Your Weekend Guide: Cars, Culture & Chills

It’s that time of year when the nights get cooler 🍂, the pumpkins start popping up on porches 🎃, and Fresno comes alive with fall fun and spooky adventures 👻. From food festivals to seasonal celebrations, there’s no shortage of ways to fill your calendar with excitement this season.

One event already sending chills down spines is Fresno Fright Nights 🕷️, running October 3 through November 1. This immersive haunted experience takes over six acres of the Central Valley with Hollywood-style special effects 🎥, eerie animatronics, and terrifyingly detailed sets. Brave your way through a quarter-mile of darkened corridors in an abandoned chemical plant 🏭, stumble into a cursed graveyard that leads to Night Crawlers Pizza 🍕, and board a haunted river barge drifting through the Blood River Bayou Swamp 🌊.

💀 Mark your calendar: September 2 💀
That’s when tickets go on sale for this year’s fright fest. Lurking in the shadows are swamp witches, sinister cults guarding a haunted pizzeria, ghouls on the trails, and mutants prowling the darkness. The only way to face them? Secure your ticket before it’s too late. 🎟️ Visit Fresno Fright Nights to know more.

FRIDAY

1. Car Show
Cruise into the weekend with the Car Show on Friday, August 29 at 5 PM! Shiny rides, roaring engines, and mouthwatering burgers from Triangle 🍔 make this the perfect night out. Bring your friends, soak up the vibes, and enjoy an evening full of cars, food, and fun! 🎶🚘✨ From classics to custom builds, there’s something for every car lover to admire. Don’t miss this chance to kick back, connect, and celebrate Fresno’s car culture in style! 🏁

2. Moana 2
Movies in the Park is back with a magical night under the stars! On Friday, August 29 at 7 PM, bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and the whole family for a free screening of Moana 2 🎬🌊. Enjoy an evening filled with laughter, adventure, and community fun—all at no cost. Don’t forget the snacks and cozy vibes for this unforgettable outdoor movie night! 🍿🎶

3. Escape the City
Step into adventure this Friday, August 29, with Escape The City – Fresno by Hourglass Adventures! From 10 AM to 4 PM at Courthouse Park, teams will explore the city, unlock hidden locations, and race against time to solve puzzles, riddles, and clues. Think fast, work together, and hunt down the killer before the clock runs out! 🕵️‍♂️🔎 Don’t miss this thrilling chance to see Fresno in a whole new way—grab your crew and get ready for an unforgettable day of mystery and fun. Get your tickets here 🗝️🏙️

SATURDAY

1. Summer Send-Off Party
Say farewell to summer in style at the Summer Send-Off Party, hosted by Fresno Harley-Davidson on Saturday, August 30 from 10 AM to 3 PM at 4345 W Shaw Avenue in Fresno. 🏍️✨ Enjoy a festive day buzzing with local craft vendors 🛍️, tasty food 🍔, and great music 🎵—the perfect wrap-up to the season. Don’t miss this chance to soak up community spirit and savor the last taste of summer! 🌻🔥

2. Water Lantern Festival
Experience A Night You’ll Remember Forever at the Water Lantern Festival on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 5 PM at Woodward Park (7775 N Friant Rd, Fresno). Watch the night sky and water glow with beautifully lit lanterns, creating an unforgettable atmosphere of hope, love, and connection. 🎶🌌 Kids under 8 get in free with a paid adult ticket (lantern not included). 🎟️ Buy tickets now!🌟✨

3. Tailgates & Soulmates
Love and football collide at Tailgates & Soulmates this Saturday, August 30 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at Valley Children’s Stadium! Hosted by FresNOW Live!, this sizzling singles tailgate brings together food, fun, and flirty vibes before the Bulldogs hit the field. 💘🍔 Expect tasty BBQ, playful icebreaker games, and plenty of laughs—plus the chance to meet your MVP match before kickoff. 🎉🏈

SUNDAY

1. AfroGlow
Turn up the vibes at AfroGlow: A Cultural Day Party Experience on Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 3–8 PM at The Vault in Fresno! This 21+ Afrobeats celebration brings together live DJs, authentic food, bold fashion, dancers, raffles, and nonstop energy for a one-of-a-kind cultural day party you won’t forget. 🎶💃🔥 Presale tickets come with drinks, raffle entry, and an AfroGlow swag bag. Don’t miss Fresno’s hottest day party—bring your flag, your crew, and your best fit to shine at AfroGlow! 🔥🌟

2. Into You… Ariana Grande Party
Fresno, get ready to dance all night at INTO YOU… ARIANA GRANDE PARTY on Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 8 – 11:30 PM at Strummers (833 E Fern Ave)! This all-ages celebration, presented by Numbskullshows.com, will have you singing, dancing, and living your best Ari fantasy. 💖🎶 Tickets are available now at strummersclub.com — and for those under 21, admission includes a complimentary bottled water voucher. 💦🎤

3. Domingos de Fiesta
Domingos de Fiesta returns to Wild Water Adventure Park on Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 10 AM – 5 PM! Celebrate Hispanic heritage with family-friendly fun, live music, folklorico dancers, and Slick Duck’s bubbly Foam Party 💦✨. Don’t miss the highlight of the day—a powerful performance by La Rugidora Banda Revolución at 2:30 PM. It’s music, culture, and celebration all in one unforgettable Sunday! 💃🔥

5740 N West Ave #107, Fresno, CA 93711
3 Bed / 2 Bath / 1,752Sq. Ft.
$435,000

Open this Saturday, August 30th from 1:00-4:00PM

Once-in-a-Lifetime, Drop-Dead Gorgeous, North Fresno Gem! This is not your average home this is the best home in the entire Fig Tree community, and honestly, we're obsessed. Fully remodeled from head to toe, this single-level stunner is the one everyone wishes they had, and now it can be yours. We're talking: new paint, new flooring, new tankless water heater, remodeled kitchen and master bath, vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, and breakfast bar. It's got the vibe. It's got the flow. It's got three spacious bedrooms, two beautiful baths, and multiple living spaces, including a den, a formal dining area, and a living room with a cozy fireplace that practically begs for wine and a good book. Outside? It gets even better: a large, professionally landscaped backyard, a covered patio for chill evenings, and as an end unit, you get extra parking and maximum privacy. Only nine units exist in this tucked-away slice of heaven, complete with a sparkling community pool and green spaces that feel like your own personal park. And the LOCATION? Welcome to the heart of North Fresno literally minutes from your faves like Annex Kitchen, Max's Bistro, Dutch Bros, and Me-N-Ed's. You'll never be far from great food, good vibes, and everything else that makes this part of town so sought after. Homes like this? They don't come around often. And when they do, they don't last. Come see it. Fall in love. Make it yours.

4109 Trenton Ave, Clovis, CA 93619
4 Bed / 2.5 Bath / 2,570 Sq. Ft.
$759,999

Open this Saturday, August 30th (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM)

Welcome to your dream home in Harlan Ranch! This beautifully maintained single-story gem offers 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, perfect for families and those who love to entertain. The open-concept floor plan features a seamless flow from the gourmet kitchen to the expansive living and dining areas, ideal for gatherings of any size. Located in the highly sought-after Clovis Unified School District, this home combines comfort, style, and convenience in one of Clovis's most desirable communities. Enjoy resort-style living with access to community amenities, parks, walking trails, and more!

Question: How do I get my home listed here?
Answer: Start by sending Jason an email ([email protected])

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