Special Events

ACCORDION
Family Movie Night (September 6, 2024 - November 15, 2024)

Fall Family Movie Night

Friday, September 6, 2024, 6 PM

The Garfield Movie (2024)

Celebration Park South | 2910 E Merill Ave.
 

Not So Scary Movie Night

Friday, October 11, 2024, 6 PM

Frankenweenie (2012)

Celebration Park South | 2910 E Merill Ave.

 

Holiday Family Movie Night

Friday, November 15, 2024, 6 PM

Migration (2023)

Celebration Park South | 2910 E Merill Ave.

 

 

Activities begin at 6 PM with the movie to follow at dusk.

 

For more information, please call the Armstrong Community Center at (909) 395 - 2020.

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Trunk or Treat (October 25, 2024)

TRUNK OR TREAT

Friday, October 25, 2024, 4:30 PM - 8 PM

Westwind Park | 2455 E. Riverside Drive

 

Get ready for a ghostly night of fun and treats with the Recreation & Community Services Department! This free event is for all ages and will include games, treats, food vendors, decorated trunks, a drone show, and…more to come. 

 

Parking

Free parking will be available at the Ontario Police Department (2500 S. Archibald Ave.) and participants will be shuttled over to the Westwind Park. Shuttling will begin at 4 PM. 

 

Participants who require ADA assistance can park inside of the Westwind Park lot. Plaque is required and must be shown to the parking attendants on the day of the event.

 

Event Timeline

4:45 PM

Jr. Cheer and Cheer

5:30 PM

Costume Contest at Stage (ages 0-5, 6-11, 12-17)

6:00 PM

Phat Cat Swinger performs

6:45 PM

Costume Contest at Stage (Adults 18+ and Family)

Trunk Entry Contest Winners announced

7:15 PM

Phat Cat Swinger returns to Stage

8:00 PM

Drone Show

 
For more information, please call the Armstrong Community Center at (909) 395 - 2020.

 

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Halloween Costume Parade & Contest (October 31, 2024)

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE & CONTEST

Thursday, October 31, 2024, 3:30 PM - 6 PM

Ontario Senior Center | 225 E. B Street

 

Grab your broomstick and fly on over for a ghoulish good time! Participants will receive a trick-or-treat bag, participation ribbon, and light refreshments. Winners in each category will be awarded a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or Honorable Mention ribbon. This is a free event and does not require registration! 

 

★ Sensory Friendly Check-In 3:30 PM | Sensory Friendly Parade 4:00 PM*

★ Check-In 3:45 PM 

★ Parade Starts 4:15 PM

★ Mascot Dance Off 5:00 PM

★ Special Guest 5:15 PM

*Designated for our participants who may require special accommodations. 

 

Categories include Spookiest, Most Unique, Best Look-Alike, and Family/Group. 

Age Divisions: 0 - 2, 3 - 5, 6 - 9, 10 - 17, Family/ Group

 

For more information, please call the Armstrong Community Center at (909) 395 - 2020.

 

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Día De Los Muertos Community Altar & Procession (November 1, 2024)

Día De Los Muertos Community Altar & Procession

Friday, November 1, 2024, 5 PM - 9 PM

R. Jack Mercer Community Bandstand | N Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA 91762

 

The Día de Los Muertos Community Altar & Procession is returning, and the altar will be on display at the R. Jack Mercer Community Bandstand from Saturday, October 26, through Sunday, November 3, 2024. The mainstage performance and procession will be hosted on November 1, 2024, from 5 PM – 9 PM. This is a free event for all ages! 

Community Altar: Participate by bringing your offering to the Armstrong Community Center and adding your story to the community altar, located at 1265 S. Palmetto Ave, between Monday, October 14, and Thursday, October 24, 2024. Entries must be delivered Monday through Friday only, between 8 AM and 4:30 PM. 

Altar Showcase: Take pride and make your altar! Community members can register for their own  10’ x 10’ space along Euclid Ave. median to decorate. Proposals will be reviewed before approval. 

Vendors or Entertainment: If you are interested in performing or participating as a community vendor at the November 1, 2024, Special Event, please get in touch with Chris Ponce at cponce@ontarioca.gov or at (909) 395 - 2509.

 

For more information, please call the Armstrong Community Center at (909) 395 - 2020.

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Holiday Light Parade & Tree Lighting (December 7, 2024)

HOLIDAY LIGHT PARADE & TREE LIGHTING

Saturday, December 7, 2024, 6:30 PM

Holiday Light Parade: Along Euclid Ave. from Fourth St. to B St.

Tree Lighting: Ontario Town Square | 224 N. Euclid Avenue

 

Help spread holiday cheer by participating in the Holiday Light Parade! This event is free for all ages! 

Parade entries include Vehicles, large vehicles, Floats, Walking Groups, and Marching Bands.

 

2024 Holiday Light Parade Entry Application

 

For more information, please call the Armstrong Community Center at (909) 395 - 2020.
Annual Kris Kringle Craft Fair (December 11, 2024)

ANNUAL KRIS KRINGLE CRAFT FAIR 

December, 11, 2024, 1 PM - 4 PM

Ontario Town Square | 224 N. Euclid Avenue

 

The Ontario Senior Center is looking for artisans and craftspeople who want to sell handmade items at the Annual Kris Kringle Craft Fair! This much-anticipated event is held one day, on Wednesday, December 11, from 1 PM – 4 PM.

Vendor registration opens Monday, August 5, 2024, and is limited to 30 spots. Spaces fill quickly, and participants must be ages 50+. All vendors are limited to ONE spot and MUST sell handmade goods. The vendor fee is $15. 

The fair is open to all ages to shop for holiday gifts! 

 

For more information, please call the Ontario Senior Center at (909) 395 - 2021.
5K Reindeer Run and Rudolph's Dash (December 14, 2024)

5K REINDEER RUN AND RUDOLPH'S DASH

Saturday, December 14, 2024, 7 AM - 12 PM

Euclid Ave

 

Race on down to Euclid Avenue for a haunting delight! All ghosts, ghouls, and elves are invited to the annual 5K Reindeer Run and Rudolph’s Dash. Join the festive fun with this year’s theme, The Holiday Haunt! It’s the perfect opportunity to wear your favorite Halloween and winter Holiday outfits together.

 

Race

Early Bird

July 29 – Nov 1

Regular

Nov 2 – Dec 13

Day of

Registration 12/14

5K Reindeer Run

$35

$40

$45

Rudolph’s DASH

$5

$5

$15

REGISTER FOR THE 5K!

For more information, please call the Armstrong Community Center at (909) 395 - 2020.

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