Wishing you all a happy fall! Everyone in Fresno looks forward to the cooler weather and earlier nights as the seasons change and the fall foliage comes into view. In October, we'll have plenty of food and concert nights in Fresno thanks to the Big Fresno Fair. Take a look at these events happening this month.
The Big Fresno Fair - October 2-14
Location: 1121 S. Chance Avenue Fresno, CA 93702
Time: 7 pm
About the event: Enjoy the Big Fresno Fair Concert nights at the Paul Paul theater with special musical guests ranging from Country to Pop genres. October 2nd is the first night of the concert list starring Walker Hayes. A few of the Musical Stars coming to the Fresno Fair include: 311, Sugar Ray, G-Eazy, The All-American Rejects and many more! To see times and ticket prices, learn more here.
BullyBoo Walk - October 6
Location: Woodward Park Mountain View Picnic Area 7775 Friant Road, Fresno CA 93720
Time: 9 am to 12 pm
About the event: Get your walking shoes ready and help raise awareness for bully-breeds and responsible dog owners everywhere! Wear your dogs out with a 2 mile walk around Woodward Park. Dress your doggie up in their best Halloween costume! After the walk, take your dog around trick-or-treating at the great vendor booths. Get your photo taken at the photo booth and join in the Costume Contest with celebrity guest judges! Ticket prices are $20. Learn more details here.
Nights in the Plaza - October 11
Location: Arte Americas 1630 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 6 pm to 9 pm
About the event: Outdoor seating to enjoy live music is really what Fresno is about. Enjoy the fall sky as the evenings cool off with a beautiful sunset sky to enjoy around the plaza. Arte Americas will also be celebrating their annual Dia De Las Muertos event for the evening. Don't forget your lawn chair to sit back and relax to enjoy the live music provided. You can learn more details here.
Crush Party - October 12
Location: Ziveli Winery 5840 N Biola Ave, Fresno, CA 93723
Time: 6 pm to 9 pm
About the event: Have you ever wondered how grapes were made in the old days? Join Ziveli Winery in their annual grape stomping event to get a glimpse into creating wine in the old days! Food will be provided coatian-style with a lamb roast on a spit. We recommend wearing open toed shoes or something easy to slip on and off for rinsing your feet after all the grape stomping is completed. This event is sure to be a memory you won't forget! Learn more details here.
Taking Back Sunday/The Used - October 16
Location: Save Mart Center at Fresno State 2650 E. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710
Time: 7 pm to 10:30 pm
About the event: Get your skinny jeans and black eye liner ready for the 104.1 New Rock Ball featuring Alternative and Emo favorites, Taking Back Sunday and The Used with supporting guest: RAUE. Tickets are available for purchase on TicketMaster or at the Save Mart Center Box Office. Learn more details here.
ZooBoo at Fresno Chaffee Zoo - October 17-19 & 24-26
Location: Fresno Chaffee Zoo 894 W Belmont Avenue, Fresno, CA 93728
Time: 5 pm to 8 pm
About the event: This event includes for the first time a drone light shows over Chaffee Zoo on Thursday and Friday! Enjoy a night of family fun spooky events, viewing nocturnal animals, and of course costume fun. All costumes are highly encouraged, the more Halloween spirit, the better! On October 26th, ZooBoo is a 21 and over event. Your ticket purchase includes a food and drink ticket with plenty of drink options offered around the zoo. Learn more details here.
Valley Brewers Fest 2024- October 19th
Location: Eaton Plaza 2400 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 12 pm to 4 pm
About the event: Get ready for the largest Brewery Festival in the Central Valley! The Valley Brewers Fest will feature 23 Central Valley breweries with unlimited beer tastings, live music and food trucks. This is an event for any beer lover to try out their favorite breweries or find a new favorite to add to their list of beers to share with friends and family. Food trucks will also be there to fill your stomach while you sample what the breweries featured have to offer. For event updates, learn more details here.
Walktober Fest - October 19
Location: Old Town Clovis
Time: 5 pm to 8:30 pm
About the event: Old Town Clovis is so excited to bring you WALKTOBER FEST for the very first time! Mark your calendars for this beer AND wine event where you will have over 20 stops to sip and stroll through! Food trucks, games, and a live band will be performing for the evening! You'll receive a commemorative cup and a punch card that contains all the event information with a map of the wineries and breweries included. Tickets will be available for purchase online for $40 and available the day of the event for $45. This is a 21+ event with wristbands included. Be sure to wear comfy shoes to ensure you hit all 20 sip spots! Learn more details here.
1st Annual Warnors Boo-Fest- October 26
Location: Warnors Center 1400 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 4 pm to 9 pm
About the event: Attend the First Annual Warnor’s Boo-Fest to support the restorations of the historic theatre and the historic organ! The Organ will be played at the opening of the event to really get into the Halloween spirit for the night. Tickets are $49.25 and includes: a beer tasting glass, unlimited beer tastings from multiple breweries, behind the scenes theatre tour, 2 horror movie showings and a snack. Want to commemorate the night through body art? Hole in the Wall Tattoo Studios will at the event tattooing! Enjoy this unique Halloween experience while supporting our historical Fresno sights this October. Learn more details here.
2024 Halloween Spooktacular- October 26
Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th Street, Clovis, CA 93612
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
About the event: This free outdoor community event will have trick-or-treating, games, and prizes for the entire family to enjoy. Have fun celebrating this holiday safely at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. Get to know your local veterans and community service organizations at the Halloween Spooktacular event this year! Learn more details here.
Broadway Bash - October 26
Location: South of Shaw Beer Company 1755 Broadway St. #107, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
About the event: Ticket prices purchased in advanced will be $20 and $25 at the door. Your first beer is included in the ticket price for those 21+. The afternoon includes BBQ competition hosted by Hagman BBQ, live music, USSA State Championship Stein holding Competition, local vendors, craft beer and Halloween costumes! Learn more details here.
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - October 26
Location: The 411 Rec Room 723 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 4 pm
About the event: Join the 7th Annual Halloween bar crawl this season! Meet tons of new people at some of the best bars in Fresno, making it the best way to celebrate this spooky season. Grab your friends and come in your best Halloween costume to have a fun filled night! Learn more details here.
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