The Bakersfield Police Activities League is offering a free After-School Program starting August 26th for children ages 6–17. It runs Monday through Thursday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM and includes snacks, dinner, tutoring, arts & crafts, games, and more. For details, visit www.bakersfieldpal.org or call (661) 283-8880. Location: 301 E 4th St., Bakersfield, CA 93307.
Lace’n It Up 5K Run / Walk
Links for Life presents the Lace’n It Up 5K Run/Walk and 1K Celebration Walk on Saturday, October 4th at 8:30 a.m. at The Park at Riverwalk. The event features finisher medals, a vendor fair, food trucks, a survivor honor station, and awards by age group. Don’t forget to wear pink!
Register at linksforlife.org/linksevents
Kern County Veterans Stand Down
The Kern County Veterans Stand Down takes place Thursday, October 9th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stramler Park, 3805 Chester Avenue in Bakersfield. All veterans are welcome to connect with community resources and support services. No registration is required, but proof of veteran status is needed.
Kern County Heart and Stroke Walk
The Kern County Heart and Stroke Walk takes place Saturday, October 11th at CSU Bakersfield. The American Heart Association is inviting the community to join in raising funds to fight heart disease and stroke.
Registration is available at BakersfieldHeartWalk.com.
Brett Young: Live
SPECIAL GUEST: TBA
DATE: Saturday, October 11th
LOCATION: Eagle Mountain Casino
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
A-Z Foundation Group Golf Tournament
Join the A-Z Foundation Group Golf Tournament on Sunday, October 13, 2025, at Rio Bravo Country Club. Proceeds benefit Honor Flight Kern County, Valley Children’s, and the Free Veterans Golf Tournament—
Register your team or sponsor today! Contact [email protected]
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo is back at CALM, October 15–19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families can enjoy $2 train rides, $5 pumpkins, free games and prizes, and plenty of Halloween fun. Costumes are encouraged for all ages.
Tickets are available now at calmzoo.org.
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo is back at CALM, October 15–19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families can enjoy $2 train rides, $5 pumpkins, free games and prizes, and plenty of Halloween fun. Costumes are encouraged for all age.
Tickets are available now at calmzoo.org.
Howloweenie Parade
Hoffmann Hospice’s first Howloweenie Parade is set for October 23rd at 5pm at Belcourt Village. Dress up your pups for a fun costume contest with prizes for Best Costume, Most Talented, and Best Duo (Dog + Human), plus swag bags while supplies last.
Heart: Royal Flush Tour
SPECIAL GUEST: Todd Rundgren
DATE: Wednesday, November 19th
LOCATION: Dignity Health Arena
TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
