Turlock
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CSU Stanislaus's town, dairy country at the southern edge of Stanislaus County, and a city that's quietly built one of the better small-city downtowns in the valley.
Turlock is CSU Stanislaus's town, dairy country at the southern edge of Stanislaus County, and a city that's quietly built one of the better small-city downtowns in the valley. The Carnegie Arts Center anchors the cultural side; the Mainstreet shops handle the daytime.
Latif's still serves the breakfast that built it. Coffee is good, beer is good (Dust Bowl Brewing started here for a reason), and the taco scene runs deeper than it looks. State events bring in college energy on weekends.
Turlock punches above its weight on Saturday nights.
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Events in Turlock
Turlock Farmers Market
5:00 PM · Downtown Turlock · Turlock
Seasonal evening farmers market in downtown Turlock — produce, food trucks, live music.
Family Friday: Pumpkin Party
7:00 PM · Carnegie Arts Center · Turlock
Join us for a Pumpkin Party during our next Family Friday on October 16 from 7-8pm! Smiling or scary, we will paint and decorate pumpkins and enjoy a pumpkin treat. The CAC will provide one small pumpkin per person while supplies lasts. Family Fridays are always free! Sponsored by Turlock Dental Care.
Coffee and Crafts: Pumpkin Party
10:00 AM · Turlock Library · Turlock
Join us for a relaxing time decorating faux pumpkins while drinking coffee. Open to all skill levels. Materials and coffee will be provided.<br />For ages 18 and up.&nbsp;
Turlock Wiggle Worms
10:00 AM · Turlock Library · Turlock
Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
T(w)een Tuesday: Web Engineering
4:00 PM · Turlock Library · Turlock
Spiders carefully engineer their webs to catch and trap prey. This allows spiders to save energy since they don&#39;t have to chase down their next meal. Join us in the Turlock Library Maker Space and learn how spiders build webs. &nbsp;Then test your own web-building skills in a spiderweb-building challenge.
STEAM* Spider Webs
4:00 PM · Turlock Library · Turlock
How does a spider catch flies in its web? Join us at the library to find out! Can you help the pom-pom flies dodge the webs, or will you end up feeding the hungry spider?** This program is designed for children ages 8 and younger, but all ages are welcome! Children under 4 must have direct supervision from parents or adult guardians.&nbsp;<br /><br />*STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math<br /><br />**No actual spiders will be at this program! Except
Art Chat Happy Hour
5:30 PM · Carnegie Arts Center · Turlock
Join us for Art Chat Happy Hour, a free, monthly gathering for informal discussion about current issues and ideas in the arts! Click here for articles and videos to get you thinking about this month’s topic. (Articles and videos are updated after each meeting.)
Karaoke
4:00 AM · The Udder Place · Turlock
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Central Valley's most acclaimed craft brewery. Large family-friendly taproom. Known for Therapist DIPA, Taco Truck Lager, and Hops of Wrath IPA.
One of Turlock's most popular restaurants. Craft cocktails, seasonal dishes, and a vibe that punches above its weight class.
Downtown Turlock's upscale steakhouse. Quality cuts, dark wood interior, and the kind of dinner that feels like an occasion.
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