Latin Soul Fest, Mid-Autumn Festival, Harvest Fair, and more things to do this weekend

Angelaydet Rocha, The Stockton Record
Updated ·3 min read

The weekend is here, and so are events across San Joaquin County. This week, we will bring something for everyone from Astronomy in the Park to the Autumn Festival and Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Prevail.

Here are some events you don't want to miss this weekend.

Latin Soul Fest 

The Latin Soul Fest at Oak Grove Regional Park will have taco trucks, live music, and dancing. The music will start at 1 p.m.

Grab your lawn chairs and your cash for the food trucks and parking. Tickets are now on sale for $20. Parking is $6 cash only.

Astronomy in the Park

A crescent moon and the planet Jupiter peek through some clouds as seen from Ripon on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
A crescent moon and the planet Jupiter peek through some clouds as seen from Ripon on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2023.

Want to see the moon, Saturn, and M13 or Star Cluster in Hercules up close through the lens of a telescope? Then head over to Oak Grove Regional Park on Saturday, Sep. 23.

The Stockton Astronomical Society members will again bring out their telescopes for Astronomy in the Park this September. Telescope viewings take place once a month and feature a different deep sky object every time. This also happens on the Saturday closest to the first quarter moon.

Sunset is at 7 p.m. Saturday, September 23: The Moon, Saturn, M13, or Star Cluster in Hercules can be seen then. After 10 p.m., Jupiter, and at 9 p.m., the Deep Sky Object M57 or Ring Nebula can be seen.

The event is free, but the county charges $6 for parking.

  • Location: Oak Grove Regional Park, 4520 W. Eight Mile Rd. in Stockton

  • Hours: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23

  • Information: bit.ly/46b0VUJ or (209) 471-1674

Fall Fiesta Fundraiser at the Children's Museum

The Children's Museum of Stockton will host a "Fall Fiesta" fundraiser to support the museum and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

From the performance of Mariachi Chavez Musicians, Ballet Folklorico Raices Mexicana to Mexican food and some margarita drinks.

There will also be a raffle and silent auction. Tickets for the event are on sale for $75.

  • Location: Children's Museum of Stockton, 402 W Weber Ave. in Stockton

  • Hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23

  • Information: bit.ly/46f64KF

Mid-Autumn Festival

The Thien Quang Lion Dance Team performs at the Mid-Autumn Festival held at Chung Wah Lane in downtown Stockton on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. The celebration is the Asian observance of the fall harvest and the solstice. The event was sponsored by the Chinese Benevolent Association of Stockton, Chinese Cultural Society of Stockton, Central Valley Asian-American Chamber of Commerce, Filipino American National Historical Society and the Locke Foundation.

Head to downtown Stockton Chung Wah Lane for the Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23, to celebrate the Asian observance of the fall harvest and the solstice.

There will be a performance by the Confucius Church Dragon Dance Troupe, lots of culture, entertainment, and education. This event is free.

The honorable keynote presenters include Val Acoba, Douglas Hsia, and BE Boonsalat.

An event sponsored by various organizations, including the Chinese Cultural Society of Stockton, Chinese Benevolent Association of Stockton, Little Manila Rising, Downtown Stockton Alliance, Central Valley Asian-American Chamber of Commerce, Interactive Youth Activities with Joy Neas, Red Phoenix Rising Theater, Locke foundation and Chris Rouppet.

Harvest Fair at Jessi's Grove

The Harvest Fair at Jessi's Grove is back for a second year. Head to Jessie’s Grove Winery at 973 W Turner Rd, in Lodi, for a day full of free activities for the family.

From vendors, face painting, and a petting zoo to food, wine, and live music by Rock on Tap. Don’t forget to pack your chairs and blankets.

  • Location: Jessie’s Grove Winery, 973 W Turner Rd, in Lodi

  • Hours: 12-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23

  • Information: facebook.com/jessiesgrove/

Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Prevail 

Dancers with Fremont Elementary School perform folklorico dances at the annual Dia De Los Muertos Community Street Fiesta at the Mexican Heritage Center in downtown Stockton on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.
Dancers with Fremont Elementary School perform folklorico dances at the annual Dia De Los Muertos Community Street Fiesta at the Mexican Heritage Center in downtown Stockton on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

Prevail, formerly known as the Women's Center-Youth and Family Services, is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 24.

Here you will find food, performances, art, and many resources. This is a free event for the community.

  • Location: Stockton Civic Auditorium-North Hall, 525 N. Center St. in Stockton

  • Hours: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24

  • Information: facebook.com/PREVAILSJV/

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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