Arthop

Visit Downtown Fresno for Arthop on the first Thursday of every month. Area galleries and studios open their doors as thousands of area art lovers spend an evening Downtown at one of Fresno's most popular monthly social events. Arthop runs from 5:00 PM til 8:00 PM with many stops open even later.

Cinco de Mayo

Friday-Sunday, Apr 30-May 2, 2010 Fulton Mall

Cinco de Mayo is one of Downtown Fresno's biggest annual events, a three day celebration with live music, folklorico dancing, authentic Mexican food and much more.

Sudz In the City

Saturday May 29 2010, Chukchansi Park

Sudz In the City is Central California's premier microbrewery and music festival, and in 2008 was named by Fresno Magazine as Fresno's "Best Annual Event." Held every May at Chukchansi Park, this event draws thousands of people to Downtown Fresno to sample beers from brewers from across California.

Fiestas Patrias

September 16-19, 2010

Celebrate Fiestas Patrias (Mexican Independence Day) downtown, with this family oriented festival on the Fulton Mall, with live music, authentic food and more.

El Grito

September 15th, 2010

Downtown Fresno's celebration of Mexican Independence Day culminates with the annual El Grito celebration, every year on September 15th.

Downtown Art Gala

Tentative 2010 date: Friday, June 25

The annual 12th Downtown Art Gala celebrates the internationally recognized collection of public art in Downtown Fresno, outdoors on the Fulton Mall. Proceeds from the event go to the on-going maintenance and restoration of public art on the Fulton Mall.

RE:FUSE Festival

Celebrate Fresno's unique musical sound with the Fresno Urban Sound Experience, or re:FUSE Festival, featuring over 40 music groups performing at seven Downtown Fresno venues on October 2nd and 3rd, 2009.

Halloween Happens Downtown

Treak or Treating on Sat, Oct 30 and Sun, Oct 31, 2010 on Fulton Mall

Come downtown this Halloween for this special promotion. Fulton Mall area merchants will be providing complimentary candy to distribute to any trick or treater looking to enjoy a happy and safe Halloween.

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland is a celebration of the holidays and families on Saturday, Dec 19th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM on the Fulton Mall. Santa and Mrs. Claus will pose for pictures with the kids, giving each child a goodie bag containing a coloring or activity book and a candy cane antler hat.

State of Downtown Breakfast

Mayor Ashley Swearengin will deliver the keynote speech at the inaugural State of Downtown Breakfast, Tuesday January 26, 2010. Get the opportunity to network with local business leaders, and learn the latest about plans to revitalize Downtown Fresno at this special event.