FALL
HALLOWEEN HOOPLA
Come have a ghoulish time at Pacific Community Center. Activities include a cake walk, picture booth, popcorn and prizes, creation station, face painting, and carnival games. Tickets can be purchased for a small fee. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
| Date: |
Held annually during the month of October |
| Location: |
Pacific Community Center 501 S. Pacific Ave |
| Time: |
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| For information, call (818) 548-3220. |
FREAKY FRIDAY HALLOWEEN EVENT
Staff will honor the Scariest, Best Homemade, Funniest, Cutest and Most Original costumes with prizes and candy at this annual costume contest. Additional activities include a picture booth, craft projects, and treats.
| Fee: |
FREE |
| Date: |
Held annually during the month of October |
| Location: |
Sparr Heights Community Center, 1613 Glencoe Way |
| Time: |
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| For information, call (818) 548-2188. |
MAPLE PARK COSTUME CONTEST
Staff will honor the Scariest, Best Homemade, Funniest, Cutest and Most Original costumes with prizes and candy at this annual costume contest. Registration will begin at 4:00 p.m. on a first-come first-serve basis. There is a maximum of 30 children per age category.
| Age groups: |
6 & Under, 7 - 9, and 10 - 15 |
| Fee: |
FREE |
| Date: |
Held annually during the month of October, 1st weekend |
| Location: |
Maple Park Community Center, 820 E. Maple St. |
| Time: |
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Check-in begins at 4:00p.m.) |
| For information, call (818) 548-3785. |
EQUINOX DANCE PARTY AT THE GLENDALE SKATE PARK
The event includes the "Game of Skate", a Best Trick Contest as well as the Equinox Dance. After the "Game of Skate", all participants and spectators are invited to stay for the Best Trick Contest and the Equinox Dance, a FREE event that includes hair painting, skate board decorating, food, games and live bands.
| Ages: |
13 - 18 years of age |
| Date: |
Held annually during the month of October, 1st weekend |
| Location: |
Glendale Skate Park, 1621 Canada Blvd. |
| Time: |
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| For information, call (818) 548-3785 or (818) 548-2786. |
CLUB MAPLE CHARITY INVITATIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Step up to the plate and play softball for a good cause. Club Maple is a free program open to all developmentally disabled adults. There are additional fees per team per game for officials.
| Fee: |
$210 per team |
| Dates: |
Held annually during the month of November |
| Location: |
Glendale Sports Complex and other local Glendale fields |
| For information, call (818) 548-6420. |
VERDUGO HILLS COMMUNITY HIKE & TRAIL RUN
Join the communities of Burbank, Glendale and La Crescenta in exploring the Verdugo Hills hiking trails. Hikers leave from a choice of the following locations: La Tuna Canyon, or Stough Canyon Nature Center. Runners leave from Brand Park. One meal is included in the fee, and will be served at the summit. Breakfast will be served until 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
| Fee: |
$5.00 - $10.00 |
| Date: |
Held annually during the month of November |
| Time: |
Hike: Begins at 8:00 a.m. / Trail Run: Begins at 7:30 a.m. |
| For information, call (818) 548-3795 or visit www.verdugohillshike.org. |
WINTER
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Start of the holiday season by attending the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring choral music, a special visit from Santa Claus, and the lighting of the City's Christmas tree. Hot chocolate and candy canes will be served! Warm clothing and comfortable shoes are suggested. In case of rain, the event will be cancelled. Free parking will be available in the Civic Center Lot.
| Fee: |
FREE |
| Date: |
Held annually during the month of December |
| Location: |
City Hall, 613 E. Broadway |
| Time: |
7:00 p.m. |
| For information, call (818) 548-2792. |
SANTA AT THE PARK
Santa will be visiting Verdugo Park to spread some holiday cheer. This will be your chance to tell jolly old St. Nick your holiday wishes and participate in carnival games, crafts, treats and more. Pictures with Santa will be available for a minimal fee.
| Fee: |
FREE |
| Date: |
Held annually during the month of December |
| Location: |
Maple Park, 820 E. Maple St. |
| Time: |
12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. |
WINTER INVITATIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Shake off the winter blues and play in our Winter Slow-pitch Tournament. There are additional fees per team per game for officials.
| Fee: |
$210 per team |
| Date: |
TBD |
| Location: |
Glendale Sports Complex and other local Glendale fields |
| For information, call (818) 548-6420. |
WINTER WONDERLAND
Over 60 tons of man-made snow transforms the west side of Brand Park into a frosty winter setting! Children are invited to play in active and passive snow areas. Plastic discs are provided for the downhill snow slides. Community display booths, "hands-on-activities," entertainment and refreshments will be available. This family fun event is for all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission to the event is FREE; however, there is a minimal charge for some of the day's activities. In case of rain, the event will be cancelled.
| Date: |
Held annually during the month of February |
| Location: |
Brand Park, 1601 West Mountain Street |
| Time: |
10:00 a.m. |
| For information, call (818) 548-2792. |
SPRING
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Hop on over to Verdugo Park for our Annual Easter Eggstravaganza! The Easter Bunny will host egg hunts, a special "make it and take it" craft, games, treats and more! Children are encouraged to bring their own basket for eggs and treats. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will be available. *Additional activities and snacks require a fee. Note: The Egg Hunt will be divided into the following age groups: 2-4 years of age, 5-8 years of age, and 9-12 years of age.
| Ages: |
Youth 2-12 years of age |
| Fee: |
$3.00 per child* (Parents and guardians will be admitted free of charge) |
| Date: |
Held annually prior to Easter |
| Location: |
Verdugo Park, 1621 Canada Blvd. |
| Time: |
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| For information, call (818) 548-2792. |
3-ON-3 YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
March Madness is back at Maple Park! This thrilling day-long double elimination tournament includes trophies, medals, a cash snack bar, and supervision by recreation leaders. Space is limited to eight teams per age category, and teams will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registration is required. All participants are required to have a completed Release of Liability & Indemnity Agreement form on file.
| Fee: |
$20.00 per team |
| Date: |
Held annually during the month of March |
| Location: |
Maple Park Community Center, 820 E. Maple St. |
| For information, call (818) 548-3785. |
SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONS
The Community Services & Parks Department will provide any reasonable accommodation toward the inclusion of a participant. Please contact our Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator at (818) 548-3798 two weeks prior to the start of the program. Ample time is required to determine the needs of each request.
