VISITING Fresno · Raisin Capital

Visiting Fresno with toddlers and little kids: the plan.

The zoo and Storyland share Roeding Park, so one morning covers both. Clovis has the botanical garden and Old Town for an easy afternoon.

Top 2 can’t-miss spots

#1Roeding Park, 894 W. Belmont Ave.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Open daily 9 to 4.
Kids $15.95Adults $23.95
See it in the guide
#2Roeding Park, 890 W. Belmont Ave.
Storyland
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Kids $8Adults $10
See it in the guide
Nap breaks built in

One day or two in Fresno

A couple of big stops, a real lunch and a nap in the middle. Tap a stop for the full listing.

If you have one day
MORNINGFresno Chaffee ZooOpens at 9 every day · Roeding Park, 894 W. Belmont Ave. · $15.95 kids, $23.95 adults
NAPBack to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
AFTER NAPClovis Botanical GardenOpen until 4, Wed–Sun · Clovis, 945 N. Clovis Ave. · Free
If you have two days

Day 1 is the one-day plan above. Day 2:

MORNINGStorylandOpens at 9, Wed–Sun · Roeding Park, 890 W. Belmont Ave. · $8 kids, $10 adults
NAPBack to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
AFTER NAPFresno Art MuseumOpen until 4, Thu–Sun · Radio Park, 2233 N. First St.
Where to stay

Kid-friendly areas near the big attractions

Pick the area by the stops you’ll make most, then plan around nap.

NFNorth FresnoClose to Fashion Fair, Woodward Park and Clovis.Near Clovis Botanical Garden
DTDowntown and Tower DistrictClose to Roeding Park and the zoo.Near Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Storyland
Plan B

Rainy-day backup plan

If the forecast turns, swap the outdoor stop for one of these. More options: indoor play places in Fresno.

Radio Park, 2233 N. First St.Fresno Art MuseumIndoors.Indoor
Before you go

Practical tips

Parking, strollers, changing tables and the best times to go.

Driving
You’ll want a car. Roeding Park to Old Town Clovis takes about 20 minutes.
Heat
Summer afternoons are very hot, so plan outdoor time for the morning.
Visiting in November or December?

Santa and Christmas lights in Fresno

If your trip lands in the holiday season, these two pages have the dates, prices and booking links.

Santa in FresnoBreakfast with Santa, Santa photos and Santa trains, with 2026 pricesChristmas lights in FresnoDrive-thru and walk-through displays, start times and 2026 prices
This week

Happening while you’re here

This week’s top events in Fresno. The full list, with hours and the forecast, is on the this-week page.

#1Sat 9am–2pm
Fall Enrichment Festival at Fresno Chaffee Zoo
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.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo · Fresno
Included with zoo admission
Hours, food & parking
#2Fri 5–8pm
Fresno City College Fall Carnival
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.
Fresno City College · Fresno
See the event page
Hours, food & parking
#3Sun 5–9pm
Cala Gala Día de Muertos
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.
Arte Américas, Plaza Paz · Fresno
Free
Hours, food & parking
#4Fri 3–4:30pm
Trick or Treat on G in Downtown Reedley
Downtown shops hand out candy along four blocks of G Street. Bring a bag and come in costume.
G Street, Downtown Reedley · Reedley
Free
Hours, food & parking
#59am–4pm
Scarecrow Garden at Clovis Botanical Garden
Scarecrows made by local groups line the garden paths, and you can vote for your favorite. The garden is open Wednesday through Sunday.
Clovis Botanical Garden · Clovis
Free
Hours, food & parking
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Good questions

Visiting Fresno with toddlers: the FAQ

Is Fresno kid-friendly?

For a family with kids under 6, yes. Our Fresno guide lists 5 places we checked for little kids, plus 2 free places and 3 picks for babies and toddlers. This page adds free storytimes at 1 library system. This week’s list has 16 dated outings for ages 0–6. See free things to do in Fresno and this weekend’s list.

Where should we stay with a toddler?

North Fresno near Shaw Avenue is central to Fashion Fair, Woodward Park and Clovis. Roeding Park is about 15 minutes away.

What if it rains?

Try the Fresno Art Museum, Fashion Fair or a library storytime.

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