→ A Note From Jess
Hey Bakersfield families,
I know we’re still in October, but my brain is already wandering into the holidays—the plans, the gifts, the calendar, and all the little things that somehow become a very long list.
Between family life and running The Bakersfield Mom, this is a busy season. And this year, I’m trying to pay attention to our capacity before we’ve already filled it.
We’ve been talking about what feels manageable for our family, how we want to spend our time, and where we can leave more room for rest. I love having things to look forward to. I also want us to have the energy to enjoy them.
That’s bringing up questions about traditions, too: what we want to keep, what we might let go of, and what we’d like to make our own.
So as you look through this week’s events, I hope you find something your family will enjoy—and feel comfortable leaving some space on the calendar, too.
— Jess
→ This Weekend, Curated
STEAM on the Streets
Saturday, October 24 · 9–11:30 a.m.
The STEAM Yard · 2020 K Street
A free annual fall festival for families—a morning option for your weekend plans.
Buena Vista Edible Schoolyard Fall Fest
Saturday, October 24 · 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
6520 Buena Vista Road
Free entry, a pumpkin patch, face painting, winter plants for home gardens and seasonal food. Read more about the program below. Event details →
Scairport Fall Fest
Saturday, October 24 · 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
410 E. Planz Road
Free entry to BEST Aviation’s fall event.
Event details →
Night at the Museum
Friday, October 23 & Saturday, October 24 · 6:30–9:30 p.m. Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
A museum outing after dark. Listed admission: $16 adults, $14 students ages 13–18, and $12 children 12 and under.
Check details and admission →
Movies in the Park: Hocus Pocus
Friday, October 23 · 8 p.m.
Silver Creek Park
A Halloween movie night outside. Check the host’s latest announcement before heading out.
Host updates →
Pug-O-Ween
Saturday, October 24 · 3–5 p.m.
Jastro Park · 2900 Truxtun Avenue
A costume parade for pugs and their humans, with costume contests, food and raffles. All breeds welcome.
Want more options? Explore the Bakersfield Family Calendar for the complete listings and event details.
I’m really glad you’re here. Let’s see what Bakersfield has for us this week.
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→ From the TBM Community
Growing more than a garden
Before food reaches the table, there’s a whole world for kids to discover. Edible Schoolyard Kern County brings that learning into gardens and kitchens, where students plant, grow and prepare food while exploring the connections between what they eat and the world around them.
This Saturday’s Fall Fest is a chance for families to get a closer look. Buena Vista Edible Schoolyard is celebrating with a pumpkin patch, face painting, winter plants for home gardens, and fall food including seasonal pizza, pumpkin muffins and apple cider.
Saturday, October 24 · 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
6520 Buena Vista Road · Free entry
→ Put It on Your Radar
01. Kern County Museum Safe Halloween
October 30 & 31
3801 Chester Avenue
Plan ahead for the museum’s Halloween event. The organizer says tickets are valid for either day; check the ticket page for current prices and hours.
02. BPD + Classic Dreams Trunk-or-Treat
Thursday, October 29 · 4–8 p.m.
1601 Truxtun Avenue
Free entry Candy, music and a haunted house at the police department. A date to save if you’re planning Halloween-week outings.
03. Bluey’s Big Play
Tuesday, October 27 · 6 p.m.
Dignity Health Theater · 1001 Truxtun Avenue
An upcoming theater outing to plan ahead for. Check current ticket availability and prices before making plans.
→ For Your Back Pocket
The clocks fall back right after Halloween
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1. At 2 a.m., clocks move back to 1 a.m.
Put it on your family calendar now, check any clocks that need changing manually, and leave a little breathing room in your Sunday plans. An extra hour on the clock doesn’t necessarily mean an extra hour of sleep with kids.
→ Trunk-or-Treats
Looking for somewhere to wear those costumes? Here are the remaining October trunk-or-treats and related candy stops from the Family Calendar. Some are this weekend; others are worth saving for Halloween week.
Trunk or Treat with Friends — Oct 22, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Exotic Nails & Beauty Supplies parking lot, 3528 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Organizer details.
Buena Vista Mortgage Services Trunk-or-Treat — Oct 22, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM; 9100 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA.
Trick or Treat with VCB — Bakersfield — Oct 23, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM; Bakersfield · contact the host for the location. Cost: Free. Organizer details.
Casa Loma Elementary Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat — Oct 23, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM; 525 E. Casa Loma Drive, Bakersfield, CA.
Volkswagen / Porsche / Audi Bakersfield Trunk or Treat — Oct 23, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM; 6000 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA. Cost: Free.
5th Annual Boo Bash (Trunk-or-Treat) — Fri Oct 23, 2026 (6:30-8:30 PM) — Oct 23, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM; 2800 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield, CA. Cost: Free. Organizer details.
Trunk or Treat — 661 Wild Mamas & My Elite Tax — Oct 23, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM; 1729 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Cost: Free. Organizer details.
American Kids Sports Center Halloween Spooktacular — Oct 23, 6:30 PM; 5010 Young Street, Bakersfield, CA. Cost: $13 per child.
Direct Offroad 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat — Fri Oct 23, 2026 (7:00 PM) — Oct 23, 7:00 PM; 6619 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Organizer details.
Bristol Cares Halloween Car Show — Trunk-or-Treating — Oct 24, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Three-Way Chevrolet, 4501 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA. Organizer details.
Victory Family Services 4th Annual Trunk or Treat — Oct 24, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM; 4200 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA. Cost: Free.
Trinity Anglican Church Trunk or Treat — Oct 24, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM; 11300 Campus Park Drive, Bakersfield, CA.
First Presbyterian Harvest Festival & Trunk or Treat — Oct 24, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM; 1705 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA.
King Leo's Pizza Outkast Trunk or Treat — Oct 24, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM; King Leo's Pizza, 6111 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA. Organizer details.
Capital Dental Group Trunk or Treat — Oct 24, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM; 8701 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA.
Dove Creek Bible Church Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat — Oct 24, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM; 2244 Allen Road, Bakersfield, CA.
Bakersfield Elks Lodge Trunk or Treat — Oct 25, 1:00 PM; 1616 30th Street, Bakersfield, CA.
Clinica Sierra Vista Trunk or Treat — Kern — Oct 25, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM; 9525 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA. Organizer details.
Southwest Christian Center — Light the Night Trunk or Treat — Oct 25, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM; 3700 Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA.
Garden Pathways Trunk or Treat — Oct 28, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM; 1616 29th Street, Bakersfield, CA.
Del Oro High School ASB Trunk-or-Treat — Oct 28, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; 1750 E. Panama Lane, Bakersfield, CA.
Valley Bible Fellowship Fall Fest — Trunk or Treat — Oct 28, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM; 2300 E. Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA.
Calvary Chapel Bakersfield Trunk or Treat — Oct 28, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM; 6501 Schirra Court, Bakersfield, CA.
Mission Church Trunk or Treat — Oct 28, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM; 10700 Brimhall Road, Bakersfield, CA.
BPD + Classic Dreams Trunk-or-Treat — Thu Oct 29, 2026 (4:00-8:00 PM) — Oct 29, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM; 1601 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA. Cost: Free entry.
Salty’s BBQ & PurposeBuilt Trunk or Treat — Oct 30, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM; 6801 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA.
New Life Church Northwest Trunk or Treat — Oct 30, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM; 1300 Jewetta Avenue, Bakersfield, CA. Organizer details.
Bakersfield Unity Trunk or Treat — Bell Terrace Park — Sat Oct 31, 2026 (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) — Oct 31, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Bell Terrace Park, 1101 E Bell Terrace, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Cost: Free for the community. Organizer details.
Trick or Treat Party — Oct 31, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM; Kids Book Joint, 2210 Chester Ave Ste A, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Organizer details.
Harvest Festival & Trunk or Treat — Oct 31, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM; 200 Quantico Ave. Cost: Free.
Check each host’s current details before heading out, especially for registration, admission and public access.
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