# Things to do with toddlers and little kids in Fresno: the parent guide

> Fresno’s best spots for little kids sit together in Roeding Park, just off Highway 99.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 5 places for ages 0–6, with admission and menu prices from each place’s own site
- Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/guide/
- This week (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/index.md
- Visiting guide (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/visiting/index.md
- City index for agents: https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/llms.txt

## Indoor play and rainy days

### 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.
- Price level: Free
- Good for: A free weekday morning.
- Skip if: you need Sunday; most branches are closed.
- Website: https://fresnolibrary.libcal.com/calendar

## Parks and outdoor play

### Storyland (Roeding Park, 890 W. Belmont Ave.)

- A fairy-tale park built for small children, next door to the zoo, with a train ride. Adults can only come in with a child.
- Price level: $
- Tickets: kids 1–11 $8; adults $10
- Hours: Wed–Fri 9am–2pm; Sat–Sun 9am–4pm
- Good for: Kids 1 to 6.
- Skip if: it’s Monday or Tuesday; it’s closed.
- Price source: https://storylandfresno.com/admission/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- Website: https://storylandfresno.com/admission/

### Clovis Botanical Garden (Clovis, 945 N. Clovis Ave.)

- A small, free garden of water-wise plants with flat paths that work for strollers.
- Price level: Free
- Hours: Wed–Sun 9am–4pm
- Good for: A short stroller walk.
- Skip if: it’s Monday or Tuesday; it’s closed.
- Website: https://clovisbotanicalgarden.org/scarecrow-garden/

## Museums, zoos and big outings

### Fresno Chaffee Zoo (Roeding Park, 894 W. Belmont Ave.)

- The big zoo in Roeding Park, open every day. Tuesday to Thursday tickets cost less.
- Price level: $$
- Tickets: kids 2–11, Fresno County residents $15.95; adults 12 and up, Fresno County residents $23.95
- Hours: Daily 9am–4pm
- Good for: A full morning with any age.
- Skip if: it’s a hot summer afternoon; go at 9.
- Price source: https://fcz.org/plan-your-visit/?tab=admission (checked 2026-10-29)
- Website: https://fcz.org/plan-your-visit/?tab=admission

### Fresno Art Museum (Radio Park, 2233 N. First St.)

- A mid-size art museum with family days and kids’ art workshops.
- Price level: $
- Hours: Thu–Sun 10am–4pm
- Good for: A short art outing with a curious preschooler.
- Skip if: it’s early in the week; it opens Thursday to Sunday.
- Website: https://fresnoartmuseum.org/

## Free things to do

- Fresno County Public Library
- Clovis Botanical Garden

## Best for under 3s

- **Fresno Chaffee Zoo**: Strollers fit easily and there’s lots to see at kid height.
- **Storyland**: Built for kids 1 to 6.
- **Clovis Botanical Garden**: Flat, short paths.

## Things to do with a baby or a 1-year-old

### Baby and lap-sit storytimes

- **Infant/Toddler Storytime (Sunnyside)** (Fresno County Public Library): Mondays at 10am · Sunnyside Branch. Stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 0–2. https://fresnolibrary.libcal.com/event/17392036
- **Infant and Toddler Storytime (Clovis)** (Fresno County Public Library): Tuesdays at 9:30am · Clovis Branch. Registration required; register only the child and arrive 10 minutes early. https://fresnolibrary.libcal.com/event/17139574
- **Infant and Toddler Storytime (Woodward Park)** (Fresno County Public Library): Thursdays at 9:30am · Woodward Park Branch. Early literacy storytime for babies and toddlers with a grown-up. https://fresnolibrary.libcal.com/event/17294479

## Library storytimes

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


## Happening this week

- **Fall Enrichment Festival at Fresno Chaffee Zoo** (Sat 9am–2pm) at Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Included with zoo admission (Fresno County kids 2–11 $15.95, adults $23.95). https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/#e-fall_enrichment_festival_at_fresno_chaff
- **Fresno City College Fall Carnival** (Fri 5–8pm) at Fresno City College. See the event page. https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/#e-fresno_city_college_fall_carnival
- **Cala Gala Día de Muertos** (Sun 5–9pm) at Arte Américas, Plaza Paz. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/#e-cala_gala_dia_de_muertos
- **Trick or Treat on G in Downtown Reedley** (Fri 3–4:30pm) at G Street, Downtown Reedley. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/#e-trick_or_treat_on_g_in_downtown_reedley
- **Scarecrow Garden at Clovis Botanical Garden** (9am–4pm) at Clovis Botanical Garden. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/#e-scarecrow_garden_at_clovis_botanical_gar

Full list with every outing: https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/index.md

## Holiday pages

- [Santa in Fresno: breakfast with Santa, photos and Santa trains (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Fresno for little kids (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/christmas-lights/index.md)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
- How we choose and check listings, and how to send a correction: https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/ (corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com).
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## FAQ

### Is Fresno good for toddlers?
Yes. The zoo and Storyland sit side by side in Roeding Park, and Storyland is made for kids 1 to 6.

### What’s free for little kids in Fresno?
Library storytimes across the county and the Clovis Botanical Garden.

### What can we do in Fresno on a rainy or cold day with a toddler?
Go indoors: Fresno County Public Library. They’re all under one roof, and most work for a short visit around nap time.

### What can we do with a baby, 1-year-old or 2-year-old in Fresno?
Fresno Chaffee Zoo: Strollers fit easily and there’s lots to see at kid height. Storyland: Built for kids 1 to 6. Clovis Botanical Garden is also easy with a baby or toddler. See [best for under 3s](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/guide/#under3).

### Where are the free storytimes in Fresno?
Fresno County Public Library: Weekday mornings at most branches. Library storytimes don’t need a ticket, but times change by branch, so check the calendar first. See [library storytimes](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/guide/#storytimes), and this week’s dated sessions are on the [Fresno weekly list](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/).

### How do you choose the places in the Fresno guide?
Every one of the 5 places is somewhere we’d take a baby, toddler or preschooler, with a note on who it suits and when to skip it. Prices, hours and menus come from each place’s own site, and 2 of them have checked admission or menu prices. The guide was last checked Oct 29, 2026. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

### How much is the Fresno Chaffee Zoo for a toddler?
Kids 2–11, Fresno County residents: $15.95; adults 12 and up, Fresno County residents: $23.95. We checked this on [its official site](https://fcz.org/plan-your-visit/?tab=admission) on Oct 29, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you go.