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Create a unique ceramic piece, perfect for a special gift, home décor or vacation memorabilia. Come by Color Me Mine at River Park, where fun and creativity abound. Pick your pottery piece, plan your own design for it, choose your colors and paint your masterpiece. Ceramics are glazed and fired by professionals, and ready to take home in just a few days!

Embrace the wild at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. You can find all sorts of exotic animals at this accredited zoo, including large cats, birds, reptiles and the popular elephants. Located in the center of Roeding Park, this wild attraction was originally a safe haven for abandoned exotic pets. It has grown to encompass more than 18 acres since its creation in 1929 in a log cabin.

Have an unforgettable adventure at the Kings River Expeditions. Ride down the Kings River whitewater rapids in a group raft, perfect for beginning and intermediate rafters. This family-owned and operated whitewater rafting company offers both one- and two-day trips, filled with unique escapades! If you're seeking thrills in Fresno, this is an attraction for you.

If you visit in October, be sure to look up the Big Fresno Fair. As its name suggests, this is Fresno County's big annual festival, and is actually the fifth largest fair in the state. Come by for live musical performances by local, regional, national and even international artists. The carnival and special exhibits promise all-day fun for people of all ages.