May 01 Friday
Step into the hilarious, high-energy world of Bugsy Malone! Set in a playful 1920s gangster universe, this musical comedy features rival mobsters, dazzling showgirls, unforgettable songs, and the famous splurge-gun showdowns. Performed by the talented young cast of Children’s Musical Theaterworks, this fast-paced production delivers big laughs, catchy music, and family-friendly fun.Times:May 1, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30pm May 2, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00pm May 2, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30pm May 3, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00pmMay 8, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30pm May 9, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00pmMay 9, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30pmMay 10, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00pm
May 02 Saturday
Visit Sumner Peck Ranch for the final season of U-Pick. Come get your fill of citrus before it's gone. Enjoy picking navel oranges, blood oranges, pomelos, Minneola tangelos, mandarins, and lemons all at $1.50 per pound.
Participants will learn about the art of bonsai and make their own bonsai to take home with them with clear and simple instructions for bonsai care. All tools and materials for the class will be provided. Taught by members of the Clark Bonsai Museum’s Curatorial Team Class.
Step into a little bit of magic at the Fairyhome Creations in Nature event. Guests will craft their own enchanting fairy dwellings using natural materials, blending imagination with the beauty of the outdoors. While all are welcome, this event is designed with adults in mind.
Celebrate the magic of butterflies at the 2026 Mariposa Butterfly Festival! Come for a weekend of fun, education, and entertainment for all ages. Experience the spectacular live butterfly release, explore Jurassic Mariposa with animatronic dinosaurs, enjoy two days of live music, a petting zoo, train rides, stilt walkers, jugglers, silk aerialists and more.
May 03 Sunday
This annual gathering brings the community together to walk in reflection, connection, and support for the nation’s heroes.
Alyssa Jarrett is a romance author and tech marketer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is of Armenian descent and has ties to Fresno. Her book "Love and Paklava" is an opposites-attract rom-com that celebrates culture, cuisine, and finding a place to call home. Refreshments will be served.
May 05 Tuesday
Come for the last Tehipite Chapter of the Sierra Club General Meeting before its summer hiatus for speaker of the month Craig Poole, Emeritus Faculty Member in Geology from Fresno City College. Craig will take you on a virtual field trip to Sierra Foothill Conservancy’s McKenzie Table Mountain preserve in Fresno County and you'll learn what an amazing geologic story can be deduced from reading the rocks and landscapes.
May 07 Thursday
This presentation features Lisa Parks, Distinguished Professor of Film and Media Studies, UC Santa Barbara in UC Merced's COB2-295.
Step out, bring your people, and be part of a night filled with creativity, connection, and community energy. From local vendors to can’t-miss moments around every corner, this is the place to be. Collect marks on your ArtHop pass for a chance to win a gift basket packed with goodies from local partners.