Upland Cat Photo Contest Closes October 29; City Announces November Puzzle Event and Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

UPLAND, San Bernardino County — October 25, 2026. The City of Upland’s Recreation and Community Services Division is accepting entries in its free Picture Purr-Fect Photo Contest through Thursday, October 29. The city lists an October 1–29 submission window and asks cat owners to review the official event details before entering. The calendar notice establishes an entry deadline, not the contest rules, photograph-use rights or how winners will be selected.

How to enter the cat contest

Because the general activity directory may not contain all application requirements, entrants should select Picture Purr-Fect Photo Contest and follow the city’s current instructions. Participation is advertised as free, but residents should confirm any eligibility, photo-format requirements and permissions directly from the detailed notice. City recreation staff are reachable at (909) 931-4280 or uplandrecreation@uplandca.gov.

November 13: Fall Puzzle Palooza

The same official recreation calendar schedules Fall Puzzle Palooza for Friday, November 13, 7–9 p.m. at the Magnolia Recreation Center, 651 W. 15th Street. The city lists the activity for ages 5 and older, with a $25 fee per team. That price is per team, not per individual. Interested families should check how to register, team-size rules and remaining availability before assuming participation is guaranteed.

November 26: Turkey Trot

Upland also advertises its 19th Annual Turkey Trot 5K and 1K Kid’s Dash on Thursday, November 26, at San Antonio Park, 2410 Mountain Lane. The city’s preliminary times are 7:30 a.m. for the 1K and 8 a.m. for the 5K. The listing calls the event open to all ages. Running routes, entry fees, parking, age categories and registration requirements should be checked with the organizer; the brief calendar entry alone cannot verify those details.

Additional December activities

For people making holiday plans, the city lists a Santa’s Workshop activity downtown on December 3, from 5–8 p.m., for ages 5–13 with a $10 registration price. It also lists Breakfast with Santa for December 5, 8–10:30 a.m., at Magnolia Recreation Center, with a $7 per-person fee. The city calendar is a planning resource; events can change or fill up.

The Oct. 24 downtown Scary-A-Faire appears as a past event in the calendar. This story does not represent it as still scheduled or ongoing on October 25.

Use Upland’s official Recreation Special Events & Activities page for changes. Upland News will focus on verified local services, public announcements and practical guides for residents.

Official source reviewed October 25, 2026: City of Upland — Recreation Special Events & Activities.

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