ArtHop occurs every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. It’s one of the most active and successful programs organized by the Fresno Arts Council. Art lovers and enthusiasts from all walks of life flock downtown Fresno and the Tower District on the first Thursday of each month, and the rest of ArtHop venues in the Fresno metro areas on third Thursdays, to meet and greet with the artists and enjoy the reception and music. Museums, studios, galleries and other venues open their exhibitions to the public at 5:00 p.m. and run the free event until 8:00 p.m.

ArtHop has received a remarkable response from the Fresno community. Over 50 participating artist studios, galleries, museums, and other venues exhibit art and artists reception during ArtHop, and it has become both a cultural and special event for the community with a great deal of media coverage.

Join guide Frank H. to look for signs of wildlife, learn about local history, and enjoy the autumn weather as you explore the nature trail at the south end of Lost Lake Park. Frank H. is a retired environmental educator and current interpreter for the National Park Service, specializing in John Muir reenactments.

We will be meeting at the River Center (11605 Old Friant Rd, Fresno) at 8:45 am and carpooling to Lost Lake from there– drivers will receive a pass for free entry to the park. Hike may be anywhere from 1-3 miles in length and will last approximately 1.5 hours. Please dress appropriately for a day outdoors (long pants, closed toed shoes, etc.) and bring sunscreen, binoculars, and water. This is a rain or shine event. Children 7+ welcome.

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Join us on a fun, exciting adventure! River Buddies Weekend Explorers takes your child on a journey like no other. As they adopt their new role of explorer, your child will go on a nature walk along the Hidden Homes Trail, sing fun and exciting songs, listen to a story about that day’s program theme, and participate in both a craft and hands on activity that are educational and fun! Your child will learn all about the local environment and animals that reside with us here at the River Center.

This program will focus on the Nature Neighbors theme:

Hidden Homes Nature Trail: observe the many plants and animals that live on site and visit several larger-than-life animal homes along the way.
Story and Song Time: learn about the visual differences between mammals, birds, and reptiles, help catergorize different critters by their body coverings, and sing a song about the differences between fur, feathers and scales.
Animal Tracks: use life-sized animal track stamps to create tracks in the soft dirt or mud.
Snake Skin Bandana: paint your very own snake skin bandana!

Cost is $10 per child. Online registration & payment in advance is required.

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ArtHop occurs every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. It’s one of the most active and successful programs organized by the Fresno Arts Council. Art lovers and enthusiasts from all walks of life flock downtown Fresno and the Tower District on the first Thursday of each month, and the rest of ArtHop venues in the Fresno metro areas on third Thursdays, to meet and greet with the artists and enjoy the reception and music. Museums, studios, galleries and other venues open their exhibitions to the public at 5:00 p.m. and run the free event until 8:00 p.m.

ArtHop has received a remarkable response from the Fresno community. Over 50 participating artist studios, galleries, museums, and other venues exhibit art and artists reception during ArtHop, and it has become both a cultural and special event for the community with a great deal of media coverage.