Events

There’s always something happening at Fresno Discovery Center! From weekly programs for little learners to seasonal science activities and community events, our programs bring families together to explore, create, and discover.

Check out our weekly and monthly activities like Music Mondays, Saturday Science, and First Saturdays, or join us for our signature annual events; EggFest in the spring and Tricks & Treats in the fall. For adults, don’t miss Café Scientifique, our after-hours series at Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden, where science meets conversation in a fun, relaxed setting.

Whether you’re looking for an affordable day out with the kids, hands-on learning experiences, or engaging science talks, Fresno Discovery Center has something for everyone.

2025 Calendar

Calendars
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Saturday Science

Weekly Activities

Music Mondays

Start your week off with a song! Music Mondays is a lively, hands-on program designed especially for kids ages 4 & under. Each session is filled with singing, dancing, rhythm, and musical play that spark creativity and joy.

Led by our talented educators, Music Mondays helps little learners build early language, motor, and social skills all while wiggling, giggling, and making music together.

Every Monday | 11 AM – 12 PM
Fresno Discovery Center

Watch as your kids sing, dance, and discover the joy of music in a fun, hands-on setting!

Music Mondays
Saturday Science

Saturday Science

Science comes alive every Saturday! Join us from 11 AM to 12 PM for a hands-on, brains-on activity designed to spark curiosity in kids of all ages.

Watch as your kids experiment, create, and explore the world of science, whether they’re mixing colors, making dino footprints, or crafting glowing skies inspired by the northern lights.

Every Saturday | 11 AM – 12 PM
Fresno Discovery Center

Activities included with admission

Make Saturdays the highlight of your week with science that’s fun for the whole family!

Monthly Activities

First Saturday

Every first Saturday of every month
*Unless otherwise noted*

Join us for a fun-filled day for the low cost of $3 per person! 

*Members, Military/Vets (w/ID), and ages 2 & under are always free!

Let us know if you are interested in sponsoring this event!

First Saturday
Cafe Scientifique

Café Scientifique

Every first Tuesday of every month
*Unless otherwise noted*

Fresno Discovery Center, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, and Fresno State’s College of Science and Math present Café Scientifique. Café Sci is held on the first Tuesday of every month at 6pm at Tioga Sequioa. Come grab a beer and hear about the latest in science research.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT!

Annual Events

Fresno Discovery Center hosts 2 large community events for local families annually: 

EggFest

Our egg hunt event every sping.

Tricks & Treats

Our trick-or-treating event every fall.