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5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND, Oct. 2-4, 2026
science night
The Great Valley Museum will host its Science Night at the Museum from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto.

Science Night at the Museum: The Great Valley Museum will host its Science Night at the Museum from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto. There will be planetarium shows and free rooftop telescope viewing will be provided by MJC Astronomy Club starting after dark.

Donuts, Coffee & Cartoons: The State Theatre in downtown Modesto will show the 1951 Disney class “Alice in Wonderland” at 10 a.m. Saturday as part of their Donuts, Coffee & Cartoons program. A craft will be held at 9 a.m. before the movie. For tickets, visit: thestate.org.

Ceres Music Festival: The Ceres Music Festival will be held from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at the River Bluff Regional Park, 3761 E. Hatch Rd., Ceres. This is an all-ages event with music from all genres. For tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/4hACQx4

Marty Stuart: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives will be at the Turlock Community Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The five-time GRAMMY Award winner, Congress of Country Music Founder, Country Music Hall of Famer, and AMA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient has left an indelible mark on successive eras of country music and culture. For tickets, visit: turlocktheatre.org.

Blessing of the Animals: St. Francis Episcopal Church of Turlock is hosting its annual Blessing of the Animals at 10 a.m. Sunday. All pets, companion animals, and their families are welcome. Please keep pets safely leashed or in a carrier. St. Francis is located at 915 E. Main St., Turlock.