Happy Thursday, Valley Hoppers!
Well, here we are — Halloween weekend is finally upon us! And with Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, we've got an entire weekend of spooky festivities to look forward to.
If you haven't made plans yet, you're in luck. From neighborhood trick-or-treating and free family carnivals to Halloween parties, live music, and a full-blown Halloween fair, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate around the 209.
And the fun doesn't end Saturday! We've also got Día de los Muertos celebrations, live theatre, and plenty more happening as we turn the calendar to November.
So grab those costumes, round up your favorite people, and let's see what's happening around the Valley!
Happy Hoppin’
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🎟️ Top Picks This Week
Oct 29 - Nov 5
Candy Land 2026
📅 Sat, Oct 31 | 5:30–8 PM
📍 First Baptist Church West Campus, Stockton
🍬 Family Carnival | Games, Shows & Candy
👦 Kid-Friendly: Yes — free for all ages; adult supervision required
🎟️ Event Info
Halloween at the Fair
📅 Thu–Sun, Oct 29–Nov 1 | 3–10 PM
📍 San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, Stockton
🎡 Halloween Carnival | Rides & Fireworks
👦 Kid-Friendly: Yes — free admission tickets available; some attractions cost extra
🎟️ Event Info
Central West Ballet: The Time Machine
📅 Fri–Sun, Oct 30–Nov 1
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto
🎭 Science-Fiction Ballet | H. G. Wells on Stage
👦 Kid-Friendly: All ages admitted with a ticket; potentially intense scenes
🎟️ Event Info
👀 Announcements
Take a look at our pinned posts! Our goal is to gather every 209 activity or event you could ever want during the Spooky Season— from a map of all Haunted Houses & Pumpkin Patches in our area, to trunk or treating spots and Halloween Festivals, pop ups and more.
Give us a follow so you don’t miss the next one we post this week! 😄
🎃 Halloween, Fall Festivals & Celebrations
Trick or Suite
📍 Adventist Health Arena, Stockton — Thu, Oct 29
🎟️ Event InfoMonster Mash at Courthouse Plaza
📍 Courthouse Plaza, Stockton — Fri, Oct 30
🎟️ Event InfoStockton Cruise Night: Trunk or Treat
📍 Waterloo's Gun & Bocce Club, Stockton — Fri, Oct 30
🎟️ Event InfoMonster Mash Bash — Sensory-Friendly Halloween Dance
📍 Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, Tracy — Fri, Oct 30
🎟️ Event InfoDowntown Manteca Trunk or Treat
📍 Downtown Manteca — Sat, Oct 31
🎟️ Event InfoTracy Police Trunk or Treat
📍 Raley's, Tracy — Sat, Oct 31
🎟️ Event InfoHalloween Fun Run
📍 East La Loma Park, Modesto — Sat, Oct 31
🎟️ Event Info
👻 Halloween After Dark
Bites, Booze & Bloodsuckers
📍 State Theatre, Modesto — Fri, Oct 30
🎟️ Event InfoLive Music & Costume Contest
📍 Klinker Brick Winery, Lodi — Fri, Oct 30
🎟️ Event InfoDowntown Beer & Wine Stroll
📍 Downtown Manteca — Fri, Oct 30
🎟️ Event InfoHalloween Boo Bash: The Stylistics & Blue Magic
📍 California Ballroom, Modesto — Sat, Oct 31
🎟️ Event InfoFreak Night 2026
📍 University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, Stockton — Sat, Oct 31
🎟️ Event InfoRun for the Brains
📍 Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park, Stockton — Sat, Oct 31
🎟️ Event Info
💀 Día de los Muertos & Seasonal Celebrations
4th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival
📍 Big Valley Ford, Stockton — Sun, Nov 1
🎟️ Event Info
🎶 For Our Music Lovers
Elias Medina En Concierto
📍 State Theatre, Modesto — Thu, Oct 29
🎟️ Event InfoPoiesis String Quartet
📍 Faye Spanos Concert Hall, Stockton — Sun, Nov 1
🎟️ Event Info
🌳 Outdoors, Activities & Family Fun
Stockton Thunder vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco
📍 Adventist Health Arena, Stockton — Fri–Sat, Oct 30–31
🎟️ Event InfoStockton Kings Fan Fest
📍 Adventist Health Arena, Stockton — Sun, Nov 1
🎟️ Event InfoFall Turlock Swap Meet
📍Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock— Sun, Nov 1
🎟️ Event Info
🍷 Date Nights, Comedy & More
Oliver! — Live Musical
📍 St. Peter Church Auditorium, Lodi — Fri–Sun, Oct 30–Nov 1
🎟️ Event Info
🔭 Look Ahead
A few major events worth getting on your calendar early:
The Buena Vista Social Club Orchestra
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Thu, Nov 5
🎟️ Event Info
An evening of live Cuban music from the touring orchestra.Ruben Studdard
📍 Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, Tracy — Fri, Nov 6
🎟️ Event Info
The American Idol winner brings his soul and R&B vocals to Tracy.Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival
📍 Hutchins Street Square & Area Field-Tour Locations, Lodi — Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8
🎟️ Event Info
Celebrate the cranes’ return with tours and festival activities; guided tours require advance booking.Peter Antoniou
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Sat, Nov 7
🎟️ Event Info
Interactive mind reading and comedy from the America’s Got Talent performer.The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Sat, Nov 7
🎟️ Event Info
A tribute concert celebrating Billy Joel’s music and career.
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