Special Events
The JCSD Parks and Recreation Department has won numerous awards for various events and activities from the California Parks and Recreation Society. We hope that you and your family will join us each year for the annual events listed below.
Come join JCSD Parks and Recreation Department at the Eastvale Community Park annually on the last weekend in June to enjoy Picnic In the Park. Picnic in the Park is a three day event beginning on Friday night with live entertainment, games for the family, food and vendors, Saturday night enjoy an amazing fireworks show; and Sunday family picnic games and live entertainment.
65th Street LIVE! Concerts in the Park Series
Annually on Fridays from the first week in July through the middle of August, at Harada Heritage Park, 13099 65th Street, Eastvale, CA 92880. This event features great live summer music, food vendors and fun for the entire family. Join us every summer. This event is free to attend and is open to the public.
July is Parks and Recreation Month
It’s July, do you know what that means? It’s time to enjoy the great outdoors with the JCSD Parks and Recreation Department in celebration of Parks Make Life Better!® Month in July.
We are selfless. We are passionate. We are essential. We Are Parks and Recreation. Join us and National Recreation and Park Association in celebrating the good work of park and recreation professionals during July! #WeAreParksAndRec
Additionally, in the statewide campaign, created by the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS), unites 525 park and recreation agencies to spotlight parks as an essential place that enable residents to experience nature, sports, exercise, and other enjoyable activities hosted by agencies such as JCSD.
The community is invited to enjoy free activities for kids of all ages throughout the month at your local parks! There is no additional cost to participate in July is Parks and Recreation Month. Be sure to connect with us @JCSDParks on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the next activity near you!
Fall Festival
Welcome the fall season with JCSD’s Annual Fall Festival. This event typically takes place on the first Saturday in October. The community is invited to enjoy a variety of merchandise and food vendors, arts and crafts, contests for children and adults, and live music. Activities include a Costume Contest, Red Wagon Parade, Pumpkin Patch, Food Vendors, Hay Maze, and other good old-fashioned family fun. This community tradition was started in 2004 at Midhill Dairy to commemorate the area’s dairyland heritage.
Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting Ceremony is typically the first Saturday in December at the Eastvale Community Center, 13820 Schleisman Road, Eastvale. The celebration includes Santa’s arrival, tree lighting ceremony, a snow play area, hot chocolate, holiday carols, photo opportunities with Santa, craft projects, holiday shopping, and more. Don't miss out!
Egg-Cellent Adventure
Let the hunt begin! Annually, on the Saturday prior to Easter, the JCSD Parks & Recreation Department invites you and your family to Eastvale Community Park for the Eastvale’s EGG-cellent Adventure. Thousands of eggs are scattered throughout the field for kids of all ages to find. Found eggs contain prizes (candy, toys, etc.), special eggs with grand prizes, additional activities, and food vendors.
Food Truck Thursdays
Come to the Eastvale Community Center every Thursday from 3p.m -8p.m. to enjoy Food Truck Thursdays. Enjoy two to three food truck flavors including My Delight Truck featuring sweet cupcake delights and Pupusas for savory traditional Salvadoran food.
Eastvale Community Campout
Annually in May, break out the camping gear and join us at Eastvale’s Community Camp-Out! This overnight adventure includes a barbeque dinner, kids crafts, entertainment, s’mores, campfire songs, night games and a continental breakfast.
Movies in the Park
Bring your blanket and chair and enjoy the annual Movies in the Park with your family and friends. This free event occurs on the second Saturday in the months of May, June, July, August and September. Location of the movies varies and a snack bar is available at each movie.