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Saturday, October 25, 2025 11-1pm FREE

2025 Halloween On Havana Street

Join On Havana Street for the 2025 Trick or Treat at the Gardens on Havana Shops & Halloween Costume Contest at Aurora Police Department District 1 Substation – Gardens on Havana

NEW Location and Address for Halloween Costume Contests: Aurora Police Department District 1 Substation – Gardens on Havana

*1250 S Ironton St #120, Aurora, CO 80012 – near the NEW Vasa Fitness (former Dick’s Sporting Goods) and the Rose Garden

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.

Gift cards from the On Havana Street Shops will be awarded to the Halloween Costume Contest Winners

How to Participate

  1. Enter to win the Halloween Costume Contest in-person at The Gardens on Havana – Aurora Police Department District 1 Substation – Gardens on Havana from 11 am-1 pm.
  2. Come in your Halloween costume, trick or treat at the store & take a photo at the APD Substation to enter the contest. Address of the APD Substation is *1250 S Ironton St #120, Aurora, CO 80012 – near the NEW Vasa Fitness (former Dick’s Sporting Goods) and the Rose Garden
  3. Sign the photo waiver for the costume contest entry, select the costume category for the costume contest: Child, Adult, Group, or Pet, and complete the contact information card for APD and On Havana Street to contact the selected winner. Contact information will not be shared and will only be used to contact the contest winner.
  4. Trick or Treat from 11-1 pm at The Gardens on Havana, participating shops  – Address of Gardens on Havana Shopping Center: 10551 E Garden Dr, Aurora, CO 80012
  5. This year, the Havana BID board requested that the District purchase the Trick or Treat candies from small businesses, local global markets, and shops in the corridor. The candies will be purchased from M Mart (Korean and Asian candies), Seoul Station by Seoul Hospitality Group (Korean candies), Camel Halal International Market (Middle Eastern and Halal treats), Solomon’s European Market & Deli, (Eastern European Treats), Aurora Carniceria (Mexican and Hispanic candies), Rocket Fizz (assorted international candies), and Costco (one bag of chocolate and one bag of non-chocolate).

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.

You do not need to be present to win the contest.

*The winners of the costume contest will be mailed the gift card this year. 

Over $720 in gift card prizes and Rocket Fizz candy for the winners of the various Costume Contest categories. We increased the gift card prizes. 

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.

 

 

Trick or Treating in 2025 – *Waiting for approval of Tenants

https://www.amcap.com/properties-post/the-gardens-on-havana/

 

2024 Trick or Treat at The Gardens on Havana Shopping Center & the List of Participating Businesses will be updated in 10/2025 below. 

Go Trick or Treating:

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 

  1. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar
  2. AT&T
  3. Auntie Anne’s & Jamba Juice
  4. *Aurora Modern Dentistry
  5. Aurora Police Department – District 1 Substation*Location of the 2025 Halloween Costume Contest from 11-1 pm only, APD Substation address is *1250 S Ironton St #120, Aurora, CO 80012 – near the NEW Vasa Fitness (former Dick’s Sporting Goods) and the Rose Garden
  6. Bricks & Minifigs, NEW to The Gardens on Havana, LEGO® Minifigures, Sets, & Bricks Reseller, https://bricksandminifigs.com
    Bricks & Minifigs is your trusted LEGO® aftermarket reseller for minifigures, sets, bricks, and accessories. Buy, sell, and trade retail store COMING SOON to The Gardens On Havana ~September 20, 2025
  7. Buffalo Wild Wings
  8. Chick-fil-A Gardens on Havana
  9. *Cricket Wireless
  10. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
  11. Game Stop
  12. Jimmy John’s
  13. Kohl’s + Sephora
  14. Lane Bryant
  15. *LensCrafters
  16. Menchie’s
  17. Milan Laser
  18. First Class Nails and Lash (formerly Nail Studio)
  19. Noodle’s & Company
  20. Office Depot
  21. Papa John’s Pizza
  22. Paris Baguette
  23. Petco
  24. Qdoba
  25. Rocket Fizz Aurora – *no longer the location for the Halloween Costume Contest
  26. *Sally Beauty Supply – waiting for approval
  27. Sports Clips
  28. Sprouts
  29. Starbucks
  30. Target
  31. The Joint
  32. Ulta Beauty
  33. *Verizon Wireless – Coming Soon – *September 2025
  34. *Xfinity/Comcast

See Map of Gardens on  Havana: Halloween Trick or Treat Map

GOH Map and Brochure

Signs to be posted with The Gardens On Havana Shops:

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

CROWD RELEASE/NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

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.

2025 Halloween Costume Contest Winners

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 Halloween Costume Contest Winners

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 Halloween Costume Contest Winners

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

2022 Halloween Costume Contest Winners

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

Location

Aurora Police Department - District 1 Substation - *Location of the 2025 Halloween Costume Contest from 11-1 pm only, APD Substation address is *1250 S Ironton St #120, Aurora, CO 80012 - near the NEW Vasa Fitness (former Dick's Sporting Goods) and the Rose Garden

Trick or Treat at 30+ Shops at The Gardens on Havana - 10650 E Garden Dr Suite 102, Aurora, CO 80012

NEW location for 2025 - Halloween Costume Contests from 11 am - 1 pm will be hosted with the Aurora Police Department District 1 Substation