# 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- One- and two-day plans with a nap in the middle
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## Top 2 can’t-miss spots

- **Fresno Chaffee Zoo** (Roeding Park, 894 W. Belmont Ave.): Open daily 9 to 4. Cost: $15.95 kids, $23.95 adults. Site: https://fcz.org/plan-your-visit/?tab=admission
- **Storyland** (Roeding Park, 890 W. Belmont Ave.): Closed Monday and Tuesday. Cost: $8 kids, $10 adults. Site: https://storylandfresno.com/admission/

## If you have one day

1. **MORNING**: Fresno Chaffee Zoo (Opens at 9 every day · Roeding Park, 894 W. Belmont Ave. · $15.95 kids, $23.95 adults). https://fcz.org/plan-your-visit/?tab=admission
2. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
3. **AFTER NAP**: Clovis Botanical Garden (Open until 4, Wed–Sun · Clovis, 945 N. Clovis Ave. · Free). https://clovisbotanicalgarden.org/scarecrow-garden/

## If you have two days

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

1. **MORNING**: Storyland (Opens at 9, Wed–Sun · Roeding Park, 890 W. Belmont Ave. · $8 kids, $10 adults). https://storylandfresno.com/admission/
2. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
3. **AFTER NAP**: Fresno Art Museum (Open until 4, Thu–Sun · Radio Park, 2233 N. First St.). https://fresnoartmuseum.org/

## Where to stay

- **North Fresno** (nf): Close to Fashion Fair, Woodward Park and Clovis. Near Clovis Botanical Garden.
- **Downtown and Tower District** (dt): Close to Roeding Park and the zoo. Near Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Storyland.

## Rainy-day backup plan

- **Fresno Art Museum**: Indoors.

## Practical tips

- 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.


## 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.
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## 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](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/guide/#free) and [this weekend’s list](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/).

### 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.