After a successful debut last year, the popular Halloween celebration returns October 29 with themed luxury suites, trick-or-treating, games, prizes and family-friendly activities. Trick-or-treating is getting an arena-sized twist this Halloween as Adventist Health Arena prepares to welcome Stockton families back for the second annual Trick or Suite celebration on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

The holiday season is getting ready to shine a little brighter on Stockton's Miracle Mile. On Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., one of Stockton's best-known neighborhood destinations will welcome the community for the Miracle Mile Holiday Parade, bringing families, local organizations and businesses together for an evening of seasonal celebration.

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween with the kids without spending a fortune? Stockton's Miracle Mile has you covered. On Saturday, October 24, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m., the Miracle Mile will welcome families for its annual Candy Crawl & Boo-tique Market, turning the neighborhood's shops, restaurants and sidewalks into a festive Halloween destination.

Get ready to build a snowman, Stockton! A little Disney magic is coming to town this holiday season as Stockton Civic Theatre transforms its stage into the enchanted kingdom of Arendelle for a live production of Disney's Frozen. Running November 19 through December 13, 2026, the musical brings the beloved story of sisters Elsa and Anna to life with memorable songs, colorful characters and a heartwarming message about family, courage and being yourself.

Families looking for an affordable way to enjoy the fall season won't have to travel far or reach for their wallets. The 2026 Harvest Festival returns to East Stockton on Saturday, October 17, offering four hours of free family entertainment at Harvest Church Ministries, 3051 E. Main Street. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., families can enjoy pony rides, carnival games and prizes, live performances and music, community resource booths, food and other activities.

Before the turkey reaches the table and before the first slice of pie is served, thousands of people are expected to spend Thanksgiving morning doing something that has become a Stockton holiday tradition: running and walking to help feed their neighbors. The 22nd Annual Run & Walk Against Hunger returns Thursday, November 26, 2026, bringing runners, walkers, children, families and community teams to downtown Stockton for the Emergency Food Bank Stockton/San Joaquin's largest annual fundraising event. This year's event is once again presented by the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation.

As the holiday season begins in Stockton, thousands of lights will soon glow from a towering tree at San Joaquin Delta College. But each light is meant to represent something far more personal than a holiday decoration. On Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., Hospice of San Joaquin will hold its annual Tree of Lights ceremony at San Joaquin Delta College, continuing a tradition that began in Stockton decades ago and has since spread to communities throughout San Joaquin County and the surrounding region.

For one evening this October, University of the Pacific's brick walkways and ivy-covered buildings will become a giant trick-or-treat route as hundreds of costumed children and their families explore one of Stockton's most recognizable campuses. The Annual Pacific Trick or Treat returns Wednesday, October 28, from 5 to 7 p.m., inviting Stockton families onto the University of the Pacific campus for a free evening of Halloween fun. This year's event will be centered at the Don and Karen DeRosa University Center Lawn, with families making their way around campus to collect candy from Pacific students, faculty and staff.