Fun Things You Need to Do in Stockton, California this October

Head out to the famous Dell’Osso Family Farm with the whole family for 22 different attractions that will surely get you into the Halloween and Harvest spirit. Open October 4 - 31, Dell’Osso Family Farm features a massive corn maze, haunted house, train ride, petting zoo, pumpkin blasting, zip lines, and much more.

The annual Stockton Pride celebration, raising positive awareness of the San Joaquin County LGBTQ+ community, returns Sunday, October 5 from 10 am to 6 pm at Yosemite Street Village. There will be an exciting costume contest along with a variety of food vendors, an arts area, a family area, and plenty of dancing. The Stockton Pride Festival celebrates the progress of the LGBTQ+ community as well as the unity between the community and our allies, with all proceeds from the festival going towards the San Joaquin Pride Center.

The University of the Pacific's Orange & Black Ball fundraiser celebrates its 25th year on Friday night, October 11 from 6 - 10 pm at the on-campus Janssen Lagorio Gymnasium. This local event will feature a cocktail hour with wine and beer tasting, a catered dinner, silent & live auctions, and music to dance the night away to. Dress your best and celebrate UOP!

October is Filipino American History Month and the celebration is going down at San Joaquin Delta College on Saturday, October 12 from 9am to 6pm! Put on by the Filipino American National Historical Museum and Little Manilla, this annual event will indulge in the richness of Filipino culture and history, as well as feature delicious food and fun entertainment. Plus, this year's event will be dedicated to Fred and Dorothy Cordova, the founders of the Filipino American National Historical Society and Filipino History Month.

One of the hottest stand-up comics in the business makes his return to Stockton as Jo Koy brings his Just Being Koy tour to Adventist Health Arena on Sunday, October 13 at 7:30pm. If you love Jo's takes on Filipino culture, family dynamics, and everyday life, You know you'll love experiencing him live and in person. Before you start the work week, take a load off and laugh it up at the arena with Jo Koy!

The high-flying & in-your-face professional wrestlers from AEW make their way to Mudville for AEW Collision & Battle of the Belts XII, going down Thursday, October 17 at Adventist Health Arena. This exciting night will have TWO televised wrestling events featuring the eclectic and talented members of the AEW roster likes MJF, Jon Moxley, Jay Lethal, Chris Jericho, Darby Allin, Kenny Omega, FTR, Swerve Strickland, Sammy Guevara, Kris Statlander, Toni Storm, Orange Cassidy, and many more. You DO NOT want to miss this electric event!

Comedy Central's The Daily Show cast member Ronny Chieng brings his laugh-out-loud hilarity to the legendary Bob Hope Fox Theatre with his The Love to Hate It Tour, happening Thursday, October 17 at 7:30pm. Star of such films as Crazy Rich Asians, the MCU blockbuster Shang Chi & The Legend of the Ten Rings, and the horror hit M3GAN, Chieng has easily one of the best deliveries in comedy today, and he's sure to leave you in stitches when you witness it first-hand at "Stockton's Crown Jewel."

The Stockton Sports Commission—a non-profit focusing on the promotion of sports tourism in Stockton—and Visit Stockton are heading their third annual golf fundraiser, the Sport City Golf Tourney. Happening Friday, October 18 from 8 am to 3 pm, golfers are welcome to join in on the fun by registering themselves, a two-some, or a four-some. Registration includes lunch, practice balls, green fees, cart, beverages & snacks, and much more.

Come out and enjoy an afternoon on Stockton's Miracle Mile filled with classic cars and music! The Miracle Mile Car Show & Concert kicks off Saturday, October 19 from 12 to 5 pm. This event is FREE to attend with a lineup of beautifully maintained classic vehicles for you to gaze at. They will be lined up along Pacific Avenue, providing some stunning visuals as you stroll on by. Plus, if you're a car collector yourself and want to be featured, you can register for $45 before October 5 ($65 before October 15 and $85 before October 19 ).

"Zicke Zacke Hoi Hoi Hoi!"

Head over to St. Michael's Church on Saturday, October 19 at 4pm for the fantastic annual Oktoberfest with The German Guys celebration! Delicious, authentic German food, gracious hosts, live entertainment, and some really tasty beer will be waiting for you. They'll be serving up pretzels, schnitzel, sausage, dessert, sandwiches, sauerkraut, beer, and more. Plus, enjoy the live performances by the bands The Internationals and the The Gruber Family!

Here's just a few more fantastic events going down in Stockton in October:

• San Joaquin Delta College Music Dept. presents Fall Festival of Bands: Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Atherton Auditorium.
  
• Races at the Stockton 99 Speedway: Oct. 12 & 19 at the New Stockton 99 Speedway.
• San Joaquin Delta College presents Fall Festival of Choirs: Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Atherton Auditorium.
  
• Pumpkin Spicy Guest Open House: Friday, Oct. 18 at the Arthur Murray Dance Center.
• Children's Museum's 30th Anniversary Celebration: Friday, Oct. 18 at the Children's Museum of Stockton.
  
• Essence of Soul International Music Festival: Sunday, Oct. 19 at the Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium.
• Te Fa'a Nō Te 'Ori Tahitian Dance Festival: Sunday, Oct. 19 at Weston Ranch High School.
• 41st Annual Fall Boutique: Oct. 25 & 26 at the Stockton Ballroom.

Looking for some spooky Halloween events in Stockton? Keep an eye out for our Halloween Happenings blog. Also, check this link to get a breakdown of all events taking place between October 1-31, 2024.

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