Upland Recreation and Community Services hosts a number of Spring 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.

Ages:  14-17 Years
$30 Per VolunTeen

Teens, are you looking to broaden your horizons, gain valuable work experience, fulfill community service requirements, increase self-confidence, and assist Upland Recreation and Community Services staff with summer programs, special events, and activities throughout the City of Upland? Consider joining the City of Upland’s 2024-2025 VolunTeen Program! The Program is a year-round program available for teens, 14-17 years of age. ⁠

VolunTeen Information & Questionnaire Forms available through Tuesday, April 30.

For additional information, please contact Upland Recreation and Community Services, (909) 931-4280.

Saturday, May 4
Activities & Fun:  6:30 p.m.
Movie:  8:00 p.m.
Magnolia Park, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland
FREE
On-Site Food Trucks/Vendors:  Fired Up Pizza & The Cookie Jar

Yoda-Lay-hee-hoo!  Join us at 6:00 p.m. for family-friendly games & activities and tasty snacks and treats from on-site food vendors.  At 8:00 p.m., enjoy an evening showing of "The Force Awakens".  Don't forget to dress as your favorite Star Wars character!  It's sure to be an Obi-Wan-derful night!

"May The Fourth Be With You" Movie Night is open on a first-come, first-serve basis and is free to watch! 

Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Magnolia Recreation Center, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland
Ages:  3-12 Years
$6 Per Person

Children, enjoy the chance to witness the beauty of the butterfly by experiencing its changing life cycle from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. ⁠
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Each child participating in Butterflies In May will be provided with a caterpillar home to decorate on site, a live caterpillar, and activities to complete at home throughout the transformation process. Each year, this is a very popular event!  

To register, please visit Butterflies In May.

Saturday, May 11
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.

Friday, May 17
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (Check-In At 6:45 p.m.)
Magnolia Recreation Center, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland
5 Yrs & Up
$10 Per Team

Assemble a team of up to four players and head on over to the Magnolia Recreation Center for our Spring Puzzle Palooza and a chance to win prizes!

Teams will be challenged to complete a 500-piece spring-themed puzzle in less than two hours.  All family teams and all adult teams will be provided will be provided with the same puzzle theme per age team category.  The team with the shortest completion time and accurate puzzle wins!

Rules:

• Family teams must have at least one participant aged 15 years or younger, with a maximum of four players.
• Adult teams must consist of all adults (18 years & older), with a maximum of four players.

To register, please visit Puzzle Palooza.