Oh wow, do we have a weekend lined up for you. We're talking free pool parties, ribs and wine in the vineyard, stargazing with the kids, Y2K pilates, farmers markets, cooking classes, and a matcha shop that is about to become your new obsession.

Whether you're trying to beat the heat, get the family out of the house, treat yourself to something delicious, or finally try that thing you've been saying you'd try, this edition has something for literally everyone.

Scroll down, highlight your favorites, and maybe clear your whole weekend because Lodi is showing up and showing out this week.

Let's get into it!

— Hunter and Kylie Talamantez

Looking for a reason to get the kids outside and away from screens this weekend? Astronomy in the Park at Oak Grove Regional Park is the move and the best part? It's completely free to get in (just $6 cash for parking and yes, that covers the whole car 🙌).

This is one of those rare events where you can hand your kid a juice box, throw down a blanket, and actually feel like a good parent while doing absolutely nothing stressful. There's nothing to break, no "please don't touch that" moments, and no museum voice required. Just fresh air, oak trees, and the entire universe overhead. The Stockton Astronomical Society sets up their telescopes starting at 7:15 PM, and by 9:30 PM you'll have a shot at spotting the Hercules Globular Cluster which sounds made up but is very real and very cool. Venus, Jupiter, the Moon, and possibly Mercury at sunset are also on the lineup.

The Nature Center opens up early with space themed crafts and activities to keep little ones busy while you wait for the sky to get dark, and sunset hits at 8:15 PM so the timing is honestly perfect for families. Bring a blanket, pack some snacks, and let the kids ask a million questions to people who actually know the answers for once. Severe weather may cancel outdoor activities, so keep an eye on the forecast before you head out.

It is going to be HOT this weekend (okay only 83 degrees, but we will be in the mid 90’s by next week!) and we have just the cure. Enze Pool is throwing a FREE community pool party on Saturday, May 23rd from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and this is exactly the kind of Saturday your kids have been begging for. Wet and wacky pool games, pool basketball, high energy vibes, and zero cost to get in. Yes, really. Free. Totally free. Did we mention it's free? 💦

This is a come-as-you-are, bring-the-whole-crew kind of event. Whether your little ones are doing cannonballs off the side or you're the parent who claims they're "just watching" but somehow ends up in the pool anyway, there's something for everyone. It's family friendly, community driven, and honestly one of the best ways to kick off your weekend without spending a dime.

This event is made possible by the Brian M. Stocker Fund, so big thanks to them for making a free, fun summer day accessible to the whole Lodi community.

📍 Enze Pool | 1050 S Stockton St, Lodi, CA 95240

Grab your towel, slap on some sunscreen, and we'll see you at the pool!

If you haven't heard about Reformed Pilates Studio in Lodi yet, consider this your sign to go check them out because this local studio is doing something really special for our community. Tucked right inside is Good & Well, a matcha shop that we are fully obsessed with, and y'all, we are not exaggerating when we say it is the richest, most flavorful matcha in Lodi. Our personal recommendation? The salted honeycomb matcha. Get it. Trust us. You can thank us later. 🍵

The studio offers Pilates reformer classes, hot sculpt, yoga, and more, so whether you're a regular in the fitness world or just trying to get back into a routine, there's a class for you. It's the kind of place that feels welcoming from the moment you walk in, small, local, and genuinely invested in helping Lodi residents feel good. Plus knowing that a salted honeycomb matcha from Good & Well is waiting for you after class is honestly all the motivation you need to show up.

And this Saturday, May 23rd they are throwing Y2K themed classes and we are obsessed with it.

Dust off your low rise energy, grab a friend, and make a whole morning out of it. Sweat more than you think is humanly possible, laugh a lot, then reward yourself with a matcha because you earned it. Classes like this are exactly why supporting local studios matters because you are not getting a Y2K themed hot sculpt class at a big box gym. 💅

📍 Reformed Pilates Lodi | 856 N Sacramento St Ste H, Lodi, CA 95240

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! 🍇