March Marvels In & Around Stockton, California

March 21, 2024

Here's just a portion of the many fun events happening in Stockton, California in March!

Although the weather may leave uncertainty, the first signs of spring usually appear in March in Stockton.

Expect sunshine with patches of rain, but whatever the weather, March in Stockton offers an abundance of events. From sports tournaments to the Chinese New Year Celebration, there is always something new and exciting to do here in Stockton! Check out all the fun below!

San Joaquin On The Move

This exhibit, which first opened on February 23, showcases the massive growth in transit and transportation that took place in San Joaquin County since its founding in 1850. Located in the Helen Weber Kennedy Gallery at the San Joaquin County Historical Society & Museum, this event features photos from the museum archives detailing the evolution of travel throughout the county over the nearly two centuries. This exhibit will be on display until May 26.

Past March Events

Bob McMillen Annual Memorial Fishing Tournament

Head out and go fishing on March 2 at the annual Bob McMillen Fishing Tournament at Oak Grove Regional Park. Experience an early morning of fishing, featuring grand prizes, and of course, bragging rights for those who catch trophy-size rainbow trout. The tournament is held in honor of a fishing legend, Bob McMillen, and is open to contestants of all ages!

Annual Stockton Chinese New Year Celebration

The Chinese Cultural Society of Stockton and the San Joaquin County Historical Museum proudly present their Chinese New Year Celebration, happening Saturday, March 9 at First Baptist Church Community Center. There will be four lion dance teams and a dragon dance team performing, as well as instrumentalist Neil Nayyar and vocalist Joe Wu as part of the entertainment. This beautiful cultural event's doors open at 11 am.

The Doyle & Debbie Show at Stockton Civic Theatre

This show at Stockton Civic Theatre continues on through the first full week of March. Performed in the Pam Kitto Black Box, this Dennis Beasley-directed musical about an aging country singer finding the next big star will be performed Thursday, February 29 - Sunday, March 3 and then have its final performances Thursday, March 7 - Saturday, March 9. Don't miss out on this one!

For more great theatre entertainment in Stockton happening this month—including Harpo & Chico & Bill at San Joaquin Delta College and the Stockton Civic Theatre's Black & Gold Gala—click here!

Rhymosaurs Hip-Hop Storytime: Fire Bars!

Bring your kids down to the Children's Museum of Stockton on Saturday, March 9 for an afternoon of educational fun using Hip Hop with the one and only Rhymosaurs! Fire Bars!—taking place from 2 - 5 pm—will feature rhyming lessons, Hip-Hop story time, graffiti coloring pages, and so much more. Your MC/author Orlando "ZEPS" Molina and his crew are sure to serve your family with a fun and educational time!

Queens, Kings, & Comedy

Head over to Central Valley Gender Health & Wellness on Saturday, March 9 for a captivating evening featuring the art of drag and the craft of comedy for the Queens, Kings, & Comedy Show. Enjoy a night featuring the region's most beloved drag queens & kings and the comedic brilliance of Tara Rico & friends. This magical event takes place from 6:30 - 11:30 pm. Don't miss out!

Annual McKee Student Art Contest & Exhibition

Take time to appreciate some artwork by students in our area! Considered to be the longest-running museum-sponsored student art exhibition in the United States, the annual McKee Student Art Contest & Exhibition kicked off at the Haggin Museum on February 1 and runs through March 17! The exhibition features the work of kindergarten through grade 12 student artists from across San Joaquin County.

Friends of the Fox Classic Movie Series presents Ferris Bueller's Day off

A new month means another cinematic classic makes its way to the Bob Hope Fox Theatre. On Sunday, March 24, the Friends of the Fox Classic Movie Series proudly presents the 1986 massive hit Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Bring your family or crew down and witness the film that made Matthew Broderick a star back on the silver screen. Doors open at 1 pm.

All the Sports!

We've got TWO big fight nights happening this month in Stockton! Catch some MMA action when 209 Beatdown XXI goes down Saturday, March 2 at the Stockton Civic Auditorium from 4 - 9 pm. Then, on Saturday, March 16, Stockton's own Gabriel Flores, Jr. returns home for a shot at the WBA Continental Title when Top Rank Boxing's RELOADED takes place at Adventist Health Arena from 5 - 7 pm.

As usual, our collegiate and future pro athletes will be proudly representing Stockton in each of their showdowns - both at the Adventist Health Arena AND the University of the Pacific!

For all Stockton Kings home games this month, click here!

For all Pacific Athletics home games this month, click here!

Live Music at Kings Card Club

Aside from being a perfect spot for delicious cuisine and some fun at the tables, Kings Card Club also prides itself on having live music. Throughout the week, the have a mix of great live acts that add to the overall welcoming vibe at this spot. Check out their lineup for the month of March below—and follow them on Instagram for updates!

For ALL live music happening in Stockton this month, click here!

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