The Stockton Lantern Festival happily announces a fireworks display to take place on New Years Eve, December 31st. The firework show will light up the downtown Stockton sky once Stockton Lantern Festival goes dark at 10pm.
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony December 7, 2024
The City of Stockton brings the holidays to life with events, food, entertainment, and lots of holiday cheer throughout December. Beginning on Saturday, December 7, 2024, with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Weber Point Events Center, 221 N. Center St. Gates open at 3:00 p.m., and weather permitting, there will be lots of holiday festivities. Don’t miss the tree lighting at 5:30 p.m., which will take place rain or shine.
It is with great pleasure that the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce announces the selection of Linda Chin Luna as its 2024 ATHENA Award recipient. Past ATHENA’s, Members of the Stockton Chorale, Stockton Chamber staff and Board Members surprised Linda with the news on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Stockton Chamber office.
The Gospel Center Rescue Mission (GCRM) is excited to begin construction on the New Life Program Multi-Purpose Center, and will celebrate at a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 2:00 on the GCRM campus, located at 445 S. San Joaquin Street, Stockton, California. The New Life Program Multi-Purpose Center will be a three-story, 130 bed, 12,400 square foot facility which will include sleeping rooms with one to four beds each, shower rooms, laundry facilities and a classroom area.
In a night filled with high drama and nail-biting action, Stockton’s own JoJo Stearns delivered a performance for the ages at the Night of Champions, securing a hard-fought victory that will be remembered for years to come. The youngest champion in the history of the Stockton 99 Speedway’s Late Model series had to overcome multiple setbacks, including a flat tire, to outduel some of the track’s most legendary drivers.
Jim and Angela Brusa will be honored with the 2024 Goodwill Helping Hands Award at a special Evening of Good Will event on Thursday, October 24 at the Stockton Golf and Country Club.
The legacy of Misty Holt-Singh lives on through her husband Paul’s commitment to helping victims of violent crime and their families. Ten years ago, Misty’s life was tragically taken, leaving Paul and their two children, Mia and Paul Jr., to carry on without her. As they painfully picked up the pieces of their lives, the Singh family was overwhelmed by support, love, and resources from the community.
Hit the Bob Hope Theatre Stage
Music fans are in for a great show this summer as legendary artists Squeeze and Boy George are set to take the stage at the Bob Hope Theatre on August 18. This highly anticipated event promises an unforgettable night of iconic hits and electrifying performances.
A Celebration of the Park Renovation Project - April 23
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at the oldest and largest park in South Stockton – McKinley Park – on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. All members of the community are encouraged to join the celebration, which will be held near the pool house at McKinley Park, located at 2332 S. El Dorado Street. All members of the community are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Dedication Ceremony at Stockton Downtown Marina - April 24
The City of Stockton is addressing the accumulation of trash in our local waterways with a new workboat specifically designed to remove debris and certain invasive vegetation from the water. To tackle the problem, the City is launching the McLeod Lake Cleanup Program with the dedication of a new workboat to assist with cleanup in McLeod Lake and the downtown channels.