Banner Island Ballpark will trade the usual game-day routine for specialty hot dogs, local vendors, live entertainment and animal adoption opportunities during the Stockton Ports’ inaugural Dog Days of Fall on Saturday, November 7. The noon–5 p.m. festival welcomes families and dogs, with advance admission priced at $12 and food and parking sold separately.

A Stockton story that reached orbit is coming back to the campus where part of it began. Former NASA astronaut and Pacific graduate José Hernández will discuss perseverance during a free public conversation at Faye Spanos Concert Hall on Thursday, November 5, from 7 to 8 p.m. Registration is available through the university.

Pacific’s Cultural Night Market brings food, traditions and student connections together November 11. Admission is free for Pacific students with a valid Pacific ID; the university listing does not confirm general-public admission.

Harvard art historian Jennifer Roberts visits Pacific November 12 to explore the images carried into space on Voyager’s Golden Record. The public lecture at Long Theatre will be followed by stargazing and hot cocoa in the Robb Garden.

Stockton Astronomical Society presenter Douglas Christensen will introduce unaided-eye astronomy November 21 at Haggin Museum, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The daytime lecture is included with regular museum admission.

Children ages 5–12 can explore silhouette movie strips, miniature theatre and the science of light at Haggin Museum on November 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities are included with regular museum admission and offered first come, first served.

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.

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.