By Sungyeon Park
2025 is here! Downtown Stockton has several fantastic events happening this month to start your year out right! From exciting and hilarious shows to family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone. Let’s check out what’s happening in January 2025!
1. Stockton Kings Basketball Games
- Location: Adventist Health Arena, 248 W Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95203
- Enjoy exciting Stockton Kings’ basketball games. Some games offer special themes or celebrations!
- Stockton Kings vs. South Bay Lakers – Education Appreciation Night, January 22, 2025 (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Stockton Kings vs. Texas Legends: January 23, 2025 (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Stockton Kings vs. Texas Legends – Dunkson’s Marvel Birthday, January 26, 2025 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
- Stockton Kings vs. Grand Rapids Gold: January 28, 2025 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) & January 30, 2025 (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Website
2. Stockton Lantern Festival
- Date: Through January 19, 2025 (5:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Location: Stockton Ballpark, 404 W Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95203
- An exciting Magic Ocean-themed interactive lantern experience for the whole family! It’s only here for a few more days, so be sure to capture this wonderful, memorable event while you can.
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3. Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour Presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs
- Date: January 16, 2025 (7:00 PM)
- Location: Adventist Health Arena, 248 W Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95203
- You’ll see all the amazing basketball spins, slams, and dunks, plus new trials as players face-off to see who can pull off astonishing trick shots and more from the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters!
- Website
Martin Luther King Jr. Event
- Dates: January 20, 2025
- Downtown Location:
- Civic Auditorium: 525 N Center St, Stockton, CA 95202 (Unity March & youth program)
- Honor Dr. King’s legacy with a Unity March, speeches, and a special youth program.
- Flier
Bored Teachers: The Struggle Is Real! Comedy Tour
- Date: January 25, 2025 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
- Location: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E Main St, Stockton, CA 95202
- This is a comedy powerhouse anyone who’s ever been in a classroom can relate to! Even non-teachers have reviewed it as one of the funniest comedy shows they’ve ever seen.
- Website
6. Edén Muñoz Concert
- Date: January 26, 2025 (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Location: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E Main St, Stockton, CA 95202
- Enjoy live music with Edén Muñoz, a popular artist in the regional Mexican music scene.
- Tickets
THE NIGHT SHIFT AT FED
- Date: Every Saturday (9:00 PM – 2:00 AM)
- Location: FED, 116 N Hunter St, Stockton, CA 95202
- Get ready for a lively night of house music and dancing every Saturday at this popular Downtown venue.
- More information
8. Family Game Night
- Date: Every Thursday (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
- Location: The Underground Arcade, 123 S San Joaquin St, Stockton, CA 95202
- Bring the family for an evening of fun and games at the local arcade! Only $5 for entry for diverse activities.
- More information
For more details on these events, check out the event calendar here.
I hope to see you there!