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.

Stockton's Diabetes Awareness 5K welcomes runners and walkers November 14 at Michael Faklis Park. The Healthy Leo-Lions Club event pairs community fitness with a focus on diabetes education and support.

Stockton residents are invited to a free Veterans Day tribute at Bob Hope Theatre November 11. Doors open at 9:45 a.m., with the ceremony beginning at 10:45 a.m.

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.