Saturday, October 24, 2026 11-1pm FREE

2026 Halloween On Havana Street

Join On Havana Street for the 2026 Trick or Treat at the Gardens on Havana Shops & Halloween Costume Contest at Aurora Police Department District 1 Substation – Gardens on Havana

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 Shops on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm.

On Havana Street will partner with business stakeholders and tenants at AMCAP’s Gardens On Havana Shopping Center and support the Halloween festivities businesses are hosting.

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 2 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. The 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. Annually, the Havana Business Improvement District board requested that the District purchase Trick-or-Treat candy from small businesses, local global markets, and shops in the corridor. The candies are purchased from M Mart (Korean and Asian candies), Seoul Station by Seoul Hospitality Group (Korean candies), Camel Halal International Market ( South American, West Asian/Middle Eastern, and Halal treats), Mazaya Foods (Halal Treats), Aurora Carniceria (Mexican and Hispanic 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.

2026 Halloween Photos WAIVER Release.pdf

The costume contest winners will be selected using the photo entries/waivers and contacted by phone by October 30, 2026, 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 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.

Volunteer Opportunities with On Havana Street for Halloween 2026

• 2 Hours – Deliver candies to 30+ shops at The Gardens on Havana week of event – Tuesday 10/20 at 11 AM-12 PM
• 2 Hours – Pick up pallets of candies from 5 shops along The District in August – October 2026
• 2 Hours – Set up Halloween decorations before the event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9 am to 11 am.
• 2 Hours – Hand out candies on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm.

Contact Chance at Chance@OnHavanaStreet.com. Thank-you gift cards from On Havana Street shops will be shared for your time and support.

2026 Trick or Treating Business Location List

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

The 2026 Trick or Treat at The Gardens on Havana Shopping Center & the List of Participating Shops Below as of 10/15/2026.

2026 GOH Trick or Treat MAP LIST OF BIZ 10 24 2026.pdf

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 40+ merchants at The Gardens on Havana will all offer free candy for the kids (while candy supplies last).

Sally’s Beauty, Key Bank, and Wells Fargo can’t participate due to corporate rules.

1. AFC Urgent Care – NEW Participating Location in 2026
2. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar
3. AT&T
4. Auntie Anne’s & Jamba Juice 
5. Aurora Modern Dentistry
6. Aurora Police Department – District 2 Substation – *The Location of the Halloween Costume Contest is from 11-1 pm only; the 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
7. Bricks & Minifigs
8. Buffalo Wild Wings
9. Chick-fil-A Gardens on Havana
10. Cricket Wireless
11. Dave’s Hot Chicken
12. First Class Nails and Lash (formerly Nail Studio)
13. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
14. Game Stop
15. Jimmy John’s
16. Kohl’s + Sephora
17. Lane Bryant
18. LensCrafters
19. Maiwand Kabob 
20. Menchie’s
21. Milan Laser
22. McDonald’s – NEW Participating Location in 2026
23. Noodles & Company
24. Office Depot
25. Papa John’s Pizza
26. Paris Baguette
27. Petco
28. Qdoba
29. Ross Dress for Less – NEW Participating Location in 2026
30. Sprouts
31. Starbucks
32. TESO LIFE – Grand Opening 10/2-10/4, Formerly ACE Hardware lease
33. T-Mobile
34. Target
35. The Joint
36. Ulta Beauty
37. Vasa Fitness – New Participating Location in 2026
38. Verizon Wireless – NEW Participating Location in 2026
39. Vita Wellness Center and Spa – NEW Participating Location in 2026 + Grand Opening Event on 10/24
40. Xfinity/Comcast

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

GOH Brochure (PDF)

Signs to be posted with The Gardens On Havana Shops:

Gardens on Havana Shops can print these flyers here: 10 24 2026 PRINT AND POST ON DOOR TRICK OR TREAT ON HAVANA ST FLYERS WITH IMAGES.pdf.

2025 Halloween Group Costume Contest Winners

2nd Place Group • $50 Target Gift Card

#66

Adams Family

3rd Place Group • $30 Paris Baguette

#47

Construction Crew

2025 Halloween Adult Costume Contest Winners

1st Place Adult • $100 Paris Baguette Gift Card  • #27 • Greatest Showman

2nd Place Adult • $50 Target Gift Card • #64 • Wybie

3rd Place Adult • $30 Paris Baguette Gift Card • #37 • Minions

2025 Halloween Kid Costume Contest Winners

1st Place Kid • $100 Target Gift Card
#8
Costco CS Assistant

2nd Place Kid • $50 Target Gift Card
#57
La Catrina

3rd Place Kid • $30 Paris Baguette Gift Card

#20

Ramen Noodles – Homemade

2025 Halloween Pet Costume Contest Winners

1st Place Pet • $100 Petco Gift Card

#59

Frankenstein and his bride