Downtown Stockton will come alive with color, music, art and remembrance on Saturday, October 24, when the Mexican Heritage Center & Gallery hosts its annual Día de los Muertos Community Street Fiesta. The family-friendly celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mexican Heritage Center, bringing the community together to honor loved ones while celebrating the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos.

Pacific’s Oct. 24 STEM Exploration Day pairs interactive sessions with a look inside labs, the Makerspace and university resources for prospective students and parents.

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.

Local and visiting artists will transform downtown walls into colorful works of public art October 19–24, with free activities, a community painting opportunity and self-guided mural tours inviting Stockton residents to be part of the transformation.

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.

Applications are open through November 18 for CASH SJC, a program that will provide a year of cash assistance to up to 250 eligible senior households.

San Joaquin Delta College and Yameci Dance Company are bringing dancers of all experience levels together October 24 for a full day of movement, cultural expression and hands-on instruction.

The Emmy-nominated comedian takes the historic downtown stage on Feb. 26, 2027, with public tickets going on sale Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster and the Adventist Health Arena box office.