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.
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Salvation Army Bell Ringers
The Salvation Army needs bell ringers this holiday season! Grab your friends, family, or co-workers and help support the iconic Red Kettle campaign. Every ring helps change a life and keeps holiday programs running in our community.Sign up at RegisterToRing.com and help spread holiday cheer in Bakersfield!
Holiday Open House
The Nature Center at Hart Memorial Park is hosting a Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 14th from 2–4 p.m. Enjoy cocoa, cookies, and more, plus a special Omnipresent Puppet Theater show at 2 p.m. It’s happening at 8000 River Road in Bakersfield. For more information, email [email protected].
Bakersfield Holiday Toy Run
The Bakersfield Holiday Toy Run is happening Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the CSUB Amphitheater. Bring a new unwrapped toy to benefit children supported by The Open Door Network. Check-in starts at 6 a.m. and the run begins at 7 a.m. For more info, call (661) 322-9199 or email [email protected].
