5 things to do in Fresno, CA — Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Picked each day from verified Fresno-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.

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  1. Doris Kearns Goodwin - Leadership for a More Perfect Union: Lessons from America at 250

    Community at Fresno State, Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union, starting 10:30 a.m.

    The Maddy Institute Speaker Series presents Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Doris Kearns Goodwin. Join us on September 2, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, for a discussion on Leadership for a More Perfect…

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  2. Betty Rodriguez: Stay and Play Storytime

    At the library at BRR Meeting Room, starting 10 a.m.

    Join us in a very special series for storytime that will feature learning stations, crafts, and play time! Come play, learn, sing, read, and socialize with other children and their caregivers.

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  3. Mobile Literacy: English For Anyone: Intermediate

    At the library at Mendota Meeting Room, starting 8:30 a.m.

    Mobile Literacy Presents: English for Anyone, Intermediate. Practice listening to, speaking, and writing English. You will be in a safe and welcoming environment with other adult learners who want to improve their Engli…

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  4. Sunnyside: Kids Master Gardeners

    At the library at Sunnyside Meeting Room, starting 3:30 p.m.

    Join the Master Gardeners of Fresno County for a hands-on gardening activity. Enjoy an interactive lesson, book, songs and crafts. Materials will be provided.

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  5. Woodward Park: Read to a Dog: Ruby

    At the library at Children's Area, starting 1:30 p.m.

    Dogs love to hear a great story~ Come practice your skills while reading to Baymax, a certified therapy dog.

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