Oct 30, 2025
8th Annual Wings 'N' Wheels 2025
Rev up for a full day of music, dancing, food, raffles, vintage aircraft, classic cars, and family fun at Minter Field Air Museum’s signature event! This celebration blends aviation history with automotive flair—perfect for enthusiasts of all ages!
9 AM – 4 PM
Minter Field Air Museum
401 Vultee Street
Shafter, CA
661-393-0291
https://www.minterfieldairmuseum.com/event-details-registration/wings-n-wheels-2025-8th-annual
NOVEMBER 10
NOR’s "Plant a Flag" Veteran's Day Tribute 2025 (Photos attached)
Plant your flag in the growing sea of red, white, and blue, celebrating past, present, and future heroes. Bring your family for a day of remembrance, capture meaningful photos, and show your gratitude to those who served. Secure your Veterans Flag by November 6th.
9 AM – 10 AM
Liberty Park’s Liberty Garden
11225 Brimhall Road
Bakersfield, CA
661-392-2010
https://www.norfun.org/seasonal-492d727
NOVEMBER 11
Portrait of a Warrior Gallery Bell Ringing
A solemn bell-ringing ceremony honoring fallen service members. The bell is rung 27 times as the names of those lost in Iraq and Afghanistan are announced, followed by a 28th ring in tribute to all others who gave their lives while serving. This moving tribute invites the community to reflect on sacrifice, remembrance, and the enduring legacy of local heroes.
12 PM
Portrait of a Warrior Gallery
1925 Eye St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-479-5095
https://www.kern-warrior.org/
Bakersfield Post 26 Veterans Day Parade 2025
Bring out the family and honor our local Veterans at the annual Veterans Day Parade sponsored by the American Legion Post 26. Parade followed by lunch and awards at the American Legion Post 26 at 2020 H street..
- Breakfast ($5 donation, Veterans eat free): 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Parade: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Lunch ($8 or $15 donation, Veterans eat free): 12 PM – 2 PM
Downtown Bakersfield (Parade route begins at 22nd and L Street)
661-324-9453
https://www.facebook.com/vetsdaypost26bakersfieldca
Taft’s Veterans Day Celebration 2025
Bring out the family and honor all who served. Enjoy food, drinks, and patriotic music. Challenge coins will be available to veterans as long as the supply lasts.
10 AM
Veteran’s Memorial Park
217 East Kern Street
Taft, CA
661-763-1222
https://www.cityoftaft.org/
Tehachapi’s Veteran’s Day Celebration & Resource Fair 2025
This is a free family event where we gather to honor not only America's veterans but the veterans of our community!
11:11 AM – 3 PM
Philip Marx Central Park
Mojave and “E” Street in Downtown Tehachapi
661-822-3228
https://www.tvrpd.org/veteran-s-day-celebration
NOVEMBER 19
BC’s Vet Fest 2025
Bakersfield College is paying tribute to all current and past members of the US Armed Forces. Enjoy a day of free food, games, music, campus, and community resources.
9 AM – 1 PM
Renegades Crossroads
1801 Panorama Dr.
Bakersfield, CA
661-395-4312
veterans@bakersfieldcollege.edu
https://www.facebook.com/vetsdaypost26bakersfieldca/
Ongoing Happenings
Combat Trauma
Every Wednesday
Christian-based combat healing using the “Bridges to Healing” Series. Followed by discussion and review. A time for healing and camaraderie.
8:30 AM – 10 AM
Portrait of a Warrior Education Room
1925 Eye Street
Bakersfield, CA
661-479-5095
https://www.kern-warrior.org/
Vietnam PTSD Support Group
Every Wednesday
A weekly peer-led support group offering a safe space for Vietnam veterans coping with PTSD. Participants share experiences, build community, and access healing resources in a respectful, welcoming environment.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Portrait of a Warrior Gallery
1925 Eye Street
Bakersfield, CA
661-479-5095
https://www.kern-warrior.org/
Veterans Breakfast @ Zingo’s Cafe
Every Wednesday
Wednesday Veteran’s Breakfast, where veterans enjoy breakfast, free coffee, and camaraderie. All branches welcome. ALL Veterans, Active Duty, and Reservists are welcome to attend. Representatives from Honor Flight Kern County are in attendance who can get you signed up for Honor Flight Trips.
8 AM
Zingo’s Cafe
3201 Buck Owens Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA
https://www.facebook.com/ZingosCafe/
WHF Coffee & Donuts with Kern County Veterans
Every third Tuesday of the month
Connect with men and women from our community while enjoying donuts, memories, and freshly brewed coffee.
8:30 AM – 10 AM
Wounded Heroes Fund
3121 Standard Street
Bakersfield, CA
661-328-8600
https://thewoundedheroesfund.com/
Bakersfield Honor Flight Kern County Breakfast
On the first Thursday of the month
FREE to ALL Honor Flight, all local WWII veterans. Please limit 1 guest, $10. No RSVP needed. Wear your Honor Flight shirt & name badge!
8 AM - 10 AM
Elks Lodge 266
1616 30th St.
Bakersfield, CA
Karen Galyan: 661-301-4754
honorflightkerncounty.org
Lake Isabella Honor Flight Kern County Breakfast
On the second Thursday of the month
For more information, contact Gary Zuber (760) 379-2109. Wear your Honor Flight shirt & name badge!
8 AM - 10 AM
VFW Hall
2811 Nugget Ave.
Lake Isabella, CA
661-527-3838
honorflightkerncounty.org
Ridgecrest Honor Flight Kern County Breakfast
On the third Thursday of the month
For more information, contact John Abbott at (619) 808-222. Wear your Honor Flight shirt & name badge!
8 AM - 10 AM
Historic USO Building
230 W. Ridgecrest Blvd.
Ridgecrest, CA
661-527-3838
honorflightkerncounty.org
Tehachapi Honor Flight Kern County Breakfast
On the last Saturday of the month
Veterans FREE, guests $5. For more information, call Rick Zanutto at (661) 331-7560. Wear your Honor Flight shirt & name badge!
9 AM
Christian Life AOG
920 W. Valley Blvd.
Tehachapi, CA
661-527-3838
honorflightkerncounty.org
