NEW Location and Address for Halloween Costume Contests: Aurora Police Department District 1 Substation – Gardens on Havana
On Havana Street, we will be sponsoring and supporting the Halloween Costume Contest and the Trick-or-Treat at the Gardens on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm.
On Havana Street will partner with the business stakeholders and tenants at AMCAP’s Gardens On Havana Shopping Center and support the existing Halloween festivities that businesses are hosting this Halloween.
The contact information is only used to contact the costume winner and is not used for future newsletter or subscription email marketing purposes. The waiver does allow the Havana BID to share the photos online and on social media.
The costume contest winners will be selected using the photo entries/waivers and contacted by phone by October 30, 2025 and photos will be posted on social media on @OnHavanaStreet Instagram and Facebook pages with NO names or contact information.
First Place Winners for the Group, Adult, Child & Pet Costume Categories will receive a $100 Gift Card from an On Havana Street business.
Second Place Winners for the Group, Adult, Child & Pet Costume Categories will receive a $50 Gift Card from an On Havana Street business.
Third Place Winner for the Group, Adult, Child & Pet Costume Categories will receive a $30 Gift Card from an On Havana Street business.
Bring the whole family in costume to go trick-or-treating at the Merchants at The Gardens on Havana (former Buckingham Square Mall site) on the SE corner of Havana & Mississippi. These 30+ merchants at The Gardens on Havana will all offer free candy for the kids (while candy supplies lasts).
Ross Dress for Less, AFC Urgent Care, Key Bank, McDonald’s, and Wells Fargo are not able to participate due to corporate rules.
Dickey’s BBQ and Ace Hardware are not able to participate.
T-Mobile – Under Construction – Closed for a Remodel
Dave’s Hot Chicken – Under Construction – Coming Soon to The Gardens on Havana
Vasa Fitness – Under Construction – Coming Soon to The Gardens on Havana
Verizon Wireless – Under Construction – Coming Soon to The Gardens on Havana
See Map of Gardens on Havana: Halloween Trick or Treat Map
Gardens on Havana Shops can print these flyers here: 10 25 2025 PRINT AND POST ON DOOR TRICK OR TREAT ON HAVANA ST FLYERS WITH IMAGES.pdf.pdf
By entering event property grounds, you hereby irrevocably consent to and authorize the Havana Business Improvement District, Simply Hao, Bonfire Event Co, and its successors, licensees, and assigns to film, photograph, and record you. All photos, videos, and recordings may be used for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity now known or hereafter devised. All collected assets shall be the sole property of the Havana Business Improvement District, Simply Hao, & Bonfire Event Co, without consideration or compensation.
The 2025 Halloween Contest Winners will be posted on Facebook at On Havana Street, on our blog, and on our event page after November 1, 2025.
2024 Group Category Halloween Costume Winners:
1st Place Group – 99 – Nightmare Before Christmas Family
2nd Place Group – 40 – Up Family
3rd Place Group – 16 – Harry Potter Family
Kid Category Halloween Costume Winners:
1st Place Kid – 117 – Corpse Bride
2nd Place Kid – 20 – DIY Popcorn
3rd Place Kid – 9 – Cindy Lou Who
Adult Category Halloween Costume Winners:
1st Place Adult – 115 – Alice in Wonderland
2nd Place Adult – 31 – Bob in Beetlejuice
3rd Place Adult – 116 – Sally (SAL)
Pet Category Halloween Costume Winners:
1st Place Pet – 58 – Patrick and Sandy Cheeks
2nd Place – Pet – 11 – Rocket Dog
3rd Place – 21 – Dog Skeleton
2023 Group Category Halloween Costume Winners:
1st Place Group – 48 – Barbie Family
2nd Place Group – 43- Tiger Family
3rd Place Group – 44 – Monster Inc. Family
Kid Category Halloween Costume Winners:
1st Place Kid – 37 – Hippie and VW Camper Van
2nd Place Kid – 32 – DIY Little Deer
3rd Place Kid – 39 – Link & Zelda
Adult Category Halloween Costume Winners:
1st Place Adult – 22 – Pennywise
2nd Place Adult – 35 – Kissy Missy
3rd Place Adult – 46 – Wimbledon Players
Pet Category Halloween Costume Winners:
1st Place Pet – 48 – Barbie Family with Luna and Louie
2nd Place – Pet – 50 – Pope and Nun
3rd Place – 33 – S’more
1st Place Adult Costume Contest Winner: #48 Toy Story Alien
2nd Place Adult Costume Contest Winner: #41 Cruella De Vil
3rd Place Adult Costume Contest Winner: #131 Encanto Mirabel Madrigal
1st Place Pet Halloween Costume Contest Winner: 114 Flintstones/Frenchstones – Betty Rubble and Bam Bam
2nd Place Pet Halloween Costume Contest Winner: 144 Snow White & Prince Charming (Brock)
3rd Place Pet Halloween Costume Contest Winner: 30 Popcorn Chicken
1st Place Kid Halloween Costume Contest Winner: 29 Pink Flamingo
2nd Place Kid Halloween Costume Contest Winner: 68 Donuts
3rd Place Kid Halloween Costume Contest Winner: 36 Bees with Beekeepers
1st Place Group Halloween Costume Contest Winner: 78 The Nightmare Before Christmas
2nd Place Group Halloween Costume Contest Winner: 69 Titanic
3rd Place Group Halloween Costume Contest Winner: 88/87 Claw & Candy Machines
NEW location for 2025 - Halloween Costume Contests from 11 am - 1 pm will be hosted with the Aurora Police Department District 1 Substation