A brand-new family event is coming to the Downtown Stockton Marina this September, bringing theme-park-inspired shopping, treats, characters and collectibles to the waterfront.
The Market at 1313 will make its debut on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Downtown Stockton Marina, 445 W. Weber Avenue.
Designed for families, collectors and theme-park fans, the new marketplace will feature theme-park-inspired small businesses, apparel and accessories, food vendors, specialty treats, pin trading, photo opportunities, character meet-and-greets and prize drawings.
What began as a new local market concept has already attracted more attention than organizers expected.
According to event information, interest in the inaugural gathering became strong enough that organizers shifted the event to a limited-capacity ticketed experience to help manage crowds and lines. The event is also being promoted to visitors beyond Stockton, including families and fans from Tracy, Manteca, Modesto, Sacramento and the Bay Area.
That early response could be a promising sign for a new downtown event.
A New Kind of Waterfront Marketplace
The Market at 1313 is not a traditional farmers market or craft fair.
Instead, organizers are creating an experience inspired by the excitement and nostalgia of visiting a theme park, while giving independent businesses and local vendors a place to connect directly with families and fans.
Visitors will be able to browse themed merchandise, discover small businesses, trade pins, enjoy food and specialty treats and take part in photo opportunities throughout the morning.
For parents, the market offers a relatively easy weekend outing. For collectors and theme-park enthusiasts, it provides an opportunity to meet other fans and shop for items that may not typically be available at conventional local markets.
The Downtown Stockton Marina also gives the event a setting that fits the concept, with the waterfront providing a destination feel without requiring families to leave Stockton.
Supporting Small Businesses While Bringing People Downtown
The event also has a local economic angle.
Markets like this give small businesses and independent creators an opportunity to reach customers face to face, while attracting visitors who may also explore nearby restaurants, shops and other downtown destinations.
If the strong early interest continues, The Market at 1313 could also demonstrate the potential for specialty events to draw regional visitors into downtown Stockton.
That is especially significant for a first-time event.
Rather than waiting several years to build an audience, organizers appear to have tapped into an existing community of theme-park fans who are willing to travel for a new experience closer to home.
Event Details
What: The Market at 1313
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Downtown Stockton Marina, 445 W. Weber Avenue, Stockton
Admission: $5 for ages 12 and older, $2.50 for ages 4 to 11, and free for children 3 and younger, before service fees
Features: Theme-park-inspired vendors, food and treats, pin trading, character meet-and-greets, photo opportunities and prize drawings
Tickets: Available through the official event listing.
For Stockton families who love theme parks but do not feel like making the drive to Southern California, The Market at 1313 offers a little taste of that atmosphere closer to home.
More importantly, it gives downtown Stockton another new event built around families, small businesses and bringing people together at the waterfront.
If the response to its debut is any indication, The Market at 1313 may be the beginning of a new local tradition.