.m.: Airplane display
6:30 p.m.: Live entertainment
9:00 p.m.: Fireworks Spectacular

Tickets:
*On sale Thursday, June 1
*Pre-Sale: $10 Per Person
*Event Day: $15 Per Person
*Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx), debit card, and cash accepted at all locations

Tickets may be purchased at the following locations:
Magnolia Recreation Center
651 W. 15th Street, Upland
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Gibson Senior Center
250 N. Third Avenue, Upland
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Upland City Hall
460 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Parking:
*NO ON-SITE PARKING
*Limited on-site "Accessible Parking" with pre-registration only. Special "Blue Lot" credentials may be picked up at the Gibson *Senior Center only. Eligible participants must present a photo of a valid Disabled Person Parking Placard or license plate with legible expiration date and number.
*Off-site parking and bussing transportation available from Upland High School on a first-come, first-serve basis.
*Upland High School
565 W. 11th Street, Upland
Lot opens at 3:30 p.m.
Bussing available from 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

***Please check back frequently for updates.***

Sponsorship & Vendor Information:
Are you interested in sponsoring this great community event or participating at the Light Up The Night Fireworks Spectacular as a vendor? Please view documents below.

4th of July "Take & Make" Craft Kits With The Sawdust Factory

Register through Sunday, June 25, 6:00 p.m.
Pick-Up on Wednesday, June 28, 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 4th of July "Take & Make" Craft Kits with a 4th of July flair for kids of all ages! Yes, adults are included, too!

Each craft kit created exclusively for Upland Recreation and Community Services participants contains a 4th of July 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" Craft Kits With The Sawdust Factory.

Moonlight Movies & Music At Magnolia Park

Magnolia Park, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland
FREE

Bring your blankets or low lawn chairs and join us under the stars for an evening of great movies & music! Pack a picnic basket or enjoy an on-site food truck!

**MOONLIGHT MUSIC**
Thursday, July 13, 7:00 p.m.: Winslow
Put on those cowboy boots and straw hats and get ready for a lil' bit of two steppin' dancing fun with Winslow and Upland Recreation and Community Services! Throughout the evening, take a break to enjoy a bite from Jim Bone's BBQ, serving up mac & cheese bombs with your choice of meat, topped with BBQ sauce, pulled pork sandwiches topped with coleslaw and BBQ sauce! Then, for dessert, enjoy a custom homemade and unique specialty cookie from The Cookie Jar...oh so delicious!

Thursday, July 27, 7:00 p.m.: Psycho Punx
Enjoy this So Cal duo performing hits from the bopping 50's, to the dance floor 80's, through the grungy 90's and so on, attracting all ages! Throughout the evening, take a break and enjoy a bite from La Torta Madre, serving up delicious tortas, sandwiches, loaded fries, and beverages! Then, be sure to satisfy the sweet-tooth with a gourmet Cinna-Roll created by Sweet Dough Cinna-Rolls.

Thursday, August 10, 7:00 p.m.: Acme Time Machine
Enjoy one of California's premier classic oldies bands, taking your back in time to the groundbreaking hits of the 1950's and the decades that followed, from rockabilly to rock & roll, pop, swing, and crooner classics! Throughout the evening, take a break and enjoy a bite to eat from Binnie & Lola's, serving up chicken tenders & fries, chili cheese fries, nachos, funnel cakes, and craft lemonades and smoothies.

**MOONLIGHT MOVIES & KIDS' CORNER**
Thursday, July 20, 8:30 p.m.: Spirit Untamed-The Movie
Join us this evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to celebrate PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER! at our free Ice Cream Social!

Thursday, August 3, 8:30 p.m.: Strange World
Join Upland Recreation and Community Services along with children from the community from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. for our annual Kids' Swap Meet & Craft Corner.

Thursday, August 17, 8:30 p.m.: Rock Dogs 3
Bring friends and family and join Upland Recreation and Community Services from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Family Game Night! Get ready for some fun, bringing out the competitive streak in everyone with a wide variety of games for all ages!

Celebrate Parks Make Life Better: Ice Cream Social

Thursday, July 20
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Magnolia Park, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland

Join us this evening to celebrate PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER! at our free Ice Cream Social! Be sure to bring your blankets and/or low lawn chairs to hang out and enjoy Spirit Untamed-The Movie at 8:30 p.m.

Kids' Swap Meet & Craft Corner

Thursday, August 3
5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Magnolia Park, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland
Ages: 5-12 Years
$6 Per 10'x10' Space

Kids, clean out your closets, drawers, and under your beds...Get your games and toys together and let's make some money! Please make sure that all items to sell are in good condition and kid-friendly.

Have you been extra crafty this summer and have one-of-a-kind craft creations that you would like to sell? Bring them with you!

To register, please visit Kids' Swap Meet & Craft Corner.

Kids' Night Out: Summer Beach Bash

Saturday, August 19
5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Magnolia Recreation Center, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland
Ages: 5-12 Years
$25 Per Child/$15 Each Additional Sibling

Kids...get ready for a fun-filled "Summer Beach Bash", an adventure created just for you! Enjoy snacks, fun water games & activities, craft projects, and movie, all with a "Summer Beach Bash" theme!

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

Register early...this great opportunity will fill up fast! To register, please visit Kids' Night Out: Summer Beach Bash.

Dog Days Of Summer

Saturday, August 26
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Baldy View Dog Park, Upland

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