Music, carnival rides, dancing, food from around the world, and one of the nation’s oldest Cinco de Mayo parades are all part of this beloved Stockton tradition. Stockton is getting ready to turn up the music, fire up the carnival, and welcome one of the biggest community celebrations of the year. The 2026 El Concilio California Cinco de Mayo Multicultural Festival is returning to the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds for three full days of culture, entertainment, family fun, and community pride on Friday, May 1, Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3.

A beloved celebration of Italian culture is returning to the region this summer, and it promises a full day of flavor, music, tradition, and family fun. Festa Italiana will take place on Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, bringing the community together for a lively event packed with entertainment, activities, and some of the area’s favorite Italian food.

Stockton and San Joaquin County are getting ready to celebrate the planet in a big way. The 37th Annual Earth Day Festival is set for Sunday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Victory Park behind Haggin Museum, bringing the community together for a full day of environmental education, live entertainment, food, and family-friendly activities.

There is something especially powerful about hearing young people speak from the heart.

On April 23, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., the University Park World Peace Rose Garden in Stockton will once again become a place where inspiration blooms, student voices shine, and the community comes together for a meaningful and uplifting tradition: the Celebration of Student Voices.

There are some events that feel less like a date on the calendar and more like a scene from a summer movie. Runabouts on the River is one of them.

When someone is living with a mental health condition, it is rarely just one person who feels the impact. Parents, spouses, siblings, close friends, and caregivers often carry worry, questions, and emotional weight that can be hard to explain — and even harder to navigate alone.

In a region where rising rents, limited housing supply, and economic uncertainty continue to strain working families, a major investment in affordable housing is giving San Joaquin County something it urgently needs: momentum.

Stockton will be in full bloom this spring as the city welcomes the inaugural Stockton Rose Garden Tour on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., inviting the community to experience five of Stockton’s most beautiful rose gardens in one special day.

South Stockton students got a star-powered boost of encouragement, imagination, and self-confidence as Vice Mayor Jason Lee teamed up with award-winning actress, comedian, and author Tiffany Haddish for a Read Across America celebration centered on one simple idea: every child belongs—and every child’s story matters.