# Free things to do with kids in Fresno this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Fresno this week: we found eight free outings, including Butler Church Meet & Treat, Kerman’s Trunk or Treat and Cala Gala Día de Muertos. Four free days and events are coming up, each with its date. And two places never charge admission, like Fresno County Public Library and Clovis Botanical Garden.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 8 free outings this week; 4 free days and events coming up; 2 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Butler Church Meet & Treat** at Butler Church, Fresno. When: Sat Oct 31. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.butlerchurch.org/events (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Cala Gala Día de Muertos** at Arte Américas, Downtown Fresno. When: Sun Nov 1. Price: Free. Official page: https://arteamericas.org/events/cala-gala/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Photos with Santa at Fashion Fair** at Fashion Fair, Center Court, Fashion Fair, Center Court. When: Fri Nov 13. Time: Weekdays 3–7pm in November; longer hours in December. Price: Visits are free; photo packages are sold. Opens 11/13; runs through 12/24 (closed Thanksgiving). Book a time online to skip the wait. Official page: https://www.fashionfairmall.com/santaphotos (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Christmas Tree Lane** at North Van Ness Boulevard, Old Fig Garden, N. Van Ness Blvd. between Shields and Shaw, Fresno, CA. When: December through Christmas Day, 2026. Time: Evenings. Price: Free (donations welcome). Two miles of lit trees and decorated homes, driven one way from Shields to Shaw. Walk nights were suspended in 2025, and no 2026 walk nights have been announced. Official page: https://www.christmastreelane.com/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Free this week

- **Butler Church Meet & Treat** at Butler Church, main parking lot, 4884 E. Butler Ave., Fresno, CA 93727. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 4–6pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A neighborhood carnival with candy, carnival games, food and a bounce-house obstacle course. Official page: https://www.butlerchurch.org/events (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Kerman’s Trunk or Treat** at Kerckhoff Park (Coleman Field), Kerckhoff Park, Kerman, CA 93630. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 6:30–8:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. The Father’s House fills the ballfield with trunks, bounce houses, inflatable slides and gondola rides. The church has canceled this year’s event because of the chance of wet weather. Official page: https://www.fathershousekerman.com/events/kermans-trunk-or-treat-2026/2026-10-31 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Cala Gala Día de Muertos** at Arte Américas, Plaza Paz, 1630 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, CA 93721. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 5–9pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. Arte Américas hosts folklórico dancing and art-making on the plaza, with a procession leaving the Warnors Theatre at 6pm. A pre-party starts at 3pm at 745 Fulton St. Official page: https://arteamericas.org/events/cala-gala/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Scarecrow Garden at Clovis Botanical Garden** at Clovis Botanical Garden, 945 N. Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA 93611. When: Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Time: 9am–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. Scarecrows made by local groups line the garden paths, and you can vote for your favorite. The garden is open Wednesday through Sunday. Official page: https://clovisbotanicalgarden.org/scarecrow-garden/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween at Mosqueda** at Mosqueda Branch Library, 4670 E. Butler Ave., Fresno, CA 93702. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 12am–11:59pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. Crafts and Halloween activities all day at the branch, which is open 10am to 2pm on Saturday. Free. Official page: https://fresnolibrary.libcal.com/event/17913131 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Stay and Color (West Fresno)** at West Fresno Branch Library, 188 E. California Ave., Fresno, CA 93706. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 12am–11:59pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–8. Drop in to color in the children’s area. Crayons are provided, two coloring sheets per child. Open 10am to 5pm. Free. Official page: https://fresnolibrary.libcal.com/event/17278806 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Movie: Monsters, Inc. (Tranquillity)** at Tranquillity Branch Library, 25561 Williams Street, Tranquillity, CA 93668. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–1pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–99. A Saturday screening of Monsters, Inc. at the small branch west of Fresno. Free. Official page: https://fresnolibrary.libcal.com/event/17364428 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Trick or Treat on G in Downtown Reedley** at G Street, Downtown Reedley, G Street between 9th and 13th Streets, Reedley, CA 93654. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 3–4:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Downtown shops hand out candy along four blocks of G Street. Bring a bag and come in costume. Official page: https://reedleychamber.com/events (checked 2026-10-29)

## Always free

- **Fresno County Public Library**, Fresno County. Free infant, toddler and preschool storytimes at branches like Woodward Park, Fig Garden, Clovis and Sunnyside. Some fill up, so register early. Official page: https://fresnolibrary.libcal.com/calendar (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Clovis Botanical Garden**, Clovis, 945 N. Clovis Ave. A small, free garden of water-wise plants with flat paths that work for strollers. Official page: https://clovisbotanicalgarden.org/scarecrow-garden/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Free library storytimes

- **Fresno County Public Library**: Weekday mornings at most branches. Free infant, toddler and preschool storytimes. Some need registration. Calendar: https://fresnolibrary.libcal.com/calendar

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Fresno this weekend?
This week we found eight free outings for ages 0–6, including Butler Church Meet & Treat, Kerman’s Trunk or Treat, Cala Gala Día de Muertos and Scarecrow Garden at Clovis Botanical Garden. See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Fresno?
Butler Church Meet & Treat: Sat Oct 31. Cala Gala Día de Muertos: Sun Nov 1. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Fresno?
Christmas Tree Lane is free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Fresno?
Fresno County Public Library and Clovis Botanical Garden don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Are library storytimes free in Fresno?
Yes. Fresno County Public Library runs free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).