Centro del Río

River Center Programs

PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES

The San Joaquin River has touched the people of the Central Valley in many ways through the ages. Reconnect your cultural, historical and natural ties to the river through programs, workshops and activities sponsored by the River Parkway Trust.

One and one-half hour field trips for children ages 4, 5 and 6
Crafts, stories, puppets, lively learning
$3 per child - no charge for adults
Come as groups or individuals with an adult - reservations required.
Call (559) 248-8480 to schedule.

Flexible times are available for groups by appointment, including Saturdays. Individuals call to reserve a spot in scheduled programs.

Holiday Cheer at the River Center

Join us at the River Center on Saturday, December 2, 10am-3pm, for the 5th Annual Holiday Cheer. Enjoy live musical performances, free cookies, hot chocolate and coffee. There’ll be crafts for kids ($5 per child) and shopping for treasures at the River Store. The River Center is located at 11605 Old Friant Road. Directions: take 41 north, exit at Friant Road; travel past Woodward Park to the intersection of Copper, Millbrook and Old Friant Road. Turn onto Old Friant Road and follow it down the hill to the River Center. This is a free event.

Green Wreath Workshop at the River Center

December 3, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$40 per person
Registration required – call 433-3190 x3#. Attendance limited – sorry, no walk-ins.

Snip, clip and sip with your friends at this annual glue gun free-for-all. Like a kid in a candy shop, choose from a wide variety of freshly cut greens, dried fruits, ribbons, and trims, and create a wreath or swag to enjoy yourself or give as a gift. Experienced Master Gardeners will guide and inspire you. Light lunch provided. Wear warm clothing, and bring wire cutters, garden clippers and friends.

RESPITE BY THE RIVER: Readings by Central Valley Authors

Reserve one day per month, May through October, to take a break from the rush of the city and bring a picnic dinner to the River Center. Bring the family to unwind with dinner on the lawn, then lose yourself in readings by Central Valley authors who write about the Valley and their sense of belonging to this land. Arrive early to eat before the readings, which begin at 7:00pm. Dessert is available after the readings at 8:00pm. Authors will sign and sell books. This series is made possible with a grant from the Harry C. Mitchell Trust.

2007 Schedule TBA.