Happy Thursday, Valley Hoppers!
If music and outdoor activities are your jam, this weekend will be a treat.
First, we have 3 huge shows including MercyMe in Stockton, Scott Patterson (yes, from Gilmore Girls) in Tracy, and Country star Warren Zeiders in Modesto, and the Bluegrass campout also draws a large crowd.
Modesto’s Garage Fest and Lodi’s Bloom Fest are both going to be big hits this weekend, but if you missed out on Dutch Hollow’s Baby Animal Days, Lodi’s World of Wonders museum is also doing their Barnyard BioFest, so you can still get your animal fix! We’ll be there, so if you see the Valley Hopper hat — come say hi!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
Happy Hoppin’
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🎟️ Top Picks This Week
Apr. 17 - Apr. 23
MercyMe - Wonder + Awe Tour
📅 Sat, Apr 18
📍 Adventist Health Arena, Stockton
🎤 Contemporary Christian | Live Performance
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$
Scott Patterson – The Midnight Highway Tour
📅 Sun, Apr 19
📍 Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, Tracy
🎸 Celebrities | Live Performance
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$
Warren Zeiders World Tour
📅 Thur, Apr 22
📍 The Fruit Yard Amphitheater, Modesto
🤠 Country Music | Live Show
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$
🚨 REMINDER!
WEST VALLEY MALL SPRING CARNIVAL runs until April 19
SAN JOAQUIN ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL runs April 24-26
LODI BEER FEST & STATE BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP (Ages 21+) runs April 25
🛝 Family & Kids Activities
OPENING DAY: Guys and Dolls (Rated PG)
📍 Stockton Civic Theatre, Stockton — Fri, Apr 17
🎟️ Tickets & InfoBarnyard Biofest at the World of Wonders
📍World of Wonders Science Museum, Lodi — Sat, Apr 18
🎟️ Tickets & InfoCinderella Storytime with Central West Ballet
📍Modesto Children's Museum, Modesto — Sat, Apr 18
🎟️ Tickets & InfoDinosaur World Live!
📍Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Tue, Apr 21
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🌳 Outdoor Experiences
Wildlife Weekend
📍 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Lodi — Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, April 19
🎟️ Tickets & InfoSpring Paint Night
📍 Van Ruiten Family Winery, Lodi — Fri, Apr 17
🎟️ Tickets & InfoCambodian New Year
📍Wat Dhammararam Temple, Stockton — Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
🎟️ Tickets & InfoSip, Stretch & Sauerkraut
📍Zinc House Farms, Escalon — Sat, Apr 18
🎟️ Tickets & Info3rd Saturday Garden Work Party
📍Shumway Regional Park, Stockton — Sat, Apr 18
🎟️ Tickets & InfoGarageFest 2026
📍See link for details, Modesto — Sat, Apr 18
🎟️ Tickets & InfoBloom Fest at Lodi Lake
📍Lodi Lake Park, Lodi — Sun, Apr 19
🎟️ Tickets & InfoStockton Earth Day Festival
📍Victory Park, Stockton — Sun, Apr 19
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🎶 For Our Music Lovers
Ca. Bluegrass Association Spring Campout
📍 Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Lodi — Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
🎟️ Tickets & InfoOpen Mic at the Square
📍Hutchins Street Square, Lodi — Fri, Apr 17
🎟️ Tickets & InfoCamo Cali Live
📍Five Window Beer Co., Lodi — Fri, Apr 17
🎟️ Tickets & InfoMatute – Disco Stereo Tour
📍Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton — Fri, Apr 17
🎟️ Tickets & InfoMusic Matinee: Amelia Romano
📍Haggin Museum, Stockton — Sat, Apr 18
🎟️ Tickets & InfoMaster Class with Erinys Quartet
📍University of the Pacific, Stockton — Sun, Apr 19
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🍷 Wine Tasting, Date Nights & More
Chateau Glow Candle Workshop
📍 Van Ruiten Family Winery, Lodi — Fri, Apr 17
🎟️ Tickets & InfoD.J. Sandhu
📍 Deaf Puppy Comedy, Manteca — Fri, Apr 17
🎟️ Tickets & InfoSingles Night (Free Entry!)
📍 Viaggio On the River, Acampo — Sat, Apr 18
🎟️ Tickets & InfoRib Cook Off
📍 Oak Farm Vineyards, Lodi — Sat, Apr 18
🎟️ Tickets & Info
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