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Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival
The 28th annual festival celebrates the cranes' return to the Delta with presentations, workshops, an art show, vendors and conservation exhibits, plus guided tours to crane-viewing sites (tour prices vary). Opening events Friday evening.
- Dates
- Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
- Hours
- Sat-Sun 10am-4pm; opening events Fri Nov 6 evening (Homecoming Banquet 6pm, $45)
- Cost
- Free admission; tours priced separately
- Where
- Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi, CA 95240
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Billed as the largest Nutcracker production in North America, the 34th annual tour launches in Stockton with an international cast, acrobatics and larger-than-life puppetry set to Tchaikovsky's score.
- Dates
- Nov 8, 2026
- Hours
- Doors 2pm; show 3pm
- Cost
- Tickets from $35
- Where
- Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, CA 95202
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Sandhill Crane Tour at Woodbridge Ecological Reserve
A CDFW docent-led evening tour to watch sandhill cranes fly in to roost, with very little walking. Bring binoculars, a camp chair and warm layers.
- Dates
- Nov 15 and Nov 21
- Hours
- Sun Nov 15, meets 3:30pm; Sat Nov 21, meets 3:20pm; about 2 hours
- Cost
- Free with registration; a CDFW Lands Pass or current fishing or hunting license is required for each participant 16+
- Where
- Woodbridge Ecological Reserve, 11154 W. Woodbridge Rd., Lodi, CA 95242
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Friends of the Fox: The Blind Side
A classic-movie matinee at the historic Bob Hope Theatre, opening with an organ concert. Popcorn available.
- Dates
- Nov 22, 2026
- Hours
- Doors 1pm; organ concert 1:30pm; movie 2pm
- Cost
- Ticketed; prices not published online
- Where
- Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, CA 95202
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Lodi Parade of Lights
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Lodi's 29th annual parade fills downtown with more than 80 lighted floats, marching bands and dance troupes, ending with Santa on a Lodi fire truck. Arrive early; parking fills quickly.
- Dates
- Dec 3, 2026
- Hours
- Parade 6:17pm
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- Downtown Lodi, CA
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Central West Ballet: The Nutcracker
Central West Ballet's holiday tradition follows Clara to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy, including a sensory-friendly performance. On Dec 5, Central Ave. is closed for the farmers market and parade.
- Dates
- Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
- Hours
- Fri Dec 4 2pm (sensory-friendly) and 7pm; Sat Dec 5 1pm
- Cost
- $27-$69 (includes $4 fee)
- Where
- Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 N. Central Ave., Tracy, CA 95376
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Manteca Christmas in the Park and Parade
Holiday shopping, food and craft vendors, kid rides, free kids' activities and visits with Santa, followed by the "Hometown Christmas in Manteca" parade of floats and marching bands along Yosemite Avenue.
- Dates
- Dec 5, 2026
- Hours
- Christmas in the Park noon-9pm; parade 5pm
- Where
- 320 W. Center St. and Yosemite Ave., Manteca, CA
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Stockton Symphony Holiday Pops
A festive concert with American Idol finalist Filo Ebid and the Stockton Youth Chorale: Sleigh Ride, O Holy Night, Symph-Hanukkah, music from The Nutcracker and Frozen, and a carol sing-along.
- Dates
- Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
- Hours
- Sat Dec 5 6pm; Sun Dec 6 2:30pm
- Cost
- Ticketed; prices not published online
- Where
- Warren Atherton Auditorium, San Joaquin Delta College, 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95207
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Tracy Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting
The Tracy City Center Association's lighted parade and tree lighting through downtown Tracy. Streets close from 3pm.
- Dates
- Dec 5, 2026
- Hours
- 6-8:30pm
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- Downtown Tracy: 6th St., Central Ave., 10th St. and Front Street Plaza, Tracy, CA
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Tree Lighting and Delta Reflections Lighted Boat Parade
Snowfall, cookies and hot chocolate, live performances and local vendors at Weber Point, with the tree lighting at 5:30pm and the Lynn Hahn Memorial Delta Reflections Lighted Boat Parade around 6:30pm. Bring blankets and lawn chairs; no pets, alcohol or bikes. Parking is on-street or in paid city lots.
- Dates
- Dec 5, 2026
- Hours
- 3-7pm; tree lighting 5:30pm; boat parade about 6:30pm
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- Weber Point Events Center, 221 N. Center St., Stockton, CA 95202
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Lodi Ballet: The Nutcracker
Ballet students of the City of Lodi Parks and Recreation program present their annual Nutcracker, with a few new surprises this year.
- Dates
- Dec 12, 2026
- Hours
- 2pm and 7pm
- Cost
- Ticketed; prices not published online
- Where
- Charlene Powers Lange Theatre, Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi, CA 95240
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Friends of the Fox: White Christmas
The holiday classic on the big screen at the historic Bob Hope Theatre, preceded by an organ concert. Popcorn available.
- Dates
- Dec 20, 2026
- Hours
- Doors 1pm; organ concert 1:30pm; movie 2pm
- Cost
- Ticketed; prices not published online
- Where
- Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton, CA 95202
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Caswell Memorial State Park
Old-growth valley oaks along the Stanislaus River protect one of California's last riparian oak woodlands, with hiking and fishing. Parts of the park are currently closed due to flood damage and debris.
- Hours
- Daily 8am to sunset
- Cost
- $10 per vehicle ($12 peak and weekends); seniors $9
- Where
- Caswell Memorial State Park, Austin Rd., Ripon, CA
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Children's Museum of Stockton
Hands-on play exhibits for young children in downtown Stockton. Adults must be accompanied by a child, and children by an adult. Guests with an EBT card and ID get 50% off admission for up to four people.
- Hours
- Wed-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Mon-Tue
- Cost
- $10 per guest age 1 and older
- Where
- 402 W. Weber Ave., Stockton, CA 95203
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Haggin Museum
Art and local history in Victory Park, now showing an exhibit celebrating the Stockton Symphony's 100 years. Free for everyone on the first Saturday of the month (Nov 7, Dec 5).
- Hours
- Wed-Fri 1:30-5pm; 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1:30-9pm; Sat-Sun noon-5pm; closed Mon-Tue, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Cost
- $8 adults; $7 seniors 65+ and military; $5 ages 10-17 and students; under 10 free
- Where
- Haggin Museum, 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton, CA 95203
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Micke Grove Zoo
A zoo in Micke Grove Regional Park with endangered species including golden lion tamarins and black-and-white ruffed lemurs.
- Hours
- Wed-Sun 10am-5pm (last entry 4:30pm)
- Cost
- $5 ages 14+; $3 ages 3-13; 2 and under free
- Where
- 11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi, CA 95240
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