Downtown Revitalization Receives National Attention

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.

You and your weekend explorer will embark on an adventure following one of our educational themes (Bug Buddies, Bird Buddies, Nature Neighbors, or Pond Pals) at one of our locations along the Parkway.

During the two-hour-long session, your Weekend Explorer will go on a one-hour nature walk, do a craft activity, sing fun songs, listen to a story, and end with a stimulating hands-on activity, all related to the day’s educational theme! Your child will leave the River Center with a curious mind wanting to know more about our local environment and its native species.

Trips are run by trained staff and volunteer docents. Parents are required to remain on the property for the duration of the trip and are are encouraged, but not required, to participate in activities with their Explorers.

$15 per session or season pass for $35

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 us at 24768 E. Kings Canyon Rd. Reedley, Ca 93654 for our Halloween Edition of Operation Hug a Horse. This is an open house style event from 11am-3pm with horse rides, a petting zoo, silent auction, food, crafts, costume contest and more! This is an event for all ages and free for anyone to attend.

The RIDE Foundation is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that utilizes the gentling process of at risk wild mustangs to help those with emotional challenges.