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Supper & Snacks in the Stacks
Each weekday through 05/23/2025
In partnership with the Kern County Superintendent ...more

The Great Bakersfield Pumpkin Patch @ Murray Family Farms
Every Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu through 10/31/2024
The Pumpkin Patch Returns! For October our farm wi ...more

Cherry Acres Pumpkin Patch
Fri, Sep 27 through 10/30/2024
Explore our charming pumpkin patch and get lost in ...more

The Latest Family News

Trunk or Treats & Halloween Fun!
Looking for a safe Halloween event near you? Well, look no further. Check out our list of local family-friendly Halloween events happening this month! ...more

Refrigerator Door: Local Voices, News & Trends
Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (KERNBHRS) recently held its annual Drug-Free Youth Summit where more than 250 youth leaders from 24 schools across Kern County came together to sta ...more

Readers Respond: Does Homework Help or Harm Students?
Does homework really help students learn and reinforce classroom concepts or does it contribute to added stress? ...more

Hello, Happy (ENCOURAGING) Mama: Stana Bright, Three-Time Breast Cancer Survivor & Local Champion
Stana Bright shares her story as a three-time breast cancer survivor and local champion for early detection. ...more

5 Ways: It’s a Scary World: 5 Ways to Start a Talk
Having difficult conversations is essential to nurturing a healthy relationship and an emotionally intelligent person. Building on past conversations as the child grows helps ensure a source to return ...more

You Can Do It: Ghoulishly Good Tips for Safe Trick-or-Treating
These are some safety strategies designed to keep Halloween fun and incident-free this year. And remember ALL candy and other treats should be inspected by an adult before it is eaten. ...more

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