# Free things to do with kids in Stockton–Modesto this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Stockton–Modesto this week: we found three free outings, including Halloween at the Fair, Trick-or-Treat Market and Día de los Muertos Festival at Big Valley Ford. Five free days and events are coming up, each with its date. And one place never charges admission, like Stockton–San Joaquin County Public Library.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 free outings this week; 5 free days and events coming up; 1 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Halloween at the Fair** at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, Stockton. When: Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Price: Free tickets. Official page: https://www.halloweenatthefair.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Stockton Tree Lighting and Delta Reflections Boat Parade** at Weber Point Events Center, 221 N. Center St., Stockton, CA 95202. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 3–7 p.m.; tree lighting 5:30 p.m., lighted boat parade around 6:30 p.m. Price: Free. Snowfall, cookies, hot chocolate and live performances by the water. Bring blankets or lawn chairs; the event lot is closed to the public, so plan on street or city-lot parking. Official page: https://www.stocktonca.gov/community/events/tree_lighting_.php (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Tracy Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting** at Downtown Tracy, Central Ave. and 10th St., Tracy, CA 95376. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 6–8:30 p.m. Price: Free. A lighted parade through downtown followed by the tree lighting near Front Street Plaza. Streets close from mid-afternoon, so park a few blocks out. Official page: https://www.cityoftracy.org/I-Want-To/View/City-Calendar/2026/Events-Folder/Holiday-Light-Parade-and-Tree-Lighting (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Stockton Tree Lighting** at Weber Point Events Center, Weber Point Events Center. When: Sat Dec 5. Time: 3–7pm; lighting at 5:30. Price: Free. The city tree lighting downtown. Official page: https://www.stocktonca.gov/community/events/tree_lighting_.php (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Modesto Celebration of Lights Holiday Parade** at Downtown Modesto, Downtown Modesto. When: Sat Dec 5. Time: 5:30pm. Price: Free. Modesto’s nighttime holiday parade. Official page: https://www.modestogov.com/553/Holiday-Parade (checked 2026-10-30)

## Free this week

- **Halloween at the Fair** at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton, CA 95206. When: Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Time: 3–10pm (last entry 9pm). Price: Free tickets online. Ages: 0–12. A Halloween festival at the fairgrounds, with Trunk-or-Treat Friday 5:30–7:30pm and Saturday from 4pm, plus fireworks at 7pm Saturday. Official page: https://www.halloweenatthefair.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Trick-or-Treat Market** at Modesto Certified Farmers Market, 1522 H St., Modesto, CA 95354. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 8am–5pm. Price: Free for kids. Ages: 0–12. Kids in costume trick-or-treat from the farmers market stalls, and some booths have teal-pumpkin treats for kids with allergies. Official page: https://modestocfm.com/event/trick-or-treat-market/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Día de los Muertos Festival at Big Valley Ford** at Big Valley Ford, 3282 Auto Center Cir., Stockton, CA 95212. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: Noon–4:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. Mariachi, folklórico dancers and a kids’ trunk-or-treat at this free Sunday festival. Official page: https://www.visitstockton.org/events/4th-annual-dia-de-los-muertos-festival/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Always free

- **Stockton–San Joaquin County Public Library**, Branches across San Joaquin County. Free storytimes at branches across the county. Official page: https://www.ssjcpl.org/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Free library storytimes

- **Stockton–San Joaquin County Public Library**: Storytimes at branches through the week. Check the library calendar for baby and toddler storytimes. Calendar: https://www.ssjcpl.org/

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Stockton–Modesto this weekend?
This week we found three free outings for ages 0–6, including Halloween at the Fair, Trick-or-Treat Market and Día de los Muertos Festival at Big Valley Ford. See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/stockton-modesto/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Stockton–Modesto?
Halloween at the Fair: Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/stockton-modesto/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Stockton–Modesto?
Stockton Tree Lighting and Delta Reflections Boat Parade and Tracy Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/stockton-modesto/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Stockton–Modesto?
Stockton–San Joaquin County Public Library don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Are library storytimes free in Stockton–Modesto?
Yes. Stockton–San Joaquin County Public Library runs free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).