For some reason, it seems that life has gotten just a little bit busier. Or maybe I'm just having trouble "keeping up." With the kids settling back into school and the world wide open again, I wonder how the weeks are flying by so fast.
All the time being home and having limited events and activities has made it so that now when the world is in fast-forward mode again, it's taking me more time than I thought to adjust. Don't get me wrong, I am loving life right now! Activities, events, celebrations and watching my kids participate in sports, attend school dances and hang out with friends have been amazing. I genuinely appreciate everything so much more; it will just take me a little longer to catch up with the pace of life again.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, too, we can help! As we climb into October, we'll be helping you find all the family fun right here in and around Upland, Claremont & La Verne! So bookmark our events page here and our Fall Family Fun Guide, and you won't need to spend time hunting for things to do with the family each week.
In the meantime, here are 10 things you and the family can do THIS WEEK (October 3 - October 9) in and around Upland, Claremont and La Verne.
1. 🛴 Register for Kids' Night Out! (City of Upland) Kids, get ready for a fun-filled night created just for you! Enjoy snacks, fun games & activities, craft projects, and a movie! Parents, take this opportunity to check out a new restaurant or enjoy a quiet indoor night with the confidence of knowing that your child will be well taken care of by our friendly, trained recreation staff. Kids Night Out is on Saturday, October 8 from 6 pm - 10 pm - You must pre-register
2. 📚Friends of La Verne Library Book Sale (La Verne Library) October is Friends of the Library appreciation month. The Friends of La Verne Library are expanding their book sale into La Verne Library's lobby. This is a great opportunity to browse for books, CDs and DVDs to add to your collection.
3. 🎬Haven City Market Movie Night -Hocus Pocus - Sit out on the outside patio for a spooky movie night. Tables & chairs are provided, but feel free to bring blankets.
4. 👻Haunted House - Teens (Upland Library) - Work with friends to create a one-of-a-kind Haunted House and win prizes! (Teens 13 - 18)
5. 🎃Musical Puppets - Story of Kid Zorro • Dio De Los Muertos themed facepainting- Montclair Kids Events -
Bring the kids down for some fun programs and activities.
6. 🎃 Carved at Descanso Gardens - Carved is a family-friendly event for all ages. Hundreds of carved pumpkins will line a 1-mile walk through the Camellia Forest and Oak Grove for three weeks in October. Along with pumpkins, there will be exciting new oversized sculptures made of sticks and other natural materials. The popular Pumpkin House, a hay maze, and themed food and beverage will all help to create a fun harvest festival ambiance.
7. 🖌️ Watercolor Illustration (Claremont Library) - Join Claremont Library for a workshop on creating interesting illustrations using watercolor! Participants will learn how to develop ideas through sketching and turn their sketches into watercolor illustrations.
8. 🎃 Pumpkin Palooza Festival at Discovery Cube - Visit Orange County’s first-ever Pumpkin Palooza Festival at Discovery Cube. Dress the kids in their favorite costumes, join Pumpkinology 101 activities, and come dance to Halloween-themed music at the fun Pumpkin Palooza Dance Party.
9. 💼The Great Junk Hunt - It's a round-up of curated vendors selling their best goods, plus no party is complete without cocktails, live music and aisles of junkin' treasure. Shoppers walk away with items they can't find anywhere else. Discover farmhouse, industrial, vintage, re-purposed, handmade and much more.
10. 🏡Claremont Heritage 40th Annual HOME TOUR - Join Inland Empire CMC community members on this historic home tour in Claremont. For forty years, Claremont Heritage, a non-profit organization formed in 1976 by citizens of Claremont, has showcased and helped preserve the historical architecture of the City of Trees and PhDs. This year's tour, called Home Again, will showcase unique private residences not usually open to the public.
So much is happening; this isn't even half of our area's events and activities!
You can always check out our local event calendar to see the complete list HERE
Enjoy the week ahead and take some time out for yourself!
Natalie Sanchez
Your Upland, Claremont & La Verne Macaroni KID publisher
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