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

Enjoy the many things to do in October in and around Stockton as the temperatures cool down. We’ve put together a selection of exciting events and activities to do with the entire family throughout the Stockton region! From spooky movie nights to pumpkin hunting and trick-or-treat events, these are all on offer in the month of October. Start planning now!

1. Halloween & Harvest Fun at Dell'Osso Family Farm

Head out to the famous Dell’Osso Family Farm with the whole family for 22 different attractions that will be sure to get you into the Halloween and Harvest spirit. Open October 3 - 31, Dell’Osso Family Farm features a massive corn maze, haunted house, train ride, petting zoo, pumpkin blasting, zip lines, and much more.

2. Stockton Sports Foundation Sport City Golf Tourney

The Stockton Sports Foundation, a non-profit focusing on the promotion of sports tourism in Stockton, and Visit Stockton are heading their first-ever golf fundraiser with the Sport City Golf Tourney. Happening Friday, October 14 from 10 am to 7 pm, golfers are welcome to join in on the fun by registering themselves, a two-some, or a four-some, and a registration includes lunch, practice balls, green fees, cart, beverages & snacks, and much more.

3. Friends of the Fox Classic Movie Series: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Ring in Spooky Season AND the Holiday season with the Tim Burton-produced animated classic that works for both. The Nightmare Before Christmas returns to the big screen at the Bob Hope Theatre on Sunday, October 16, as part of the Friends of the Fox Classic Movie Series. Bring down the entire family and relive the fun of this legendary film on the silver screen.

4. Stockton Cruise Night

If you have a classic car or just love to look at them, join us on Stockton Cruise Night! People get to cruise their cars up Pacific Ave and back to enjoy the restaurants and stores on the Miracle Mile. Stop by on Thursday, October 21 at 6 pm to join fellow car enthusiasts cruise Stockton.

5. CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF STOCKTON TRUNK OR TREAT

Once again, the Children's Museum of Stockton will be hosting their Indoor Trunk or Treat on Weber Street event. On Sunday, October 23 from 11 am to 2 pm, visitors can walk into the museum, check out each organization's decorative booth, and enjoy a goody bag from each spot. Click here for more on this fantastic event!

6. Honor and remember your ancestors

Dia de los Muertos Fiesta brings together Stocktonians to honor their departed loved ones and celebrate life with the community. Attend the Mexican Heritage Center’s Dia De Los Muertos Community Street Fiesta on Saturday, October 29 from 11 am to 5 pm. Enjoy Mariachi music, a Catrina pageant, folkloric dances, kid’s corner, games, Mexican cuisine, vendors, face painting, and arts and crafts.

7. Trick or Treat On The Mile

On the last Saturday before Halloween, Miracle Mile will be decked out for all the eager trick-or-treaters with their annual Trick or Treat on the Mile. Happening Saturday, October 29 from 12 - 2 pm, families are welcome as participating businesses, restaurants, and shops will be handing out goodies to the kiddos. Have in amazing time with you and yours at this pre-Halloween family fun event.

8. TRICK-OR-TREAT ON YOSEMITE STREET

A setting MUCH safer than that nightmare on that one street, Yosemite Street Village is holding their Trick-or-Treat on Yosemite Street on Saturday, October 29! This safe Halloween event will feature numerous merchants and restaurants handing out goodies for your costumed young ones. Come down and enjoy the spooky fun!

9. 2022 Zombie Walk & Halloween Faire

The entire Downtown of Lodi, California will be turned into "Halloween Town" and participants will dress up as their favorite ghouls, monsters, ghosts and ZOMBIES! March through the town if you dare...on Sunday, October 23 from 5 - 11 pm. Also, don't forget to stop by The Haunted Museum at the World of Wonders Science Museum! For more information and tickets, click here.

This is only a list of the highly anticipated events happening this month. View this link to get a breakdown of upcoming events taking place between October 1-31, 2022.

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