Merry Christmas, Valley Hoppers!
Hope your holidays have been filled with love and joy 😄

Today is part 2 of our Holiday Stretch Edition!
Below you’ll find the details for our $100 gift card give away to Ernie’s Seafood! There will be MANY more of these in ‘26 that we can’t wait to share with you all.

Today we’ll be highlighting a few great spots to celebrate the New Year, as well as an updates to last week’s events. Reminder that the first week or so of the year will be slow. Totally normal.

Aside from that, we’ll stick to the plan from last week (back to business 1/8) and let you all get back to the festivities.

Happy Holidays, everyone.
🐰🎄

🎟️ Top Picks This Week

Dec. 19 - Jan. 8

NYE at the Exchange (Selling out FAST)
📅 Weds, Dec 31
📍 The Exchange 1874, Woodbridge
🎺 Live Jazz, Champagne and Hors D'oeuvres!
👦 Kid-Friendly: 21+
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $

New Years Ball ($125 online | $150 door)
📅 Weds, Dec 31
📍 Viaggio On the River, Acampo
🎩 Formal Attire | Unlimited Steak & Drinks
👶 Kid-Friendly: 21+
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$

Family New Year’s Eve Bash at Dave & Buster’s
📅 Weds, Dec 31
📍 Dave and Busters, Modesto
👾 Unlimited Game Play | $20 Power Card | Banquet
👦 Kid-Friendly: Yes!
🎟️ Tickets & Info

📣 GIVEAWAY RULES & DETAILS

TO ENTER:
• Reply to this email with “I’m in!” and we’ll add your name to the draw.
• You can enter twice — once today, and once in next week’s email. Reply to both to double your chances.
• Bonus: Share Valley Hopper with a friend or family member. If they sign up and mention your email, you’ll get an extra entry for each referral.

IF YOU WIN:
• We’ll contact the winner by email on Jan. 3. (You’re welcome to include your cell number in your reply if you’d prefer a call.)
• You’ll have until 11:59pm on Jan. 6 to claim the prize before we redraw.
• Because Ernie’s only offers physical gift cards, we can either mail it to you or hand it off in person.

Want an extra chance to win?
Share Valley Hopper with a friend or family member using our signup link ❤️

🎡 Holiday Festivals

Excellent Value + Carnival this year!

Use code OHWAHTFUN for 25% off

Nice addition if you’re doing Winter Fest

🥂 Sips & NYE Celebrations!

  • Mikara & Brandon Cline Live

    📍 Jessie's Grove Winery, Lodi — Fri, Dec 26
    💬 Info

  • Sip and Sparkle

    📍 SK Hira Vineyards, Tracy — Sat, Dec 27
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • NYE Dueling Pianos w/ California Keys

    📍 Deaf Puppy Comedy, Manteca — Weds, Dec 31
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • New Years Ball

    📍 Viaggio On the River, Acampo — Weds, Dec 31
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Family New Year’s Eve Bash at Dave & Buster’s

    📍 Dave and Busters, Modesto — Weds, Dec 31
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Bay Boyz NYE 2026

    📍 Doubletree By Hilton, Modesto — Weds, Dec 31
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • New Year's Eve Exclusive

    📍 Lo-Fi Lounge, Modesto — Weds, Dec 31
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • NYE at the Exchange

    📍 The Exchange 1874, Woodbridge — Weds, Dec 31
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Ugly Sweater Party ft. The Network Band
    📍 Jessie's Grove Winery, Lodi — Sat, Dec 20
    💬 Info

  • The Retrofitz

    📍 Nostra Vita Winery, Lodi — Sun, Dec 20
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • HOPPY HOLIDAYS Fugly Sweater POP Up
    📍 Morgan Terriroty Brewery, Tracy — Sun, Dec 21
    💬 Info


🌳 Outdoor, Holiday & Family Fun

  • Poe-tree and Music On The Trail
    📍 Shumway Regional Park, Stockton — Thurs, Jan 1
    💬 Info

  • Glowing into 2026 Weekend
    📍 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Lodi — Fri, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 4
    💬 Info

  • Candlelight Tour
    📍 Mchenry Mansion, Modesto — Sat, Dec 20 & Sun, Dec 21
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
    📍 Jessie's Grove Winery, Lodi — Sat, Dec 20
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Junior Ranger - Birding!
    📍 Caswell Memorial State Park, Ripon — Sat, Dec 20
    💬 Info

🎶 For our Music Lovers

  • Zion Chamber Orchestra - Romance & Resilience

    📍 Zion Lutheran Church, Stockton — Sun, Jan 4
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Alex Lucero Band
    📍 Dying Breed Brewing, Oakdale — Sat, Dec 20
    💬 Info

  • Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

    📍 The Century, Modesto — Sun, Dec 21
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

    🔥 Selling out fast!

  • Time for Three Christmas

    📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Sun, Dec 21
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2025

    📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Mon, Dec 22
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

    🔥 Selling out fast!

🎤 Comedy Shows

  • Rodger Lizaola Feat. Sydney Stigerts
    📍 Deaf Puppy Comedy, Manteca — Fri, Dec 19
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Laughs By the Glass
    📍 Viaggio On the River, Acampo — Fri, Dec 19
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Roast Battle League
    📍 Deaf Puppy Comedy, Manteca — Sun, Dec 21
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

🎭 Performing Arts

  • Home For the Holidays Live!
    📍 Stockton Civic Theatre, Stockton — Fri, Dec 19 & Sat, Dec 20
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • The Nutcracker - Central West Ballet
    📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Sat, Dec 20 (*2pm & 7pm*)
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

  • Fiesta Navidad con Mariachi Los Camperos
    📍 Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, Tracy — Sat, Dec 20
    🎟️ Tickets & Info

🚨 Plan Ahead!

Jo Koy will be coming to Stockton on Jan 16th & 17th to the Stockton Adventist Health Arena! These tickets WILL sell out, but if this is your jam, there is still time to snag yours!

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