A night of dining, music and philanthropy in Stockton will also offer something the public has never seen before: the first look inside the planned expansion of the World of Wonders Science Museum.

From safer sidewalks and downtown bike improvements to a $500,000 redevelopment grant and new efforts to fill critical public safety jobs, here is what Stockton residents should know from September 1 through September 15, 2026.

Colorful traditional clothing, cultural performances, music, sports and the aromas of Hmong cooking will fill the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds this November as Stockton's Hmong community welcomes families from across the region for its annual New Year celebration.

University of the Pacific is preparing for a Homecoming unlike any other in its history. From October 9 through 11, alumni, students, families and friends will gather on Pacific's Stockton campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2026, a three-day celebration that takes on special significance this year as the university marks its 175th anniversary.

Visionary Home Builders of California earned a Top 3 2026 Business Rate award as Stockton's top home builder, a distinction the nonprofit developer says reflects its work building affordable housing across San Joaquin County.

Churches and community organizations from across the region are preparing to take their message of faith and service outdoors as The Encounter: Jesus in the City 2026 returns to downtown Stockton for a two-day gathering at Weber Point Events Center on October 3 and 4.

Stockton families will have an opportunity to take care of their health while connecting with valuable community resources during Family Wellness Day, a free event bringing health screenings, vaccinations, family activities and support services together in one place.

An upcoming exhibition at University of the Pacific is inviting Stockton residents to look beyond today's headlines and assumptions about drugs and consider a much broader question: How have mind-altering substances shaped human culture throughout history?

Music can entertain, inspire and bring people together. But what happens when musicians set aside the written score and create something in the moment? A special event at University of the Pacific will explore how improvisation can become a powerful tool for education, communication, creativity and healing.

Stockton soccer standout Ezekiel Cruz is making an immediate impact at UC Merced. Just three games into his career with the Bobcats, the Stockton native has been named the California Collegiate Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Week, while teammate and Manteca native Alexia Alva earned CCAA Offensive Player of the Week honors.