In the heart of Downtown Stockton, The Golden Rose Barbershop is doing more than cutting hair. It is preserving a piece of local history while helping shape the personality and pride of downtown today.

Stockton’s tastiest spring tradition is back. The 2026 San Joaquin Asparagus Festival returns to the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds from Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, bringing three full days of food, live entertainment, carnival fun, local vendors, and family-friendly attractions to one of the region’s most popular annual celebrations.

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.