Events in Porterville today

Walk with a physician-led group at Blain Park, a friendly setting to get moving, learn practical health tips, and connect with others. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to participate. This session focuses on Stress Management. The program includes registration, warm-up exercises, and a health talk. Healthy snacks are available, along with prizes. For more information, call 559-624-2416 or email YAvianed@KaweahHealth.org.

Jaded provides the post race entertainment for the Hell of a Half Marathon celebration, capping a demanding 13.1 mile challenge that is known for heat and hills and the bragging rights that come with finishing. Along the course, runners encounter music from DJs, relay shuttle transportation, and eleven aid stations stocked with ice, water, sponges, sports drink, and gels, with encouragement to carry personal hydration as well. The finish area turns into a lively party with the Michelob Ultra stage billed as It’s a Party in the Park, a complimentary Michelob Ultra Beer Garden, free breakfast from Rushbowl and Rocio’s Catering, free race photos, live results on your phone, and free tracking through RaceJoy. The Tulare County Fire Department raises a United States garrison flag over the start and finish area. Awards recognize overall male and female winners, the top three in each age group and relay teams across three divisions. Event gear includes a women’s tech tank and a men’s unisex short sleeve tech shirt, with professional PT support at the finish and a standout finisher medal to mark the achievement.

Beginners are welcome at this free knitting class at the library. Supplies are provided, and participants may also bring a personal project to work on and share their progress with the group. This class is offered each month.

Sundown Social brings an evening market experience to Visalia, uniting local businesses, creatives, professionals, and community members around music, food, culture, and connection. Presented by Parani Pastries and taking place at El Presidente, it highlights talent from across the Central Valley, including small businesses, private practices, nonprofits, and community groups. The focus includes participants from industries such as beauty, wellness, food, finance, real estate, art, and retail. There is also an opportunity to win prizes valued at more than $200 by texting SUNSET to 559-429-6307.

Cool off indoors at the Summer Fun Indoors Makers Market, where more than 25 local vendors gather. Explore arts and crafts, resell and vintage finds, and information and service offerings, with food vendors and music on site. The event is hosted by Brianna Delgado, Craftymove only.

Create a personalized portrait of your pet in a relaxed, beginner friendly painting session at Simply Brewing. An instructor prepares a custom painting guide from your pet photo and pre-sketches the outline on your canvas so you can focus on painting. All supplies are provided, and step by step instruction with individual guidance is included. It is suitable for attending solo, with friends, or as a date. Food and drinks are available for purchase from Simply Brewing, and a first drink is included. The price is $55 per painter. Space is intentionally limited to allow plenty of one-on-one guidance, and registration will close when capacity is reached. After reserving, participants send a clear photo of their pet so the guide and sketch can be prepared. Expect a fun experience that ends with a meaningful piece you can take home.

Enjoy unstructured studio time at Arts Visalia, where artists can work independently in a welcoming, shared space. Participants provide their own supplies, while the studio offers tables, chairs, and easels. Staff are available, although there is no formal instruction. Each session is limited to 12 people and intended for adults ages 18 and older. Flexible pricing options include $100 for the year, $25 per quarter, $15 for one month, or $8 for one week.

Enjoy an evening focused on drawing the human figure in an inviting, low-pressure setting. These informal sessions welcome participants to bring their own materials, and a nude model will pose throughout. There is no instructor, though a facilitator will be on hand to guide the flow. Admission is $10 per person per session, with a maximum of 25 participants. Offered twice each month, these sessions are for adults ages 18 and up.