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2024 Fall Family Fun Guide

Find your Family FUN this Fall in Stockton

By Josh & Amy Rose Stoner, MacKid Lodi and Stockton Publishers September 6, 2024

Are you ready for Fall family fun in Stockton? Fall events and attractions are abundant in the our area, giving families countless opportunities to make Fall memories they can cherish for years. Macaroni KID Stockton has all the details for you and your family to make the most of Autumn in Stockton!

We will continue to update our Macaroni KID Stockton Fall Fun Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often!


 

Trunk O' Treat at Micke Grove Park

October 11, 4pm to 7pm




Trunk or Treat by the Water

October 26, 2pm to 6pm | Stockton Sailing Club

Get ready for a spook-tacular afternoon at the Stockton Sailing Club! Put on your favorite costume and bring the whole family to enjoy safe trick-or-treating in a beautiful waterside setting.

This year’s event features a special Hip-Hop Story Time with Rymasaurus, fun games, and activities for kids of all ages. Enjoy delicious food available for purchase from the Stockton Sailing Club, and explore a variety of vendors offering treats and treasures. We’re still accepting vendor sign-ups—non-profits and individuals can participate for free! 

Vendor Sign-Up: Click Here! 

Don’t miss out on this family-friendly Halloween celebration! Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, and festive activities.

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Candy Crawl

October 31, 5pm to 6pm | Weberstown Mall

Goblins and Ghouls are invited to join us for our annual Candy Crawl! Come dressed in your favorite costume for no tricks, just treats! So, grab your witch’s broom and zoom on down to Weberstown Mall!!  

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Lodi Grape Festival

September 12-15 | Lodi Grape Festival Grounds


Lodi Comic Con

September 28 | Lodi Grape Festival Grounds



San Joaquin County Tractor Fest

October 12, 9am - 2pm | San Joaquin County Historical Museum in Micke Grove Park

Get ready for clouds of dust, a bit of rust, and a ton of family fun at the 4th Annual San Joaquin County Tractor Fest – an event for all ages! Offerings include an interactive, hands-on tractor show, tractor parade, activities for kids, local food trucks, and the museum buildings and exhibits will of course be open to enjoy throughout the day. This year, we are proud to partner with the San Joaquin County Farm Bureau as we work to inspire the next generation of farmers, engineers, and agricultural innovators.

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Lodi Pumpkin Harvest Festival 2024

October 12, 11am - 4pm | Jesse's Grove Winery


Del Osso Family Farm


Fog Willow




Mike's Pumpkin Patch

Mike's Pumpkin Patch is a NEW pumpkin patch that opened in 2023 to provide families with all sorts of country fun! $15 entry includes all rides, games and play. 

Come join us and experience a day filled with laughter, delicious bites, and endless pumpkin-themed play for the entire family!

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Football Crafts

September 2, 2pm | Troke Library

Join us as we create sports crafts to celebrate the start of football season


Teen Craft Hour: Felt Monsters

September 24, 4pm | Troke Library


Bubbling Cauldron

September 26, 4pm | Cesar Chavez Central Library

Double, double toil and trouble...it's time to start putting together your Halloween decor! Join us as we make a bubbling cauldron. Program is for teens and adults. All supplies will be provided.




River Fox Train

October 5 - 30 | West Sacramento

Kids of all ages will have fun at the River Fox Train Pumpkin Patch Express. Trick-or-treat on board the train, pick the perfect pumpkin in our park (included!) and enjoy a one-of-a-kind fall experience that includes bouncy houses, sack races, costume contests and more!

We will have options for Mom, Dad, and the whole family! This adventure has something for everyone! Light concessions and adult beverages available.

Check the calendar for the Pumpkin Patch and Train schedule.

All a Booo-ARD!

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Acorns, Woodpeckers and Galls, Oh My!

October 6 and November 3, 11am | Oak Grove Park

"Fall" into a new nature exploration at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park! Enjoy an easy walk along the paved Yokuts Trail. See acorns ripening, woodpeckers and fantastically shaped galls incubating on limbs and leaves.


Astronomy in the Park

September 7 at 7:25pm, October 12 at 6:30pm and November 9 at 5pm | Oak Grove Park




Fall Candle Making Workshop

October 12, 2pm - 4pm | 2119 Pacific Avenue, Stockton

Enjoy fall-themed treats and mocktails (BYOB) while creating two fall-themed candles! All supplies are included with over 20 scents to choose from. Participants have the option to pre-order a charcuterie box. Ages 10 and up are welcome!

Purchase Tickets Here!

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Dia de los Muertos

November 2, 12pm to 3pm | Weberstown Mall

Honor your heritage at our Día de los Muertos event on Saturday, November 2nd from 12p-3p. Share memories, photos and blessings at our community ofrenda, located in the JCPenney Court. After you’ve paid respect to your loved ones, stay for live entertainment, food offerings, kid zone with face painting and more! 

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Holiday Craft Fair

November 9, 9am - 2pm | Banner Island Ball Park

Sweet Life Boutique is hosting the ultimate craft fair at the ballpark! You can expect crafters, curators, food vendors and more for all of your holiday shopping while having a beautiful day out with the family!

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Do you know of a 2024 family-friendly fall event or attraction in or around Stockton that isn't listed here? Please submit your event HERE and we will add it to our Macaroni KID Stockton Fall Fun Guide!