Family events in Ceres, CA

Ripon turns into a communitywide marketplace filled with bargains, unique pieces, and long-hidden gems. Seller registration will open soon, and participating locations will appear on a digital map to make browsing easier. Thanks go to Ayera Communications, The Planet, 209 Party Supply, Kid Red Entertainment, and Fun Auctions Live for their support. Organize closets and storage, showcase your best items, and get ready for friendly bargaining and neighborly connections. Shoppers can explore across town, compare prices, and uncover great deals at every stop.

Vintage at the Garden Fall Market brings curated local vendors to Hughson Arboretum and Gardens, featuring art, vintage pieces, and a wide range of collectibles. Families can browse for one-of-a-kind finds, enjoy breakfast or lunch from food and beverage vendors, and walk the trails to take in fall weather and colorful leaves. It offers a treasure-hunt style shopping experience in a garden setting.

Donuts, Coffee and Cartoons features a screening of Alice in Wonderland. Curiosity carries Alice down the rabbit hole into a topsy-turvy realm filled with quirky characters and playful adventures. A craft activity with Macaroni Kid takes place before the movie. The film is sponsored by the Zeff Family.

This fall open house celebrates local and national maritime history with a special focus on USS Lucid, an all-wooden U.S. Navy warship and the last remaining Aggressive-class ocean‑going minesweeper in the United States. Attendance helps advance plans for a permanent museum complex that preserves this vessel and honors Stockton’s shipbuilding heritage on the Downtown Waterfront. Advance registration is required for each attendee with a timed entry slot and no exceptions. Plan to arrive a bit before your selected entry to allow time for parking. Once aboard, you may explore until closing. Food and beverages will be available for purchase or donation, with payment accepted by cash, check, card, PayPal, or Venmo. The program includes two Q&A sessions with Minesweep Sailor veterans moderated by Stockton Maritime Museum President David Rajkovich. A suggested entry ticket donation supports restoration efforts, set at $10 per adult and $5 per child age 14 and under, and additional contributions are welcome. Donations can be made online by card, PayPal, or Venmo, with options available for check or cash. Please note that the ship has multiple decks with narrow ladders and tight passageways, so consider accessibility needs before registering.

Presented by Sienna's Walk, this heartfelt evening honors and remembers babies lost too soon to miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. The gathering brings the community together to celebrate the little ones we love but cannot hold, while also offering a chance to connect with local organizations that serve families in the loss community. Enjoy a food truck and dessert at sunset, explore raffle baskets, and play lawn games for the whole family. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets.

San Jose Civic hosts a concert celebrating 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog, featuring music and moments from the beloved video games. A live ensemble, rock musicians, electronics, and vocalists perform defining songs from throughout the series, including instrumental versions of fan favorites from the Genesis era to today, synchronized with highlights from the games. The arrangements hide playful musical Easter eggs, and the high-energy production brings Sonic's world to life on stage. The program also spotlights the contributions of composers Jun Senoue and Tomoya Ohtani, whose work has helped shape the franchise's sound over the years.

Friends of the Fox presents a screening of Space Jam at Bob Hope Theatre. The program features a pre-show organ concert, and the film begins after the performance. Doors open prior to the concert.

Give young makers a creative start with a small group sewing class at Diana's Rhythmic Gymnastics in San Jose. Designed for children ages 6 to 8, the class welcomes all experience levels and builds practical skills, focus, and confidence as students complete real projects. Instruction is delivered step by step in a supportive setting with plenty of individual attention. Tuition is $240 per month, and Ocean Grove Charter funds are accepted.