Happy Thursday, Valley Hoppers!

The Fourth is sneaking up fast, so we pulled together an easy guide to help make planning easy this year. You’ll find that below, as well as our IG for anyone who prefers a nice visual ☺

As for this weekend, we have Kevin Bacon in the house! He and his brother Michael will be performing live in Modesto on June 27th.

We’re also very excited for the 2026 Flower Fest at Jessie’s Grove in Lodi, and the Queen Bean comedy show looks like a blast as well.

Happy 250th everyone.
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🎟️ Top Picks This Week

June 26 - July 2

The Bacon Brothers: People In the World Tour
📅 Sat, June 27
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto
🎸 Live Music | Hollywood Legends
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$

2026 Lodi Flower Festival
📅 Sat, June 27
📍 Jessie's Grove Winery, Lodi
🌷 Gorgeous Flowers | Wine Tasting
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $

CelloVoci with Effie Passero
📅 Sun, June 28
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto
🎻 Classical Music | Live Performance
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$

🎆Fireworks Across the 209

This year, we rounded up all of the hottest fireworks in the 209 into one list.
Most are free, but a few do have paid parking options.

Before the Fourth

  • Lathrop — Wed, July 1: City Birthday Celebration, Generations Center · 6 PM, fireworks 9:30 PM · free

  • Turlock — Fri, July 3: Fireworks are back for the 250th — first real show in years. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds · parade 6:30 PM, fireworks 9:30 PM · free

On the Fourth — Sat, July 4

  • Lodi: Lodi Lake Park · after dark (~8:30–9 PM) · free ($8–10/car to park, or free street parking)

  • Stockton: Weber Point · parade 10 AM, festival 5 PM, fireworks 9:30 PM · free

  • Manteca: Over Big League Dreams · parade 10 AM, fireworks ~9:30 PM · free

  • Modesto: Roadsters vs. Oakland Ballers, Modern Woodmen Field · fireworks after the ~7:11 PM game (also July 3) · ticketed

  • Tracy: Legacy Fields · gates 6 PM, fireworks after dark · ticketing TBA (2025 was $30/car)

  • Woodward Reservoir (Oakdale): fireworks 9:30 PM · $40/car, no presale, first-come

🎶 For Our Music Lovers

  • Uncle Lonny presents: Paul Thorn
    📍 State Theatre, Modesto— Fri, June 26
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Gottschalk Concert Band Patriotic Concert - Made in America!
    📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto— Sat, June 27
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Concerts in the Park feat. "Blowbacks"
    📍 Victory Park, Stockton— Wed, July 1
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • MoBandView - American Tapestry
    📍 Graceada Park, Modesto— Thurs, July 2
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

🌳 Outdoors & Family Fun

  • The Killer Dueling Pianos
    📍Lincoln Center Shopping, Stockton— Fri, June 26
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Movies on the Plaza (Sponge Bob)
    📍Civic Center Plaza, Tracy— Fri, June 26
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Songs We Shouldn't Sing
    📍Stockton Civic Theatre, Stockton— Fri, June 26 - Sun, July 12
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Steps Dance Arts Center presents: Peter Pan
    📍State Theatre, Modesto— Sat, June 27
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Hello Kitty Paint Event
    📍Meet the Maker Ceramic Studio, Lodi— Sun, June 28
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • The Artful Cookie
    📍Appellation Lodi, Lodi— Sun, June 28
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

🍷 Wine Tasting, Date Nights & More

  • Paranormal Cirque (18+)
    📍 Modesto 7th Street Flea Market, Modesto— Fri, June 26-Mon, June 29
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Picnics by the Pond
    📍 Mettler Family Vineyards, Lodi— Fri, June 26
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Fia Fia Night
    📍 Windmill Ridge Winery, Tracy— Sat, June 27
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Zin Lab (21+)
    📍 Jeremy Wine Co., Lodi— Sat, June 27
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Lecture Series: Author Matt Abraham
    📍 Haggin Museum, Stockton— Sat, June 27
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Queen Bean Comedy Showcase!
    📍 Queen Bean Coffee House, Modesto— Sat, June 27
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Wine & Witness: A LIVE True Crime podcast feat. Crime with Kylie (21+)
    📍WOO Girl! Cellars, Acampo— Thurs, July 2
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

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