Stockton families will have an opportunity to take care of their health while connecting with valuable community resources during Family Wellness Day, a free event bringing health screenings, vaccinations, family activities and support services together in one place.
The event will take place Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dorothy L. Jones Family Resource Center, 2044 Fair Street in Stockton. Hosted by Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin, the celebration is being held in recognition of Binational Health Month, an annual effort focused on improving health and wellness while connecting communities with preventive care and health information.
For families, one of the biggest advantages may be convenience. Instead of navigating several organizations or appointments to learn about available services, residents can come to one neighborhood event to access health screenings, vaccinations and community resources while learning more about programs available to help individuals and families.
But Family Wellness Day is not designed to feel like a doctor's appointment. Organizers are combining health and education with a community celebration featuring food, entertainment, raffles and a Kids Zone, making it easier for parents to bring the entire family while taking advantage of the services being offered.
Transportation will also be part of the conversation. San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) is participating in the event, giving residents an opportunity to learn about transportation services and resources that can help connect people with jobs, medical appointments, education and other essential destinations.
The Binational Health Month connection gives the event an added significance. The initiative promotes preventive health and access to services, particularly within Latino and other underserved communities. Events like Family Wellness Day bring that mission directly into Stockton neighborhoods by connecting residents face-to-face with organizations that can help them long after the event ends.
That community-centered approach is what makes Family Wellness Day more than a traditional health fair. A blood pressure check, vaccination or conversation at a resource table may take only a few minutes, but it can introduce a family to services they did not know were available.
Event Details
What: Family Wellness Day, Binational Health Month 2026
When: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Dorothy L. Jones Family Resource Center, 2044 Fair Street, Stockton
Hosted by: Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin
Activities and Services: Health screenings, vaccinations, community resources, food, entertainment, raffles and Kids Zone
Admission: Free
Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin
For Stockton families, staying healthy often involves more than what happens inside a doctor's office. It can also mean knowing where to find help, having access to reliable transportation, learning about preventive care and connecting with organizations that understand the community. Family Wellness Day brings those pieces together, with a little family fun along the way.