A pleasant fall evening with a slight chill is in the forecast for the final Music on Maple event of the year on Thursday, Oct. 16.
The Manteca Community Services event is from 6 to 9 p.m. in the 100 block of Maple Avenue in downtown Manteca.
The theme of is in recognition of Diwali, the celebrating of the rhythm of light. There will be live music, food trucks, vendors, a beer and wine garden, games, and more.
The last Music on Maple for 2025 comes five days after the successful inaugural farm-to-fork event in the same block on Saturday.
The al fresco dinner had 200 attendees. Dubbed “Rooted in Community,” proceeds benefit the non-profits that the Manteca area council of United Way of San Joaquin supports.
If you missed the event, keep it in mind for next October as plans are being made to bring it back.
Maple Avenue also is being used for the Downtown Manteca Improvement Association’s Beer & Wine Stroll complete with music and a costume contest on Friday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Tickets are $45 each. Attendees must be 21 and older.
The 100 block of Maple Avenue and sections of Yosemite Avenue will be closed to accommodate the event.
Tickets can be purchased by going to the organization’s website, downtownmanteca.com
Other upcoming events in Manteca include:
*Manteca Recreation, in partnership with the Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley, is staging the Halloween-themed Spooky Skate designed for the whole family on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. in the parking lot at the corner of Union Road and Atherton Drive. You are encouraged to bring your skates, skateboards, and scooters. There will be a costume contest, food trucks, vendors, music and entertainment.
*Manteca Assisted Living is conducting a Halloween theme trivia game in Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., at 1130 Empire Ave. It will feature three rounds of five questions each along with raffles, small prizes, drinks and appetizers. RSVP by calling (209) 239-4531.
*Manteca Assisted Living is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1130 Empire Avenue off of Louise Avenue and east of Cottage Avenue.
*The free community trunk or treat takes place on Maple Avenue and Yosemite Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 25. From 10 a.m. to noon in conjunction with downtown businesses. There will be food trucks, vendors, a car show, disc jockey, mini pumpkin decorating, character meet and greets and, of course, trunk or treating
*The Monster March on Thursday, Oct. 30, takes place from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Civic Center complex, 1001 W. Center Street in the recreation department’s courtyard. It is being staged as a safe trick or treating event.
*The citywide Halloween decorating contest for the outside of homes within Manteca’s city limits. The categories include scariest, most creative, best haunted house, classic Halloween, and judge’s choice. There is no charge to enter the contest. You must enter, though, by Oct. 22 online. For more information, call 209-456-8600 or email receration@manteca.gov.
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