Lodi Locals
Happy Monday, Lodi! We're rounding out the tail end of summer with a newsletter full of events to help ease everyone into back to school season. We know this time of year can feel like a lot, so we're keeping it simple with a roundup built just for you and the kiddos.
Here's what's inside:
The Love Lodi Back to School Party, happening today
Tutoring services to keep those skills sharp
Girl Scout events to keep the kids busy and learning all year long
Let's get into it.
- Kylie and Hunter Talamantez
📣Events
Defiant Baking Company's Grand Opening | Saturday, July 25 | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Can't believe it's finally here, but Defiant Baking Company is throwing their grand opening party inside Tandem Bikes & Brews THIS WEEKEND!
Balance Beerworks is taking over the taps for the whole event, William Sconce is playing live from 5:30 to 7:30, and Defiant will be slinging the pizza. Expect good music, good beer, good pizza, and a few giveaways thrown in for good measure. Come support a new local favorite!
📍 North School Street, Lodi, CA
Michael David Farmers Market | Wednesday, July 22 | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Last time we did this one, over 1,000 people showed up, so you know it’s a good time!
The Michael David Farmers Market is back on the beautiful grounds of Michael David Winery for another relaxed midweek evening in wine country. Come shop local vendors who carry cheeses, permanent jewelry, clothes, hats, and more!
Enjoy a coffee from Odyssey Coffee Company, grab a bite from the Green Food Truck, and sip on Michael David wines while you soak up the outdoor vibes. It’s free to attend, so bring the whole crew and make it your new Wednesday night tradition!
📍 Michael David Winery, 4580 CA-12, Lodi, CA 95242
Annual Gourmet BBQ Fundraiser | Saturday, August 22 | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Mark your calendars for our Annual Gourmet BBQ Fundraiser at Klinker Brick Winery! This one's a fun-filled evening that’s family friendly with live music from GeorgeTowne, a full rib meal from our favorite spot, Tin Roof BBQ, and a dessert table loaded with goodies. Klinker Brick will have chilled whites and cool reds poured all night to pair perfectly with your plate, plus other beverages for anyone not sipping wine. Tickets run $65 to $100. You can get your tickets here.
📍Klinker Brick Winery, Lodi, CA
Back to School Party | Monday, July 20 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Together we prepare, we impact, we inspire!
Lodi's city-wide Back to School Party is coming together, and it's all thanks to volunteers who help unload trucks and trailers, organize backpacks and supplies, and set up tables, tents, and signage before families arrive.
This team plays a huge role in creating a fun, welcoming, organized environment for thousands of students and families in our city. Serve, make an impact, change lives!
📍Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St, Lodi, CA 95240
🎉Submit an Event!
Got an event you think the community should know about? We're now accepting submissions from our readers, so if you're hosting something public in Lodi or know about an event that deserves a spotlight, send it our way. We're excited to start featuring your events alongside everything else happening around town.
🏡 Family & Kids Corner
Top Notch Tutoring | July Special, Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
In honor of America's 250th birthday, Top Notch Tutoring is offering 5 private tutoring sessions throughout the month of July for $250. It's a great way to keep your child's reading skills sharp over the summer with supportive, individualized instruction.
Celebrate learning, celebrate progress, celebrate July!
Email: [email protected]
📍 Kettleman Station, 400 Kettleman Lane, Suite #20, Lodi, CA
A Scoop Full of Fun! Let's Make Ice Cream | Thursday, August 13 | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Calling all girls in grades TK through 12th, the Lodi Girl Scouts want you to come make ice cream with them! It's a fun, laid back way to see what Girl Scout troop life is all about, meet new friends, and experience a troop meeting firsthand. Bring a friend along, there's no reason to come alone! Questions? Call Andrea at 209.663.7439 or email [email protected].
📍Woodbridge School, 1290 Lilac St, Lodi, CA
Girl Scouts Outdoor Art Event | Friday, August 28 | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
This one's free and open to the whole public, not just scouts! The Lodi Girl Scouts are hosting an outdoor art event with sponge art, splatter paint, and straw blow art, so come get a little messy and creative. It's a great chance for girls in grades TK through 12th to experience a troop meeting, make new friends, and see what the Girl Scouts are all about.
Bring a friend! Questions? Call Alicia at 209-747-1741 or email [email protected].
📍Katzakian Park, 2735 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA
✨Community Spotlight
There’s a new spot to check out in Lodi: That Thrift Shoppe, a boutique-style thrift store built around thoughtfully selected finds, unique vendor spaces, and a genuinely welcoming place to shop local. Est. 2026, this one’s all about curated pieces rather than a typical thrift store grab bag, so if you love the thrill of a good find without digging through piles, this is your kind of shop.
It’s a great addition to Lodi’s growing lineup of local, small business owned shops, and it’s the kind of place that reminds you why shopping local just feels better. Stop in, say hi, and see what treasures are waiting for you.
📍 1110 W Kettleman Ln #17, Lodi, CA 95240
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
— JULY 2026 —
Fri - Jul 1
Sun - Jul 26
• Dustin Heer (Sunday Music on the Patio) | 1:00-4:00 PM
Harmony Wynelands Winery - Lodi
• CT3 | 1:00-4:00 PM
Van Ruiten Family Winery - 340 W Highway 12, Lodi
Fri - Jul 31
• Delta Chicks | 5:30-8:30 PM
Van Ruiten Family Winery - 340 W Highway 12, Lodi
Thanks for reading! It means more than you know that you take a few minutes out of your day to stay connected with our little corner of the world. See you around Lodi! 🍇
