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.
Heart: Royal Flush Tour
SPECIAL GUEST: Todd Rundgren
DATE: Wednesday, November 19th
LOCATION: Dignity Health Arena
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The Heart Never Forgets Gala: Homecoming 2025
ADAKC presents The Heart Never Forgets Gala: Homecoming 2025 on Friday, November 21st from 5 to 10 PM at the Bakersfield Country Club. Dinner is served at 7. Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and memories—all while supporting local Alzheimer’s care. Tickets are $175. Sponsorships available. Dress in your favorite homecoming style or rep your high school!
More info: ADAKC.org
Brews & Bingo
Join the fun at Brews & Bingo on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Stockdale Boys & Girls Club(5207 Young St., Bakersfield). Doors open at 5:30 p.m., bingo starts at 6:15 p.m. Enjoy drinks, food trucks, prizes, and a “best dressed” contest! Tickets are $30 for eight rounds, benefiting the Bakersfield Twilight Rotary Foundation.
Contact bakersfieldtwilightrotary.org
Fall Day Camps
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County are now registering for Fall Day Camps, Nov. 24–26 at locations in Bakersfield and Lamont. Kids ages 4–17 can enjoy arts, STEM, and outdoor fun, with meals and snacks included.
Register online at bgckc.org/daycamp or call 661-325-3730 for details.
Light Up A Life
Join Hoffmann Hospice for their annual Light Up A Life – Reading of the Names on Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:30 PM at The Marketplace on Ming.
This special holiday tradition honors loved ones with a light on the tree, symbolizing hope and remembrance throughout the season. Dedications can be made at the event.
Old Dominion: How Good Is That World Tour
SPECIAL GUESTS: ERNEST and Redferrin
DATE: Thursday, December 11th
LOCATION: Dignity Health Arena
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Boots in the Park: Jon Pardi
SPECIAL GUESTS: Scotty McCreery, Ian Munsick, John Morgan & Joe Peters
DATE: Saturday, April 11th
LOCATION: Bakersfield Sports Village
TICKETS ON SALE 11/14:
