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.

Just in time for the summer heat, Weston Ranch High School's swimming pool is officially opening to the public this Saturday, June 28—and admission is completely free for everyone! Thanks to a new partnership between the City of Stockton and the Manteca Unified School District, families in South Stockton can enjoy a safe, supervised, and much-needed place to splash, swim, and cool off every Saturday and Sunday through July 27.

The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is holding the ALL RISE 2025 Summer Book Club from June 3rd, to September 3rd, 2025. The 2025 summer reading program challenges readers to choose a grade-level book from our lists and READ! The Book Club was launched in the summer of 2023 with approximately 150 readers and tripled in size in 2024.

San Joaquin Delta College will celebrate its 90th annual Commencement ceremony this Thursday, May 15, with more than 1,000 students expected to attend and be celebrated for their hard work and perseverance.

Get into the spirit of Italy at Festa Italiana! Sunday, June 8th from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds. This grand event brings the community together with the finest food, activities and entertainment of the Italian culture.

The City of Stockton is proud to announce the return of its annual Residential Clean Sweep Program, a free bulky waste pickup service available to residents living in single-family homes, duplexes, or triplexes within city limits. The program runs February through October, offering residents an opportunity to responsibly dispose of large household items and help keep Stockton clean.

The Stockton Arts Commission (SAC) invites all visual artists, musicians, performers, and spoken word artists to apply to participate in the next Stockton Art Night, taking place on Wednesday, June 11, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Civic Auditorium, 525 N. Center St.