The Brown Bag Summer Concert Series 2021
Gallo Center for The Arts Presents: The Brown Bag Summer Concert Series at the Modesto Rotary Music Garden! Stop by Friday afternoon for these FREE lunchtime concerts featuring six talented musical acts. Bring a blanket and your lunch. 12 pm-1 pm, 1000 I St.
Independence Day Parade
Modesto’s Independence Day parade kicks off at 9:30a.m. in downtown, Saturday, July 3rd. For parade details, click here.
Evening fireworks show at John Thurman Field.
Graffiti Summer is BACK. Vroom!
Graffiti Summer, traditionally held in June, will host a number of events beginning August 15 – 29, 2021. The events celebrate the car culture and history that Modesto native George Lucas brought to life in his biopic American Graffiti. For over 20 years the City of Modesto has cleared the streets of downtown and paraded over 1,200 classic cars to tens of thousands of spectators to kick off weekend events for the American Graffiti Festival and Car Show presented by the Kiwanis Club of North Modesto. This is the only official American Graffiti car show in the nation and the parade will take place Friday night, August 20th in downtown Modesto with new protocols for personal space in consideration of spectators.
Events are added or updated regularly here.
Downtown Dining Information
For your convenience, we are providing the following link with dining options for downtown Modesto eateries.
Please be sure to call first since posted information is subject to change.
Please remember that you may also support these local businesses by using the RAD Card, purchasing a gift card and/or gift certificate.
Modesto Art Walk
Please join us for the Downtown Modesto Art Walk, a year round event, on the third Thursday of each month from 5pm-8pm. The Art Walk is a FREE casual event featuring a diverse range of artwork. You will have the opportunity to listen to local musicians, enjoy food and beverage from one of your favorite downtown restaurants as well as viewing artwork for purchase at local art galleries and shops.
1st Friday Street Faire
First Fridays are on hold. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.