Good morning, Lodi. We are proud to report zero errors in this edition, a statement we are making on April 1st with full confidence and zero regrets. In other news, a $5 concert, free dream catcher workshops, and a new bookstore coming to town, all real, all this week.

In today's Lodi Locals:

Let's get into it.

— Hunter Talamantez

Easter Bunny Visits at Jessie's Grove | Saturday, April 4 | 12 p.m.

Peter Cottontail is hopping down the grove trail and your kids are going to lose it in the best way. Jessie's Grove Winery is throwing a full Easter Saturday with bunny photos, curated shopping vendors, soft serve, and a whole lineup of food trucks from noon to 4:00 pm. Free to attend with your tasting. Then stick around because Network Band takes the stage at 5:00 pm to keep the party rolling into the evening. Located at 📍 Jessie's Grove Winery — 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242.

Easter Sunday at Calivines | Sunday, April 5 | 11 a.m.

If you want to do Easter right this year, Calivines has you covered. From 11:00 am to 1:00 pm the kids get balloon twisting, face painting, Easter Bunny photos, and cotton candy while you sip wine on the patio. Kids activity tickets are available in advance and a reservation is recommended so your family can settle in and actually enjoy it. After 1:00 pm the lawn games stay out all day and the good vibes keep going. Grab your tickets and details at calivirgin.com and find them at 📍 Calivines Winery & Olive Mill — 13950 Thornton Rd, Lodi, CA 95242.

Dream Catcher Workshop at Lodi Community Arts Center | Saturday, April 4th | 1–3 p.m.

If you have a little one and are looking for something fun this weekend, look no further than the Lodi Community Arts Center! On April 4th, they're offering a free workshop that teaches kids ages 5-18 how to make their own dream catchers! They are kind enough to provide the materials and instructors who can teach the basic weaving skills required. If you're interested in going, it's from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm and is located at 📍Lodi Community Art Center — 110 W Pine St, Lodi, CA 95240.

Lodi Arbor Day at Legion Park | Saturday, April 4th | 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Have a green thumb and want to help your community? Look no further than Lodi Arbor Day! Join us at Legion Park on Saturday, April 4 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM to help grow Lodi's urban forest! If you have little ones, teenagers, friends, or even coworkers who love to plant trees and get their hands dirty, bring them along! No one is excluded from this event and it's such an incredible way to give back to your community and truly feel like you're a part of something!

To help make the day go smoothly and get plenty done, it's encouraged to bring the following:

If you're planning on volunteering or have any questions, send an email to [email protected]

📍 Legion Park (American Legion Park) — 835 S Hutchins St, Lodi, CA 95240.

Calvary Church Lodi Spring Event | Saturday, April 4th | 9:00 am

Free Easter fun for the whole family! Calvary Church Lodi is taking over Henry Glaves Park this Saturday with egg hunts, crafts, breakfast burritos, and raffle prizes. Egg hunts are staggered by age so every kid gets their moment: little ones ages 0 to 2 go at 9:00 am, ages 3 to 7 at 9:30 am, and ages 8 to 10 at 10:00 am. Honestly a really sweet setup so nobody gets steamrolled by the older kids. Bring the whole crew and come enjoy it!

📍 Henry Glaves Park — Lodi, CA

Lodi book lovers, your wait is almost over. Amanda Zimmerman and Selena Moffett are bringing a second bookstore to town, and it's been a long time coming. The two best friends launched Midnights Bookshop as a traveling pop up at the Downtown Lodi Farmers Market and local fairs, and now they're opening a permanent storefront next month at Kettleman Station📍Midnights Bookshop — 400 E Kettleman Ln, Suite 11, Lodi, CA 95240.

The name comes from Taylor Swift's 10th studio album (yes, they're fans). The shop focuses on contemporary fiction: romance, fantasy, sci-fi, and thrillers, including recent hits like the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. They've also added classics and a solid selection of frequently challenged books.

"We really thought there was a hole in Lodi for contemporary authors. We thought we could fill that gap with new titles and follow trends." - Amanda Zimmerman, Co-Owner

The response at pop-up events made the decision easy. Customers kept asking where the actual store was, and after a year of that, the friends figured Lodi was ready. Keep an eye on their social media for grand opening details.

Last week we asked you all to show us your pups, and boy did you not disappoint!

Meet Mazzy! She is a one year old cocker spaniel with the sweetest personality and the floppiest ears in the game. When she is not melting hearts, you can find her on a stroll around Lodi Lake, running the trails at Vinewood Dog Park, or waiting very patiently at Dutch Bros for her pup cup. 🐾

FRI • APR 3   The Poison Oakies (Country)   📍 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA • 🕕 6–9 PM

FRI • APR 3   Donovan Bryant (Soul/R&B)   📍 9 W Locust St, Lodi, CA • 🕙 Time TBA ($5 cover)

SAT • APR 4   Network Band (Rock/Dance)   📍 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA • 🕔 5–8 PM

FRI • APR 10   Working Class Band (80s Rock)   📍 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA • 🕕 6–9 PM

SAT • APR 11   Rob Stevenson (Acoustic Rock)   📍 21 N School St, Lodi, CA • 🕠 5:30 PM

SAT • APR 11   Kool Shifters (Multi-Genre)   📍 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA • 🕔 5–8 PM

SUN • APR 12   William Smith Jr. (Acoustic/Covers)   📍 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA • 🕐 1–4 PM

FRI • APR 17   Georgetowne Band (Rock/Country)   📍 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA • 🕕 6–9 PM

SAT • APR 18   The Jebby Trio (Jazz/Blues)   📍 21 N School St, Lodi, CA • 🕠 5:30 PM

SAT • APR 18   Summit Band (Classic Rock)   📍 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA • 🕔 5–8 PM

SUN • APR 19   William Sconce (Acoustic/Singer-Songwriter)   📍 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA • 🕐 1–4 PM

SAT • APR 25   Tribal Seeds + Dub Souljah + Amp Melo (Reggae/Hip-Hop)   📍 9 W Locust St, Lodi, CA • 🕟 4:30 PM

WED • APR 29   Wine Down w/ Wilson & Friends   📍 18273 N Lower Sacramento Rd, Lodi, CA • 🕕 6 PM

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! 🍇