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Shop the Blocks Returns November 1: A Downtown Turlock Shopping Guide

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Downtown Turlock storefronts and street trees on a rainy day.
Downtown Turlock on a rainy day, January 2019. Photo: Eric B. / Alicezeppelin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0.

The morning after Halloween, downtown Turlock gets an early start on holiday shopping. Shop the Blocks returns Sunday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Main Street. For anyone hoping to find a gift that doesn’t come from the same online search results, it’s a reason to spend a Sunday browsing close to home.

There is a breakfast option, too, but it has different hours and requires its own ticket. Here is how to plan the day, what local shop owners are saying, and a few things to ask before carrying those purchases home.

Sunday’s Hours and Where to Start

The Turlock Journal’s October 21 report confirms this is the event’s 12th year. It also reports that Ceres-based Legacy Limousine will provide shuttle service again. Follow the participating merchants’ announcements for this year’s stops; an old route map isn’t a reliable plan for Sunday.

  • Shopping: November 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., along Main Street in downtown Turlock.
  • Breakfast: Center Street Grill, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with advance ticket purchases through the restaurant.
  • A starting point: Pick one store you want to visit first, then work outward on foot instead of moving the car for every stop.

If you haven’t explored this part of town lately, our Downtown Turlock guide can help you put the streets and nearby stops together. Leave enough time to browse between purchases. Window displays are part of the outing, and you don’t need to finish an entire gift list in one afternoon.

Sunday, November 1, 2026: Center Street Grill breakfast runs 9 AM to 1 PM with tickets required; Shop the Blocks runs 10 AM to 5 PM.
Two schedules for Sunday, November 1. Illustrated schedule comparison.

Breakfast Has Its Own Tickets

Center Street Grill’s announcement lists an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 120 N. Center Street, Turlock.

Adult tickets are $35; children ages 6-13 are $15, and children 5 and younger are free. The restaurant says the ticket includes breakfast, one drink and entry into its merchandise raffle. Call 209-634-5100 or stop in to purchase tickets. Ask the restaurant directly about remaining availability and any dietary needs before paying.

An early breakfast leaves the afternoon open for shopping. If you prefer to browse first, remember that the buffet ends four hours before Shop the Blocks does. The breakfast ticket is for the restaurant’s event; it should not be confused with an admission charge for the whole downtown shopping day.

Why This Weekend Matters to Merchants

Behind the holiday displays, some downtown businesses are coming through a difficult sales year. In the Journal’s reporting, Candace Gonsalves of Farm House and Jenny Roots Sousa of Rustic Roots described how much they depend on the final quarter. Candace opened her business in 2015; Jenny opened hers in 2013.

That doesn’t make a purchase an obligation. It does make Sunday a useful chance to compare an item in person, see its size and finish, and ask someone who knows the stock whether it suits the person you have in mind.

Farm House is at 311 E. Main Street, Turlock. Rustic Roots is nearby at 231 E. Main Street, Turlock. These are two places to start, rather than a complete list of participating businesses.

Rustic Roots’ own website describes a mix of furniture, home decor, gifts and custom work. Jenny’s account of starting the business is worth a read: she was working in a restaurant when an interest in rustic furniture led her toward painting, building and contractor school. The store grew out of that hands-on work.

Gift-shopping checklist: Who is it for? Start with the person. What is your budget? Keep room for tax. Can it be returned? Ask before checkout.
An illustrated checklist for gift shopping.

A Few Questions Before Checkout

A little preparation helps when you are buying weeks before a gift will be opened. Put the names of your recipients and a spending limit in your phone before you leave. For clothing, bring sizes; for something going on a shelf or wall, bring measurements.

  • Ask about returns. Find out the deadline, whether a gift receipt is available, and whether seasonal or sale merchandise has different rules.
  • Check the full price. Leave room for tax, breakfast and any other stops you plan to make.
  • Plan for larger purchases. If you find furniture or something awkward to carry, ask about pickup or delivery before buying. Services and charges vary by store.

For more places to browse or a meal after the shopping, use our Turlock Shopping & Dining guide. Start with the shops you are most curious about, and check their own announcements as Sunday approaches for event specials and participating-store details.

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Turlock Weekend: Games, Free Art and a Family Festival

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Exterior of the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, March 2012.
Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, March 2012. Photo: OsotedeMonte / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0. Cropped and resized.

A board game at the library, an art project downtown, or a Sunday afternoon with music and reptiles in Modesto: this weekend offers a few alternatives to another trip through a pumpkin patch. Two of these outings have no admission charge, and none requires committing to a seated performance.

Here are three events for October 24-25, 2026, starting with two in Turlock today. All times below are Pacific.

The Weekend at a Glance

  • Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Board Game Day at Turlock Library.
  • Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Free Saturday Studio at Carnegie Arts Center.
  • Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Free Family Fun Festival at the Gallo Center Plaza and Modesto Rotary Music Garden.

Saturday: Try a Different Game at the Library

The Central Valley Game Lovers are hosting Board Game Day at Turlock Library from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24. Bring a game you enjoy or try something unfamiliar. Most games are recommended for ages 10 and up, although the organizer says games for younger players will be available too.

That age guidance helps if you’re choosing between outings for siblings. A child who enjoys learning rules and settling into a game may get more from this than a quick stop between errands. You can also take a favorite game along without buying something new for the occasion.

The branch is at 550 Minaret Avenue, Turlock. The county lists a parking lot and Saturday library hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on its branch information page. Our Turlock Library guide covers more of what the expanded building offers.

The historic Carnegie building in Turlock, with arched windows and steps to its entrance.
Carnegie Arts Center, photographed in September 2012. Photo: Saeid Banankhah (Saeidb) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Saturday: Drop In for Art at the Carnegie

Saturday Studio runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 24 at Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. It’s free, with no preregistration. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The drop-in format makes this an easier choice when you don’t want a fixed starting time. Arrive within the session window and make art together. This is a family visit, so plan to stay with your children rather than treating it as a drop-off class.

Sunday: Music, Chalk Art and Reptiles in Modesto

The Gallo Center and City of Modesto’s fourth annual Family Fun Festival is Sunday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gallo Center Plaza and Modesto Rotary Music Garden, by 1000 I Street, Modesto.

Activities include music, dancing, chalk art, lawn games, reptiles, face painting and balloon animals. Listed participants include the Modesto Children’s Museum, Graffiti USA Museum and Python Ron. No ticket purchase is needed. Food trucks sell snacks separately, so free admission doesn’t mean food is included.

Weekend planning graphic: library games Saturday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Carnegie art Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Gallo family festival Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Pacific.
A planning guide to the three outings, with times from the organizers. This is not a geographic map.

Parking and More Weekend Plans

For Sunday, budget for getting there as well as anything you buy. Gallo’s parking page lists its official event garage at 820 12th Street, Modesto, with a $5 cash-only charge during performance hours. The festival listing does not promise free garage parking, so don’t assume admission covers it.

Find more October outings, concerts and holiday dates in our events calendar.

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Astronomy Night at Stan State: What to Know Before Friday

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NASA visualization of the nearly full Moon for 8 PM Pacific on October 23, 2026.
Moon phase for October 23 at 8 PM Pacific. Visualization: NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio.

There is a telescope on top of Naraghi Hall, and this Friday Stanislaus State is inviting the public to an evening of astronomy. You can also look through telescopes beside the pond and try space and physics activities without getting a rooftop reservation.

Astronomy Night is Friday, October 23, from 6 to 9 PM. One detail matters before you round up the family: the rooftop sessions and general admission have separate signups. Rooftop reservations currently show full; general admission still has room.

Friday Night at a Glance

Jump to: Registration · What You Can Do · Getting There · Your First Telescope View.

General Admission Is Still an Option

The signup separates the evening into two choices. General Admission covers the telescopes by the pond and astronomy activities. A Rooftop Reservation adds a timed session with the rooftop telescope and also includes the general activities.

As of publication on October 21, the rooftop sessions listed on the signup page are marked full. General admission remains available. A general-admission place does not reserve a rooftop session; check the live signup for openings or changes.

There is a small timing mismatch in the official pages: the main announcement says 6-9 PM, while the general-admission signup row says 6-9:30 PM. Plan around the advertised 6-9 PM window, and contact the organizer if the later finish affects your visit.

General admission includes pond-side telescopes and activities. Rooftop viewing requires a separate reservation. Minors need an adult.
General admission and rooftop viewing have separate signups. Conceptual illustration; check live availability.

More Than a Line for a Telescope

The announced activities include making constellations and exploring Moon phases, alongside hands-on space and physics activities. That gives families something to do between looks through an eyepiece, especially when children want to make or handle something themselves.

Past editions show how this works. In its 2024-25 event report, Stan State describes straw rockets, cookie-based Moon-phase models and shock-wave demonstrations at the November 2024 Astronomy Night. That event drew 144 participants and 49 volunteers. Those are examples from a previous year, rather than a promised activity list for Friday.

For a younger child, a useful starting question is simply, “What am I looking at?” For an older student, try asking why an object looks different through the telescope than it does in a photograph. There is no need to turn the evening into a quiz or rush through every station.

Getting to Naraghi Hall and Parking

Use the university’s Naraghi Hall map and floor-plan page to locate the building before leaving. A driving app can get you to the campus, but the building map is more helpful for the final walk.

The university’s visitor parking page lists daily permits at $6, available near campus entrances. Visitors are generally required to pay for campus parking. The Astronomy Night announcement does not advertise a parking waiver, so budget for a permit and follow the signs where you park. City-street parking along the campus perimeter does not require a university permit, although posted street restrictions still apply.

Bring a layer for standing outside and wear shoes you are comfortable walking in. If stairs, rooftop access or another part of the setup could be difficult, contact Robert Bell before Friday to discuss an accessible way to participate. The event listing specifically invites accommodation and access questions.

What to Ask During Your First Telescope View

Start by asking the operator which object is in view and what detail to look for. If the view seems blank or blurry, say so. Ask for help positioning your eye before moving the equipment or turning a knob. An eyepiece can take a moment to get used to.

The Moon is a good subject to learn on. NASA’s Moon-viewing guide explains that binoculars reveal terrain and that a telescope brings out mountain ridges, crater chains and other features. Look near the boundary between light and darkness, called the terminator, where shadows help the relief stand out.

A lunar impact crater and its bright rays, seen from orbit by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
This 2018 spacecraft image covers a lunar area roughly five miles across. It shows a much closer view than a campus telescope can provide. Credit: NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University; NASA source.

Friday’s Moon will be nearly full. The NASA 2026 Moon-phase dataset puts its illumination near 95 percent at 8 PM Pacific; the header image is NASA’s visualization for that hour. Actual views depend on clouds, viewing conditions and the targets chosen by the telescope operators. The organizer has not published a target-by-target observing schedule.

The Local Program Behind the Evening

Science in Our Community has been opening Stan State’s science activities to local families since 2011. A spring 2026 university profile traces the program to Professor Emeritus Mark Grobner and describes its current director, evolutionary biology professor Jeanette Pirlo. Students, faculty and staff volunteer to bring science beyond their own classrooms.

Jeanette has also added adult programming, including Sip N’ Science at Dust Bowl. Astronomy Night is one way to try the program; the Science in Our Community website carries its other activities. For more campus background, read our Stanislaus State guide.

Before Friday: reserve the right admission option, save your confirmation and check the organizer’s listing again before heading out. If the rooftop sessions stay full, the pond-side telescopes and activities are still part of general admission.

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Turlock Turkey Trot: October 21 Is the Shirt Deadline

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Turlock Turkey Trot 2026: October 21 shirt deadline; November 21 race day at Donnelly Park.
Register by October 21 for a guaranteed custom shirt. Race day is November 21.

Turlock’s Turkey Trot is a month away, but the deadline for a guaranteed custom race shirt is Wednesday, October 21. If the shirt is part of your family tradition, this is the day to get your entry in.

The 52nd annual Turkey Trot Fun Run takes place Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Donnelly Park. There are three choices: a children’s one-mile run, a two-mile run for ages 13 and older, and a one-mile walk for ages 13 and older.

What the October 21 Deadline Means

The city’s current registration notices say entries after October 21 are not guaranteed a shirt. That is a shirt deadline, rather than an announcement that registration ends today. The city does not give a cutoff hour on the event page.

Registration runs through the city’s CommunityPass catalog. Choose a session before adding an entry to your cart. A household with children and adults may need more than one session, even though everyone is going to the same park.

Pick the Right Race or Walk

  • Children’s one-mile run: $22. For ages 12 and younger.
  • Two-mile run: $28. For ages 13 and older.
  • One-mile walk: $22. For ages 13 and older.
Race options: one-mile run for ages 12 and younger, $22; two-mile run for ages 13 and older, $28; one-mile walk for ages 13 and older, $22.
Choose the session for your age and preferred distance in the city registration catalog.

For a family weighing the cost, two adults entering the two-mile run and two children entering the mile add up to $100 in listed entry fees. If those adults choose the walk, the same four entries total $88.

The walk offers a way to take part without competing for a finishing-place prize. The city awards prizes to leading runners in age groups for the one-mile and two-mile races. Walkers do not receive those finisher prizes, but all participants are entered into the prize drawing.

The Morning Starts Before the First Race

The current registration notices list check-in at 8:15 AM and the one-mile race at 9 AM. The two-mile race starts five minutes after the last one-mile runner finishes.

That sequence gives families with runners in both distances something useful to plan around. Adults running the longer race should expect its start to depend on the children’s event. Setting an alarm for a presumed 9:05 AM start would get the schedule wrong.

The walk listing repeats those race notices without a separate walk start. If you are entering the walk, confirm its instructions with Recreation at (209) 668-5594 rather than assuming the running schedule answers that question.

Getting to Donnelly Park

Donnelly Park is at 600 Pedras Road, Turlock. Use the park address for directions, then follow the event’s check-in instructions when you arrive.

The park opened in 1974 and covers 40 acres, according to the city’s park history. Its pond, lawns and playgrounds make it familiar territory for many Turlock families. Our Donnelly Park guide covers the park’s history and everyday facilities.

November 21 morning plan: check in at 8:15 AM; one-mile race at 9 AM; two-mile race five minutes after the final one-mile runner finishes.
The two-mile start depends on when the one-mile race finishes.

Before You Register

Decide who is running and who is walking, then check each person’s age against the session you select. Save the registration confirmation so you can find the instructions again before November 21.

If someone in your group needs an accommodation, or you have a question about bringing a stroller, ask Recreation before choosing an entry. Those details are worth settling while making your plans.

Want the custom shirt? Use the city’s Turkey Trot registration catalog by October 21. For more outings this fall, browse our local events calendar.

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Halloween 2026 in Turlock and Modesto: Trunk-or-Treats, Haunts and Pumpkin Patches

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The white Victorian McHenry Mansion in downtown Modesto, photographed in April 2015.
McHenry Mansion, April 3, 2015. Photo: Miguel Hermoso Cuesta / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized.

Halloween 2026 falls on a Saturday. That gives Turlock families a full night for costumes and candy, but some of the best outings happen earlier: a ghost tour through downtown buildings, a dog costume contest on Tegner Road, pumpkin painting at the library and a hayride through the dark in Riverbank.

Some outings are free; others need tickets or an RSVP. Start with the quick picks, or jump to your town, pumpkin patches or decorations. All times below are Pacific.

In This Guide

Quick Picks and Dates to Save

If you only have room for one outing, start with the kind of Halloween your group actually enjoys:

  • A daylight candy stop in Turlock: Smith Chevrolet, Saturday, October 24, noon-3 p.m. Details.
  • A free evening with costumes and dogs: Top Notch Pet Resort, October 24, 6-8 p.m. Details.
  • Local history with a spooky setting: Downtown Turlock Ghost Walk, October 23-24. Four departures each night; tickets are $35. Details.
  • A sensory-friendly option: Butterfly Effects in Modesto, Friday, October 23, 3-5 p.m., with a quiet area and non-food goodies. Details.
  • A free historic-setting outing: McHenry Mansion Spooktacular, Tuesday, October 27, 4-7 p.m. Details.
  • Halloween itself with younger children: Crossroads in Turlock, October 31, 4-6 p.m.; Oakdale’s parade and festival is earlier, 1-3 p.m. Turlock / Oakdale.
  • For people who want a proper scare: The Brady House in Modesto has seven remaining October dates, and Riverbank’s Haunted Hayride runs October 23-24. Compare them.

For another view of the dates, use our Events Calendar. The listings below cover upcoming events; the Carnegie pumpkin party and downtown Turlock trunk-or-treat from October 16-18 have already taken place.

Turlock Trunk-or-Treats and Halloween Night

Smith Chevrolet: A Daytime Trunk-or-Treat

Saturday, October 24, noon-3 p.m. Smith Chevrolet hosts an afternoon of decorated trunks, treats and family activities at 1601 Auto Mall Drive, Turlock. The daytime hours make this an option for families who want costumes and candy without a late bedtime.

Event details are available through the Turlock Chamber. Admission pricing is not published. For questions, call Smith Chevrolet at 209-632-2593.

Top Notch Pet Resort: Candy and a Dog Costume Contest

Saturday, October 24, 6-8 p.m. Free entry. This is the Turlock choice that includes a dog costume contest alongside family activities. Head to 1118 S. Tegner Road, Turlock. The organizer’s Chamber announcement also mentions activities and discounts. For dog participation details, contact the resort at 209-656-1960.

Trick-or-Treat with the Police

Thursday, October 29, 4-6:30 p.m. The Public Safety Facility at 244 N. Broadway, Turlock hosts trick-or-treating with officers and community partners. The department’s official event announcement includes Halloween safety tips and encourages costumes.

This event is two days before Halloween, leaving Saturday open for a neighborhood candy route.

Cogir of Turlock: Pumpkin Painting and a Candy Bus

Friday, October 30, 3-5 p.m. RSVP by October 29. Cogir of Turlock is planning pumpkin painting, a children’s costume contest, a photo area and a candy bus, with appetizers and beverages. The community is at 3791 Crowell Road, Turlock.

Reserve through Cogir’s event page or call 209-633-9723 by October 29. Admission pricing is not published.

Crossroads Church: An Early Halloween-Night Festival

Saturday, October 31, 4-6 p.m. Crossroads’ public festival announcement places the event in the church park at 1360 N. Johnson Road, Turlock. It is for children from birth through sixth grade, with games, candy and free hot dogs, nachos and popcorn.

The organizer asks for no scary costumes. With an early finish and food available at the park, this can be the whole Halloween outing for a younger child.

Downtown Turlock Ghost Walk

Friday and Saturday, October 23-24. Tours depart at 7, 7:30, 8 and 8:30 p.m.; each walk lasts 90 minutes. Tickets: $35. The Turlock Historical Society’s Ghost Walk trades a parking-lot candy line for downtown buildings and the stories attached to them.

The Turlock Journal’s September report describes costumed “ghost hosts” and access to buildings including the former Geer Building, the Sierra Building and the Berg Building. The tour mixes local history with ghost stories: the Sierra Building once held a small hospital, and the Berg Building has its own tale of lingering cigar smoke.

The event location is the Turlock Historical Museum at 108 S. Center Street, Turlock. Buy tickets at Main Street Antiques, 208 E. Main Street, Turlock. The Historical Society’s event page has organizer updates; the shop’s number is 209-669-7000. Ask which departure still has seats before planning dinner around it.

For more on the buildings and people behind the stories, browse our History of Turlock pages. The tour is a walking outing that enters older buildings, so ask the organizer about the particular route if stairs, distance or access would affect your visit.

Modesto Events for Families

Butterfly Effects: A Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat

Friday, October 23, 3-5 p.m. Free, all ages. At 605 Standiford Avenue, Modesto, Butterfly Effects is offering decorated trunks, games, hands-on activities and family photos, with a sensory quiet area for breaks.

The organizer also promises non-food goodies such as stickers and fidget toys. Costumes are optional, and families can join one activity, watch or take a break. Those specifics make this worth considering for a child who finds a crowded Halloween event overwhelming. Use the organizer’s free Eventbrite listing for registration and its attendance questions.

Modesto Halloween Extravaganza

Saturday, October 24, 2-4 p.m. The Modesto Halloween Extravaganza at James Marshall Park, 440 Sutter Avenue, Modesto, includes crafts, bounce houses, photo booths, games and a costume contest. Admission pricing is not published.

Woofstock Monster Mash at Stanislaus Animal Services

Sunday, October 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Stanislaus Animal Services Agency’s outdoor festival at 3647 Cornucopia Way, Modesto adds a trunk-or-treat to dog and cat adoptions, a petting zoo, live music and vendors. Costumes are encouraged, according to the City of Modesto’s October newsletter. There is enough on the schedule to combine a candy stop with time among the animals.

McHenry Mansion Spooktacular

Tuesday, October 27, 4-7 p.m. Free; ages 2-17 and their families. The city and county library bring story times, Halloween songs, activities and trick-or-treating to the grounds outside McHenry Mansion, 906 15th Street, Modesto. Candy, craft supplies and giveaways are available while supplies last.

The Spooktacular takes place outdoors on the mansion grounds, with activities organized for children. The 4 p.m. start gives families a school-night outing before dinner.

Illustrated comparison of Halloween outings: candy and crafts, the Downtown Turlock Ghost Walk, and full-scare haunted attractions.
Candy and crafts, local ghost stories and actor-driven haunts make very different evenings. Editorial illustration; the scenes do not depict the actual venues.

Ceres, Hughson, Hilmar, Oakdale and Nearby Towns

Ceres: Trunk-or-Treat at Whitmore Park

Saturday, October 24, 1-4 p.m. Free. Ceres Recreation’s annual event fills Whitmore Park on Third Street, Ceres with decorated vehicles and booths. The Ceres Courier reports music, food and craft vendors and a photo booth, as well as candy. Both adults and children are encouraged to dress up.

Hughson: Trunk, or Tent and Treat Downtown

Friday, October 30, 4-7 p.m. Hughson’s annual Trunk, or Tent and Treat takes place on Hughson Avenue in Downtown Hughson, according to the September 28 city agenda. For event arrangements and street closures, contact the city at 209-883-4054.

Hilmar Covenant: Halloween-Night Trunk-or-Treat

Saturday, October 31, starting at 6 p.m. Hilmar Covenant Church is inviting families to collect candy at 20056 American Avenue, Hilmar. The announcement does not give an ending time, so check the church’s updates if you plan to arrive later.

Oakdale: Halloween Parade and Festival

Saturday, October 31, 1-3 p.m. The City of Oakdale recreation page lists the Halloween Parade and Festival at Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Avenue, Oakdale. The daytime window leaves the evening free for a neighborhood walk or another event.

Escalon: First Responder Leadership Trunk-or-Treat

Wednesday, October 28, 6-8 p.m. Escalon High School’s First Responder Leadership program is organizing the community trunk-or-treat. The school’s October 5 bulletin confirms the 2026 date and hours and links to vehicle-host registration. The campus is at 1528 Yosemite Avenue, Escalon. The bulletin does not publish a visitor admission price; check the school’s event instructions for where to enter.

Waterford: Downtown Candy on Halloween Night

Saturday, October 31, 6-8 p.m. Love Waterford and the city bring trunk-or-treating to Bentley Street, Waterford. The organizer’s event page lists costume contests, food trucks and free corn dogs from the Lions Club. For the costume contest, come to the stage at 7 p.m.; no advance registration is needed. There are individual, group and pet categories, plus awards for decorated trunks.

Atwater: Trunk-or-Treat at The Tarmac

Friday, October 23, 5-8 p.m. Blaker Brewing’s official calendar puts a trunk-or-treat at The Tarmac, 1930 Airdrome Entry, Atwater. Check that you are heading to the Atwater venue: Blaker’s Ceres taproom has its own calendar. The listing does not state a cover charge.

Merced: Zoo Boo and Cops for Critters

Zoo Boo: October 23-25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. each evening. Applegate Zoo adds trick-or-treating, costumes and animal encounters at 1045 W. 25th Street, Merced. The city’s Zoo Boo flyer lists $7 for ages 14-59, $6 for ages 3-13 and $5 for ages 60 and older; ages 2 and younger are free. Bring cash: the Los Banos Enterprise’s event report specifies cash-only payment. Use these special-event prices when budgeting for the evening.

Cops for Critters: Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free for spectators. Merced Police Department combines a car show with candy, costumes and vendors outside the station at 611 W. 22nd Street, Merced. The event announcement distinguishes free public attendance from paid vehicle and vendor registration, with proceeds supporting the local zoo.

Livingston and Los Banos: Two More Candy Stops

For families visiting farther south or west, the Los Banos Enterprise’s October 14 roundup lists Livingston United Methodist Church’s trunk-or-treat on Saturday, October 24, 3-7 p.m., at 11695 Olive Avenue, Livingston. The Los Banos Chamber has its free trunk-or-treat on Sunday, October 25, 5-9 p.m., along Sixth Street in Downtown Los Banos, with costumes, candy and a decorated-trunk contest. The Chamber’s event number is 209-826-2495.

Library Crafts and Halloween Parties

The Stanislaus County Library’s October calendar offers several shorter outings:

  • Turlock, October 20, 4 p.m.: Spider Webs for children 8 and younger; a separate Maker Space Web Engineering program serves tweens and teens.
  • Turlock, October 27, 4 p.m.: Painted Pumpkins for younger children and a separate ages 9-18 session. Materials are provided while supplies last. Wear clothes that can get messy.
  • Hughson, October 27, 3:30-5:30 p.m.: An all-ages Haunted Party with games, crafts and treats; costumes encouraged.
  • Riverbank, October 31, 2 p.m.: A costume parade, candy, slime craft and a snack while supplies last.

Find Turlock Library at 550 Minaret Avenue, Turlock; Hughson Library at 2412A Third Street, Hughson; and Riverbank Library at 3442 Santa Fe Street, Riverbank. The county’s branch directory has hours and phone numbers. Our Turlock Library guide explains the local branch and its history.

Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes

R.A.M. Farms in Turlock

At 716 N. Daubenberger Road, Turlock, the patch and parking are free. Most children’s patch activities come with a pumpkin purchase, and Farmer Ron’s Scary Shed is free to enter. The corn maze requires a separate ticket.

The farm’s 2026 season information lists hours of 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Regular maze admission is $10 for ages 5-11 and $12 for ages 12 and older. Freaky Flashlight Nites lists $14 for ages 12 and older.

Flashlight nights begin at dusk on Fridays and Saturdays. Bring your own flashlight. Minors need an adult chaperone, and the farm does not recommend the night experience for children under 5. Read the patch details and current ticket options before choosing between a daytime pumpkin stop and a night in the maze.

A look back at R.A.M. Farms: pumpkin carver Paulo Machado filmed this visit during the 2019 season and published it in April 2020. This is past-event footage, not an announcement of a 2026 carving appearance.

Dutch Hollow Farms in Modesto

Dutch Hollow’s 2026 season runs through November 1 at 2500 Santa Fe Avenue, Modesto. Enter from Santa Fe Avenue. The farm lists 10 a.m.-7 p.m., with last entry 30 minutes before closing and possible late-season extensions on its social pages.

Parking and the pumpkin patch are free to enter. Attraction admission is $15 on weekdays or $20 on weekends; ages 2 and younger are free. Seniors 65 and older and military visitors with ID pay $10 weekdays or $12 weekends. The attraction ticket includes the corn maze, wagon ride, animals, pig races, jump pillow and other activities listed on the farm’s 2026 information page.

One useful ground-surface detail: the farm says it uses almond and walnut shells throughout the grounds for dust control. Families planning for allergies, mobility equipment or a stroller can ask the farm specific questions at 209-287-6010.

Good Day Sacramento visits Dutch Hollow Farms for the opening of its 2026 pumpkin season. Published October 1, 2026; watch the broadcaster’s own YouTube player.

Fantozzi Farms in Patterson

Fantozzi’s fall season continues through November 1 at 2665 Sperry Avenue, Patterson. This is the corn-maze and pumpkin-patch location, not the separate summer fruit stand.

  • Monday-Thursday: 4-7 p.m.; regular admission $15.
  • Friday: 4-10 p.m.; regular admission $16.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; regular admission $16.
  • Sunday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; regular admission $16.
  • Children 2 and younger: free with a paying adult.

Regular admission covers the corn mazes and courtyard attractions. The farm’s admission page lists extra charges for corn cannons, zombie paintball and cow-train rides on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The haunted maze has its own $5 admission listing and runs 7-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights in October.

For a daytime costume outing, the 2026 schedule has a costume contest and parade for ages 2-12 at noon on Sunday, October 25. The farm also plans a Dia de los Muertos celebration for its November 1 closing day. For more year-round stops, use our local farms and farm stands guide.

SONS Pumpkin Village in Oakdale

For an evening built around decorations and photos, Visit Oakdale highlights SONS Pumpkin Village at 1936 E. F Street, Oakdale. Entry and parking are free. The Pumpkin House, Flower Wall and Pumpkin Pond give you several places to stop, and Light the Night illuminates the village from dark until 8 p.m.

The farm’s own contact page lists Pumpkin Village hours of 8 a.m.-8 p.m., separate from the fruit stand’s hours. Specialty attractions can cost extra. Call 209-988-3901 for current activity prices.

Haunted Houses and Riverbank’s Hayride

The Brady House in Downtown Modesto

The Brady House occupies The Century’s basement at 927 10th Street, Modesto. The 2026 event listing gives these remaining hours:

  • October 23: 6-11 p.m.
  • October 24: 7-11 p.m.
  • October 25: 7-10 p.m.
  • October 28: 7-10 p.m., quieter Family Night.
  • October 29: 7-11 p.m.
  • October 30 and 31: 6-11:50 p.m.
  • Closed: October 26 and 27.

Regular nights have live scare actors, sudden scares, darkness, narrow passages, loud sounds, theatrical lighting and fog. Family Night has few or no scare actors, but it remains a haunted-house environment. The basement requires stairs; there is no elevator or wheelchair-accessible route.

Regular admission on the October 23 ticket page is listed at $20 general admission or $30 priority entry. The October 28 Family Night page lists regular tickets at $15 general admission or $25 priority entry. Checkout charges can add to the listed ticket price. Choose your date in the organizer’s full event directory.

Riverbank’s Haunted Hayride at Jacob Myers Park

Friday and Saturday, October 23-24, 7-10 p.m. Riverbank’s trail becomes a series of volunteer-built scare sites, with creatures and surprises along the ride. The park’s event address is 23655 S. Santa Fe Road, Riverbank.

The city’s 2026 event calendar lists $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 4-12. Children 3 and younger are free with lap seating. Arrive early: gates may close before 10 p.m. if the event reaches capacity.

Expect a deliberately scary trail ride. For riding, boarding or access questions, contact Parks and Recreation at 209-863-7150.

Halloween Movies, Theatre and Grown-Up Nights

The State Theatre: Matinee, Shadow Cast or Vampire Party

The State is at 1307 J Street, Modesto. Its Halloween schedule ranges from morning movies to late-night audience participation:

  • Corpse Bride, October 24 at 1 p.m.: The PG-rated stop-motion film is a daytime alternative to an outdoor haunt. Tickets are sold through the theatre.
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show, October 24 at 9 p.m., doors at 8: An R-rated screening with Barely Legal shadow cast and audience participation. The theatre bans outside food, water, fish, rice and similar props; use its approved survival kits and event rules.
  • Bites, Booze & Bloodsuckers, October 30: A 21-and-older evening with a $50 ticket covering light bites, a party, costume contest and The Lost Boys. The party starts at 6 p.m.; the theatre lists the film at 7:30 p.m.
  • Casper, October 31 at 10 a.m.: The PG-rated 1995 film runs 100 minutes. This Halloween-morning screening finishes well before the afternoon candy events.
The blue and gold Art Deco facade and marquee of The State Theatre on J Street in Modesto, photographed in October 2023.
The State Theatre, October 18, 2023. Photo: Jellicatx3 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized. Venue photograph from 2023.

Night of the Living Dead Live! in Merced

Playhouse Merced takes the zombie story onto the stage at 452 W. Main Street, Merced. The theatre’s ticket page lists the final performances on October 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m., and October 25 at 2 p.m. The production is rated PG-13. Section 3 is the splash zone, where the theatre says audience members will get very messy. Choose seats accordingly.

Costumes for a Cause in Turlock

Thursday, October 29, 5-9 p.m.; 21 and older; $50 donation entry. Lifestyle Realty’s Haunted Mansion fundraiser benefits Jessica’s House, with music, an open bar and hors d’oeuvres. The organizer’s ticket page gives the location as 2051 Geer Road, Turlock. Costumes are encouraged. This is an adult fundraising party, not a children’s trunk-or-treat.

Blaker’s Ceres Vendor Night

Friday, October 30, 5-10 p.m. Blaker Brewing’s Halloween ReUp Vendor Night is at the Ceres taproom, 1063 Montclaire Drive, Ceres. The brewery describes the vendor event as family-friendly, with 20 vendors, costumes and candy from vendors. It also lists separate Halloween music parties, so use the correct event when making plans with children.

Home Displays and Neighborhood Decorations

FrightMaps lists these three home displays with 2026 season dates and evening hours. The directory rates all three as “Creepy Thrills,” so expect a spookier yard rather than a scare-free pumpkin display:

Benjamin Way Haunt, Turlock

Benjamin Way Haunt lists 7:30-10 p.m. nightly through October 31, free admission, moving animatronics, lighting and a walkable bridge at 71 Benjamin Way, Turlock.

911 Monsterous Manor, Turlock

At 911 Martinez Street, Turlock, 911 Monsterous Manor lists a free animatronic yard haunt for October 1-31, starting at 7 p.m. Look for figures along the fence and an illuminated driveway. Closing times vary by night in the listing.

Shadows by the Sidewalk, Hughson

Shadows by the Sidewalk lists a free display through October 31 at 1816 Thomas Taylor Drive, Hughson. Its listing describes ghostly figures and animatronics, with evening hours starting at 7 p.m.

Modesto’s College Area and La Loma

In a current October 2026 discussion among Modesto residents, people recommend Magnolia and the wider College neighborhood, including Sycamore near West Morris and Enslen Park. Others mention La Loma and the neighborhood near Orchard School. These are resident leads for a neighborhood walk, not a scheduled festival or a guarantee that every household is participating.

Park legally, keep sidewalks and driveways clear and follow the homeowner’s posted boundaries. A front-yard display can be enjoyed from the sidewalk without entering a yard or ringing a bell after its lights are off. If you are only looking at decorations, there is no need to turn it into a door-to-door candy stop.

Four Ways to Plan an Outing

  • Keep it short with younger children: Choose the October 24 Smith Chevrolet afternoon or October 31 Crossroads festival. Crossroads specifies birth-sixth grade and no scary costumes, so its expectations are clearer than a generic “all ages” haunt.
  • Make October 24 a Turlock day: Smith Chevrolet runs noon-3 p.m.; Top Notch runs 6-8 p.m. There is a long break between them. You can do both without racing from one candy line to the next, or simply choose the time that suits your household.
  • Plan a downtown evening for older kids or adults: Reserve a Ghost Walk departure on October 23 or 24, then arrange your meal around its 90-minute duration. A 7 p.m. tour is a different dinner plan from an 8:30 p.m. departure.
  • Budget for a farm afternoon: R.A.M. and Dutch Hollow allow a free-entry pumpkin-shopping visit, while mazes or attraction wristbands add cost. For two adults and two children ages 5-11, R.A.M.’s regular maze totals $44. Four standard Dutch Hollow attraction tickets total $60 on a weekday or $80 on a weekend, before pumpkins or other purchases.

If you will use the bus, plan the return trip before choosing an evening event. Our first-time Turlock Transit guide explains routes, fares and how to find your last ride home.

Practical Questions Before You Go

When Is Halloween in 2026?

Halloween is Saturday, October 31, 2026. Many organized trunk-or-treats happen earlier, especially October 23-25 and October 29-30. Check the date as carefully as the venue; a photograph from last year can look like this year’s invitation when it is shared without its original caption.

Which Outings Have Free Admission?

Confirmed free choices in this guide include Top Notch’s trunk-or-treat, Butterfly Effects, Woofstock, the McHenry Mansion Spooktacular and Ceres’ Whitmore Park trunk-or-treat. The Los Banos Chamber event is also listed as free. Free entry to a pumpkin patch means you can visit the patch; it does not include every attraction or a pumpkin to take home.

Which Events Are Better for Someone Who Dislikes Scares?

Butterfly Effects gives the most specific sensory accommodations in its announcement: optional costumes, a quiet area and flexible participation. Library crafts and the outdoor Spooktacular focus on activities. Crossroads asks visitors to avoid scary costumes. The Brady House’s October 28 Family Night reduces the actors, but still takes place in the basement haunt.

What Should Families Bring?

A treat bag, comfortable shoes and a layer for the evening cover most outings. Bring a flashlight for R.A.M.’s flashlight maze. Choose costumes that let children see and walk clearly, and use lit crossings when moving between stops. For crafts, clothes that can take paint are more useful than a delicate costume. Ask about non-food treats if candy ingredients are an issue.

How Do We Choose an Accessible Outing?

Ask the organizer about entrances, surfaces and boarding before buying tickets. The Brady House requires stairs to enter and leave its basement. For a farm visit, ask about dirt paths and stroller or wheelchair access; for the hayride, ask how riders board the wagon. Butterfly Effects publishes specific sensory accommodations, including a quiet area.

Save your chosen event’s organizer link before leaving, especially for a paid haunt, a timed tour or Cogir’s RSVP event. That puts the actual hours and any last-minute announcement in one place on your phone.

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Turlock Weekend: Pumpkins, Live Music & Trunk-or-Treat

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Illustrated Turlock weekend guide for October 16–18, 2026, with pumpkins, paintbrushes, music notes and candy.
Pumpkins, live music and trunk-or-treat around Turlock, October 16–18. Editorial illustration.

A pumpkin you paint, a pumpkin you pick out of a pool, or a bag of candy downtown: the weekend of October 16–18, 2026 gives families a head start on Halloween. There’s live music, too, with Stan State’s fall choral concert Friday night. The main decision comes early—Friday’s two Turlock events overlap.

Here are four picks from our community events calendar, plus a Monday-night concert worth putting on the calendar now. All times are Pacific.

  • Friday, 7–8 p.m.: Free pumpkin painting at the Carnegie Arts Center.
  • Friday, 7:30 p.m.: Stan State’s Fall Choral Concert.
  • Saturday, noon–3 p.m.: Pool of Pumpkins in Patterson.
  • Sunday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.: Downtown Trunk-or-Treat at Central Park.

Friday: A Free Pumpkin Party at the Carnegie

The Carnegie’s Family Friday Pumpkin Party runs October 16, 7–8 p.m. Families will paint and decorate pumpkins and have a pumpkin treat. The center provides one small pumpkin per person while supplies last, and admission is free. Turlock Dental Care sponsors the Family Friday program.

Go to 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Parking is available along North Broadway and in nearby lots; accessible spaces are behind the center on Florence Street.

For more about the exhibitions on view, see our Carnegie preview.

Friday: Hear the Fall Choral Concert at Stan State

Sequoia Lake along Crowell Road on the Stanislaus State campus in Turlock.
Sequoia Lake on the Stan State campus, November 2018. Photo: Cameron11598 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized.

Stan State’s Fall Choral Concert begins Friday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Snider Music Recital Hall. General admission is $12; students, seniors and military members with ID pay $8. Buy or reserve seats through the Music Department’s ticket page. At-door sales generally start 30 minutes before the performance.

The campus address is 1 University Circle, Turlock. Use the university’s Music Building location page to find the hall within the Arts Building complex. Snider is a 312-seat hall; the campus map also links to its floor plan.

This conflicts with the Pumpkin Party: the concert starts halfway through Carnegie’s 7–8 p.m. event. Pick the evening you want rather than expecting to attend both in full.

Saturday: Pick a Pumpkin from the Pool in Patterson

Patterson’s Pool of Pumpkins takes the pumpkin-patch idea into the aquatic center. The city advertises a floating patch and treats on Saturday, October 17, noon–3 p.m.

The important price detail is that admission and pumpkins are separate: $1 per entry and $4 per pumpkin. Four entries and two pumpkins would total $12.

The Patterson Aquatic Center is at 1025 W. Las Palmas Avenue, Patterson. For facility questions, call the aquatics team at 209-895-8188.

Sunday: Downtown Trunk-or-Treat Before Lunch

Alegria Performing Arts Academy’s Downtown Trunk-or-Treat is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Central Park, 115 S. Golden State Boulevard, Turlock. The Chamber’s listing promises games, candy and performances.

The listing does not state an admission price; Alegria is the event contact at 925-980-5683.

Since you’re already downtown, you can follow it with lunch. Our Shopping & Dining guide links to local restaurant pages, menus and directions.

Admission comparison: Carnegie free; Stan State $12 general or $8 with qualifying ID; Patterson $1 entry plus $4 per pumpkin; trunk-or-treat price not listed.
Admission at a glance. Patterson charges separately for entry and pumpkins; the trunk-or-treat listing does not publish a price.

One More Date: Monday Night Jazz

The Fall Jazz Concert follows on Monday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m. in Snider Music Recital Hall. Regular admission is again $12, or $8 for students, seniors and military with ID. Use the same ticket service for reservations.

For additional dates, open the Local Turlock Events Calendar. Each listing has its organizer link and directions, and the calendar can be filtered by category or venue.

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Two Free Nights at the Carnegie: Sierra Art & Pumpkins

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The historic Carnegie building in Turlock, with arched windows and steps leading to the entrance.
The historic Carnegie building in Turlock, September 2012. Photo: Saeid Banankhah (Saeidb) / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0.

A Sierra art reception on Thursday. Pumpkin painting on Friday. The Carnegie Arts Center has two free evenings coming up in downtown Turlock, and you can choose between meeting the artists behind a new exhibition and getting the family’s Halloween decorating started.

The dates are October 15 and 16, 2026. Both events are at the Carnegie, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Thursday’s reception runs from 6 to 8 p.m.; Friday’s Pumpkin Party runs from 7 to 8 p.m.

Thursday: Meet the Artists Behind Our Sierra

The new Lobby Gallery exhibition, Our Sierra: Photographs & Pastels by David & Vivian Patton, pairs two ways of looking at the foothills and mountains. David works with a camera; Vivian works in pastels. The Groveland couple’s subjects draw on the landscape, wildlife and history of the Mother Lode and Sierra foothills.

The Turlock Journal’s exhibition coverage shows the difference through two works: David’s Wheeler Ridge from Laws and Vivian’s Grinding Rock Shadows. Together, the photographs and pastels move between broad views and details that might otherwise be easy to walk past.

The free public reception is Thursday, October 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. If you cannot make opening night, there is time to see the show: it opened October 13 and continues through January 23, 2027. Admission to the Lobby Gallery is free.

Our Sierra reception Thursday October 15, 6–8 PM; Family Friday Pumpkin Party Friday October 16, 7–8 PM. Both events are free at the Carnegie in Turlock.
Two free evenings at the Carnegie. Calendar illustration by Local Turlock.

Friday: Paint a Pumpkin with the Family

The next evening’s Family Friday: Pumpkin Party is a hands-on activity rather than an exhibition reception. From 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 16, visitors can paint and decorate pumpkins, with a pumpkin treat also included.

The Carnegie will supply one small pumpkin per person, while supplies last. That last part matters if the pumpkin is the main attraction for your children: plan around the 7 p.m. start rather than assuming supplies will still be available near closing.

Family Fridays are free, with support from Turlock Dental Care. For other outings beyond this week, our Turlock kids’ activities guide covers parks, indoor play and places to spend an afternoon.

What Else Is on the Gallery Walls?

The Ferrari Gallery is showing Prism Play: A Full Spectrum of Art Quilts through January 2, 2027. Its 62 works, made by members of the Northern California and Northern Nevada region of Studio Art Quilt Associates, are arranged as a color wheel. Each quilt uses a monochromatic palette; the artists’ subjects and construction methods vary.

That is a separate exhibition from Our Sierra. Ordinary Ferrari Gallery visits follow the Carnegie’s admission rates, while the October 22 gallery talk listed below is free. The distinction is useful when planning a visit: a free evening program does not mean every exhibition is always free.

Three More Free October Dates

Free Carnegie programs: Art Chat Happy Hour October 20, 5:30–6:30 PM; Prism Play gallery talk October 22, 6–7 PM; Saturday Studio October 24, 11 AM–2 PM.
Later October programs at the Carnegie. Calendar illustration by Local Turlock.
  • Tuesday, October 20, 5:30–6:30 p.m.: Art Chat Happy Hour, an informal monthly discussion of ideas and issues in the arts. The event page links to reading and videos for the month’s topic.
  • Thursday, October 22, 6–7 p.m.: the Prism Play gallery talk in the Ferrari Gallery, with curator and artist Cara Gulati and other participating artists.
  • Saturday, October 24, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.: Saturday Studio. Drop in without preregistration; children must be accompanied by an adult. Off Center Thrift & Gift sponsors the program.

Parking, Hours and Admission

The Carnegie’s visitor information lists street parking on Broadway and lots behind the arts center on Florence Street and in front of the police department. Accessible parking spaces are behind the Carnegie.

Regular gallery and gift-shop hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The evening programs have their own later hours. General gallery admission is $7, or $5 for seniors and students with valid ID. Children 12 and younger accompanied by an adult, CAC and NARM members, and SNAP EBT cardholders with up to three guests receive free admission.

Save the Carnegie’s calendar for the event details, or browse our Events Calendar for more upcoming Turlock-area plans. For this week, the choice is simple: Thursday for the new Sierra exhibition, Friday for pumpkins—or both.

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The historic Carnegie building in Turlock, September 2012. Photo: Saeid Banankhah (Saeidb) / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0.

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New Drone Show for Turlock’s Fourth of July Festivities: What to Know

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Eyes will be looking back toward the sky on the Fourth of July in the city of Turlock.

The city canceled its Fourth of July fireworks show in 2019. Since then, its festivities were anchored by the annual parade and car show in downtown. Now, five years later, they won’t be doing all the work themselves.

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