Polar Bear Plunge: Residents from throughout the area are being invited to kick off 2026 with a “splash” – Riverbank Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its second annual Polar Bear Plunge. The plunge is scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Riverbank Community Pool, 6649 Seventh St., Riverbank.

Donuts, Coffee & Cartoons: The State Theatre in downtown Modesto will show the Disney Pixar film “Up” as part of the Donuts, Coffee & Cartoons series at 10 a.m. Saturday. But at age 78, life seems to have passed Carl Fredricksen by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life. For tickets, visit thestate.org.

Wellness Art Club: The Carnegie Arts Center will host the Wellness Art Club from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Led by recreational therapist Jesse Hunt, each meeting will include artmaking as a coping skill and lifestyle lessons to support positive mental health. For more information, visit carnegieartsturlock.org.

California Ballroom: Strut Performing Arts will present Dancing into the New Year, starting at 5 p.m. Saturday. This event includes dinner, live and silent auctions, dancing and more. The California Ballroom is located at 432 6th St., Modesto. For more information, call 209-538-3389.

Deff Leppard & Journey Revisited: The West Side Theatre will host Deff Leppard Revisited and Journey Revisited, two iconic tribute bands, at 8 p.m. Saturday. The theatre is located at 1331 Main St., Newman. For tickets, visit westsidetheatre.org.