City of Stockton Councilmember Brando Villapudua invites residents to an October 21 community meeting to discuss the Van Buskirk Park Revitalization Project and learn more about efforts to improve the neighborhood park. For many Stockton families, neighborhood parks are more than places to play. They are where children make friends, neighbors gather, families spend time outdoors, and communities build connections that extend beyond their own front doors.

Stockton families can spend Halloween evening together at CandyLand, a free October 31 community celebration featuring two live shows, carnival games, crafts and candy at First Baptist West Campus.

Pacific faculty, students and alumni will perform contemporary works in a free Oct. 29 concert featuring music by Tanner Porter and Nicky Sohn.

A beginner bird walk at University of the Pacific October 31 invites Stockton residents to explore campus wildlife with San Joaquin Audubon Society. Leader Henry Koertzen will welcome questions, and extra binoculars will be available.

A free Project Sentinel open house at Stribley Community Center November 14 offers one-on-one conversations about housing discrimination, educational materials and a chance to meet local fair housing service staff.

Stockton Rising's 2026 Summit will bring residents and project partners together November 6 to discuss climate investments, workforce programs and housing stability. Spanish interpretation will be available, and children are welcome.

Professional boxing returns to Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium November 14 with Clash at the Civic. The announced card includes headliner Braulio Ceja Navarro, with the Danny D 65 Foundation collaborating on the event.

The Business Education Alliance Fall Lunch Symposium will bring education and industry together October 27 at Heritage Dining and Provisions, with a focus on career technical education, mentorship and meaningful opportunities for Stockton students.