Top Things You Need To Do in Stockton, California This September

Summer is coming to a close but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop in Stockton! From food and family festivals to concerts and classic movies, September is stocked full of events guaranteed to offer a memorable end to the summer season. So get out your calendars and mark these dates down because we’ve got you covered for September!

Annual Labor Day Pow Wow

Immerse yourself in the indigenous peoples of the West with the annual Labor Day Community Pow Wow September 2 & 3. This truly unique event at the University of the Pacific El Centro has been happening for 42 years and features traditional ground ceremonies, drum circles, handmade art, and of course, plenty of food that will have your mouth watering. The pow wow is always free and open to the public. Learn more.

Stockton Black Family Day Weekend Event

With its genesis dating back to the struggles led by the San Joaquin Delta College Black Student Union in 1969, Stockton Black Family Day is dedicated to promoting the community principles of faith, education, health, respect, and unity. This 3-day weekend event—happening at the Weber Point Events Center September 2 - 4 from noon to 6 pm—will feature live music, dance, and more. Plus, there will be a wide variety of delicious food to savor and enjoy. Bring the whole family for this fun time!

Kip Moore at the Bob Hope Fox Theatre

Put on your boots and cowboy hat and enjoy some quality country in Downtown Stockton. Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Kip Moore's DAMN LOVE tour comes to our city Thursday, September 7 at 8 pm at the Bob Hope Fox Theatre. Joining Kip on this night of great music on the theatre stage is the Cadillac Three. Save the date!

St. Basil’s Annual Greek Festival

Satisfy your taste buds at the Annual St. Basil’s Greek Festival held Sept. 8-10 at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church. Some of the festival’s highlights include Greek food, music and dancing. By the end of the night, you might find yourself saying, "OPA!" Learn more.

Friends of the Fox Classic Movie Series presents: Back To The Future

"Are you telling me that you built a TIME MACHINE... out of a DeLorean?!"
You "gotta get back in time" and experience the "power of love" once more on the silver screen with this classic '80s flick—or is it a '50s flick? The Robert Zemeckis-directed, Steven Spielberg-produced blockbuster Back To The Future—starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, and Tom Wilson—jumps on to the Bob Hope Fox Theatre screen Sunday, September 17. Doors open at 1 pm.

Pixie Woods Inaugural Beer Stroll

What better way to end your work week than to be a part of an evening beer stroll? As you clock out on Friday, September 29, set aside some time to attend the Pixie Woods Inaugural Beer Stroll from 5 - 8 pm. Enjoy the evening walking through Stockton's own enchanted fairyland with some tasty libations from local beer vendors. From imaginative brews of home enthusiasts to the awe-inspiring creations of craft breweries—mixed with the lovely scenery at Pixie Woods—this is bound to be a fun night.

"Today Was A Good Day": Ice Cube & Special Guests at the Stockton Arena

🎶Just wakin' up in the mornin', gotta thank God, I don't know but today seems kinda odd.🎶
As the celebration of Hip Hop's 50th anniversary continues, what better way to add to the party than by seeing some Hip Hop legends LIVE?! Grab your crew and head to the Stockton Arena Saturday, September 30 for Ice Cube's "Today Was A Good Day" concert! Joining the NWA & West Coast icon will be The Dogg Pound, DJ Quik, Suga Free, Rodney-O & Joe Cooley, Fenix Flexin, C-Kan, and R3 Da Chilliman. You do not want to miss this show!

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