Tick Off These 10 Local Must-Dos Before Summer Ends in Fresno & Clovis

Summer’s almost out of time but your bucket list doesn’t have to be. Before the kids are buried in homework, before pumpkin spice shows up in everything, and before we all pretend it’s fall (even though it’s still 90 degrees), make sure you’ve checked these off. From patio eats to one more water park run, here are 10 ways to finish summer strong in Fresno and Clovis.

Stroll Through Old Town Clovis
Grab a cold drink from our top local coffee shops like Kuppa Joy and wander through boutiques, farmers markets, and Friday night events. Charming and chill—just like summer evenings should be.
Catch a Fresno Grizzlies Game
Wrap up the season at Chukchansi Park. Affordable tickets, great snacks, and a killer sunset view over the field = perfect summer sendoff.
Cruise the Blossom Trail (Yes, Even Now)
You’ll still find roadside stands, fresh fruit, and peaceful Central Valley views along this scenic drive. Sometimes the off-season hits just right. Never done the Blossom Trail before? Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to help you enjoy it like a pro.
Hit a Local Food Truck Night
From Clovis’ Friday Night Farmers Market to rotating events around Fresno, these evenings are full of food, music, and community vibes.
Cool Off at Wild Water Adventure Park
The season’s almost over, and the lines are shorter. Race down a slide or float the lazy river one last time! Planning where to swim? Here’s our local water parks.
Snap Some Local Mural Pics
Explore vibrant murals in the Tower District or soak in the historic charm of Old Town Clovis—it’s like a mini photo walk, no filter needed. Want to see if some of these pieces are still up? Take a peek at our mural guide from way back in 2017
Sip Something Local
Whether it’s wine or a cold craft beer at Tap And Cellar in Fresno, local flavors just hit better under the summer sky. A while back, FresYes shared a list of great winery spots around Fresno County—still a fun read if you’re curious about what’s out there, check it here!
Have a Picnic at Woodward Park
With 300 acres of shaded trails, ponds, and wide-open grass, Woodward Park is ideal for a lazy picnic or a sunset stroll. Let the kids roam the playgrounds or feed ducks by the Shinzen Garden. Classic Fresno day done right. We wrote about why this park is so beloved way back when—and honestly, it still holds up. Read it here.
Dine Al Fresco on a Patio
Try spots like The Patio Café (Fig Garden), House of JuJu (Clovis), or Pismo’s (Fresno) while evenings are still warm and breezy. Need more ideas? We rounded up some great patio dining options across Fresno and Clovis in this post.
Hit the Trails
Millerton Lake, Lost Lake Park, and the Clovis Old Town Trail are perfect for a scenic hike, walk, or bike ride before the leaves turn. If you’re up for a gorgeous view, don’t miss our spotlight on the San Joaquin River Trail starting from Spano Park—it’s a local gem.

Fresno and Clovis are full of late-summer magic if you know where to look. So grab your shades, rally the crew, and start checking things off—because fall will be here before you know it. 😎✅

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Jason Farris

Head YES man at FresYes.com

I grew up in Fresno. Relaxed in its calm breezes, listened with my dad to the crack of the bat at little league baseball games when I was a kid and now take my son to do the same at minor league games. I broadened my mind at its schools (I went to high school right here at San Joaquin Memorial, and to college at Fresno State!) I love that if I drive for two hours in one direction, I can be in the mountains. For two hours in another, luxuriating on a California beach. I can enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of San Francisco or Los Angeles, but still be able to come home to relaxation, calm, and quiet.

I love where I live, and I also love what I do. I'm lucky to be able to work in a profession in which I get to build relationships; one that has me meeting new people each and every day and helping them to build new lives in my beloved city. I'm lucky enough to work in a profession in which I can marry cutting-edge technologies and marketing techniques to good, old-fashioned, nose-to-the-grindstone work. I am lucky enough to work in a profession that allows me to work as an advocate for my clients; to use every tool at my disposal to get a job done well for them, and with as little stress and expense as possible.

I love my city. I love my job. One inspires my excellence for the other.

Fresno? I say FresYES

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