Many families are choosing to forgo their standard trick-or-treat traditions this year, due to risks caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, however, that doesn't mean it's not possible to have fun this Halloween! Here are 5 Local & Low-Risk Ways to Celebrate Halloween in 2020 Enjoy a Halloween-themed drive-in double feature Make the short drive to the Madera Drive In-2 for a double … [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...]
Have you seen these supernatural creatures that haunt the Fresno area?
by Michael Banti Given the popularity of the last article I wrote, I thought I'd share some more weird stories from around the Fresno area—just in time for Halloween. One of my favorite things about Halloween is watching horror movies, and my favorite kind are ones that feature a monster or strange creature of sorts. So that got me thinking on some of the strange creature stories … [Read more...]
Boo! Here’s where to go for Halloween haunts
Two popular, local “haunted” spots are open and ready to spook you this Halloween season! Hobb’s Grove in Sanger and Raisin Hell Ranch in Madera have a reputation for being the go-to spots for frightful fun. Hobb’s Grove Address: 14265 E. Goodfellow Ave. in Sanger Hobb’s Grove is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Located in the outskirts of Sanger, Hobb’s offers … [Read more...]
It’s Halloween time at the Disneyland Resort!
For years, Christmas has ruled the Happiest Place on Earth. From the decorations, to the food, to the general merriment that comes from celebrating a pretty great holiday at a pretty great place, Christmas time at Disneyland really is a special treat. But in the last couple of years, a different holiday has taken over and is now the must-visit event at the resort. Halloween time has … [Read more...]
Here are 4 fun Halloween activities happening before Oct. 31
So you have your Stranger Things costume and your Pinterest-inspired pumpkin and you're waiting for the big night. You know, Halloween—the night where you walk around the neighborhood, hitting your neighbors up for candy. Trick-or-treating is always a fun time (unless someone gives you a box of raisins and a toothbrush). However, there's no need to wait until Oct. 31 to start the festivities. … [Read more...]
Let Raisin Hell Ranch bring a little terror (or a lot or terror) to your Halloween
Raisin Hell Ranch. If you're a word nerd like me, you can't help but appreciate the double meaning. Raisin' hell: appropriate for a Halloween haunted cornfield. Raisin hell: appropriate for ... you know. Where we live. Once the cleverness of the name wears off, though, all you're left with is sheer terror. Fun! Three storylines to chill you to the bone Raisin Hell Ranch is a haunted … [Read more...]
Time for pumpkins! Here are 5 pumpkin patches you can visit this October
Though there isn't quite a chill in the air just yet, the leaves are hinting at the start of change and technically, fall is here. So you know what that means. It's pumpkin patch time! Once again, FresYes has rounded up a list of five awesome local pumpkin patches for you to enjoy this October. Read on for details. 1. Pumpkin King Located on the northwest corner of Blackstone and Shaw in … [Read more...]