Full moon rising over silhouetted trees against a black sky.
Join the Stockton Astronomical Society on Saturday night in Oak Grove Regional Park for stargazing, including guided views of the moon, Mars and the M13 star cluster. (File photo by Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)

With sunsets starting to fade earlier and earlier, it’s only fitting that this weekend is bookended by events featuring some very famous creatures of the night. You might remember that one “sparkles.” But the other definitely does not.

Our colleague Annie Barker has put together a roundup of trick-or-treat-related events through the rest of the month, but here’s what’s on tap this week around the region.

Read on for a sampling of events from Visit Stockton, Stocktonia’s events calendar and other community event organizers.

Gothic black-and-red Twilight Saga soda menu with character portraits, roses, and forest motifs; lists themed drinks and prices, creating a dramatic, romantic mood.
Date October 16, 2026
Time 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Location 306 E. Main St.
Price Free
Description

Team Edward, Team Jacob, your time has come! The arcade in the Courthouse Plaza downtown will show "Twilight," "New Moon" and "Eclipse" while also serving themed drinks and movie-related games throughout the day.

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Full moon rising over silhouetted trees against a black sky.
Date October 17, 2026
Time 6:30 p.m.
Location Oak Grove Regional Park, 4520 W. Eight Mile Road
Price $6 for parking
Description

The Stockton Astronomical Society invites you to join them at sunset for a night of stargazing, with SAS members offering to set up their telescopes for you to get a closer look at the night sky.

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A lively group of women in witch-inspired costumes pose in a dark studio beneath a “The Catalyst Studio” sign, smiling amid colorful skirts and hats.
Date October 17, 2026
Time 6-8 p.m.
Location The Catalyst Studio, 926 N. Yosemite St.
Price $12
Description

Catalyst Studio hosts a live belly-dancing performance by Asia and Chimera Belly Dance with live musical accompaniment by The Flairs. There will also be Arabic snacks and Turkish tea on hand for visitors.

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A screen shows the Stockton Thunder logo and “Press Conference: Head Coach and Staff Announcement.”
Date October 17, 2026
Time 6:11 p.m.
Location Adventist Health Arena, 248 W. Fremont St.
Price $20.15
Description

The wait is over. Pro hockey officially returns to Stockton as the Thunder host the Oceanside Shock in Federal Prospects Hockey League action.

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An orchestra performing with a conductor leading from a platform.
Date October 18, 2026
Time 2:30-5 p.m.
Location Atherton Auditorium, 5151 Pacific Ave.
Price $17 for adults; $12 for kids and students
Description

Guest conductor and composer Kermit Poling will lead the symphony in a live full-length original score performance alongside the seminal 1922 vampire film "Nosferatu." The event will also feature a costume parade, so come dressed up for fun!

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Older person using a puppet to entertain two young children near a play area with building blocks.
Date October 18, 2026
Time 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location Children's Museum of Stockton, 402 W. Weber Ave.
Price Free
Description

The Children's Museum of Stockton invites visitors to come dressed up and ready to get some candy on Saturday.

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No spoilers here, but keep an eye out for next weekend — the calendar looks particularly stuffed with things to do.

Have an event to share? Add it for free to Stocktonia’s event calendar.