Things To Do in Fresno

The River Parkway Trust invites you to join us for the 2020 Easter Egg Hunt and a chance to win a free week at River Camp 2020 at the River Center this Easter Sunday!

Bring your family and friends to an egg hunt for children 10 and under. Pack a picnic basket, bring a blanket, and enjoy lunch on-site prior to the event. An arts and crafts area will be provided for participants to create their own masterpiece while waiting for the hunt to begin. All youth participants will receive a bracelet identifying them as a participant and raffle ticket upon check-in. Some eggs will include extra tickets for the raffle, others will include candy or small toys. The grand prize is a free week at River Camp 2020!

Check-in will begin at 1:00 pm; Easter Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 1:30 pm; grand-prize raffle drawing will take place at 2:15 pm. To participate, online pre-registration is required; day-of registrations will not be accepted. Cost is $5/youth participant; fee is non-refundable. Participants must bring their own baskets in which to collect the eggs and must be present to win raffle prizes. The River Center grounds will be open from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm; the Ranch House and River Store will be open from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

When completing the registration information, please only indicate the number of child participants. For more information, contact Emily Scarborough, Programs Intern, at (559) 248-8480 ext. 213.

Event Cost: $5/youth participant

Be a part of a San Joaquin Valley tradition at the William Saroyan Theatre. Town Hall brings nationally renowned, thought-provoking speakers who inform, educate, and entertain. Enjoy morning coffee before a lecture by legendary Today Show and Dateline host, Jane Pauley, now at the helm of CBS’s Sunday Morning Show. After the lecture, lunch will be provided along with the opportunity to participate in a question and answer discussion with the speaker herself.
Event Cost: Members: $80 Non-members: $85

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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.

The Valley’s longest-running event by students is BACK with ADMISSION-FREE fun for the whole family!

ALL WEEKEND: Sample delicious FOOD from student booths, enjoy live ENTERTAINMENT on stage, explore handmade goods from CRAFTS FAIRE artisans, bring the little ones for crafts and adventures in our KIDS ZONE and SO MUCH MORE!

OUTDOOR MOVIE: Bring your blankets for our FREE screening of DOLITTLE 8 p.m. Saturday!

CAR SHOW: Check out the BEST CARS IN THE VALLEY 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday!

Also, don’t forget to share with your friends, you’re not gonna want to miss this!

Parking relaxed all weekend. No pets allowed.
Fresno State is a smoke-, tobacco- and vape-free campus.

Leland Decker, with 48 years of experience as a master horse trainer, will amaze you with his skills. This may be your last chance to watch him train a two-year-old, unstarted horse and earn enough trust to place a saddle on its back. His knowledge of horse psychology and patient manner seem magical! After the demo, enjoy a cowboy-style BBQ on the ranch. Rustle up your best western attire and embrace your inner cowboy or cowgirl!

Event Cost: Members: $75 Non-members: $80

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WHAT: Fresno City College is will host a Night Market event to raise funds for Asian American Scholarships at Fresno City College. The Night Market will include Food Trucks, Sake and Beer Garden, Vendors, and two Live Dance Bands! Come out and enjoy the Fresno City College campus as the sun sets to savor, sip, shop, and dance the evening away!

WHO: Night Market is coordinated by the Asian American Faculty & Staff Association at Fresno City College.

WHEN: Friday, April 24, 2020
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Fresno City College Peace Memorial Grass Area.

WHY: Asian American Faculty & Staff Association scholarship fundraiser for Asian American Scholarships at Fresno City College.

COST: Event and Parking are FREE.

DETAILS: For sponsor or vendor information please contact Maile Martin at (559) 443-8688 or via email at maile.martin@fresnocitycollege.edu.

WHAT: AsianFest celebrates Asian American culture and showcases the talents of community performers, martial artists, and cultural organizations. Visitors will experience culture through colorful performances, exhibits, crafts, and of course AMAZING food and a Sake garden! AsianFest delights with an Asian cultural village, children’s Kata tournament, global vendors, Anime car show, children’s craft area, and more! Experience a whirlwind of culture condensed into one amazing day!

WHO: AsianFest is coordinated by the Asian American Faculty & Staff Association at Fresno City College and celebrates Asian American representation and culture on the campus and in the community.

WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 2020
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Fresno City College Campus.

WHY: AsianFest promotes the importance of cultural diversity and inclusion by showcasing the cultural heritage of a thriving Central Valley Asian community. It provides a fun and entertaining family experience that nurtures community collaboration and builds lifelong friendships. It also enhances the ethnic pride and self-esteem of all the participating community and college members.

COST: Event and Parking are FREE all day.

DETAILS: For sponsor, performer or vendor information please contact Maile Martin at (559) 443-8688 or via email at maile.martin@fresnocitycollege.edu.

Glorious spring blooms await you at the Madera County Master Gardeners” demonstration garden. Tour and enjoy this delightful setting before choosing colorful blooms and creating your own keepsake floral arrangement. A local florist will demonstrate and offer how-to advice. Your Master Gardener hostesses don”t just dig in the dirt, they also excel in their kitchens to create your delicious brunch!

Event Cost: Members: $50 Non-members: $55

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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.