A person stands behind a booth with a wall of comic books in the background while I person in the foreground leafs through a magazine
A vendor at Elveen’s Comics arranges vintage issues while fans dig through boxes of favorite titles. (File photo by Daniel Garza/Stocktonia)

From a centennial museum exhibition and cherry-picking in Lodi, to monster trucks, comic conventions and Mother’s Day events, the second weekend of May offers a wide mix of activities in Stockton and across the region.

Here’s a look at what’s happening May 8-10.

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

An orchestra performing with a conductor leading from a platform.
Date May 7, 2026
Time See museum hours
Location Haggin Museum, 1201 N. Pershing Ave.
Price $8 adults; $7 seniors and military; $5 youth and students with ID; free for members and children under 10
Description

The Haggin Museum hosts a special centennial exhibition honoring 100 years of the Stockton Symphony. The exhibit highlights the orchestra’s history, community impact and milestone performances through archival materials and photographs. Public hours are 1:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, and 1:30-9 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays. Last admission is at 4:45 p.m.

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Close-up of ripe red cherries with green leaves.
Date May 7, 2026 – May 9, 2026
Time 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location Lodi Blooms, 11560 N. Lower Sacramento Road
Price Free
Description

Lodi Blooms hosts its seasonal Cherry U-pick, with free entry and parking. Guests can pick cherries priced at $6.50 per pound. Tours and early access run 7-8 a.m., followed by general picking 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The orchard will remain open weekends until cherries sell out.

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Blue dragon-themed monster truck with large black tires and orange frame.
Date May 8, 2026
Time 2 and 7 p.m.
Location San Joaquin County Fairgrounds Dirt Track, 1658 S. Airport Way
Price $15 and up; $10 parking (cash-only)
Description

Monster Truck Madness returns to the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds Dirt Track, featuring monster truck rides and 209 Speedway Karters. Two shows are scheduled with a pit party that's included with paid admission, offering meet-and-greet opportunities and photos. Monster truck rides are available for an additional fee. Parking is cash only.

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Date May 8, 2026 – May 9, 2026
Time 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 9; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 10
Location Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St.
Description

Lodi Comic Con Spring returns to the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds for two days of artists, exhibitors and pop culture vendors. The family-friendly event features more than 40,000 square feet of booths, collectibles and guest appearances.

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Date May 8, 2026
Time 7:30-9 p.m.
Location Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 N. Central Ave., Tracy
Price $39-$59
Description

360 Allstars brings a blend of BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics and live music to the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts as part of its world tour. The performance features world champion and record-holding athletes in a production that combines street culture with circus-style staging.

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Date May 9, 2026
Time 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location Kings Card Club, 6111 W. Lane
Description

Kings Card Club hosts a Mother’s Day brunch featuring a menu that includes smoked salmon crepes and chicken and Belgian waffles. The event offers a relaxed setting for families celebrating the holiday.

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Whether you’re exploring local history at the museum, heading to the orchard, catching live entertainment or celebrating Mother’s Day, the weekend offers a variety of ways to get out and connect with the community.

We hope we’ll see you out there!

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