The Carnegie Arts Center has a year-round program of visual art exhibitions by both local and national artists. The Annual Spring Juried Art Show and Sale takes place between March and May and showcases the work of young local artists. There are also numerous instances of publicly displayed art in the city which change throughout the year, but visit Broadway City Hall and Monte Vista Crossings to view what is currently on display. The Comfort Suites Hotel on North Tully Road is ideally located for art lovers, as it's just a few minutes drive away from the Carnegie Arts Center.
Turlock is a haven for sports enthusiasts. Aside from many of the city's parks having basketball and tennis courts, there are running fields, soccer fields and two large sport complexes (Pedretti Sports Complex and Turlock Regional Sports Complex) which are available for hire and are often used for tournaments. Stay at Candlewood Suites to have golfing and tennis on your doorstep.
Turlock has no less than 24 parks open to the public. Columbia Park has picnic and barbecue areas as well as a swimming pool; Broadway Park has a large playground making it ideal for children; and shady Denair Park is perfect for a relaxing stroll. Crane Park is Turlock's oldest and most popular. Every summer the Stanislaus County Fair takes place with concerts, a rodeo, kids' activities and a carnival. If you want to stay somewhere nearby, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Turlock is just three miles away.
The Fairfield Inn & Suites Turlock is also within walking distance of Monte Vista Crossings, the area's largest shopping mall. The center contains everything from restaurants to nail bars and renowned shops like Bed, Bath and Beyond, not to mention discount clothing stores such as TJ Maxx. For something a little different, visit the historical downtown of Turlock where you will find quirky antique shops and small fashion boutiques.
