Did you know that during the early pandemic, Moses Chun was quietly building a multi million dollar entertainment center for Fresno to enjoy? It’s true! Chun and his partners have been hard at work the past couple of years. They were chasing their dream of a bowling alley and entertainment space but needed a location. They then chose the unique location in the basement of Fashion Fair Mall! … [Read more...]
FresYes Car Scavenger Hunt – Week 1 Update!
Last Friday we launched our first ever Car Scavenger Hunt as a way to get everyone in your home out, having fun and still safely socially-distanced. From the looks of things, you guys had a blast! Here are some of your smiling faces out on the hunt! And here are some of your favorite local restaurants. This was a list item on week one's list! (Readers: these places are clearly local … [Read more...]
Ghost Golf offers ghoulish fun in Fresno
Janice and Daryn Coleman recently relocated from the Bay Area to Fresno, calling the city their home in May of this year. They survived their first Fresno summer but, more importantly, they got to work bringing their business vision to reality. Daryn recalls always enjoying haunted houses and decorating for Halloween, but he also suffered from let down. After putting in extensive work … [Read more...]
Enjoy holiday movies at the Historic Crest Theatre this December
If you’ve ever spent time in downtown Fresno, odds are you’ve noticed the distinctive marquee and entrance of the Crest Theatre located on the southwest corner of Broadway and Fresno streets. Its wave-style signage and pastel coloring lend itself to the similar art deco style of beautiful local theaters such as Warnors and Tower. According to the theater’s website, The Crest was built in … [Read more...]
Head Downtown This Saturday to Enjoy Piñata Fest
Something sweet is happening in downtown Fresno this weekend. If you like candy and games, grab a friend and head to Piñata Fest at Arte Américas. It's a brand new festival featuring music, food, games, and lots and lots of piñatas. Meaning Behind the Piñata Who doesn't love a good piñata? It's practically a birthday party requirement in these parts. However, there's more to a piñata than … [Read more...]
Here’s What’s New at the Disneyland Resort in Summer 2017
I'm a huge fan of Disneyland. Really huge. I've even written a book about it. So I thought with the summer season starting this week, it might be fun to do a guide showing what's arriving at, or coming back to, Disneyland in summer 2017. Truth be told, there isn't a whole lot that's new to the original magic kingdom itself, but it's a different story for the park across the esplanade. Disney … [Read more...]
Coalinga’s Horned Toad Derby Promises Cow Drops, Seed Spitting, and Odes to a Toad (of sorts)
If you're looking for a unique activity over Memorial Day Weekend, you'll find it in Coalinga. A small town nestled in the hills, it might not seem like the first choice for adventure. But every May, this town is home to the Coalinga Horned Toad Derby, an event full of fun, food, and of course, horned toads. Horned Toad History Coalinga has been hosting the Horned Toad Derby for 81 years … [Read more...]
Everything You Should Know About ValleyPBS as it Celebrates 40 Amazing Years
Last week, ValleyPBS, Fresno’s local PBS station, celebrated its 40th anniversary. Originally founded by the Fresno County Office of Education with donated equipment and a grant from the federal government, and operating under the call letters KMTF (stood for Kings, Madera, Tulare and Fresno counties), the station now known as KVPT (Valley Public Television) has a long, rich history of serving … [Read more...]
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