Stockton is about to make sports history. On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the Adventist Health Arena will welcome the very first American Kabaddi Cup, bringing one of the world’s oldest and most exciting contact sports to center stage in our city.

The magic of the holidays will come alive at the Bob Hope Theatre on Friday, November 7, 2025, when Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet takes the stage as part of its 33rd annual North American tour.

The Reynolds Gallery at the University of the Pacific is kicking off its 25th anniversary season in a powerful way, presenting the U.S. premiere of Matthew Septimus: Ask Yourself Hard Questions. The exhibition opens on August 26, 2025, and will run through October 11, 2025, with a special reception and informal artist talk scheduled for September 17 from 6–8 p.m.

After two decades, high-octane open-wheel racing makes its long-awaited return to the legendary Stockton 99 Speedway with the Johnny Brazil Memorial on Saturday, August 23.

Stockton is set to burst with laughter, learning, and community spirit as the 28th Annual Family Day at the Park returns to Weber Point on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. — and best of all, it’s absolutely free.

For years, Stockton resident Olive Arnold has been doing the impossible — running a small business, raising two daughters, and keeping an unreliable 2001 Mercury Sable on the road.

If the irresistible aroma of grilled gyros, sizzling calamari, and sweet honey-drenched baklava drifts through the air the weekend of September 5–7, you’ll know why: The 66th Annual St. Basil’s Greek Food Festival is back — and it's bigger, bolder, and more flavorful than ever.

The engines are revving and the stakes are high this Saturday at Stockton 99 Speedway, where fans can catch a thrilling night of racing action—featuring the only Stockton Late Model race of August.

Get ready, Stockton — comedy’s rising star René Vaca is coming to town for one night only! The 28-year-old stand-up sensation, known for his razor-sharp wit and unfiltered storytelling, will take the stage at the historic Bob Hope Theatre on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Adventure, art, and ancient stories come alive this summer at the University of the Pacific’s Reynolds Gallery as it unveils Tony Foster: Watercolour Diaries from the Green River, a breathtaking exhibition of original watercolors, artifacts, and field notes from the world-renowned British explorer-artist.