When you visit Pacific this summer, save some time to explore the greater Stockton area. From ethnically diverse dining to cultural festivals and sports events, you will always find something interesting to do. And if you need an escape from the summer heat, rent a kayak or a paddle board to cool down on the water.
Pacific’s Stockton Campus is in the heart of one of the most diverse cities in America. Stockton was established during the California gold rush and is nestled in the heart of the California Delta. Because it is an inland port city, Stockton has attracted entrepreneurs, adventurers and artists from around the world. Today, Stockton is known for its cultural festivals and a multitude of ethnically authentic mom and pop restaurants. Stockton’s prime waterfront location, over 300 days of sunshine and state-of-the-art event facilities have helped the city develop into a sports tourism destination.
If you’re looking for sports and recreation
- Baseball – Stockton Ports are a Minor League Baseball team in the California League and the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. They will play at the waterfront Banner Island Ballpark on June 7-12, 21- 26 and 28-30.
- Car races – Get an adrenaline kick at Stockton 99 Speedway.
- Golf – From public to private, explore Stockton’s golf courses.
- Kayaking or paddle boarding – If you’d like to explore California Delta from the water, several local businesses offer rentals.
- Skating – Oak Park Ice Arena is the Valley’s premiere ice skating rink.
If you prefer arts and culture
- June 12: Bob Hope Theatre, a vintage movie palace, presents classic comedy “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.”
- June 18: Juneteenth Celebration at Weber Point Event Center
- San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum’s featured June exhibit is “Tattooed and Tenacious: Inked Women in California’s History.”
- Haggin Museum’s featured June exhibit is Victor Vasarely’s Op Art Collection.
If live entertainment is what you want
- On Wednesday evenings, head over to Whirlows Tossed & Grilled for dinner and live music, or bring a picnic blanket to Victory Park for concerts under the oaks.
- On Fridays, Lincoln Center turns into a summer concert venue for their popular Music on the Brickwalk series.
- June 2: Folk rock concert with Iain Matthews at the Haggin Museum
- June 3-5: San Joaquin County Fair
- June 4: Oingo Boingo Former Members concert at the Bob Hope Theatre
- June 11: Leilani Hollywood and The Distractions: a Stevie Nicks Tribute at Ghostlight
- June 16: “The Rocket Man,” Elton John tribute show, at the Bob Hope Theatre
- June 16: Acoustic concert with singer/songwriters Mark and Cindy Lemaire at the Haggin Museum
- June 19: Mariachi Sol de México at the Bob Hope Theatre
- June 22 – July 17: “Gypsy,” a musical at Stockton Civic Theatre
- June 23: The Pink Floyd Tribute show at the Bob Hope Theatre
Check out farmers markets and street fairs
- June 3: The Whimsy Market on the Miracle Mile
- June 4: The Manteca Crossroads Watermelon Street Faire
- June 12: Festa Italiana at the Lodi Festival Grounds
Thursdays
- Lodi’s Certified Farmers Market
- Stockton’s year-round Weberstown Mall Farmers Market
Fridays & Saturdays
Saturdays
- Year-round Flea Market at Delta College
- Farmers & Street Market at Stockton’s Yosemite Street Village
- Manteca’s Certified Farmers Market on Maple
Sundays
- Year-round Flea Market at Delta College
- Stockton’s year-round Weberstown Mall Farmers Market
- Lodi Street Fair
You can always find a current list of events on Visit Stockton’s events calendar.