People walking through a pumpkin patch with sections of pumpkins on the ground.
People walk through the pumpkin patch at Dell'Osso Family Farm in Lathrop on Oct. 3, 2025. (File photo by Annie Barker/Stocktonia/CatchLight Local/ Report for America)

The calendar has finally come around to October, with five Saturdays of fall fun — including Halloween offering a treat on the last weekend of the month. There are already some pumpkin-themed festivities scattered around the region.

For unique opportunities, the Stockton Maritime Museum is opening its doors for visitors to tour a piece of U.S. Navy history, and downtown Lodi will have hundreds of vendors on hand for a street fair this weekend.

We hope to see you out there!

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

A pile of small white pumpkins with orange stripes in sunlight.
Date October 2, 2026 – October 31, 2026
Time Opens at noon Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. Saturday-Sunday
Location 501 Manthey Road, Lathrop
Price $24.95 per person Monday-Thursday; $29.95 per person Friday; $34.95 per person Saturday-Sunday; $85 for an annual pass
Description

This Halloween tradition returns beginning Friday and runs through the big night —Halloween — with more than 20 attractions available on top of the maze for everyone to enjoy.

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A brick building with columns.
Date October 3, 2026
Time Noon-5 p.m.
Location Haggin Museum, 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton
Price Free
Description

It's the first Saturday of the month, meaning there's no charge to get into the museum all day. Explore the Stockton Art League's 63rd juried exhibition, which features local artists in more than 100 collected works.

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Three women staff a Manteca Sunrise Kiwanis booth beneath an orange “Information” banner, with pumpkins, gourds, and event signs on a colorful table.
Date October 3, 2026 – October 4, 2026
Time 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Location Downtown Manteca along Yosemite Avenue
Price Free
Description

Downtown Manteca's fall tradition returns, bringing with it live entertainment, a classic car show, local vendors and new additions, including a pickleball tournament and a kids rodeo.

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A building with a colorful tree logo on it.
Date October 3, 2026
Time 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location Magpie Picnic Area, 730 E. Fulton St., Stockton
Price Free
Description

The San Joaquin Pride Center hosts an all-ages afternoon of fun for LGBTQ+ community members and their family and friends.

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Date October 3, 2026
Time 2-3:30 p.m.
Location 2324 Pock Lane
Price Free
Description

The Maya Angelou Branch Library's monthly program returns Saturday afternoon with games and good times for library visitors.

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Signage for USS LUCID at Stockton Maritime Museum with a ship drawing and caution tape.
Date October 3, 2026
Time 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location 3100 Monte Diablo Ave., Stockton
Price $10 suggested donation for adults; $5 for kids
Description

The Stockton Maritime Museum hosts this event aboard the U.S. Navy's last remaining aggressive class minesweeper. Doors open at 9 a.m., but visitors are required to reserve their spot at the event link below.

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"WELCOME TO CITY OF LODI" sign with club emblems and grape graphics amid flowers.
Date October 4, 2026
Time 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location Downtown Lodi
Price Free
Age Restrictions All ages
Description

The Lodi Chamber of Commerce presents the second street fair of the year. Spread out over more than 14 square blocks, more than 400 vendors will take part in the daylong event.

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