Families and friends are invited to University Plaza Waterfront Hotel October 24 for workouts, vendors and a gathering in support of people affected by cancer.

The Butterfly Pink Movement Breast Cancer Gala & Awards takes place October 17 at Five2Eight Clubhouse, with Cali Braids presenting a program of recognition, dinner and entertainment.

The first half of October brought a mix of major infrastructure investments, public safety proposals, regional emergency-service changes and opportunities for residents to weigh in on the future of a prominent waterfront property. The October 1-15 reporting period draws from the October 13 City Council agenda, a Stockton Fire Department announcement and an Economic Development update on the South Pointe cleanup plan.

The Poiesis Quartet brings major competition honors and a commitment to new music to Faye Spanos Concert Hall. The November 1 Friends of Chamber Music concert offers Stockton listeners an intimate afternoon performance, free student admission and a chance to ask the musicians questions afterward.

Stockton 99 Speedway’s season heads toward its finish with two October championship nights. Families can watch several divisions compete, with free grandstand admission for children 10 and younger and a second-night program that adds trailer racing and drifting.

Stockton 99 Speedway’s season heads toward its finish with two October championship nights. Families can watch several divisions compete, with free grandstand admission for children 10 and younger and a second-night program that adds trailer racing and drifting.

Children can wear their costumes and collect Halloween goodies at a free Trunk or Treat hosted by Stockton Unified and Stockton police. The Chavez High School gathering offers a community outing with a simple requirement: children must come with an adult.

Fresh produce, cooking demonstrations and family activities give Stockton residents a reason to gather at the Edible Schoolyard Community Farm. The October 17 Fall Fest also offers a closer look at the food and education work taking root in Boggs Tract.

A free Sunday celebration gives Stockton families an early taste of Halloween, with vendors handing out goodies throughout the Children’s Museum. Here’s what to expect, why the setting matters and what parents should know before visiting.

From aspirin and absinthe to art and augmented reality, the University of the Pacific's latest exhibition invites Stockton residents to explore how substances have shaped human history, culture and society.