Downtown Modesto

Hi Community! The big Love Modesto event is just around the corner! There are still open slots to come out and help beautify our city! Click the link titled “Love Modesto Volunteers” to help and join us for a fun filled day of community, beautification and sunshine.

Valentine plans still up in the air? 💘 Couldn’t lock down a sitter? Then you’re about to get the BEST. NEWS. EVER.

We’ve teamed up with and some of your downtown faves to help you plan a seriously fun night out! Register your kiddos for MoChiMu’s Parents’ Night Out — Valentine Edition and enjoy some sweet perks just for you:

🎹 20% OFF tickets to Billy Nation: A Tribute to Billy Joel at
🍿 BOGO movie tickets at our downtown
💆🏻‍♀️ $10 OFF a blowout + complimentary hair treatment at
🍽️ A complimentary appetizer with entrée purchase at

All the perks for you… and an unforgettable night of fun for your littles ✨

Spots are filling fast, so grab yours today (modestochildrensmuseum.org) — even if your ideal Valentine’s plan is just a few peaceful hours at home (most of these goodies are perfect for enjoying after the V-Day mayhem 😉).

✨Mural Alley Update + Community Workshop✨

Art lovers, have no fear! The murals in Mural Alley are not being removed! This project is about improving the space around them—not taking them away.

The City of Modesto and DoMo Partnership are hosting a community workshop to talk about planned upgrades to Mural Alley better lighting, permeable pavers, trash enclosures, signage, and other improvements that will make Mural Alley feel safer, brighter, and more welcoming—while preserving the art that makes it special.

This is a workshop, and we truly want community feedback. If you care about public art, downtown Modesto, and the future of Mural Alley, we hope you’ll join the conversation.

Murals. Community. Downtown pride. 🎨

This is so exciting! 🥳

We've got a BIG announcement to make: California has just designated 10 new districts as California Cultural Districts for 2026!

The program helps communities harness their unique cultural assets to stimulate local economies, attract tourism, preserve historic sites, and support vibrant, inclusive creative economies.

These chosen districts demonstrate at the highest level the cultural legacy of our state's most valuable resource—its diversity.

Check out our announcement to read about the new districts and learn more about all 24 California Cultural Districts at caculturaldistricts.org.