We checked 54 real places in Fresno, CA from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.
Last updated 2026-10-14
We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 7 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 7 places to shop in Fresno, from OpenStreetMap map data.
Three ready-made day plans
Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.
Plan A
Fresno Chaffee Zoo to The Wine Bar
Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Fresno Chaffee Zoo
North Weber Avenue, Fresno, CA 93708
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Pilibos Park
East Lane Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727
Free
12:30Lunch at Sweet & Sour Mart and Deli
4937 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at XLanes
609 East Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at Chukchansi Park
1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse V-Nai Mini Mall
4905 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at A Star Buffet
East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at The Wine Bar
7089 North Marks Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan B
The Archive on Kern to Slicks
A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit The Archive on Kern
2120 Kern Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Bigby Park
Fresno, CA 93721
Free
12:30Lunch at Cuca's
F Street, Fresno, CA 93721
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Fresno Basque Club
East Washington Avenue, Fresno, CA 93702
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse River Park Shopping Center
220 Paseo Del Centro, Fresno, CA 93720
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Regal Cinemas
6455 North Riverside Drive, Fresno, CA 93722
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at China Express
Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Slicks
3759 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan C
Fresno Discovery Center to The 411 Rec Room
High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Fresno Discovery Center
1944 North Winery Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Chandler Park
Fresno, California
Free
12:30Lunch at Mariscos El Barba Negra
831 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93721
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Mike Noakes Field
West Browning Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Mammoth Mall
902 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Catch a show at Tower Theatre
815 East Olive Avenue, Fresno, CA 93728
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Fung's Chinese Kitchen
East Butler Avenue, Fresno, CA 93750
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at The 411 Rec Room
723 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721
$12–30 (estimate)
Family friendly things to do in Fresno
Real places in Fresno for a day out with kids.
Visit Fresno Chaffee Zoo
A good first stop for a family day. Check the hours before you go.
Free to $25 (estimate)North Weber Avenue, Fresno, CA 93708
Visit Frank H. Ball Park
Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.
FreeFresno, California
Eat at Mediterranean Grill & Cafe
A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.
$12–20 (estimate)1031 U Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Go to Bowlero
Mini golf, bowling and arcades are easy for kids. Check the hours before you go.
$15–30 (estimate)6450 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710
Go to Warnors Theatre
Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.
$15–30 (estimate)1400 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Snack stop at Downtown Oak
A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.
Sweet & Sour Mart and Deli4937 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727
A Star BuffetEast Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727
Cuca'sF Street, Fresno, CA 93721
China ExpressFulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Mariscos El Barba Negra831 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93721
Fung's Chinese KitchenEast Butler Avenue, Fresno, CA 93750
Mediterranean Grill & Cafe1031 U Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Downtown Oak901 L Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Bars and nightlife (21+)
The Wine Bar7089 North Marks Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711
Bog House Pub7089 North Marks Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711
Slicks3759 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711
The Captain's Brig4705 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726
El Patio ClubChina Alley, Fresno, CA 93721
The 411 Rec Room723 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Summer Fox Brewing6585 North Santa Fe Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722
Switch Lounge and Nightclub5665 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710
Sights
Fresno Chaffee ZooNorth Weber Avenue, Fresno, CA 93708
Fresno Metropolitan MuseumCalaveras Street, Fresno, CA 93701
The Archive on Kern2120 Kern Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Armenian Heritage Museum550 East Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710
Meux Home MuseumTulare Street, Fresno, CA 93706
Fresno Discovery Center1944 North Winery Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703
Friant RouletteEast Shepherd Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720
Fresno Fine Arts CenterEast Yale Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703
Parks and outdoor spots
Pilibos ParkEast Lane Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727
Frank H. Ball ParkFresno, California
Bigby ParkFresno, CA 93721
Holmes PlaygroundFresno, California
Planespotting Park at Fresno Chandler Executive AirportEast Oleander Avenue, Fresno, CA 93721
Chandler ParkFresno, California
Logan ParkNorth Santa Fe Avenue, Fresno, CA 93765
Game spots
XLanes609 East Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710
Bowlero6450 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710
Regal Cinemas6455 North Riverside Drive, Fresno, CA 93722
Warnors Theatre1400 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Regal UA Broadway Faire3351 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711
Tower Theatre815 East Olive Avenue, Fresno, CA 93728
Ghost Golf5179 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710
Maya Cinemas3010 East Campus Pointe Drive, Fresno, CA 93710
Sports venues
Chukchansi Park1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Margie Wright DiamondNorth Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA 93740
Fresno Basque ClubEast Washington Avenue, Fresno, CA 93702
Valley Children's StadiumEast Barstow Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710
Selland Arena700 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Mike Noakes FieldWest Browning Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711
Regional Sports Complex1707 West Jensen Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706
Rotary AmphitheaterNorth Fort Washington Road, Fresno, CA 93720
Places to shop
V-Nai Mini Mall4905 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727
Villaggio Shopping Center7855 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720
River Park Shopping Center220 Paseo Del Centro, Fresno, CA 93720
Sunnyside Flea MarketSouth Clovis Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727
Mammoth Mall902 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Manchester Mall1901 East Shields Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726
Fashion Fair Mall645 East Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710
How much does a day out with friends cost in Fresno?
Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Fresno costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in Fresno for free?
Free places on our list include Pilibos Park, Frank H. Ball Park and Bigby Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.
Where can friends eat in Fresno?
Good places to start are Sweet & Sour Mart and Deli, A Star Buffet and Cuca's. The day plans above include food stops from this list.
What is there to see in Fresno?
Sights on our list include Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno Metropolitan Museum and The Archive on Kern. The full list is in the places section below.
What are good things to do with kids in Fresno?
Try visit Fresno Chaffee Zoo, visit Frank H. Ball Park and eat at Mediterranean Grill & Cafe. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good date night ideas in Fresno?
Try coffee at Downtown Oak, walk through Planespotting Park at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport and look around Fresno Metropolitan Museum. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.
What are good things to do with a large group in Fresno?
Try bowling at XLanes, play at Regal UA Broadway Faire and park time at Logan Park. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.
What can friends do on a weekend in Fresno?
Try saturday morning: Armenian Heritage Museum, saturday lunch: Sweet & Sour Mart and Deli and saturday afternoon: Pilibos Park. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good birthday ideas for adults in Fresno?
Try birthday dinner at Sweet & Sour Mart and Deli, play at XLanes and drinks at Summer Fox Brewing (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What can friends under 21 do together in Fresno?
Try play at XLanes, see a movie at Regal Cinemas and get active at Margie Wright Diamond. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.
Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Fresno?
Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.