Shafter Halloween Costume Contest

(and National Night Out Celebration)

October 22, 2026, 5-8 p.m.

Veterans Park
701 South Schnaidt Street
Shafter, CA
Free, facebook.com/ CityOfShafter

Mark Your Calendars for National Night Out free Family Fun! Join the City of Shafter and the Shafter Police Department for an unforgettable evening of community, connection, and fun

National Night Out is a nationwide celebration that strengthens police-community partnerships and builds neighborhood camaraderie, and we’re bringing it to life with a night full of excitement for the whole family!

National Night Out is back for its second year, bringing neighbors and first responders together to make our community safer, stronger, and more connected!

Chief Randy Milligan and the Shafter Police Department are excited to invite you all to join us for National Night Out on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Veterans Park!

Come out and enjoy an evening of community, fun, and family-friendly activities, including:

- Meet Your First Responders
- Food booths
- Music with DJ Nate
- Raffle & Prizes
- Kids' Halloween Costume Contest
- Face Painting
- Balloon Art
- Inflatable Games
- Kid Zone by the Shafter Recreation and Park District
- Community Resources
- And so much more!

Come meet your first responders, connect with your neighbors, enjoy the festivities, and discover the amazing people and organizations that help make Shafter such a special place to call home.

Meet the City of Shafter first responders, connect with neighbors, and make lasting memories!

Shafter is located in Kern County, Calif. It considers itself as a city that likes to have fun, and the annual Kiwanis Parade and Carnival prove that concept to be true!

Events subject to change; they are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed.