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Things to do in Fresno County

8 outings for families, couples, seniors and groups. Every listing links to its source. Details can change. Check with the venue before you go.

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Family Outings in Fresno County

Family-friendly events, hands-on activities and outings for all ages.

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Section: Family Outingshistoric site

Forestiere Underground Gardens

Hour-long guided walking tour, for all ages, through Baldassare Forestiere's hand-dug underground rooms, courtyards and passageways, where some fruit trees are over 90 years old. The tour is on earthen terrain. Street parking only (no lot or designated handicap parking), and High-Speed Rail construction surrounds the site.

Hours
Tours by reservation (strongly recommended); street parking only, arrive 20 minutes early
Cost
Adults (18-59) $25; seniors (60+), college students and military $23; youth (5-17) $14; 4 and under free
Where
5021 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722
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Section: Family Outingszoo

Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Fresno's zoo; a Total Zoo Experience ticket adds giraffe feeding, Stingray Bay and Zoorassic Park.

Hours
Daily 9am-4pm
Cost
Fri-Mon: adults (12+) $28.95, children (2-11) $20.95; Tue-Thu: $25.95 / $17.95; Fresno County residents pay less ($23.95 / $15.95 Fri-Mon; $20.95 / $12.95 Tue-Thu); $2.50 online fee; city parking $5
Where
894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
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Date Ideas in Fresno County

Evenings out, views and classes for two.

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Section: Date Ideashistoric site

Forestiere Underground Gardens

Hour-long guided walking tour, for all ages, through Baldassare Forestiere's hand-dug underground rooms, courtyards and passageways, where some fruit trees are over 90 years old. The tour is on earthen terrain. Street parking only (no lot or designated handicap parking), and High-Speed Rail construction surrounds the site.

Hours
Tours by reservation (strongly recommended); street parking only, arrive 20 minutes early
Cost
Adults (18-59) $25; seniors (60+), college students and military $23; youth (5-17) $14; 4 and under free
Where
5021 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722
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Senior Outings in Fresno County

Senior discounts, accessible venues and community centers.

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Section: Senior Outingshistoric site

Forestiere Underground Gardens

Hour-long guided walking tour, for all ages, through Baldassare Forestiere's hand-dug underground rooms, courtyards and passageways, where some fruit trees are over 90 years old. The tour is on earthen terrain. Street parking only (no lot or designated handicap parking), and High-Speed Rail construction surrounds the site.

Hours
Tours by reservation (strongly recommended); street parking only, arrive 20 minutes early
Cost
Adults (18-59) $25; seniors (60+), college students and military $23; youth (5-17) $14; 4 and under free
Where
5021 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722
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Pet-Friendly in Fresno County

Places whose official source says dogs or pets are welcome.

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Section: Pet-Friendlyevent

Sniffari Night: ZooBoo Edition at Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Sunday, October 25, 2026Pets OK

After-hours Halloween night at the zoo for you and your leashed dog, with trick-or-treating; guests without dogs are welcome too.

Dates
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Hours
5-8pm
Cost
Non-members: adults (12+) $22, children (2-11) $20, dogs $25; members $18/$16, dogs $25; under 2 free
Dogs
Dogs only: leashed (6 ft max, non-retractable), vaccinated, one dog per adult ticket.
Where
894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
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Outdoors and Nature in Fresno County

Parks, trails, beaches, gardens and nature reserves.

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Section: Outdoors and Naturerecreation area

Millerton Lake State Recreation Area

Sierra foothill reservoir in Fresno and Madera counties with over 40 miles of shoreline for swimming, fishing and boating; day use is on the South Shore (Fresno County side).

Hours
Oct and Mar 6am-7pm; Nov-Feb 6am-6pm; Apr-Sep 6am-10pm
Cost
Vehicle day use $10 ($12 peak)
Dogs
Dogs allowed only in the campground.
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Museums in Fresno County

Art, history and science museums, with hours and prices from each source.

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Section: Museumsart museum

Fresno Art Museum

Indoor

Fine art museum in Radio Park known for modern and contemporary California art, art by women and an Art of the Ancient Americas collection; HERALDING runs through Jan 10, 2027.

Hours
Thu-Sun 10am-4pm
Cost
Adults $10; youth (5-17) $7; 4 and under free; veterans and active-duty military free with ID
Where
2233 North First Street, Fresno, CA 93703
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Section: Museumshistoric site

Meux Home Museum

Guided tours of a restored Victorian-era Fresno home, through period parlors, the dining room and second-floor suites with much original furniture.

Hours
Tours Fri-Sun, first at noon, last at 3pm; closed in January
Cost
Adults $10; juniors (6-17) $7; 5 and under free
Where
1007 R Street, Fresno, CA 93721
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Food and Markets in Fresno County

Farmers markets, food festivals, cooking classes and food halls.

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Section: Food and Marketsfarmers market

Vineyard Farmers Market

Fresno farmers market on West Shaw Avenue with fresh produce and locally produced food direct from growers, twice a week, rain or shine; no early entry. No dogs (service animals only); serving Fresno since 1980.

Hours
Wednesdays 3-6pm; Saturdays 7am-noon
Dogs
No dogs or other live animals (service animals only)
Where
100 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93704
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Seasonal and Holiday in Fresno County

Dated pumpkin patches, holiday lights and seasonal festivals.

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Sniffari Night: ZooBoo Edition at Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Sunday, October 25, 2026Pets OK

After-hours Halloween night at the zoo for you and your leashed dog, with trick-or-treating; guests without dogs are welcome too.

Dates
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Hours
5-8pm
Cost
Non-members: adults (12+) $22, children (2-11) $20, dogs $25; members $18/$16, dogs $25; under 2 free
Dogs
Dogs only: leashed (6 ft max, non-retractable), vaccinated, one dog per adult ticket.
Where
894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
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Kids' Classes and Camps in Fresno County

Classes and camps for kids, with ages and prices from each source.

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Section: Kids' Classes and Campscamp

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Winter Zoo Camp

December 28-30, 2026

Winter zoo camp themed on the sounds of the season, exploring how animals communicate. Full-day camp for ages 6-11 and a half-day Cub Camp for ages 3-5 (must be potty trained).

Dates
December 28-30, 2026
Hours
Full day 8:30am-3:30pm; Cub Camp 9am-noon
Cost
Full day: members $172, non-members $186; Cub Camp: members $100, non-members $115
Where
894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
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Rainy Day and Indoor in Fresno County

Indoor outings for wet or cold days.

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Section: Rainy Day and Indoorart museum

Fresno Art Museum

Indoor

Fine art museum in Radio Park known for modern and contemporary California art, art by women and an Art of the Ancient Americas collection; HERALDING runs through Jan 10, 2027.

Hours
Thu-Sun 10am-4pm
Cost
Adults $10; youth (5-17) $7; 4 and under free; veterans and active-duty military free with ID
Where
2233 North First Street, Fresno, CA 93703
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