Modesto Downtown Improvement District

06/03/2026

🎬🛍️ SHOP. DINE. DISCOVER DOWNTOWN MODESTO! 🛍️🎬

Downtown Modesto’s new Reel Local program rewards you for supporting local businesses and enjoying a night at the movies!

Here’s how it works:
✅ Shop or dine at a participating downtown business and receive a Buy One, Get One movie ticket offer for Brenden Theatres Modesto.
✅ Or, bring your Brenden Theatres receipt to participating businesses and unlock exclusive discounts, freebies, and special offers.

It’s a fun way to explore downtown, support local businesses, and save money while doing it. With participating restaurants, cafés, wellness services, boutiques, and more, there’s something for everyone. www.downtown-modesto.com/reel-local.

Support local. Enjoy local. Reel Local. 🎥❤️

06/03/2026

Join us for DoMo First Fridays this week!
Downtown Modesto comes alive this Friday from 5–9 PM with live music, local vendors, dancing, games, and plenty of fun for all ages. Best of all—it’s completely FREE! Don’t miss it.

06/01/2026

It’s the film that started it all. Where were you in 62? Don’t miss your chance to see American Graffiti Saturday, June 6th at The State Theatre.

🚗💨 Cruisin’ back to where it all began...
SAVE THE DATE & SHOW UP!
Saturday Jun. 6, 2026 at 1PM for American Graffiti - the perennial Modesto classic!

There is no place on earth to watch American Graffiti like right here in Modesto. It’s not just a movie, it is our history, our heritage, and the ultimate celebration of Graffiti season! This annual screening is an absolute MUST-SEE big-screen tradition that you simply cannot miss.

🎸 Step Back in Time to 1962 - where were you in '62?
Set against a legendary soundtrack of pure rock 'n' roll, hot rods, and neon-lit drive-ins, American Graffiti is the definitive portrait of the last night of summer. Revisit the breakout performances of Hollywood icons like Harrison Ford, Ron Howard, and Richard Dreyfuss as they cruise the neon strip, chasing love, trouble, and the future on their final night before adulthood begins.

The Faros Car Club will be here as well as the Funstrummers!

Whether you lived it yourself or just love the timeless thrill of a summer night, come celebrate Modesto’s finest hour where it belongs: on the magnificent big screen at The State Theatre!

🎟️ Dust off your leather jackets, grab your sweetie, and secure your tickets now before they sell out! Let’s cruise down memory lane together!

https://thestate.org/films/american-graffiti-062026

See you at the State!

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05/30/2026

What an incredibly fun morning at the 3rd Annual Modesto Children’s Museum Bike N’ Trike Family Ride & Fun Festival! We enjoyed a scenic two-mile ride from the museum in downtown Modesto along the Virginia Corridor Trail to Roosevelt Park, where a wonderful community festival awaited. It was a fantastic event filled with family fun, community spirit, and plenty of smiles. We always look forward to events like these!

05/27/2026

Did you know you can watch movies for just $6 before 6:00 PM at Brenden Theatres every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday?

Simply sign up for a FREE basic membership — no credit or debit card required — and enjoy huge savings on select movies before 6:00 PM. Members also get online booking fees waived and can earn points toward free popcorn, candy, drinks, and even movie tickets.

Sign up today at brendentheatres.com and enjoy the show! 🍿🥤🎬📽️

05/27/2026

Join Con Azúcar Café this Saturday in downtown Modesto as they celebrate their one-year anniversary! There will be a live DJ, photo booth, raffles, giant conchas, delicious treats, and plenty of fun. 1021 10th Street | 11:00 am-3:00 pm.

05/26/2026

This Saturday, grab your bikes and join the fun at the Modesto Children's Museum Bike N’ Trike Family Ride & Fun Festival! Register now for an all-ages, two-mile ride from the museum to Roosevelt Park, where a free community festival full of family fun awaits!

www.modestochildrensmuseum.org/bikentrike

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we honor the memory of those who gave their lives in defense of our nation. We remember their sacrifice, their heroism, and their unwavering commitment to protecting our way of life. We will never forget our fallen heroes. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

Music in the Plaza is Friday night featuring the Red Pony Band. 7:00 pm-9:00 pm | FREE event.

05/19/2026

Mark your calendars and get ready to cruise! The 2026 Graffiti Classic Car Parade rolls through town on Friday, June 12th from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM along McHenry Avenue and the downtown streets. Don’t miss an evening of classic cars, community fun, and hometown tradition! Register your vehicle for the parade at americangraffitifestival.com.

Aerial photos by Brandon Brush.