Family Friday: The Carnegie Arts Center will host a Christmas in July themed event from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Families can come join in singing Christmas carols with the Sunshine Strummers ukelele group, enjoy warm-weather friendly hot chocolate and art activities. This event, sponsored by Turlock Dental Care, is free and open to the public. The Carnegie is located at 250 N. Broadway, Turlock.

Escalon Park Fete: The 2025 Escalon Park Fete in Main Street Park will feature: a carnival, a cornhole tournament bike races on Friday, followed by a 5K and 10K run starting at 7:30 a.m., a Park Fete Parade starting at 10:30 a.m. and a poker tournament starting at 12 noon, all on Saturday. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/4nWNeBv

Mamma Mia!: The YES Company will present the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father told through ABBA’s greatest hits with shows at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Gallo Center for the Arts in downtown Modesto. For tickets, visit galloarts.org or call 209-338-2100.

Christmas in July: Pixie Woods will celebrate its annual "Christmas in July" event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Visit Santa while he is on vacation from the North Pole and enjoy photo opportunity for the kids. Bring all your little elves to Pixie Woods for an afternoon of arts and crafts. Pixie Woods is located at 3121 Monte Diablo St., Stockton. For more information, visit: https://visitpixiewoods.com/

Amped at the State: This all-ages local band showcase brings together young musicians who are lighting up the Central Valley scene — from hard-hitting rock to original jams you won’t hear anywhere else — for a show at 3 p.m. Sunday at The State Theatre in downtown Modesto. Tickets are $14. For more information, visit thestate.org.