Happy Thursday, Valley Hoppers!
The costumes are packed away, and the 209 is diving right into one of the most stacked weeks of the fall. We've got a Piano Man tribute in Modesto, the biggest touring Nutcracker in North America launching its tour right here in Stockton, and an American Idol champ in Tracy.
The Sandhill Cranes are back in Lodi for their annual festival, and the holiday shopping season starts early with markets in Turlock, Stockton, and Mountain House. Plus, the Stockton Kings tip off their season Saturday night.
And with Veterans Day falling on Wednesday, communities across the Valley are coming together to honor those who served, including Manteca's first-ever Veterans Day Parade.
So grab your crew, pick a few favorites, and let's see what's happening around the Valley!
Happy Hoppin’
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🎟️ Top Picks This Week
Nov 6 - Nov 12
Ruben Studdard
📅 Fri, Nov 6 | 8 PM
📍 Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, Tracy
🎤 R&B & Soul | American Idol Season 2 Champion
👦 Kid-Friendly: All ages
🎟️ Event Info
The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience
📅 Sat, Nov 7 | 7:30 PM
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto
🎹 Tribute Concert | The Piano Man's Greatest Hits
👦 Kid-Friendly: All ages
🎟️ Event Info
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
📅 Sun, Nov 8 | 3 PM
📍 Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton
🩰 Holiday Ballet | Acrobatics & Giant Puppets
👦 Kid-Friendly: All ages
🎟️ Event Info
👀 Announcements
Take a peek at our look ahead section for more events in the coming week, and the home page of our website for a glance at even more great events over November!
Or follow our IG for more frequent updates that we’ll be rolling out this month:
🇺🇸 Veterans Day
Manteca's First Veterans Day Parade
📍 Downtown Manteca to Library Park — Wed, Nov 11
🎟️ Event InfoOakdale Veterans Day Parade
📍 FES Hall to Fish Park, Oakdale — Wed, Nov 11
🎟️ Event InfoVeterans Day Tribute
📍 Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton — Wed, Nov 11
🎟️ Event Info
🛍️ Holiday Markets
2026 Holiday Market
📍 Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock — Sat, Nov 7
🎟️ Event InfoFall In Love Pop-Up Market
📍 ALTO Studios, Stockton — Sat, Nov 7
🎟️ Event Info
🎶 For Our Music Lovers
Stockton Symphony: Viva Italia!
📍 Atherton Auditorium, Stockton — Sun, Nov 8
🎟️ Event InfoLatin Jazz Project
📍 Modesto Silos, Modesto — Fri, Nov 6
🎟️ Event InfoAfter Hours ft. Neighborhood Noise
📍 Jessie's Grove Winery, Lodi — Fri, Nov 6
🎟️ Event InfoMusic on the Patio
📍 Macchia Wines, Acampo — Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8
🎟️ Event Info
🌳 Outdoors, Activities & Family Fun
Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival
📍 Hutchins Street Square, Lodi — Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8
🎟️ Event Info9th Annual Mountain House Diwali Mela
📍 Central Community Park, Mountain House — Sat, Nov 7
🎟️ Event InfoStockton Kings Opening Night vs. Santa Cruz
📍 Adventist Health Arena, Stockton — Sat, Nov 7
🎟️ Event InfoDog Days of Fall
📍 Stockton Ballpark, Stockton — Sat, Nov 7
🎟️ Event InfoHaggin Museum Free Saturday
📍 Haggin Museum, Stockton — Sat, Nov 7
🎟️ Event InfoCVC Show: Cards & Collectibles
📍 The Grand Oak, Turlock — Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8
🎟️ Event Info
🍷 Date Nights, Comedy & More
Laugh Again with Comedian Nazareth
📍 State Theatre, Modesto — Fri, Nov 6
🎟️ Event InfoPeter Antoniou: Mind Reader
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Sat, Nov 7
🎟️ Event InfoKeon Polee Live
📍 Deaf Puppy Comedy Club, Manteca — Fri–Sat, Nov 6–7
🎟️ Event InfoCHISME with DoKnow & Jakarta: Live Podcast (18+)
📍 State Theatre, Modesto — Thu, Nov 12
🎟️ Event Info
🔭 Look Ahead
A few major events worth getting on your calendar early:
Super Diamond · State Theatre, Modesto — Fri, Nov 13 · Event Info
Ramon Ayala: Historia de un Final · Adventist Health Arena, Stockton — Sat, Nov 14 · Event Info
Stanislaus River Salmon Festival · Knights Ferry — Sat, Nov 14 · Event Info
Stockton Hmong New Year · SJ Fairgrounds — Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15 · Event Info
KC & The Sunshine Band · Gallo Center, Modesto — Sun, Nov 15 · Event Info
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