Clovis is one of the fastest-growing and most desirable communities in the Central Valley, known for its clean neighborhoods, strong schools, and family-focused lifestyle. Located just northeast of Fresno, Clovis blends small-town charm with modern amenities, offering everything from historic Old Town shopping and local restaurants to major retail centers and outdoor recreation. With quick access to the Sierra Nevada foothills and a thriving small-business scene, Clovis continues to attract residents and visitors looking for safety, convenience, and quality of life.

Clovis

Dinuba is often described as a close-knit, family-oriented community with a warm climate and a slower pace compared to major urban centers — offering a balance for those seeking calm living with access to necessary amenities

Dinuba has deep agricultural roots and remains a significant agricultural hub in the San Joaquin Valley. The surrounding farmland produces a variety of crops including grapes (table and wine), raisins, fruits, nuts, vegetables, cotton and citrus.

Dinuba

Fresno is the heart of California’s Central Valley. It is a place where farm-fresh food, sunny weather, and a growing local scene come together. From food trucks to cultural festivals, it’s a city that feels both big and welcoming, with easy access to LA, The Bay, Yosemite, and our beautiful coastline beaches. 

Fresno

Hanford is a historic and vibrant city in the heart of Kings County, known for its charming downtown, strong community roots, and rich agricultural heritage. The city blends classic Central Valley character with modern conveniences, offering local restaurants, boutique shops, cultural venues, and year-round events that bring residents and visitors together. As the county seat, Hanford serves as a regional hub for shopping, dining, government services, and entertainment, while maintaining a friendly, small-town atmosphere. With its walkable streets, historic architecture, and close proximity to surrounding rural landscapes, Hanford provides an authentic and welcoming Central Valley experience.

Hanford

Ivanhoe is a small, close-knit community in Tulare County, known for its rural charm, agricultural surroundings, and quiet, family-focused lifestyle. Located just northeast of Visalia, Ivanhoe offers a peaceful setting with easy access to larger city amenities while maintaining its own distinct, small-town character. Local farms, family businesses, and community traditions shape daily life, giving residents and visitors an authentic Central Valley experience rooted in hard work and connection.


Ivanhoe

Lindsay is a small, welcoming community in Tulare County known for its agricultural heritage, citrus groves, and strong local pride. Set against the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the city offers a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere with easy access to outdoor recreation, local parks, and nearby mountain destinations. Its historic downtown, community events, and small businesses give Lindsay a warm, close-knit feel, while its deep roots in farming and local enterprise continue to shape the city’s identity. For residents and visitors alike, Lindsay delivers an authentic slice of Central Valley life grounded in tradition, culture, and community connection.

Lindsay

Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Madera is a warm, welcoming community known for its vineyards, agriculture, and deep local pride. Just north of Fresno, Madera blends small-town charm with growing opportunities for business, family life, and weekend adventure.

Madera

Manteca is a fast-growing Northern Central Valley hub known for its family-friendly energy, big-city convenience, and small-town charm, sitting right where Highways 99, 120, and I-5 meet, making it a natural crossroads for food, travel, and weekend fun while staying rooted in its own local identity. Residents and visitors love its welcoming neighborhoods, vibrant parks, and expanding mix of local eateries, cafés, taquerias, and dessert shops, along with standout destinations like Great Wolf Lodge, Dell’Osso Family Farm, and a full calendar of community festivals, car shows, farmers markets, parades, and seasonal events. With new businesses opening each year, steady residential growth, and a strong sense of community pride, Manteca blends suburban comfort with true Valley culture, offering a warm, growing, and always surprising place to explore, whether you’re grabbing food, taking the kids out, or enjoying one of its many year-round gatherings.

Manteca

Merced blends small-town warmth with big-city momentum, anchored by UC Merced and a rapidly expanding community of makers, restaurants, and local businesses. Known as the “Gateway to Yosemite,” the city offers a unique mix of outdoor adventure, historic charm, and fresh energy driven by students, families, and entrepreneurs. From downtown’s revitalized arts and dining scene to long-running traditions like the Merced County Fair, the city continues to grow while staying true to its agricultural roots. Whether you're exploring local coffee shops, booking vendors for your next event, searching for trusted services, or planning a weekend getaway, Merced is a welcoming and vibrant place with something new around every corner.

Merced

Modesto is one of the Central Valley’s largest and most active cities, serving as the economic and cultural hub of Stanislaus County. Known for its vibrant downtown, diverse food scene, and strong local businesses, Modesto blends urban energy with community-focused charm. The city features major retail districts, popular entertainment venues like the Gallo Center for the Arts, and a steady lineup of festivals, markets, and nightlife. Surrounded by rich agricultural land yet firmly rooted in modern commerce, Modesto continues to grow as a regional destination for dining, shopping, and family experiences—delivering a lively and authentically Central Valley atmosphere.

Modesto

Oakhurst is a scenic mountain community located at the southern gateway to Yosemite National Park. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, pine-covered landscapes, and strong local hospitality scene, Oakhurst blends small-town charm with the energy of a popular travel destination. Visitors and residents enjoy a variety of local restaurants, boutique shops, art galleries, and outdoor activities, all surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills. With its welcoming community, steady tourism flow, and easy access to hiking, lakes, and national parks, Oakhurst offers a unique blend of adventure, comfort, and mountain-town character.

Oakhurst

Reedley is a charming small city in the heart of California’s Central Valley, known for its agricultural roots, friendly community, and relaxed, small-town feel. Surrounded by orchards and family farms, Reedley offers a quiet lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation along the Kings River. Its walkable downtown, local shops, mom-and-pop restaurants, and community events give the city a welcoming, close-knit vibe. With strong ties to agriculture, education, and local business, Reedley continues to grow while preserving its reputation as “The World’s Fruit Basket.” It’s a warm, accessible, and authentically Central Valley community.

Reedley

Sanger is a friendly Central Valley community known for its small-town charm, strong local traditions, and easy access to outdoor destinations like Kings Canyon National Park. With historic downtown shops, family-owned restaurants, and year-round community events, Sanger offers a warm, close-to-home experience for locals and visitors alike. Discover the best businesses, services, and things to do in Sanger right here on Valley Finder.

Sanger

Selma, CA is a small but spirited Valley city known for its deep agricultural roots, rich community traditions, and the kind of hometown charm that keeps families here for generations. Proudly nicknamed the Raisin Capital of the World, Selma blends its farming heritage with a growing lineup of local restaurants, boutique shops, and family-owned businesses that give the city its welcoming personality. Stroll through its historic downtown, catch a show at the beautifully modern Selma Arts Center, or stop by one of the many annual festivals and parades that bring the whole community together. With friendly neighborhoods, strong cultural pride, and quick access to Fresno, Kingsburg, and the rest of southern Fresno County, Selma offers a slower pace without sacrificing convenience. Whether you’re here for food, events, or just exploring a classic Central Valley town, Selma is a place that feels familiar, friendly, and full of local flavor.

Selma

Tulare is a dynamic Central Valley city known for its agricultural strength, thriving business community, and welcoming, small-town atmosphere. Located just south of Visalia, Tulare blends local charm with big-city convenience, offering major retail destinations like the Tulare Outlets, a growing food and service scene, and one of the region’s most important annual events,, the World Ag Expo, which draws visitors from around the world. With deep roots in farming, logistics, and family enterprises, Tulare continues to expand while providing residents and visitors with an authentic, steadily growing Central Valley experience.

Tulare

Visalia is one of the Central Valley’s most vibrant and fast-growing cities, serving as the cultural and economic hub of Tulare County. Known for its lively downtown, thriving restaurant scene, and strong local businesses, Visalia blends small-city charm with big-city amenities. With a highly engaged community, year-round events, and easy access to the Sequoia National Park, it attracts families, young professionals, and visitors from across the region.

Visalia

THE PEKING ACROBATS offers more than a glimpse into the fascinating traditions of the Orient. It consists of sensational Chinese acrobatics, comedy, balancing feats and much more. A truly authentic Oriental spectacular and a show for all ages, the grace and precision of the acrobats are the triumph of years of dedicated training and discipline. Chinese acrobatics are, in fact, more than just a series of stunts. Most of these acts clearly demonstrate the achievement of perfection through finding harmony between mind and body-an ancient concept in the Orient. The art form has been transformed from its simple “folk-art” roots, to the spectacular entertainment event we see today, by centuries of tradition. Because of the unusual and difficult nature of the feats involved, high honor is conferred upon those skilled enough to become acrobats; an acrobat can be considered the Chinese equivalent of a Western opera star. In China there are over 100,000 acrobats studying at schools dedicated to the art. After ten or eleven years of extensive tutoring, often beginning as early as age 5 or 6, the student will join a professional troupe, usually a city wide organization that draws its members regionally. Only the best acrobats find themselves members of an elite world-touring troupe such as THE PEKING ACROBATS. Their tradition has thrived through the centuries, dating back to the Ch'in Dynasty (221 B.C.-207 B.C.) and Chinese acrobats have continued to perfect an ever evolving folk art form. Each new movement or action takes many years to practice and perfect, and tradition demands that each generation of acrobats add their own improvements and embellishments to their acts. It is telling that the Chinese Acrobatic tradition just gets stronger, due to the continued innovation of the artists and the endless enthusiasm from their adoring public. Over the years, company members of THE PEKING ACROBATS have toured throughout Europe, South and Central America, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Monte Carlo, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and of course extensively in the United States. The tremendous response of the audience is a testament to the popularity of their art form, which transcends time to the delight of people of all ages. Those who have seen THE PEKING ACROBATS on their previous tours can be assured that they will see new, exciting acts and innovative twists on old favorites on this tour, celebrating thirty-five years of awesome entertainment in 2025. For this tour, THE PEKING ACROBATS will be pulling out all the stops with their most memorable production to date, so audiences should prepare for a very special experience.

Peking Acrobats

Fresno hockey fans, mark your calendars! The Fresno Falcons are returning to the ice at Selland Arena on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM for a special Alumni Game before that night’s Monsters matchup. Come cheer on your favorite former Falcons as they hit the ice wearing this year’s alumni jerseys, inspired by the 2001–2002 Taylor Cup Championship team. During both the alumni game and the Monsters game, fans can bid in a silent auction for game-worn alumni jerseys.

You’ll also have the chance to join the Alumni for a pre-game luncheon, with full details to be announced soon. Tickets for both the alumni game and the luncheon will go on sale in December, so stay tuned and get ready to celebrate Fresno’s rich hockey history back where it belongs, on the ice at Selland Arena!

Fresno Falcons Alumni Game

Selland Arena

Get ready to laugh! Comedy legend Tim Allen is bringing his much-anticipated stand-up tour to the Warnors Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The classic “Toolman” from “Home Improvement” and beloved voice of Buzz Lightyear is hitting the stage again, serving up decades of sharp wit, observational humor, and a generous dose of midlife hilarity. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just looking for a wildly fun night out, this is your chance to see a comedy icon when he comes to Fresno’s historic, art-deco Warnors Theatre for one night only.

Tim Allen at Warnors Theatre

Warnors Theatre

Las Cafeteras will be performing live at the Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. Known for their vibrant and energetic performances, Las Cafeteras blend traditional and modern sounds to create a unique musical experience.

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