One day after jazz and R&B take over Weber Point, Stockton's waterfront will be filled with a different sound: gospel. Gospel on the Water Festival returns to Weber Point Events Center on Sunday, September 13, 2026, bringing together nationally recognized gospel performers for an afternoon and evening of music, faith and community.

Smooth jazz, soul and R&B will fill Stockton's downtown waterfront when the 4th Annual Jazz on the Water Festival returns to Weber Point Events Center on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Few organizations get the opportunity to look back on an entire century of service. This fall, United Way of San Joaquin County will do exactly that as it joins the Stockton Symphony for Unforgettable: Celebrating 100 Years of Community, a special centennial celebration on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The River Mill in French Camp.

A longstanding Japanese cultural tradition will return to Stockton this September as the Buddhist Church of Stockton presents its Annual Obon Japanese Festival & Odori on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

University of the Pacific students will soon be returning to Stockton for a new academic year, and the Miracle Mile is preparing to welcome them back with a community-wide celebration. Tigers Prowlin' The Mile will take place Friday, August 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. along Stockton's Miracle Mile, bringing together Pacific students, faculty, staff, local businesses and residents for an evening designed to strengthen the connection between the university and the surrounding community.

Share your vision! San Joaquin County is creating a Parks System Plan and we want to hear from you! Join us for one of two in-person community workshops to share your ideas about the future of County parks, trails, recreation, open spaces and Micke Grove Zoo.

Hundreds of helping hands are expected to be at work across Stockton on Thursday, August 20, as University of the Pacific students take part in the university's Pacific Day of Service.

There are only two more chances this summer to grab a lawn chair, pack a picnic and enjoy live music beneath the trees at Victory Park. Stockton’s popular Concerts in the Park series continues Wednesday, August 12, with the Ginger Molasses Band, followed by the season finale on Wednesday, August 19, featuring Marquis’ Motown Plus Band.

Students in Stockton, San Joaquin County and across the country have an opportunity to apply for a $25,000 scholarship — without writing an essay.

Stockton families will have more reasons to spend their summer evenings outdoors as San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation launches Parks After Dark, a new series of free community events at neighborhood parks throughout Stockton.