Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some fun suggestions for events happening in and around Fresno.
Friday
• The first of four ZooBoo events starts at 5 p.m. Friday. Enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the zoo at dusk, get lost in the hay maze, get up close with Education Animal Ambassadors, dance the night away to kid-friendly music at Dracula’s Disco, play carnival games, and win prizes at Game Lane. This event will happen Saturday night, as well. Click here for ticket info.
• Library After Hours: Exploring the Fresno Arts Scene will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Henry Madden Library at Fresno State. Features DJ Mr. Leonard, a pop-up art show, and a panel chat with local art influencers. Learn about Fresno’s vibrant arts scene and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds that make up the local community’s unique identity.
• See the 1987 classic (that’s right—classic) The Lost Boys on the big screen at the historic Crest Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m.; movie starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $6.
• Bring all your friends out for an evening of live music and bar-hopping at Fulton Live: Muerto Jam. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Fulton Entertainment District as you celebrate the Halloween season with local bands, locals brews, and local vibes. Wear a costume and receive 1$ off your first drink (at participating locations). Starts at 7 p.m.
• The Big Tell Showcase celebrates the Central Valley with five-minute mini-documentaries by 10 local filmmakers about the people and places that make this region amazing. Special appearance by Emmy-nominated documentarian Sascha Rice. This is a free, all-ages event that will start at 7 p.m. at the Tower Theatre.
• 90s Night returns to Strummer’s at 9 p.m. Enjoy two rooms of sights and sounds from your favorite decade, free photobooth with prints, and giveaways. 90s-inspired dress encouraged. This is a 21+ event. Admission is $5.
Saturday
• The annual Yoshi Now! Fall Flea Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You’ll find vintage, antique, and one-of-a-kind items, plus food, coffee, and music. Kids are welcome.
• Warnors Theatre celebrates its 90th anniversary with a special event starting at 2 p.m. See the premiere of the film, Warnors: A Legacy, and help pay tribute to the theater’s pipe organist, Richard Cencibaugh, who has maintained and played the theater’s original Morgan pipe organ for more than 50 years. Admission is $10.
• At 12 p.m., head to the Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co. Beer Garden for Fulton Street Party 2018. This free, all-ages event will feature food, beer, music, art, and a 3:3 soccer tournament hosted by the Fresno Foxes.
• Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho will appear on the big screen once again at the historic Crest Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m.; movie starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $6.
• The 9th annual Zombie Crawl will take place starting at 7:30 p.m. Get dressed as a zombie and crawl from bar to bar through the Tower District. Wristbands for the event are $10 and will get you into all bars with no cover as well as drink specials.
Sunday
• Head to Old Town Clovis for Glorious Junk Days at 8 a.m. Enjoy antiques, vintage goods, architectural salvages, handmade treasures, and free DIY demonstrations. Admission and parking are free.
• St. Paul Newman Catholic Center’s International Food and Craft Festival promises a day of faith, fun, food and family, with proceeds benefiting parish ministries. Festival hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Good Company Players’ Seven Brides For Seven Brothers brings the movie musical to life in all its foot-stomping glory at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Get your tickets here.
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