Dia De Los Muertos Street Fiesta, Diwali Festival: Things to do in Stockton, San Joaquin County

Traveling Concerts in the Park

The City of Stockton will be hosting a free family-friendly traveling concert in the park the last week of October. The concert is on Friday, Oct. 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Dentoni Park on 1430 Royal Oaks Drive in Stockton. Alcohol and drugs are not permitted.

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28

Where: Angel Cruz Park, 110 Segovia Lane, Stockton and Dentoni Park, 1430 Royal Oaks Drive, Stockton

Admission: Free

Information: stocktonca.gov 

Safe Trick or Treating at the Courthouse Plaza

Safe Trick or Treating is presented by Parents by Choice. Dress up in your Halloween costume for the free family event with candy, raffle prizes and games while learning about resources in the community.

When: 3-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28

Where: Courthouse Plaza, 306 E. Main St., Stockton

Admission: Free

Information: courthouseplaza.net

Annual Harvest Carnival

Quail Lakes Baptist Church is celebrating its Annual Harvest Carnival on Friday, Oct. 28. Dress up for the free family event that will have free candy, free train rides, carnival games, free food like nachos, popcorn and deep-fried Oreos. There will also be other foods for purchase.

When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28

Where: Quail Lakes Baptist Church, 1904 Quail Lakes Drive, Stockton

Admission: Free

Information: onrealm.org

Iconic View Halloween Trunk or Treat in Trinity Parkway

Back for a second year the annual Halloween Truck or Treat is back to Northside Stockton in Trinity Parkway on Friday, Oct. 28. The event will have costume awards, jumpers, and candy. There will also be a kids and adult costume contest for the scariest costume, most creative costume and best costume.

When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28

Where: Trinity Parkway Parking Lot, 10342 Trinity Parkway, Stockton

Admission: Free

Information: visitstockton.org/events/iconic-view-halloween-trunk-or-treat-in-trinity-parkway/  

Dia De Los Muertos Street Fiesta at the Mexican Heritage Center & Gallery

The Mexican Heritage Center & Gallery is celebrating Dia De Los Muertos with a street fiesta. In October, families dedicate altars to loved ones who have passed with their favorite food and favorite things.

The celebration will include Mariachis, Aztec Dancers, a Catrina Pageant, food and more. Shutting down four downtown blocks of Sutter Street and Market Street for the fun.

When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29

Where: Mexican Heritage Center & Gallery, 111 S Sutter St., Stockton

Admission: Free

Information: mexicanheritagecenter.org 

Astronomy in the Park at Oak Grove Regional Park

Want to see the stars through the lens of a telescope? You can at Oak Grove Regional Park on Saturday, Oct. 29. If the skies are clear, volunteers from the Stockton Astronomical Society will be setting up telescopes for the public to see the wonders of the night sky.

This month you will be able to see: the moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and look for Mercury and Venus at sunset at 6:10 p.m., and at about 8 p.m. the Deep Sky Object M31 (The Andromeda Galaxy) will be visible.

When: 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29

Where: Oak Grove Regional Park, 4520 W. Eight Mile Road., Stockton

Admission: Event is free, county charges $6 for parking

Information: stocktonastro.org or (209) 471-1674

Monster Mash Halloween Bash 2022 at Pixie Woods

Pixie Woods is hosting its annual Monster Mash Halloween Bash. There will be a carousel, a treat bag giveaway and entertainment. The Boat and train ride will not be in operation this year. Children 12-years-old and under wearing costumes enter for free.

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29

Where: Pixie Woods, 3121 Monte Diablo Ave., Stockton

Admission: $5 General Admission, Free Children 12-years-old and under wearing a costume

Information: stocktonca.gov 

Trick or Treat On the Mile

Miracle Mile businesses, restaurants, and shops are participating in a trick-or-treat event. Children are welcome to dress up for the event. There will be a "Candy Crawl" from 12-2 p.m. and the Boo-tique Market from 2-6 p.m.

When: 12-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29

Where: Stockton’s Miracle Mile, Pacific Ave, between Harding Way and Alpine, Stockton

Admission: Free

Information: facebook.com/StocktonMiracleMile/ 

Lodi Hops & Goblins Beerfest

The Lodi Hops & Goblins Beerfest will be full of music, games and beer.

A VIP Tasting ticket feels like a one on one experience with breweries, an hour early admission, unlimited beer tasting, a commemorative beer glass and a special VIP gift. Food is not included.

A general admission ticket includes a commemorative beer glass and unlimited beer tasting. Food is not included. Designated driver tickets can only be purchased with a VIP or a General Admission ticket. This is a 21-years-old and over event.

When: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29

Where: Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi

Admission: $45 VIP tasting, $30 general admission ($40 at the door)

Information: grapefestival.com/p/events/hops--goblins-beerfest 

Port City Pumpkin Patch

For the second year, the Port City Pumpkin Patch is open through Oct. 30. Gone Country Night will be 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, the night will be filled with carnival games, a petting zoo, pony rides and food. There will also be pumpkins for purchase.

When: 3-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Where: First Baptist Church Stockton, 3535 N. El Dorado St.

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Admission: $5 Gone Country Night, Free CandyLand

Information: https://fbcstockton.church/pumpkinpatch/  

Diwali Festival & Show 2022

Diwali Festival is back this year with Bazaar and cultural performances. An event presented by the American Desi Society. This year's Diwali Festival & Show 2022 will be on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Ronald E. McNair High School. There will be many kinds of performances from vocal and dance to acting.

Parking is free for the event.

When: 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29

Where: Ronald E. McNair High School, 9550 Ronald E McNair Way, Stockton

Admission: Free

Information: facebook.com/AmericanDesiSociety/  

LOL Comedy Explosion With Michael Blackson At the Bob Hope Theatre

Comedian and American-Ghanaian-Liberian actor Michael Blackson will be at the Bob Hope Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 29. Blackson is best known for “Showtime at Harlem” and movie “Next Friday,” among others.

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29

Where: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E Main St, Stockton

Admission: +$35

Information: ticketmaster.com  

Trunk or treat with the YMCA of San Joaquin

The YMCA of San Joaquin will be having a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 29. Dress up and grab some treats from the decorated vehicles.

When: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29

Where: YMCA of San Joaquin, 2105 W March Lane, Stockton

Admission: Free

Information: facebook.com/events

Candy Crawl

The Weberstown Mall is having a Candy Crawl on Monday, Oct. 31 from 5-6 p.m. Dress up and go to participating locations for free candy. Masks and full-face paint is not allowed for those over the age of 12-years-old.

When: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31

Where: Weberstown Mall, 4950 Pacific Avenue, Stockton

Admission: Free

Information: weberstown.com

Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers community news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at arocha@recordnet.com or on Twitter @AngelaydetRocha. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow. 

This article originally appeared on The Record: Halloween in Stockton: Dia De Los Muertos Street Fiesta