Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home will continue one of the region’s most meaningful Memorial Day traditions with its 86th Annual Memorial Day Event and Service on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in Lodi. The free public event will honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States, while also recognizing veterans and active-duty members of the Armed Forces.

Fremont Elementary will welcome families, students and community members for a colorful celebration of creativity, culture and student achievement during its Multicultural Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2021 E. Flora St. in Stockton.

First Tee San Joaquin is preparing for a busy 2026 season filled with youth golf camps, family-friendly tournaments, seasonal tours and opportunities for kids and teens to build confidence both on and off the course.

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.