Oct 03, 2023
Pick up the October issue of Kern County Family Magazine or read it online for even more ways to celebrate!
October 14
6th Annual NOR Fall Festival
Celebrate the changing of the seasons! Come enjoy a kids’ zone with carnival games, bounce houses, vendor booths, and so much more. The day ends with a movie in the park. Free lunch for the first 200 guests.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Almondale Park
5501 Verdugo Ln.
Bakersfield, CA
www.norfun.org
October 14
Fall Tea at the Guild House
Enjoy some Fall themed selections and a fashion show at the beautifully restored Guild House. Reservations are required by October 9th, but hurry, this event often sells out quickly!
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Guild House
1905 18th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 325-5478
rhonnorton@gmail.com
October 14 & 15
Tehachapi Apple Festival
The 2023 Tehachapi Apple Festival is two days of “Applie Goodness” featuring tons of new apple related items and food.
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
Centennial Plaza
110 S. Green Street
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(818) 519-7144
http://www.tehachapiapplefestival.com/
October 18-22
Boo at the Zoo
Halloween themed event features spooktacular games and prizes, festive decorations, and zoo animals enjoying their own treat-filled jack-o-'lanterns. Children are encouraged to come in costume.
California Living Museum
10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93306
https://calmzoo.org/events/
October 21
5th Annual Oktoberfest Brews for Books
Oktoberfest will feature a beer garden, yard games, and Oktoberfest-themed food. Proceeds from the event will benefit literacy programs supported by The Junior League of Bakersfield.
Junior League of Bakersfield Community House
1928 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93303
(661) 322-1671
https://www.jlbakersfield.org/Oktoberfest
Ocotber 26
Hal-Law-een
Bring your kids to this FREE trick-or-treating event! Costumes encouraged. Hosted by the Bakersfield Recreation & Park Department.
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bakersfield Police Department
1601 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
October 27
Halloween Costume Party
Come celebrate the spookiest day of the year with a costume party. Activities, prizes, candy, and more! Costumes are encouraged.
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Holloway-Gonzales Branch Library
506 East Brundage Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93307
info@kernlibrary.org
On the Web:
https://kerncountylibrary.org/
October 27
Halloweentown
Come celebrate the spookiest day of the year with a costume party. Activities, prizes, candy, and more! Costumes are encouraged. Movies in the Park will follow this event.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Silvercreek Community Center
7011 Harris Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93313
October 27
Trunk or Treat for Domestic Violence Awareness
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and BC is hosting a "Trunk or Treat" extravaganza to combine fun with a powerful message! This is the second annual Trunk or Treat, last year there were more than 1,000 attendees with 24 decorated trunks! This event is Free to the public. This event will take place in P3 Solar Panel Parking on the corner of Panorama Dr and Mt. Vernon.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bakersfield College
1801 Panorama Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305
www.bakersfieldcollege.edu
October 28
Spooky Booky Bash
Join us for an indoor trick-or-treating event with decorations and candy for kids and a resource fair for adults on Saturday, October 28th at 11:30am. We will have a bingo card for people to stamp at organization booths. Completed bingo cards will be entered in a drawing. Hope to see you there! Costumes are encouraged.
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Beale Memorial Branch Library
701 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-868-0701
October 28
1st Annual Patty’s Safe Trunk and Treat
The event will feature a night full of family fun, free candy, a costume contest, and child ID kits.
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
West Coast Tire and Auto Center
3723 Auburn St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
October 28
Harvest Festival & Trunk or Treat
First Presbyterian Church will be hosting its annual Harvest Festival with Trunk or Treating. The event will include decorated cars for "trunk or treating", carnival games, live DJs from 88.3 Life FM, a photo booth, food vendors, bounce house, and lots of candy!! The event is free to the public. Costumes encouraged!
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
1705 17th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 325-9419
aileen@fpbchurch.com
October 28
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Get in the Halloween spirit with a showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to be admitted. Tickets $10-$25
11:00 PM
The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
2001 H Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-1369
info@thebakersfieldfox.com
October 29
Monster Mash Dash
The annual walk/run is open to all ages. Costumes are encouraged! Proceeds from this event go towards ‘Make A Wish’ Foundation.
8:30 AM
The Park at River Walk
11200 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Bakersfield/BakersfieldMonsterMashDash
October 31
Tehachapi Treat Trail
Trick or Treat from more than 20 businesses on Halloween! All ages are welcome. Presented by Go2Girlz.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Downtown Tehachapi
October 30 & 31
Safe Halloween Event
Trick or Treat in Pioneer Village
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kern County Museum
3801 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 437-3330
https://kerncountymuseum.org/safe-halloween/
October 31
Trick or Treat in Town & Country Village
Free family event! Come trick or treat at the shops in Town & Country Village. Reflective treat bags are available while supplies last in all merchant locations on or before 10/15/23.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Town & Country Village
8200 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93309
October 31
Harvest Fest
3rd Annual Harvest Festival! This free event features a Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Food Trucks, Games, Music, and so much more!!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LifeHouse Church
3311 Manor St
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-0700
Sgarnica@yourlifehouse.com
October 1-31
2023 October Fun Fest
This annual event features a pumpkin patch, sunflower maze, bounce pillow, and more.
Murray Family Farms
6700 General Beale Road
Bakersfield, CA 93203
www.murrayfamilyfarms.org
October 2-30
Cherry Acres Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin picking, games, corn mazes, bounce pad, and more! $3 entry fee. 3 and under are free.
4011 Wegis Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
https://www.cherry-acres.com/
October 6 -31
Scare Valley Haunted House
All new Haunted House Experiences
4009 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 345-1675
lvhalloweenville@gmail.com
Now through November 5
My Grandpa's Pumpkin Patch
Come pick your own pumpkin right off the vine.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
12000 Alderwood St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 302-5250
