Fresno Discovery Center

09/01/2026

Summer is ending, but September is bringing a whole new season of discovery!

Join us this month for:
🔬 Saturday Science
🧠 Sensory Sundays
🎶 Music Mondays
🍁 The opening of our “Leaf It to the Artist” exhibit
✨ And more!

THIS SATURDAY! 🔬
Kick off September with a special First Saturday featuring Saturday Science from 9am-12pm, presented by Teens That Care Fresno!

Family HealthCare Network will also be joining us with fun activities and resources for families.

🎟️ And because it’s First Saturday, admission is just $3!

Want to help us get ready for fall and Tricks & Treats? You can sign up to volunteer here: https://tr.ee/Fi2-WLjxs1

You can also find us out in the community:
📍 Sept. 2: Fresno State Community Service Opportunities Fair
📍 Sept. 15: 2026 Vendor Fair in Clovis

📅 Save this calendar, share it with a friend, and make plans to explore & discover with us this September!

09/01/2026

🎃 LAST CALL FOR VENDORS! 🎃

We’re filling the final vendor spaces for Tricks & Treats on Saturday, October 17!

👻 Local businesses
🛍️ Makers & creators
🎨 Artists & organizations

No food or beverage vendors at this time.

Fill out the form to reserve your spot.

https://fresnodiscoverycenter.org/products-services-vendors/

Spots are limited!

📅 October 17, 2026
📍 Fresno Discovery Center

08/29/2026

Meet our Board President, Missy!

Her journey with science, healthcare, and helping kids is truly full circle. ✨🦖❤️

As a child, Missy was a patient at Shriners Children’s. Today, she helps lead FDC and create experiences that inspire the next generation.

So, what keeps her serving?

“There’s something so special about being part of a place where you can help shape what’s possible for the next generation. Watching kids get curious, try something new, and realize they can be anything they want to be, that’s what keeps me here.”

Shriners Children’s recently shared Missy’s story. Read it → https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/news-and-media/patient-stories/2026/08/missy-orthopedic-care

08/28/2026

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Happy Friday from our tortoise, Bowser!

08/26/2026

I spy our new Executive Director. 👀🦖❤️

New leaders, promotions and recognition across the Central Valley.

This week’s moves include Tracy Bertagnole at Kaiser Permanente, Elizabeth Jonasson at Fresno Discovery Center, Kylie Atachian at Manco Abbott, Victor Lopez at Swinerton and Allysunn Walker at Beyond Housing Foundation. Fresno educator Kurt Dragomanovich also earned national recognition.

Manco Abbott
Swinerton
Kaiser Permanente
Fresno Discovery Center
Fresno State

Link in the comments below!

08/22/2026

Since you’re not here, we drew you in! 😊🖍️

Updated Hours - as of August 17, 2026! ⬇️

Mondays & Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Reminder: Music Mondays is back in session! 🎶

08/20/2026

You can now support our mission just by rounding up your spare change from everyday purchases. We’re partnering with RoundUp.org to make it rounding up all of your Visa or Mastercard purchases for Fresno Discovery Center easy.

How it works:
1. Click the link in our bio
2. Select the credit card you want to enroll
3. Set an (optional) maximum monthly donation

That’s it! Sign up takes less than 1 minute.