Here are 6 things to do this weekend in Stockton

Angelaydet Rocha, The Stockton Record
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The weekend is just around the corner and so are some fun events. Head over to the Bob Hope Theatre for a Friday night "Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet" or a Saturday morning "Veterans Day Tribute."

There is also the "Stockton Hmong New Year" and a "Holly Jolly Christmas Faire" at Lincoln Center.

Here are six things to do in Stockton this weekend.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at the Bob Hope Theatre

Hannah Swanson, portraying Clara, dances with her Christmas gift of a nutcracker in a scene from the Capitol Ballet Company production of The Nutcracker at San Joaquin Delta College's Atherton auditorium in Stockton.
Hannah Swanson, portraying Clara, dances with her Christmas gift of a nutcracker in a scene from the Capitol Ballet Company production of The Nutcracker at San Joaquin Delta College's Atherton auditorium in Stockton.

Head over to the Bob Hope Theatre on Friday, Nov. 10 for the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet.

"Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet," the Ticketmaster website states. "Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes."

Tickets start at $30.

  • Location: Bob Hope Theater, 242 E. Main St. in Stockton

  • Hours: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10

  • Information: ticketmaster.com

Veterans Day Tribute at Bob Hope Theater

WWII veteran 97-year-old Frank Wright salutes at the Pearl Harbor Day observance at McLeod Lake Park in downtown Stockton on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.
WWII veteran 97-year-old Frank Wright salutes at the Pearl Harbor Day observance at McLeod Lake Park in downtown Stockton on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.

The annual Veterans Day Tribute is on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Bob Hope Theater. The free community event is hosted by the United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County to honor and celebrate Veterans. The program will begin at 10:45 a.m., however, doors open an hour before.

Storytime at the Tiny Library at Weberstown Mall

Danny Pinto with Wide Horizons dressed as Captain America at the annual StocktonCon at the Stockton Arena in downtown Stockton on Saturday, August, 13, 2022.
Danny Pinto with Wide Horizons dressed as Captain America at the annual StocktonCon at the Stockton Arena in downtown Stockton on Saturday, August, 13, 2022.

Captain America will be the special guest reader this month for story time at the Weberstown Mall Tiny Library near Sears and LensCrafters. The free family event will include stories, crafts and snacks. This is an event sponsored by the Family Resource & Referral Center and 2-1-1 San Joaquin.

  • Location: Tiny Library at Weberstown Mall, 4950 Pacific Ave. in Stockton

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11

  • Information: facebook.com/weberstown

Fall Fest Pop-Up at Cuppajo Coffee

Canned goods collected as a part of more than 42,000 pounds of donations received by the Stockton Emergency Food Bank in 2017. More than 70 percent of the steel used to make metal food containers is from recycled metal; if the supply of recycled metal to the food-processing industry is interrupted, the price of canned goods will increase.
Canned goods collected as a part of more than 42,000 pounds of donations received by the Stockton Emergency Food Bank in 2017. More than 70 percent of the steel used to make metal food containers is from recycled metal; if the supply of recycled metal to the food-processing industry is interrupted, the price of canned goods will increase.

Head over to the Miracle Mile for a free family-friendly Fall Fest Pop-up hosted by Cuppajo Coffee, Rooted in the 209 and Tocco Divino. An event where you can find coffee, vendors and games. There will also be free pumpkin painting, a clothing and canned/ non-perishable food drive by Rooted in the 209 as well as a plant swap. Food donations will benefit the St. Mary's Dining Hall.

  • Location: Cuppajo Coffee, 2626 Pacific Ave. in Stockton

  • Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11

  • Information: facebook.com

Stockton Hmong New Year

The Nkauj Haum Keej dance group performs in the dance competition at the Stockton Hmong New Year Festival at the 99 Speedway in Stockton on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.
The Nkauj Haum Keej dance group performs in the dance competition at the Stockton Hmong New Year Festival at the 99 Speedway in Stockton on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Head over to the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12 for Stockton Hmong New Year. A celebration with cultural performances, a sports tournament, music, and food.

Children under 5 years old and senior citizens over 66 years old enter free with ID. General admission is $5 for anyone over 6 years old to 65 years old. Parking is $5 per car.

  • Location: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way in Stockton

  • Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12

  • Information: facebook.com/LFCE.StocktonHmongNY

Holly Jolly Christmas Faire at Lincoln Center

Children try to get the attention of the 2-year-old reindeer, Butterscotch, at the annual Christmas Faire at the Lincoln Shopping Center in Stockton, California, Sunday, Nov, 15, 2020. Tomorrow the reindeers Butterscotch and Cookie will go to the California Academy of Science in San Francisco to be on exhibit from Nov. 19-Jan. 4. [SARA NEVIS/FOR THE RECORD]

The Holly Jolly Christmas Faire is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 12 at the Lincoln Center. Santa Claus will be in town. There will also be horse and carriage rides and snowfall on the brickwalk. The event is free for the community.

  • Location: Lincoln Center, 374 Lincoln Center in Stockton

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12

  • Information: lincolncentershops.com

Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers community news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at arocha@recordnet.com or on Twitter @AngelaydetRocha. To support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow.

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