People in movie theatre worker costumes pass out candy outdoors near sparkly decor.
Ruby Cruz, left, and Stefanie Cruz, right, hand out candy during a “Trunk O’ Treat” event at Micke Grove Regional Park on Friday, Oct. 12, 2026 in Lodi, California. (Photo by Annie Barker/Stocktonia/CatchLight Local/Report for America)

This past Friday hundreds of participants donned costumes for the sold out “Trunk O’ Treat” event at Micke Grove Regional Park. Along with free candy, families were also treated to arts and crafts and photo opportunities with fall themed backdrops.

People line up to receive candy seen through a car window.
People line up to receive candy during a “Trunk O’ Treat” event at Micke Grove Regional Park on Friday, Oct. 12, 2026 in Lodi, California. (Photo by Annie Barker/Stocktonia/CatchLight Local/Report for America)

If you missed your candy fix, there is no shortage of trick-or-treat events in San Joaquin County as Halloween approaches.

A person walks with three children in costumes outdoors.
A person walks with three children toward the “Trunk O’ Treat” event at Micke Grove Regional Park on Friday, Oct. 12, 2026 in Lodi, California. (Photo by Annie Barker/Stocktonia/CatchLight Local/Report for America)

There are a variety of fall festivals going on this month as well.

  • Harvest Festival: Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harvest Church Ministries, 3051 East Main St.
  • Halloween at the Fair: Oct. 29- Nov. 1 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S Airport Way.
  • Monster Mash: Oct 30 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Courthouse Plaza, 306 East Main St.

The City of Stockton’s Community Services Department is putting on free community events the week of Oct. 19 through the 23. Each event runs 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A child in an axolotl costume approaches a Stockton Police Department armored vehicle.
A child in an axolotl costume approaches a Stockton Police Department armored vehicle during a “Trunk O’ Treat” event at Micke Grove Regional Park on Friday, Oct. 12, 2026 in Lodi, California. (Photo by Annie Barker/Stocktonia/CatchLight Local/Report for America)