San Joaquin County residents will have a safe and simple way to clear out old, expired, or unwanted medications this Saturday. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., San Joaquin County Public Health Services, the San Joaquin County Opioid Safety Coalition, local law enforcement, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will team up for the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

San Joaquin County neighborhood parks are getting ready for a brighter summer. San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation has been awarded a $100,000 grant through Trust for Public Land’s Central Valley Park Access and Activation Grant to launch Parks After Dark, a new pilot program designed to bring free evening activities, recreation, wellness programs, and community gatherings to select neighborhood parks in Stockton.

Stockton residents are invited to roll up their sleeves, plant trees, create art, and help beautify one of the city’s public spaces during a special community event at Louis Park next month.

Music, carnival rides, dancing, food from around the world, and one of the nation’s oldest Cinco de Mayo parades are all part of this beloved Stockton tradition. Stockton is getting ready to turn up the music, fire up the carnival, and welcome one of the biggest community celebrations of the year. The 2026 El Concilio California Cinco de Mayo Multicultural Festival is returning to the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds for three full days of culture, entertainment, family fun, and community pride on Friday, May 1, Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3.

A beloved celebration of Italian culture is returning to the region this summer, and it promises a full day of flavor, music, tradition, and family fun. Festa Italiana will take place on Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, bringing the community together for a lively event packed with entertainment, activities, and some of the area’s favorite Italian food.

Art lovers in Stockton have a new reason to stop by the University of the Pacific this month. The Reynolds Gallery is now presenting “Echoes in Creation,” the annual senior and junior art and graphic design showcase featuring impressive student work from Pacific’s emerging artists and designers. The exhibition opened Tuesday, April 7, and the community is invited to a special celebration reception on Thursday, April 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Stockton audiences should get ready for an evening of laughter, surprises, and jaw-dropping moments when comedian and magician Justin Willman brings his One for the Ages Tour to the historic Bob Hope Theatre on Saturday, August 22.

Stockton comedy fans can get ready for a night of sharp punchlines, fearless humor, and big laughs as comedian and actor Gary Owen brings his No Hard Feelings Tour to the Bob Hope Theatre on Friday, August 28.

Stockton is getting ready for a night of pure norteño magic. Music legend Ramon Ayala, known around the world as the “King of the Accordion,” is headed to Adventist Health Arena on Saturday, November 14, and for fans of regional Mexican music, this is shaping up to be one of the can’t-miss concerts of the yea