AROUND TOWN: APR-MAY 2025
The Santé Health Foundation presents its 8th Annual Foundation Gala this year. Photographer Don Dizon.
April 4th
Fresno Grizzlies’ Home Opener 2025
Chukchansi Park
www.milb.com/fresno
Minor League baseball season kicks off in the heart of the Central Valley with the Fresno Grizzlies’ Home Opener, which is presented by Visit Fresno County this year. Don your best Grizzly gear at Chukchansi Park and see the team take on the Stockton Ports. Friday Night Fireworks are presented by Dutch Bros Coffee. There’s a magnet giveaway to the first 2,500 fans thanks to Tide and Smart & Final.
April 4th
Visalia Rawhide 2025 Opening Day
Valley Strong Ballpark
www.milb.com/visalia
2025 Opening Day for the Visalia Rawhide is presented by Budweiser and Bueno Beverage Company and will kick off baseball season at Valley Strong Ballpark. This first series is against the Inland Empire 66ers. The games played on the 4th and 5th will have giveaway promotions available to attendees, including jerseys and clear backpacks. Fireworks will go off on the 4th.
April 10th
Spring Wine Walk
Downtown Visalia
www.downtownvisalia.com
Downtown Visalia’s Spring Wine Walk will take place from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Join in one of the tastiest events of the year, where local businesses and shops welcome guests with wines and food items for a night of sips, shopping, and socializing. This is a 21+ event. Tickets are $45 per person. Upon ID check-in, participants will receive a wristband, glass, and map.
April 12th & 13th
Brahms and Tabla
Fresno Philharmonic
Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall
www.fresnophil.org
Indian tabla master Sandeep Das makes his Fresno Philharmonic debut to perform Dinuk Wijeratne’s colorful and energetic Tabla Concerto, a fusion of global musical traditions. Debussy’s popular Clair de lune and Brahms’ dramatic Symphony No. 1 round out this demonstration of the range and versatility of today’s Fresno Philharmonic.
April 13th
8th Annual Foundation Gala
Santé Health Foundation
Fort Washington Country Club
www.santehealthfoundation.org
The Santé Health Foundation presents its 8th Annual Foundation Gala, with funds benefiting Habitat for Humanity, Greater Fresno Area this year. This elegant event is always a night filled with tuxes and gowns. It has come to be known for exciting surprises, great food and cocktails, top-notch décor, and memorable entertainment.
April 13th
Sip & Sculpt Clay Workshop
Shinzen Friendship Garden
www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org
Unwind in the traditional beauty of the Shinzen Garden with the Sip & Sculpt workshop experience. Guests will enjoy a soothing cup of green tea while tapping into their creativity to craft a clay sculpture inspired by nature and Japanese art. Members may purchase tickets for $25. Non-member pricing is $45 each. The event goes from 3:00PM to 5:00PM.
April 19th
Introduction to Birding
The Parkway Trust & Fresno Audubon Society
River Center
www.fresnoaudubon.org
The Parkway Trust and Fresno Audubon Society have joined forces to offer a birding class. Beginning birders will see and learn about local and migratory birds that might be visiting the River Center. New birders will discover easy ways to identify migrating and year-round local birds. Bring binoculars (also available on loan), lunch, water, and sun protection. Children are welcome.
Wear your best red dress or black tie for the Central Valley Heart Ball. Photographer Hart Photography.
April 19th to 27th
National Park Week
All National Parks
www.nps.gov
National Park Week is happening for 9 days during April. Entrance fees will be waived on April 19th to kick off the celebration and to encourage everyone to enjoy their national parks in person. National Park Service parks, programs, and partners will host events and activities all week. Follow National Park Week on social media and join the fun all week by using #NationalParkWeek.
April 23rd to 27th
111th Clovis Rodeo
Clovis Rodeo Grounds
www.clovisrodeo.com
The Clovis Rodeo’s 111th year will take place on the last weekend of April. Five days of rodeo action await with tickets ranging from $28 to $46. Ticket buyers are encouraged to take advantage of a concert ticket package: buy tickets for 2 concert performances and receive a $5 discount or buy tickets for all 3 concert performances and receive a $10 discount.
April 25th
Central Valley Heart Ball
American Heart Association
Pardini’s
www.heart.org
Wear your best red dress (or black tie) for an elegant evening of dinner and dancing at the Central Valley Heart Ball. There will be an exciting live auction with all proceeds benefitting the American Heart Association’s lifesaving work to fight heart disease and stroke. Tickets and tables available on the event website. The event starts at 6:00PM and goes until 10:00PM.
May 3rd
2025 Angel Babies Walk/Run
Hinds Hospice
Woodward Park
www.hinds.convio.net
This year marks the 21st Annual Angel Babies Walk/Run, which will take place at Woodward Park. Angel Babies comforts, supports, and upholds the dignity of families whose babies have a life-limiting condition or whose babies have died. The program starts at 7:30AM. The race starts at 8:15AM. Early registration online secures a t-shirt and the early-bird discount rate.
May 3rd
6th Annual Taco Truck Challenge
Visalia Mall
www.visaliamall.com
Mark your calendars for the exciting 6th Annual Taco Truck Challenge, taking place from 3:00PM to 8:00PM at the Visalia Mall the first Saturday of May. The event is sponsored by Estrella Jalisco. A number of local food trucks will participate in this free-admission event, and there will be a beer garden. Patrons can vote for their favorite selections.
May 10th and 11th
Harvest Night Opening Weekend
Big L Ranch
www.biglranch.com
Big L Ranch opens for the 2025 you-pick blueberry season on Mother’s Day weekend, and the season usually runs through June. There will be a Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, for which reservations are recommended with seating times on the hour. The organic blueberry farm is family-oriented. Bring a lawn chair, but leave the ice chests and pets at home.
May 10th and 11th
Old Town Flea Market
Clovis Rodeo Grounds
www.oldtownflea.com
Come prepared for two days of picking by wearing comfortable shoes and bringing cash. Old Town Flea Market invites attendees to explore the offerings of the Central Valley’s best artisans. There will be gourmet food trucks available throughout the weekend, as well as a holding area for sold items. There are ATMs on-site, but many vendors will take cards.
For more information, contact event organizer as events may be subject to change.
