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5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND, April 24-26, 2026
open studio tour
The Stanislaus Artist Open Studio Tour will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday Studio: Locals are invited to drop in to the Carnegie Arts Center anytime from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for a free studio time. No preregistration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Carnegie is located at 250 N. Broadway, Turlock.

Love Turlock: The volunteer day known as Love Turlock will be held on Saturday, and there is still time to sign up for a service project. Love Turlock begins at 8 a.m. at Donnelly Park with a morning rally before volunteers meet up with their project leaders. To sign up to volunteer, visit loveturlock.com.

Open Studio Tour: The Stanislaus Artist Open Studio Tour will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. This is a free self-guided tour that invites the public to experience the area’s local artists. For a free map, visit: https://www.stanislausaos.com/

Community Concert: Stanislaus State will host a free community concert featuring The Two Lips! from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday on the University Student Center Lawn. This event is free and open to the public. Complimentary parking is available. No alcohol or glass containers are allowed. Stanislaus State is located at 1 University Circle, Turlock.

Arts in the Garden: The Carnegie will host a spring garden event fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. The event will include wood-fired pizza, beer and wine, live music, and artful activities. Tickets are $85. For more information, visit: https://carnegieartsturlock.org/calendar/arts-in-the-garden-fundraiser/