Make Some May Memories in Stockton, California
Check out all the May happenings—and there are A LOT of them—happening in Stockton!
You could say that Stockton is doing EVERYTHING in May. NCAA sporting events, huge concerts, and weekly specials at our food spots are enough to make your head spin... But wait, there's MORE!
The 3rd annual Stockton Flavor Fest returns to Weber Point Events Center May 17-19. This year, it's THREE DAYS LONG—giving you an extra day to bask in the amazing blend of cuisine, culture, and community that showcases the diversity of our city. For more on what to expect at Stockton Flavor Fest, click here.
Here's a breakdown of everything else happening in Stockton in May...
Yay, Sports!
If its fútbol you're looking for, then make your way to the University of the Pacific—the new home for the Stockton Cargo SC! Their home opener is happening Sunday, May 5 at 7:00 pm. Be there to cheer on our talented squad.
The OTB Open Disc Golf Pro Tour is going down May 17 - 19 at Swenson Park Golf Course. Both professional and amateur disc golfers will be on the green in this annual event in Stockton.
For more sports this month, check out the Stockton Ports and Pacific Athletics pages for more info on getting your baseball and softball fix in May.
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Here's what else is going down at the Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre in May:
- Friends of the Fox Classic Movie Series presents: Breakfast at Tiffany's (May 7)
- Grupo Frontera "El Comienzo" Tour 2023 (May 26)
- Los Tres Tristes (May 27)
- Ha*Ash 2023 (May 28)
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus "Humans Gone Wild" At San Joaquin Fairgrounds
The Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus makes its way to the San Joaquin Fairgrounds May 16 - 19. The best performers from over 22 countries make up this action jammed, fast paced 100-minute performance in a Theatrical European 5 RING setting. Such talents featured at the event include the Human Cannonball, Aerial Artists, The Wheel of Death, Motorcycles in the Sphere of Fear, the Funniest Clowns, Jugglers featured on America’s Got Talent, and so much more. You don't want to miss this! Click here for more!
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Also going down at the Stockton Arena this month:
Cinco De Mayo Festival & Parade
What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend than on the waterfront?! Head down to the Weber Point Events Center May 4 & 5 from 10 am to 6 pm and experience a multicultural event like no other. Enjoy food, drinks, games, live music, dancing, artisan crafts & goods, fun for the kids, contests, live entertainment, health screenings, car show, and so much more!
More Fun In Stockton
- Stockton Civic Theatre finishes its run of Cabaret the first week of May, with its final performance happening Thursday, May 2 thru Sunday, May 5. Also, San Joaquin Delta College Arts has its final performances of Our Town, happening May 3-5.
- The Stockton Symphony will be performing their Whodunnit? A Musical Mother's Day Mystery! on Sunday, May 12. With conductor Peter Jaffe leading and guest cameo conductor Paul Kimball, this will definitely be a show to remember.
- Pro Wrestling Revolution: Lucha Libre makes its way to the Stockton Civic Auditorium Saturday, May 25 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Get ready for a night to remember where these stars of the squared circle will deliver a thrilling, action-filled event.
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