Top city guide · 2026-04-05

Fresno, CA Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Fresno, CA, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in Fresno, CA.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in Fresno, CA right now.
Outdoor Pick
Shinzen Japanese Garden
Garden
10500 N Clovis Ave, Fresno, CA 93619
4.8 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Blossom Trail
Outdoor Activity
Various locations near Fresno, CA
4.7 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Blossom Trail Bike Path
Outdoor Activity
Multiple access points, Fresno County, CA
4.7 / 5
Indoor Pick
Forestiere Underground Gardens
Museum
5021 W McKenzie Ave, Fresno, CA 93706
4.7 / 5
Water Pick
Millerton Lake
Water Activity
Millerton Lake State Recreation Area, Fresno, CA
4.7 / 5
Water Pick
Sierra National Forest
Nature
1600 Tollhouse Rd, Clovis, CA 93611
4.7 / 5
Indoor Pick
Children's Discovery Museum
Museum
1944 N Winery Ave, Fresno, CA 93703
4.6 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Zoo / Animals
894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
4.6 / 5

What Families Can Do Here

Browse this city by activity type.
Garden
Shinzen Japanese Garden
10500 N Clovis Ave, Fresno, CA 93619
Outdoor Activity
Blossom Trail
Various locations near Fresno, CA
Blossom Trail Bike Path
Multiple access points, Fresno County, CA
Museum
Forestiere Underground Gardens
5021 W McKenzie Ave, Fresno, CA 93706
Children's Discovery Museum
1944 N Winery Ave, Fresno, CA 93703
Water Activity
Millerton Lake
Millerton Lake State Recreation Area, Fresno, CA

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Fresno, CA.
MARCH28
Zoorassic Park at Fresno Chaffee Zoo
MARCH 28 · starts Mar 28
Limited-time dinosaur exhibit featuring life-size animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar. Immersive prehistoric experience with paleontology education for kids. Open through August 1, 2026.
Paid/Varies · Ongoing
APRIL11
Big Hat Days Festival
APRIL 11 · starts Apr 11
Central California's largest two-day festival celebrating western heritage with 400+ vendors, craft booths, food vendors, live music, petting zoo, and family-friendly activities in Old Town Clovis.
Free
APRIL22
Clovis Rodeo
APRIL 22 · starts Apr 22
Family-friendly rodeo featuring bull riding, mutton busting for kids ages 5-7, barrel racing, special kids events, food vendors, entertainment, and parades. Multiple performances and activities throughout the five-day event.
Paid/Varies

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