What's Going On

The Ovation Theatre – CATS

The Ovation Theatre is presenting the musical CATS every weekend in August.  Evening and matinee performances available. 
Tickets and information at theovationtheatre.com

Free After-School Program

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…

Drive Through Prayer

Kern Christian Center invites you for there Drive Through Prayer at 4701 Gosford (corner of Gosford and District Blvd) Saturday, September 6 from 9am – noon.Contact- email [email protected]

Line Dance Fest

The End Of Summer Line Dance Fest hits the Fairfax Grange Saturday, September 13th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A full day of fun. Beginners Welcome! Just $30 for adults , $15 fir kids under 16.Contact- email: [email protected]

A Heart for Heroes Art Camp

A Heart for Heroes Art Camp is happening Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10 AM–2 PM at the Hoffmann Hospice Grief Support Building. This free camp supports children and teens of first responders who have lost a loved one, with arts, crafts, music, games, lunch, and a snack included. Registration is required at HoffmannHospice.org/events.

Kern Adaptive Sports Fair

The 2025 Kern Adaptive Sports Fair is September 13 at 10 AM at the Dignity Health Sports Complex. Enjoy demos, resources, giveaways, and guest speaker Paralympian Matt Scott—all free to the public. 

12th Annual Kern County Run/Walk

Join the 12th Annual Kern County Run/Walk on Saturday, September 20th from 8 a.m to 12 p.m. at Riverwalk Park. Registration is $20 for adults and $10 for kids ages 3-11. Cancer survivors are free. The event runs from 8 AM to 12 PM, and families can register online at www.KernCountyCancerRun.org.

Feed the Need Food Drive

The Kern County Fair and CAPK Food Bank need volunteers for the Feed the Need food drive on September 23, 2025, from 3–9 PM. Volunteers will help collect canned food donations and welcome fair visitors. For details, contact Araseli Lopez at [email protected].

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]