# Fresno Littles: things to do with little kids in Fresno, CA this weekend

> Halloween lands on a Saturday, and Fresno fills it with trunk-or-treats from Butler Avenue to Kerman, plus kid-sized trick-or-treating at Fashion Fair and pumpkins for the animals at Fresno Chaffee Zoo that morning. Friday has the City College carnival, and on Sunday Arte Américas leads a Día de Muertos procession downtown. This week has 16 outings, 8 of them free and 3 indoors.

- Week: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 16 outings at 16 places; 8 free; 3 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Fall Enrichment Festival at Fresno Chaffee Zoo** (Sat, Oct 31 · 9am–2pm) at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno, CA 93728. Cost: Included with zoo admission (Fresno County kids 2–11 $15.95, adults $23.95). Ages 0+. Animals get pumpkins and fall treats on a set schedule through the day, ending with the 2pm bird show. Come in costume and plan your route around the feeding times. Source: https://fcz.org/fall-enrichment-fest Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/fall-enrichment-festival-at-fresno-chaffee-zoo/
- **Fresno City College Fall Carnival** (Fri, Oct 30 · 5–8pm) at Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, CA 93741. Cost: See the event page. Ages 2+. The college’s yearly carnival spreads across campus with music, games, costumes and food trucks. There’s a haunted house too, which little ones may want to skip. Source: https://www.fresnocitycollege.edu/events/fall-carnival-2026.html Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/fresno-city-college-fall-carnival/
- **Cala Gala Día de Muertos** (Sun, Nov 1 · 5–9pm) at Arte Américas, Plaza Paz, 1630 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, CA 93721. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. 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. Source: https://arteamericas.org/events/cala-gala/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/cala-gala-dia-de-muertos-arte-americas/
- **Trick or Treat on G in Downtown Reedley** (Fri, Oct 30 · 3–4:30pm) at G Street, Downtown Reedley, G Street between 9th and 13th Streets, Reedley, CA 93654. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Downtown shops hand out candy along four blocks of G Street. Bring a bag and come in costume. Source: https://reedleychamber.com/events Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/trick-or-treat-on-g-in-downtown-reedley-street/
- **Scarecrow Garden at Clovis Botanical Garden** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 9am–4pm) at Clovis Botanical Garden, 945 N. Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA 93611. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Scarecrows made by local groups line the garden paths, and you can vote for your favorite. The garden is open Wednesday through Sunday. Source: https://clovisbotanicalgarden.org/scarecrow-garden/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/scarecrow-garden-at-clovis-botanical-garden/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 31)

1. **Morning**: Fall Enrichment Festival at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno Chaffee Zoo. 9am–2pm. Cost: Included with zoo admission (Fresno County kids 2–11 $15.95, adults $23.95). https://fcz.org/fall-enrichment-fest
2. **After nap**: Butler Church Meet & Treat, Butler Church, main parking lot. 4–6pm. Cost: Free. https://www.butlerchurch.org/events

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Friday, Oct 30**: Fresno City College Fall Carnival; Northpointe Trunk or Treat; Trunk or Treat at the Caruthers Fair Grounds; Scarecrow Garden at Clovis Botanical Garden (free); Stay and Color (West Fresno) (free); Trick or Treat on G in Downtown Reedley (free)
- **Saturday, Oct 31**: Fall Enrichment Festival at Fresno Chaffee Zoo; Fashion Fair Halloween Trick-or-Treat; Cornerstone Trunk A Treat; Butler Church Meet & Treat (free); Kerman’s Trunk or Treat (free); Harvest Celebration at Sonrise Church; Scarecrow Garden at Clovis Botanical Garden (free); Halloween at Mosqueda (free); Family Movie: Monsters, Inc. (Tranquillity) (free); Trick or Treat at the Madera Fairgrounds
- **Sunday, Nov 1**: Cala Gala Día de Muertos (free); Scarecrow Garden at Clovis Botanical Garden (free)

## All outings this week

- **Fresno City College Fall Carnival** (Fri, Oct 30 · 5–8pm) at Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, CA 93741. Cost: See the event page. Ages 2+. The college’s yearly carnival spreads across campus with music, games, costumes and food trucks. There’s a haunted house too, which little ones may want to skip. Source: https://www.fresnocitycollege.edu/events/fall-carnival-2026.html Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/fresno-city-college-fall-carnival/
- **Northpointe Trunk or Treat** (Fri, Oct 30 · 6:30pm) at Northpointe Community Church, Milburn Campus, 4625 W. Palo Alto Ave., Fresno, CA 93722. Cost: See the event page. Ages 0+. The church opens its Milburn campus for an evening of candy and games, pitched as a safe night out for families. Source: https://northpointe.org/event/trunk-or-treat Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/northpointe-trunk-or-treat-community-church/
- **Trunk or Treat at the Caruthers Fair Grounds** (Fri, Oct 30 · 6–8pm) at Caruthers Fair Grounds, 13599 S. Raider Ave., Caruthers, CA 93609. Cost: See the event page. Ages 0+. Caruthers Elementary hosts trick-or-treating from decorated car trunks at the fairgrounds. Source: https://carutherschamber.com/event/truck-or-treat/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/trunk-or-treat-at-the-caruthers-fair-grounds/
- **Fall Enrichment Festival at Fresno Chaffee Zoo** (Sat, Oct 31 · 9am–2pm) at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno, CA 93728. Cost: Included with zoo admission (Fresno County kids 2–11 $15.95, adults $23.95). Ages 0+. Animals get pumpkins and fall treats on a set schedule through the day, ending with the 2pm bird show. Come in costume and plan your route around the feeding times. Source: https://fcz.org/fall-enrichment-fest Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/fall-enrichment-festival-at-fresno-chaffee-zoo/
- **Fashion Fair Halloween Trick-or-Treat** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4–6pm) at Fashion Fair, 645 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93710. Cost: See the event page. Ages 0+. Kids under 10 trick-or-treat at stores around the mall. An easy indoor option if the weather turns. Source: https://www.fashionfairmall.com/events Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/fashion-fair-halloween-trick-or-treat/
- **Cornerstone Trunk A Treat** (Sat, Oct 31 · 6–8pm) at Cornerstone Church, Distribution Center parking lot, 1501 Broadway St., Fresno, CA 93721. Cost: See the event page. Ages 0+. Cornerstone Church sets up a trunk-or-treat in the parking lot of its downtown distribution center. Source: https://www.cornerstonefresno.com/events-1/trunk-a-treat-1 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/cornerstone-trunk-a-treat-church/
- **Butler Church Meet & Treat** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4–6pm) at Butler Church, main parking lot, 4884 E. Butler Ave., Fresno, CA 93727. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. A neighborhood carnival with candy, carnival games, food and a bounce-house obstacle course. Source: https://www.butlerchurch.org/events Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/butler-church-meet-and-treat/
- **Kerman’s Trunk or Treat** (Sat, Oct 31 · 6:30–8:30pm) at Kerckhoff Park (Coleman Field), Kerckhoff Park, Kerman, CA 93630. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. 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. Source: https://www.fathershousekerman.com/events/kermans-trunk-or-treat-2026/2026-10-31 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/kermans-trunk-or-treat-kerckhoff-park/
- **Harvest Celebration at Sonrise Church** (Sat, Oct 31 · 5–7pm) at Sonrise Church, 3105 Locan Ave., Clovis, CA 93619. Cost: See the event page. Ages 0+. Bounce houses, hay rides, popcorn and plenty of candy in Clovis. Costumes are welcome. Source: https://www.mysonrise.com/events/trunk-or-treat Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/harvest-celebration-at-sonrise-church/
- **Cala Gala Día de Muertos** (Sun, Nov 1 · 5–9pm) at Arte Américas, Plaza Paz, 1630 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, CA 93721. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. 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. Source: https://arteamericas.org/events/cala-gala/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/cala-gala-dia-de-muertos-arte-americas/
- **Scarecrow Garden at Clovis Botanical Garden** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 9am–4pm) at Clovis Botanical Garden, 945 N. Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA 93611. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Scarecrows made by local groups line the garden paths, and you can vote for your favorite. The garden is open Wednesday through Sunday. Source: https://clovisbotanicalgarden.org/scarecrow-garden/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/scarecrow-garden-at-clovis-botanical-garden/
- **Halloween at Mosqueda** (Sat, Oct 31 · 12am–11:59pm) at Mosqueda Branch Library, 4670 E. Butler Ave., Fresno, CA 93702. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Crafts and Halloween activities all day at the branch, which is open 10am to 2pm on Saturday. Free. Source: https://fresnolibrary.libcal.com/event/17913131 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/halloween-at-mosqueda-branch-library/
- **Stay and Color (West Fresno)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 12am–11:59pm) at West Fresno Branch Library, 188 E. California Ave., Fresno, CA 93706. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Drop in to color in the children’s area. Crayons are provided, two coloring sheets per child. Open 10am to 5pm. Free. Source: https://fresnolibrary.libcal.com/event/17278806 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/stay-and-color-west-fresno-branch-library/
- **Family Movie: Monsters, Inc. (Tranquillity)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11am–1pm) at Tranquillity Branch Library, 25561 Williams Street, Tranquillity, CA 93668. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Saturday screening of Monsters, Inc. at the small branch west of Fresno. Free. Source: https://fresnolibrary.libcal.com/event/17364428 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/family-movie-monsters-inc-tranquillity-branch-library/
- **Trick or Treat on G in Downtown Reedley** (Fri, Oct 30 · 3–4:30pm) at G Street, Downtown Reedley, G Street between 9th and 13th Streets, Reedley, CA 93654. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Downtown shops hand out candy along four blocks of G Street. Bring a bag and come in costume. Source: https://reedleychamber.com/events Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/trick-or-treat-on-g-in-downtown-reedley-street/
- **Trick or Treat at the Madera Fairgrounds** (Sat, Oct 31 · 5–9pm) at Madera District Fairgrounds, 1850 Cleveland Ave., Madera, CA 93637. Cost: See the event page. Ages 0+. The fair team sets up an indoor walk-through trick-or-treat with decorations that stay only a little spooky. Source: https://www.maderaspumpkinpatch.com/events Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/trick-or-treat-at-the-madera-fairgrounds-district/

## Holiday season in Fresno

- [Santa visits](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/santa/index.md): Breakfasts, photos and trains
- [Christmas lights](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/christmas-lights/index.md): Drive-thru and walk-through
- [Thanksgiving weekend](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/thanksgiving/index.md): Parades, turkey trots, what’s open
- [Parades & tree lightings](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/christmas-parades/index.md): Dates and start times
- [Christmas trains](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/christmas-trains/index.md): Polar Express and Santa trains
- [The Nutcracker](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/nutcracker/index.md): Shows for kids, sensory-friendly flagged
- [Christmas markets](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/christmas-markets/index.md): Markets and winter wonderlands
- [December with kids](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/december/index.md): Things to do all month

## Nearby towns

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## Seasonal events and guides

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- [The Nutcracker for kids in Fresno](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/nutcracker/index.md)
- [Christmas markets in Fresno](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/christmas-markets/index.md)
- [Free things to do in Fresno](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/free/index.md)
- [Indoor play places in Fresno](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/indoor-play/index.md)
- [Library storytimes in Fresno](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/storytime/index.md)

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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids this weekend in Fresno?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are [Fall Enrichment Festival at Fresno Chaffee Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/fall-enrichment-festival-at-fresno-chaffee-zoo/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Fresno City College Fall Carnival](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/fresno-city-college-fall-carnival/) (Fri, Oct 30); [Cala Gala Día de Muertos](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/cala-gala-dia-de-muertos-arte-americas/) (Sun, Nov 1); [Trick or Treat on G in Downtown Reedley](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/trick-or-treat-on-g-in-downtown-reedley-street/) (Fri, Oct 30). That’s four of 16 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/#all).

### What are kid-friendly things to do in Fresno this weekend?
This week we found 16 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, all of them this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Fall Enrichment Festival at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno City College Fall Carnival, Cala Gala Día de Muertos. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/#all).

### Where are trunk-or-treats and Halloween events for kids in Fresno this week?
7 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including [Trick or Treat on G in Downtown Reedley](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/trick-or-treat-on-g-in-downtown-reedley-street/), [Northpointe Trunk or Treat](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/northpointe-trunk-or-treat-community-church/), [Trunk or Treat at the Caruthers Fair Grounds](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/trunk-or-treat-at-the-caruthers-fair-grounds/) and [Fashion Fair Halloween Trick-or-Treat](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/events/fashion-fair-halloween-trick-or-treat/). Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in Fresno this week?
Yes, 8 of this week’s 16 picks are free, including library storytimes and Butler Church Meet & Treat. Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Fresno](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/guide/#free) in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on [free things to do with kids in Fresno](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/free/).

### What are good indoor activities for kids in Fresno when it rains?
3 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/#all). For indoor playgrounds and play spaces you can visit any week, see [indoor play places in Fresno](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/indoor-play/).

### Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Fresno?
We list library storytimes and baby or toddler programs whenever we can confirm them. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/#all). For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see [library storytimes in Fresno](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/storytime/).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Fresno this week?
There’s no baby-only program on this week’s list, but 12 picks welcome kids from birth, including Fall Enrichment Festival at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Cala Gala Día de Muertos and Trick or Treat on G in Downtown Reedley. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the Fresno list?
We go through Fresno’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 29, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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