The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is always a special place to visit for Valley residents and their families, and though the temperatures drop through the holiday season, it doesn't slow crowds from enjoying the … [Read more...] about Fresno Chaffee Zoo Debuts New Holiday Experience: Illuminature
Keep Kids Reading: 5 Great Programs For This Summer
If you grew up around the time I did, you may fondly remember Pizza Hut's Book It buttons and program. In school, we would get a big, round button pin. There were a number of spaces where you'd put a … [Read more...] about Keep Kids Reading: 5 Great Programs For This Summer
Where to Swim and Cool Off in Fresno, 2022 Edition
Looking for where to swim and cool off in Fresno 2022? Toasty summers are a fact of life for Fresnans, but thankfully you don’t have to dig your own pool to find a great place to cool off. The Fresno … [Read more...] about Where to Swim and Cool Off in Fresno, 2022 Edition
Parents: It’s Summer Camp Sign Up Time!
As a working parent, I learned the hard way years ago that if you're interested in having your child participate in day camps during the summer months while you're working - the time to sign up is … [Read more...] about Parents: It’s Summer Camp Sign Up Time!
Great Indoor Activities with the Family
Whether it's a rainy day outside or you are quarantining to stay COVID safe, everyone needs ideas to stay active and avoid boredom indoors. If you are staying indoors, there is always social … [Read more...] about Great Indoor Activities with the Family
5 Awesome Fresno Summer Camps Still Enrolling for 2021
As we begin to emerge from our pandemic state of living, one reemergence particularly thrilling to parents and kids is summer camps! Though some camps remain closed this summer and all are affected by … [Read more...] about 5 Awesome Fresno Summer Camps Still Enrolling for 2021
Scavenger Hunt Time!!
Are your kiddos at home going a bit stir crazy? Ours too! One way to get some of the pent-up energy out is a scavenger hunt. We have one for inside and one for outside for you to have fun with. I … [Read more...] about Scavenger Hunt Time!!
DEFY Trampoline Park Offers Big Fun & Affordable Monthly Memberships
In the Fresno and nearby metro surrounding area, there are now three indoor trampoline parks: Aerozone is located on Ashlan and Cedar and features multiple rooms of entertainment including … [Read more...] about DEFY Trampoline Park Offers Big Fun & Affordable Monthly Memberships
Discover the music of the Youth Orchestras of Fresno
This year I discovered a Valley treasure that's nearly 70 years old. The Youth Orchestras of Fresno has been around in one form or another since 1950, but somehow I had missed it until my … [Read more...] about Discover the music of the Youth Orchestras of Fresno
Dollar Fridays at The Discovery Center are loads of fun
On the first Friday of every month, the Discovery Center in Fresno has $1 admission. Is it worth it? Heck yes. I checked it out this month, and it was a blast. Not only do you get into the … [Read more...] about Dollar Fridays at The Discovery Center are loads of fun
Enjoy these 5 fall activities for the whole family!
It's time! Grab a cup of PSL and hug a pumpkin—fall fun is in the air. For those who want to squeeze every last drop of seasonal fun out of October, I've compiled this handy list of five … [Read more...] about Enjoy these 5 fall activities for the whole family!
Backpack donations happening Saturday in Fresno
The Valley Dream Center in partnership with EPU Children's Center will hand out backpacks with pens, pencils, notebooks, calculators, binders, and more on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 1-4 … [Read more...] about Backpack donations happening Saturday in Fresno
The TALK Team provides pediatric speech therapy services in Fresno and Visalia
School is starting up all over the valley. It's an exciting time for new pencils, backpacks, and teachers. But it can also be a stressful time for children with speech and language … [Read more...] about The TALK Team provides pediatric speech therapy services in Fresno and Visalia
4 ways to have fun and stay cool in Fresno
Right now, the great outdoors is like an oven that has recently burned the Thanksgiving turkey and a large portion of California. Basically, the air is hot and smokey. However, this post … [Read more...] about 4 ways to have fun and stay cool in Fresno
Here’s what you should do this weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some fun suggestions for events happening in Fresno and beyond. Friday • Kids Wellness Day is happening from … [Read more...] about Here’s what you should do this weekend
Save the date: It’s the 2018 FresYes Movie in the Park!
It's happening! Another FREE FresYes Movie in the Park! An even better event! This year, we've made a couple of changes to our super-popular annual event: … [Read more...] about Save the date: It’s the 2018 FresYes Movie in the Park!
Chill out with the animals this Saturday at the Cool Zoo event
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a popular place to hang out year round, but recently it's become even more enjoyable to visit during the hotter months of the year. With the recent addition of the … [Read more...] about Chill out with the animals this Saturday at the Cool Zoo event
Here are all of the Valley’s 2018 Fourth of July events!
Is there anything better than the Fourth of July? You're basically honor-bound as an American to indulge in tons of food and fun—and you can legally set things on fire. It's a day I look … [Read more...] about Here are all of the Valley’s 2018 Fourth of July events!
Cool off for a good cause with Parkway Pops by Ooh De Lolli
Welcome to summer! While we're sweating our brains out, we might as well find refreshing, locally made treats that benefit children, right? Enter Ooh De Lolli. If you haven't heard of … [Read more...] about Cool off for a good cause with Parkway Pops by Ooh De Lolli
Find FREE fun at the Fresno County Public Library this summer
The Fresno County Public Library is packing this summer full of fun, educational entertainment sure to delight kids of all ages and interests. So, if you're a parent or caregiver, you're definitely … [Read more...] about Find FREE fun at the Fresno County Public Library this summer
School’s out! Here’s where to have affordable summer fun with the kids
With school being officially out for the summer, teachers everywhere are packing their vacation bags. However, parents and caregivers may be fretting about how to keep kids entertained … [Read more...] about School’s out! Here’s where to have affordable summer fun with the kids
Where to swim and cool off in Fresno: 2018 edition
Toasty summers are a fact of life for Fresnans, but thankfully you don’t have to dig your own pool to find a great place to cool off this summer. The Fresno area offers multiple public swim … [Read more...] about Where to swim and cool off in Fresno: 2018 edition
Summer Movie Nights start Friday at Dry Creek Park
Outdoor movie nights are a rite of summer. There's just something about sitting on a picnic blanket in the twilight while you enjoy a movie in a park. Starting Friday, June 1, the Clovis … [Read more...] about Summer Movie Nights start Friday at Dry Creek Park
The world’s largest bounce house is coming to Fresno!
Have you ever wished you could spend a day abandoning all adult responsibilities and just jump around in a giant bounce house? I won't lie, I have. I've also considering renting myself a … [Read more...] about The world’s largest bounce house is coming to Fresno!
Sign up now for Fresno State youth summer camps
Still wondering what to do with your kids this summer? Recently I compiled a list of popular summer camp options in the area (you can find it here), but there's more to explore! Thanks to … [Read more...] about Sign up now for Fresno State youth summer camps