Trunk or Treats & Halloween Fun!
by Lisa Keosouphanh
Oct 02, 2024
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Spooky season means it’s time for trick-or-treating and spine-tingling community events! 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! And remember, ALL candy and other treats should be inspected by an adult before it is eaten. Stay safe & have fun!!!


October 10th 

The Bridge Bible Church Fall Family Palooza

Join us for our Fall Family Palooza! A fun night of fellowship and worship here at the Bridge. Food trucks, bounce houses, drawing prizes, a rock wall, and fun for the whole family! Bring your best decorated pumpkin to win a prize or buy a pumpkin to support The Mission! Bring your friends and we’ll see you there!

4:30 PM - 8:15 PM

12225 Stockdale Hwy.

Bakersfield, CA 93314

https://www.thebridgebiblechurch.com/upcoming


October 11th

Stage Fright Clothing Spooky Street Fair

Join Us for Bakersfield’s most hauntingly delightful event of the year - the Spooky Street Fair on 19th St! Prepare yourself for a night filled with spine-tingling excitement, ghoulish treats, and eerie entertainment that’s perfect for ghosts and goblins of all ages! 100+ Vendors, food, costume contest, and live music!

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Stage Fright Clothing (19th street from Chester)

1438 19th Street

Bakersfield, CA 93301

https://stagefrightclothing.com/


October 11th  

Legacy Christian Academy Fall Festival

Celebrate with us at the All School Homecoming Fall Festival! •Cake Walk • BBQ • Arts & Crafts • Crown Toss • Jousting • Community Vendors • Adults v. Students Volleyball Match • 6th Grade Business Lab Sweet Treats • PhotoBooth • and so much more!! Invite your friends & family to our annual community event! Presale Tickets are available online, check out the link in our bio! You could win prizes for Best Dressed to the Kingdom theme!

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

5500 Olive Drive

Bakersfield, CA 93308

https://www.instagram.com/legacy.christian.bakersfield/


October 12th   

Kern Christian Center Fall Harvest Festival

Enjoy, Christian music, vendors, food, bounce houses, face painting, games, and more!

3:00 PM

Kern Christian Center

4701 Gosford Road

Bakersfield, CA 93313

https://www.instagram.com/kern.christian.center/


October 16th- 20th

Boo at the Zoo

Halloween-themed event featuring games and prizes, festive decorations, zoo animals, and costumes are highly encouraged!

California Living Museum

10500 Alfred Harrell Highway

Bakersfield, CA 93306

https://calmzoo.org/


October 17th

Kid’s Spooky Costume Party

Get ready for a SPOOK-tacular night of fun! Join us for a family-friendly dance party and costume contest, featuring DJ Shoyer spinning the best tracks to get you moving! Fuel up for the fun: Enjoy delicious food and some of our local vendors. Come dressed in your best costume for a night of thrills, chills, and laughs. We can’t wait to see you there!

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Jerry’s Pizza & Pub

1817 Chester Avenue

Bakersfield, CA 93301

https://www.facebook.com/jerryspizzapub/


October 17th

KCSO National Night Out-Trunk or Treat

The event will include a trunk or treat with deputies, demonstrations from specialized units, free games, a tour of air support, and a petting zoo.

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Stramler Park

4003 Chester Avenue

Bakersfield, CA 93301

https://www.kernsheriff.org/Events


October 19th

Cherry Acres Trunk-or-Treat

Save the date for our favorite night of the whole season, TRUNK OR TREAT!

Dress up in your costumes and bring your families to come get candy, enjoy some games and our pumpkin patch!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cherry Acres

4011 Wegis Avenue

Bakersfield, California 93314

https://www.instagram.com/cherry_acres/


October 19th & 20th

2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Event

Get ready for a frightfully fun Howl-o-ween at Wind Wolves Preserve! Dare to join us for an afternoon packed with reptile encounters, eerie educational booths, and a wickedly fun costume contest!

Wind Wolves Preserve

16019 Maricopa Hwy.

Bakersfield, CA 93311

https://wildlandsconservancy.org/


October 24th  

BPD Hal-LAW-een Event

FREE Event! Costumes are encouraged for all, but adults should remember that they can only wear costumes without a mask. BPD reminds parents that candy is for kids only.

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Bakersfield Police Department

1601 Truxtun Avenue


Bakersfield, CA 93301

https://www.facebook.com/BakersfieldPolice/


October 25th through 27th & 31st

Bakersfield Halloween Town @ Bako Haunted Trails

We're excited to announce that we’ll be adding Halloween-themed vendors to our @bakohauntedtrails x @bakofrightfest! Get ready for some family-friendly spooky fun!

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Bako Haunted Trails

Bakersfield, CA 93307

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAccRn0pZ0U/


October 25th

Supervisor Jeff Flores Oildale Trunk or Treat

Free safe and sane Halloween Event! Bring your kids for a great evening. If you wish to sign up and participate with a trunk, please call the office at 661-868-3670.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

North Chester Avenue Frontage Road, North of Norris Road

Bakersfield, CA 93308

https://www.facebook.com/SupervisorJeffFlores/


October 26th

Touch-A-Truck @ the Library

Join us on Saturday, October 26th at the Beale Memorial Library, where dozens of exciting County and community vehicles will come together to transform the parking lot into a place of exploration and discovery for children of all ages. Touch and see trucks used in our communities, while meeting the heroes that work, build, protect, and serve with these awesome machines! Encounter different county vehicles and participate in Halloween games and crafts!

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Beale Memorial Library

701 Truxtun Ave

Bakersfield, CA 93301

https://kerncountylibrary.org/


October 26th

Downtown Bako Market Halloween Tent-or-Treat

Trick-or-treating fun for the little ones. Shopping from your favorite local vendors. Vibes, music, and fall fun for the whole fam! Don’t forget to bring your best costume! This is one of our most exciting markets of the year, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Centennial Plaza @ Mechanics Bank Arena

1001 Truxtun Ave

Bakersfield, CA 93301

https://www.instagram.com/thebakomarket/


October 26th

Trinity Anglican Church Trunk or Treat

Gather your kids, friends, and neighbors for an evening of spooktacular fun! Goodie bags for the first 250 kids under the age of 12. Food, raffles, photo area, and trick or treating!

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Trinity Anglican Church

11300 Campus Park Drive 

Bakersfield, CA 93311

https://trinitybakersfield.com/


October 26th

Trick-or-Treating @ Outlets at Tejon

Join us for our Trick-or-Treating event on October 26th. This FREE event is fun for the whole family, so get dressed up and we'll see you at 4pm. While supplies last!

4:00 PM

Outlets at Tejon

5701 Outlets at Tejon Pkwy

Arvin, CA 93203

https://www.instagram.com/outletsattejon/


October 26th

Victory Family Services 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of spooky fun, featuring a costume contest, local vendors, lively music, and, of course, plenty of candy! This event is free and open to the public, so come in your best costumes and enjoy a safe, festive celebration. We can’t wait to see you there! 

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Victory Family Services

4200 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 202

Bakersfield, CA 93309

https://www.facebook.com/826018986236820/posts/966564715515579


October 26th

McFarland Police Department Trunk-or-Treat

Bring the whole family for spooky fun, featuring candy, food, music, and contests. This event is free and open to the public, so come in your best costumes and enjoy a safe, festive celebration. We can’t wait to see you there! 

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Kern Avenue Elementary

356 W. Kern Ave

McFarland, CA 93250

https://www.instagram.com/mcfarlandrpd_/


October 26th 

Trunk-R-Treat

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon on October 26th, from 3 to 5 pm! Enjoy candy, games, and a cake walk. Don't miss out on the excitement!

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

First Missionary Baptist Church of Bakersfield

1604 Southgate Drive

Bakersfield, CA 93304

https://www.facebook.com/fmbcbakersfield/


October 26th 

Southwest Market @ Stockdale High School

Join us for some Halloween fun including candy, a costume contest, a petting zoo, and face painting. There will also be a variety of vendors selling food, refreshments, jewelry, handmade goods, toys, and so much more!

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Stockdale High School

2800 Buena Vista Road

Bakersfield, CA 93311

https://www.instagram.com/thesouthwestmarket/



October 26th

First Presbyterian Harvest Festival

Come and “Trunk or Treat” in our parking lot where you’ll enjoy a variety of decorated cars and vote for your favorite for a chance to win a prize!  Then make your way to the FP lawn for carnival games and a live DJ.  We’ll have food vendors (fee for food) complete with indoor and outdoor seating.  Inside our Activities Center you’ll find bounce houses, a photo booth (self-serve), a toddler play area, a cake walk, and more!  We invite you to wear your non-scary costumes.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT THIS FREE EVENT!

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

First Presbyterian Church of Bakersfield

1705 17th Street

Bakersfield, CA 93301

https://fpbchurch.com/children-youth/children/trunk-or-treat/


October 26th

3G Activities Trunk-or-Treat

Don't miss our Trunk-or-Treat taking place on October 26th! There will be face painting, pumpkin carving, a photo booth, and more! Our mission is to provide a safe place for families to celebrate the holiday a bit early and help families get costumes for their children. 

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Sanders Park

3300 Palm Street

Bakersfield, CA 93309

https://www.facebook.com/fmbcbakersfield


October 26th & 27th 

Kernville Fall Festival

Join us for a fun weekend including music, vendors, a pumpkin patch, an egg toss, a pie-eating contest, a trick-or-treat costume parade, a sack race, a dog costume contest, and so much more!!! SOS Rescue little dog races- Boo-tacular fun!!!

Saturday: 10 AM - 8 PM 

Sunday: 9 AM - 3 PM

Circle Park

11447 Kernville Road

Kernville, CA 93238

https://www.gotokernville.com/


October 27th 

Harvest Festival @ Discovery Church

Don't miss our EPIC harvest festival. During any one of our services on October 27th, your Pre-K through 5th graders will get to pick a pumpkin of their own, enjoy harvest games and snacks, as well as be a part of a powerful service where they will learn biblical truths. See you then!

8:00 AM

Discovery Church

7301 White Lane

Bakersfield, CA 93309

https://www.ilovediscovery.church/


October 27th 

Halloween Monster Mash

Wear your costume and join us for monster-mashing fun! Coloring stations, prizes, and trick or treating!

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Flight Adventure Park - Bakersfield

3200 Buck Owens Blvd, #100

Bakersfield, CA 93308

https://flightadventurepark.com/locations/bakersfield/


October 30th

2nd Annual Trunk or Treat @ Calvary Chapel Bakersfield

Join us for our Second Annual Trunk or Treat at Calvary Chapel Bakersfield! We’ll have food, music, games, and Bible-themed cars for a night of safe and fun trick-or-treating! Don’t forget to invite a friend or two – everyone is welcome! Let’s make this a night to remember!

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Cavalry Chapel Bakersfield

6501 Schirra Court

Bakersfield, CA 93313

https://ccbakersfield.com/


October 30th

Downtown Delano Trunk-or-Treat

The Delano Police Department presents Downtown Delano Trunk or Treat. The event will be on Main St, between 10th and 12th Streets. Dress as your favorite Disney character and come join in on the Halloween fun! All are welcome.

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Main Street - Delano, CA 93215

https://www.facebook.com/DelanoPDHQ


October 30th & 31st

Kern County Museum Safe Halloween Event

Join us for Trick or Treating, Laser Tag, Bounce House bouncing, DJ & Dancing! Picture Opportunities in the museum's Pioneer Village!

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Kern County Museum

3801 Chester Avenue

Bakersfield, CA 93301

https://kerncountymuseum.org/safe-halloween/


October 31st 

KC Veterans Halloween Trunk or Treat

Trunks will open at 4:30 pm! 

4:00pm-til candy is gone! 

American Legion

8108 Bay Avenue

California City, CA 93505

https://www.facebook.com/p/Kern-County-Veteran-Events-100094047310668/


October 31st

Baker Library Halloween Carnival

Come celebrate Halloween with us! Enjoy a variety of activities, including Witches Hat Ring Toss, Fish for a Book, and a Treat Walk, among many others.

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

1400 Baker Street

Bakersfield, CA 93305

https://www.facebook.com/bakerlibrary


October 31st 

Harvest Festival

If you are looking for a fun, safe, and family-friendly event, look no further! The Harvest Carnival is where you want to be! We have free games, food booths, inflatables, live music, candy, free hot dogs for kids 12 and younger, and MORE!

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Canyon Hills Church

7001 Auburn Street

Bakersfield, CA 93306

https://www.instagram.com/canyonhills/


October 31st

Chuy's Baja Grill Rosedale - Trunk or Treat

Bakersfield Car Club Council and Chester Ave. Cruise Group presents Chuy's Annual Trunk-or-Treat. (Trunk-or-treating starts no earlier than 7 pm)!

7:00 PM

Chuy's Baja Grill Rosedale

8660 Rosedale Hwy

Bakersfield, CA 93312

https://www.facebook.com/chuysbajagrillrosedale


October 31st 

Trunk or Treat @ BFC

Join us for a night of fun at BFC! We strive to provide a safe place for families to enjoy Halloween, show off their costumes, meet some new friends, and, most importantly, get some candy! We’ll have decorated trunks to trick-or-treat from, bounce houses, food trucks, and more!

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Bakersfield First Church of the Nazarene

2801 Hughes Lane

Bakersfield, CA 93304

https://www.bfcnaz.com/


October 31st

Ridgeview Community Church Fall Fest

Candy, Food, Games, Contests, and More. Free Family Event.

6:00 PM

Ridgeview Community Church

8420 Stine Road

Bakersfield, CA 93313

https://www.facebook.com/events/2156800424689409



October 31st 

VOBE Church

Join us for our annual free family event, Trunk Or Treat! We'll be theming our event Marvel vs DC. We'll be giving back to the community and having fun games, a costume contest, free candy, lowriders, skits, food, music, and much more!!!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

VOBE Church

1307 Columbus Street 

Bakersfield, CA 93305

https://www.vobechurch.org/


October 31st 

East Bako Market Trick or Treat Event

Join us for Bako’s Safe Trick or Treat Market, where there’s something for everyone: kid crafts, games, tractor races, a petting zoo, raffles, and so much more! Tag your friends and family and spread the word about Bakersfield’s biggest Halloween event!

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

E Bako Market

6328 E. Brundage Lane

Bakersfield, CA 93307

https://www.instagram.com/ebakonightmarket/
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