February in Fresno County is jam packed with all things love, entertainment and, of course, blossoms! Discover the fun events happening this month in the heart of California:
EVENTS
Fresno County Blossom Trail - Kick off on February 10
Location: Find a map here.
About the event: Drive along a path of pink and white blossoms and see why there is truly nothing like a California winter. You’ll be in a blizzard of blossoms on your journey through the Blossom Trail in Fresno County. The Blossom Trail begins once the almond and orange orchards begin blooming.
Bald Eagle Canoe Tour - Every Saturday through February 25
Location: 5290 Millerton Rd, Friant, CA 93626
Time: 11 am
About the event: Take a guided canoe tour and watch for Bald Eagles at Millerton Lake. During this 2 hour tour, you'll learn the basics of canoeing and about Bald Eagle behaviors, migration patterns and local habitat. Bring your binoculars and get ready for an adventure! This tour is open to anyone age 9 and older. There are limited spaces. Click here to register.
Fresno Monsters vs. Bakersfield Roughnecks - February 2 - February 4
Location: Selland Arena, 700 M St, Fresno, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 7:30 pm
About the event: Watch the Fresno Monsters hit the ice to take on the Bakersfield Roughnecks at Selland Arena. Ticket prices vary. Purchase tickets here.
Anime Gaming Expo - February 4 & February 5
Location: Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
Time: 9:30 am to 6 pm
About the event: Get ready for the ultimate card game tournaments, live entertainment artist and food vendors during the two-day Anime Gaming Expo at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Live tournaments include Dragon Ball FighterZ, Tekken7 and Smash Bros: Ultimate, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh. The event will also feature guest cosplayers, voice actors, Anime trivia and an Anime scavenger hunt. Purchase tickets here.
Tower Masquerade Crawl - February 4
Location: Tower District, 609 East Olive Avenue, Fresno, CA 93728
Time: 4 pm to 9 pm
About the event: Take part in the next Tower Crawl! The event is a great way to get to know Fresno's Tower District with guided tours of participating businesses and specialty food and drinks for you to enjoy. Dress is masquerade-themed attire! Check in at the Lincoln Pub & Grub. Find more information and purchase tickets here.
Lee Herrick California Poet Laureate: Celebration of Poetry - February 9
Location: Fresno City College, 1101 E University Ave, Fresno, CA 93741
Time: 5 pm
About the event: Hear from California's 10th Poet Laureate, Lee Herrick, during a night of celebration at Fresno City College. The free event will feature readings of a selection of Herrick's poems by Herrick, his friends, colleagues and students. Click here for more information.
Sounds of Mardi Gras 2023 - February 9 - February 12
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Fresno, 2233 Ventura St, Fresno, CA 93721
About the event: Celebrate Mardi Gras with the Fresno Dixieland Society. This four day event will include live music, dancing, a parasol parade, Mardi Gras king and queen coronation, a masquerade parade and more! Click here for more information.
Clovis Taco & Taps Trail - February 18
Location: Various Clovis breweries
Time: TBD
About the event: Breweries around Clovis will be pouring hops alongside tacos from some of Fresno County's best taco trucks. A shuttle will take you each location for FREE as you taste your way through Clovis' Taco and Taps Trail. Find more information here.
Tower District 25th Annual Mardi Gras Parade - February 19
Location: Tower District
Time: 1 pm
About the event: Celebrate Mardi Gras and "keeping Tower Weird" during the 25th annual Tower District Mardi Gras Parade. The parade kicks off at 1 pm and end the day at any of the local businesses where they'll be serving specialty food and drinks. More details here.
Fields of Fresno Ag Tour - 100 Mile Circle
Location: Kearney Mansion Museum, 7160 W Kearney Blvd, Fresno, CA 93706
Time: 8:15 am to 1:15 pm
About the event: The Field of Fresno Ag Tours are back! The event is presented by the Fresno Historical Society. You and a group will take a tour of Kearney Mansion and learn about Fresno County's deep agri-business roots. Tickets are on sale now.
VALENTINE'S DAY-THEMED EVENTS
Love is in the Air: Arthop - February 2
Location: Downtown Fresno & Tower District
Time: 5 pm to 8 pm
About the event: Love will be all around Arthop this month! Local artists, vendors and businesses will celebrate the season of love during the annual art crawl in Downtown Fresno and the Tower District. The event is free. Find more information here.
Chocolicious Run/Walk - February 4
Location: Woodward Park, 7775 N Friant Rd, Fresno, CA
Time: 8 am
About the event: Run or walk one of three courses during the Chocolicious 15k, 5k and 2-mile event at Woodward Park. The race is put on by California Classic Events. Runners can earn 30 points for the 15k in the Cal Classic Runner of the Year Series. This event will happen ran or shine! Click here to register.
For the Love of Piano - February 4
Location: 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, CA 93702
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
About the event: Enjoy the music of Bach, Brahms, Schubert, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, & Arensky by Fresno Pacific piano instructor, Karen Madden, and university accompanist, Matthew Horton during the Pacific Artist Series. Click here for more information.
Fresno Wine and Chocolate Lovers Weekend - February 4 & February 5
Location: Click here for participating wineries.
Time: 12 pm to 5 pm
About the event: There's nothing better than a weekend of wine and chocolate! Go along the Fresno County Wine Journey's Wine and Chocolate Lovers weekend for tastings from local wineries paired with various chocolates. Purchase tickets here.
Tap & Cellar Galentine Wine Pairing Dinner - February 9
Location: 317 W Bedford Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711
Time: 6 pm
About the event: Celebrate your friends with a dinner and wine pairing at Tap & Cellar in Fresno! Get your tickets here.
Galentine's Sip & Shop - February 10
Location: 1369 Draper St, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Time: 5 pm to 8 pm
About the event: Grab your gal pals and get ready for a fun ladies night out featuring sips, snacks and shopping at Heritage Co. in Kingsburg! Click here for more information.
Sweetcuterie Night at Moravia Wines - February 10
Location: 3620 North Bishop Avenue, Fresno, CA 93723
Time: 6:30 pm
About the event: Get creative and learn how to create the ultimate "sweetcuterie" board at Moravia Wines. You and your friends or loved ones will use marshmallows, fresh strawberries, brownie bites and more to assemble a sweet treat to be paired with a bottle of wine. Purchase tickets here.
Valentine's Super Love Jam - February 10
Location: Save Mart Center, 2650 E. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710
Time: 7:30 pm
About the event: Hear music from one of R&B's most iconic figures, Keith Sweat, All-4-One, Color Me Badd, The Jets, Deniece Williams and Evelyn "Champagne King" during the Super Love Jam at the Save Mart Center. More details and tickets here.
Valentine's Day Mr. & Mrs. Stand Up Comedy Show - February 10
Location: 408 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA 93612
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
About the event: Get ready for a night of laughs as comedians Jenn Felix and Danny Minch take the stage at DiCicco's in Old Town Clovis. Jenn and Danny are partners and plan to get into everything involving their relationship. Purchase tickets here.
Sweetheart Dance - February 12
Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District, 808 4th Street, Clovis, CA 93612
Time: 2 pm to 6 pm
About the event: Grab your sweetheart and get ready for swing dancing at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. The annual Sweethearts Dance will feature music from the AUSA Sounds of Freedom Band and refreshments. The event is free, but canned food donations are appreciated.
Donut & Wine Pairing at Kings River Winery - February 26
Location: 4276 S Greenwood Ave, Sanger, CA 93657
Time: 1:30 pm
About the event: Spend the afternoon sipping on wine and enjoying mini donuts at Kings River Winery! Tickets must be purchased in advance. More details here.
SHOWS
STICK MEN - February 15
Location: 5080 N Blackstone, Fresno, CA 93710, Fresno, CA
Time: 8 pm to 11 pm
About the event: Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto, the powerhouse bass and drums of the group King Crimson for a few decades, bring that tradition to all their playing. Members of STICK MEN have recorded on albums that sold over 100 million records worldwide and all 4 individual members have played collectively in many different projects in past 5 decades in over 90 countries worldwide. Purchase tickets here.
Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour - February 16
Location: Save Mart Center, 2650 E. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
About the event: Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop LOL good time. Join the Harlem Globetrotters as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals who will stop at nothing to try and defeat the world’s winningest team! Purchase tickets here.
Eric Schwartz: The Delivery Tour - February 25
Location: 408 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA 93612
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
About the event: Eric Schwartz is a multi-dimensional showman who combines stand-up, music, and visual elements to entertain audiences from all angles. Catch him at DiCicco's in Old Town Clovis! Purchase tickets here.
Fiddler on the Roof - February 28 - March 1
Location: Saroyan Theatre, 730 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 7:30 pm
About the event: Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific, The King and I and 2017 Tony-winning Best Play Oslo, bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. Featuring a talented cast, lavish orchestra and stunning movement and dance from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will introduce a new generation to the uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! Purchase tickets here.
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