People in costumes in a dimly lit, decorated room with string lights and Halloween elements.
Christine Sharp, left, passes out candy to attendees wearing costumes at the Trick or Suite event at the Adventist Health Arena in Stockton, California on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (Photo by Annie Barker/Stocktonia/CatchLight Local/ Report for America)

STOCKTON — The night before Halloween was a packed house at the Adventist Health Arena. Trick or treaters donned costumes to weave their way through the decorated luxury suites for candy and other treats. 1,836 people were in attendance to the first annual event.

A child gets their photo taken by a person in a witch costume in front of a sparkly backdrop.
Vanya Richardson gets their photo taken at the Trick or Suite event at the Adventist Health Arena in Stockton, California on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (Photo by Annie Barker/Stocktonia/CatchLight Local/ Report for America)

“This event captured the heart of Stockton – families, partners, and local businesses coming together to create something truly magical,” said Jason Perry, general manager of Stockton Live. “I’m so proud of what we accomplished together and thankful for everyone who helped make Trick or Suite 2025 such a success.”

  • A Halloween-themed room with skeleton decorations and a person wearing a green costume illuminated by purple light.
  • Woman observing an altar with lit candles, framed photos, marigolds, and colorful balloons in the background.
  • A lion mascot in a sports jersey holding an orange pumpkin bucket indoors.
  • A busy hallway with people in Halloween costumes, including a child in a Scream mask and a woman pushing a stroller with a child holding a themed basket.
  • A child in a gray dinosaur costume held by an adult, surrounded by Halloween decorations and dim lighting.
  • A skeleton mannequin in construction attire on a platform, surrounded by tools and wires in a dimly lit arena setting.
  • Musicians in traditional outfits playing instruments with a skeleton figure in the background.
  • Child decorating a small pumpkin with markers and gem stickers on a black tablecloth.