Ah, Fall in Fresno! It's that beautiful time of year again, when the air turns crisp (maybe), the leaves shimmer in hues of gold and amber (pretty soon!), and pumpkin-spiced everything makes its … [Read more...] about A Fabulously Fresno Fall: Your 2023 Guide to Pumpkin Patches & Autumn Activities
Tulare County Fair brings old-time charm to the Valley
Can you smell the corndogs and cotton candy? It’s officially fair season in the Central Valley! The 99th Annual Tulare County Fair gets underway this Wednesday, Sept. 12. If you’ve … [Read more...] about Tulare County Fair brings old-time charm to the Valley
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
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
BIG Hat Days celebrates 80 years of fun this weekend
A Central Valley tradition is celebrating 80 years of family fun this weekend. The first BIG Hat Days was held in 1938 to pay tribute to the hardworking Clovis cowboys and farmers. “Their … [Read more...] about BIG Hat Days celebrates 80 years of fun this weekend
Clovis Botanical Garden starts Science Saturday monthly events
"Dirt made my lunch" —The Banana Slug String Band In elementary school, the Banana Slug String Band really hammered in the point that food comes from the soil. The sad truth was my mom was only an … [Read more...] about Clovis Botanical Garden starts Science Saturday monthly events
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 … [Read more...] about Everything You Should Know About ValleyPBS as it Celebrates 40 Amazing Years
Why Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Has Become Our Family Favorite
Did you know that though Menchie’s is relatively new on the scene in Fresno, its actually the leading frozen yogurt company in the world currently? And, that frozen yogurt is an 8 billion dollar a … [Read more...] about Why Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Has Become Our Family Favorite
5 Fun, Family-friendly Things to Do: Holiday Edition!
I would like to begin this post with a small disclaimer - YES, I know this is going up before Thanksgiving has taken place, and for that, I am sorry - I too love Thanksgiving and sharing a delicious … [Read more...] about 5 Fun, Family-friendly Things to Do: Holiday Edition!
Day Hike Destination: Lewis Creek Trail
Go figure. The girl who hates camping, windy mountain roads, prefers restrooms to trees always and is afraid of bears and snakes has caught the hiking bug. Yup, I'm totally hooked on hiking and now … [Read more...] about Day Hike Destination: Lewis Creek Trail
Mother-Son Date Idea: Boomers
Did you go to Boomers as a teen? If you're my age, chances are you didn't - because you went to Camelot Park instead. ;-) (Same place, previous name for you young whipper-snappers.) What do you … [Read more...] about Mother-Son Date Idea: Boomers