2026 Trunk-or-Treats: Ghosts, Goodies & Gatherings—Fall Fun Starts Here!
Updated 9.16.26
by Lisa Keosouphanh
Updated 9.16.26
by Lisa Keosouphanh
Sep 09, 2026
*Event locations, dates, times, and details are subject to change. Please contact organizers directly for updates and questions.
If you’re hosting a Trunk or Treat this year, send a flyer & event details to kcfm@kerncountyfamily.com.
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OCTOBER 10
Trunk-or-Treat Pop-Up
Presented by Pinnacle Fight & Fitness and Future for All. Enjoy a haunted house, vendors, candy, and more! Large Haunted Maze: $2 for a Single Person or $5 for a Family of 3 or more!
6:30 PM - 9 PM
6732 Charity Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
https://www.instagram.com/thepinnacle_fightandfitness/
OCTOBER 17
Cherry Acres Trunk or Treat
Enjoy creatively decorated trunks, festive treats, and plenty of Halloween excitement. Be sure to purchase tickets in advance to secure your admission, as entry is limited and standby guests will only be admitted if space is available. Purchase tickets at https://www.simpletix.com/e/trunk-or-treat-tickets-293686
6 PM
Cherry Acres
4011 Wegis Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93314
661-477-1523
https://www.cherry-acres.com/
OCTOBER 19
Shafter Lions Club Trunk or Treat
This free, family-friendly event features decorated car trunks, a haunted house, candy giveaways, and festive community spirit. Costumes and creativity encouraged!
6 PM – 8 PM
Shafter Veterans Park
701 S. Schnaidt Street
Shafter, CA
661-201-3226
https://www.instagram.com/shafterlionsclub/
OCTOBER 22
Shafter Police Department’s National Night Out
Enjoy family-friendly activities, food, music, games, community resources, a kids' Halloween costume contest, raffle prizes, candy, and opportunities to meet the people and organizations that help make Shafter a special place to call home.
5 PM – 8 PM
Veterans Park
701 S Schnaidt St.
Shafter, CA 93263
661-746-5000
https://www.instagram.com/shafterpd/
OCTOBER 23
Casa Loma Elementary School's Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
An evening filled with fun, games, decorated cars, sweet treats, music, and school spirit.
5 PM – 6:30 PM
Casa Loma Elementary School
525 E. Casa Loma Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93307
661-631-3141
https://www.instagram.com/casalomabcsd/
Volkswagen, Porsche & Audi Bakersfield's 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat
Food, face painting, bounce houses, cake walk, costume contest, car decorating contest, live DJ & more!
6 PM - 8 PM
Audi Bakersfield
6000 Wible Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
661-459-1520
https://www.instagram.com/audibakersfield/
OCTOBER 24
Bristol Cares Annual Halloween Car Show
This free, family-friendly event features classic and custom vehicles, motorcycles, vendor booths, prize drawings, live music, trunk-or-treating, and a kids’ costume contest.
Time: TBA (Visit www.kerncountyfamily.com for event updates)
Three-Way Chevrolet
4501 Wible Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
661-716-8000
https://bristolhospicefoundationca.org/car-show/
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 12. Food, raffles, photo area, and trick-or-treating!
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Trinity Anglican Church
11300 Campus Park Drive
Bakersfield, CA
661-665-7713
https://www.trinitybakersfield.com/
Victory Family Services 4th Annual Trunk or Treat
Victory Family Services invites families to enjoy an afternoon of safe, festive Halloween fun. Celebrate the season with candy, decorated trunks, games, music, raffles, photo ops, local vendors, and more. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome to come in family-friendly costumes and make unforgettable memories together.
3 PM - 6 PM
Victory Family Services
4200 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309
661-912-0111
www.victoryfs.org
First Presbyterian Church Harvest Festival and Trunk or Treat
Enjoy trunk-or-treating, carnival games, live music, photo booth, bounce houses, food vendors, and plenty of candy. Admission is FREE. Food for purchase. Wear non-scary costumes (no full-face masks) and join the fun!
5 PM - 7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church
1705 17th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-325-9419
fpbchurch.com
King Leo’s & Outcast’s Annual Trunk or Treat
Come celebrate with costumes, community, haunted maze, face painting, candy galore and Halloween fun for all ages.
6 PM – 9 PM
King Leo’s Parking Lot
6111 Niles St.
Bakersfield, CA
661-817-7523
https://www.instagram.com/p/DdDYjkXM8wX/
McFarland Police Department’s Trunk or Treat
McFarland Police Department invites the community to enjoy an evening of Halloween fun in a safe, family-friendly environment. Enjoy an evening of music, candy, games, food vendors, costume contests, and more.
5 – 8 PM
Blanco Park
1000 E. Sherwood Ave.
McFarland, CA 93250
661-792-3091
cnunez@cityofmcfarland.ca.gov
https://www.mcfarlandcity.org/home-property-community/events/mcfarland-police-department-trunk-or-treat/
OCTOBER 26
Taft West Side Recreation & Park District’s Trunk or Treat
Join West Side Recreation & Park District for a spooktacular evening of costumes, candy, and community fun!
Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Center Street (Tentative Location)
Taft, CA
661-763-4246
https://www.facebook.com/wsrpd
OCTOBER 28
Kern County Sheriff's Office National Night Out & Trick
Come dressed in your best costumes and be ready for a night full of safe, spooky family fun!
5 PM – 8 PM
Stramler Park
4003 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
661-391-7559
https://www.kernsheriff.org/events
Mission Church Trunk or Treat
Food trucks, carnival games, bounce houses, candy, and more! Kids of all ages are welcome in family-friendly Halloween costumes.
6 PM - 8 PM
Mission Church
10700 Brimhall Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
661-589-5254
missionchurch@canyonhills.com
OCTOBER 29
Classic Dreams Bakersfield & Bakersfield Police Department Trunk-or-Treat
A fun-filled community celebration featuring decorated vehicles, candy, family-friendly activities, and plenty of Halloween excitement for all ages.
4 PM – 8 PM
Bakersfield Police Department
1601 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-304-1567
cd47style@yahoo.com
classicdreams.net
Delano Police Department Sweet Treats Trunk-or-Treat
Candyland-themed evening filled with sweet treats, delicious food, games, costumes, and plenty of happy moments for the whole family!
6 PM – 9 PM
11th Avenue, between Main & Lexington
Delano, CA 93215
https://www.instagram.com/delanopdhq/
Tehachapi’s Trunk or Treat Yo Self
Candy, decorated trunks, music, costumes, and more! A time for a safe, spooky night of Halloween fun!
6 PM – 9 PM (or until candy runs out)
Wood Family Funeral Service
321 West F Street
Tehachapi, CA 93561
661-822-3268
https://www.liveuptehachapi.com/Calendar.aspx
Wasco Parks and Recreation 7th Annual Trunk or Treat
Bring the whole family for a safe and fun night of trick-or-treating, decorated trunks, music, and community spirit. Come in your best costume and enjoy candy, games, and more — all in one festive spot.
6 PM – 8 PM
Barker Park
1280 Poplar Avenue
Wasco, CA
661-758-3081
https://www.wascoparks.com/2026-10-29-annual-trunk-or-treat
OCTOBER 30 – 31
2026 Safe Halloween at the Kern County Museum
Enjoy a spooktacular evening of family fun at Safe Halloween, featuring trick-or-treat stations, festive games, kid-friendly activities, and plenty of costumes and candy in a safe, welcoming environment.
5 PM – 9 PM
Kern County Museum Pioneer Village
3801 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield CA 93301
661-437-3330
https://kerncountymuseum.org/
OCTOBER 31
Buttonwillow Recreation & Park District’s Haunted House & Trunk-or-Treat
Bring the whole family out for a haunted house, candy, costumes, vendors, and fun for all ages.
5 PM – 8 PM
Buttonwillow Recreation & Park District
556 Milo Avenue
Buttonwillow, CA 93206
661-764-5205
https://www.instagram.com/buttonwillow_rec/
Fellowship Bible Church Harvest Festival
Free trunk-or-treat, cake walk, games, free raffle.
6 PM - 8 PM
Fellowship Baptist Church
3001 Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93309
661-833-4345
https://fellowshipbakersfield.com/
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