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West Covina announces Fall events: Festival of Frights, weekly farmers market, food pantry and Veterans Day ceremony
Summary
Staff described multiple upcoming community events during the special meeting, including the Festival of Frights on Oct. 25, the weekly farmers market, monthly food pantry distribution and a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11.
City staff announced several upcoming community events and routine programs during the special Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
The Festival of Frights and Car-tober Fest is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown West Covina. Staff asked commissioners who wish to participate in the opening ceremony to arrive by 3:45 p.m. Activities noted by staff include a costume contest, a kids zone with inflatables and crafts, a haunted house, trick-or-treat stops at participating downtown businesses (estimated about 10 businesses), a Santana tribute band performing from 7–9 p.m., and a car show coordinated with the West Covina Kiwanis Club (staff reported approximately 50 vehicles registered). The Kiwanis area will also include a Bloodmobile.
Staff also reminded the commission that a farmers market operates every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the city is working to expand the market. The food pantry and distribution at Cameron Park is scheduled for the last Saturday of every month beginning at 8 a.m. The commission was also told the Veterans Day ceremony will be held on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the city courtyard, followed by lunch and a small token of appreciation for veterans.
Why this matters: these events are city-organized or city-supported programs that provide recreational, cultural and support services to residents and will affect downtown traffic and use of public spaces on event dates.
