Things to Do in Bakersfield This Weekend | October 24–25, 2026
Activities Kristin Zaben October 23, 2026
Activities Kristin Zaben October 23, 2026
It's that time of year when Bakersfield trades the summer heat for pumpkin patches, Halloween costumes, fall festivals, and some much-needed outdoor fun!
And this weekend? We've got plenty of reasons to get out of the house!
From family-friendly Halloween festivities and farmers markets to live entertainment and a few spooky adventures, there's something happening for just about everyone.
PLUS, I've got TWO special invitations for you this weekend! One involves a little creativity and some coffee, and the other might just lead you to your next home! 🏡❤️
Let's get into it!
📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ Starting at 6 PM
📍 Drip Coffee House
Grab the family and come get creative with us!
We're hosting a coloring contest at Drip Coffee House, and I'd LOVE for you to join us!
🎨 Show off your coloring skills
☕ Enjoy some time at a local coffee shop
🏆 Drip Coffee House will select the winner
🎁 The Amjadi Zaben Trifecta Group will provide a special gift for the winner!
It's a fun opportunity to get the family out, support a local business, and make some memories.
Come color with us! ❤️
📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 12 PM–3 PM
📍 11500 Cloverfield Circle, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Who's up for a little Sunday house shopping?! 🔑
I'll be hosting an open house in Southwest Bakersfield, and I'd love for you to stop by!
Whether you're actively looking for your next home, thinking about making a move, or simply curious about what's available in the neighborhood, come take a look!
No pressure, just an opportunity to explore a home and chat about real estate.
Come house shop with me! 🏡❤️
If you've got little ones, this Saturday is FULL of opportunities to get them dressed up and out of the house!
📍 Buena Vista Edible Schoolyard | 6520 Buena Vista Road
⏰ 9 AM–1 PM
Enjoy a pumpkin patch, winter plant sale, face painting, games, and seasonal food and drinks. Admission is free, although some purchases or activities may have a cost.
📍 Drip House Coffee Co. | 2808 F Street
⏰ 9–10 AM
A Halloween celebration for kids featuring music, dancing, games, puppets, and goodie bags!
Admission: $10 per child. Advance reservations recommended.
📍 Bakersfield Municipal Airport | 410 E. Planz Road
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
Halloween fun takes flight with food, music, and seasonal festivities at the airport!
📍 201 S. Mount Vernon Avenue
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
Dress up and enjoy Halloween festivities at the animal shelter. Personal pets are not permitted unless participating in a scheduled meet-and-greet.
📍 MB2 Entertainment | 1251 Oak Street
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM
Trick-or-treating meets mini golf!
Enjoy candy, costumes, music, and a costume contest.
📍 1960 Ming Avenue
⏰ 12–3 PM
Food, a petting zoo, bounce houses, carnival games, races, and pumpkin tossing!
The organizers are advertising everything as FREE!
📍 Wesley United Methodist Church
⏰ 12–4 PM
Enjoy bounce houses, face painting, popcorn, and lemonade. Pumpkins and bake sale goodies will also be available for purchase.
📍 4200 Truxtun Avenue
⏰ 3–6 PM
A free family Halloween event featuring decorated vehicles, costumes, and candy.
📍 Outlets at Tejon
⏰ Starting at 4 PM
Participating stores will be handing out treats while supplies last!
📍 1705 17th Street
⏰ 5–7:30 PM
Live DJs, bounce houses, a photo booth, food vendors, and LOTS of candy!
📍 King Leo's Pizza | 6111 Niles Street
⏰ 6–9 PM
Enjoy a DJ, haunted maze, raffles, costume contests, face painting, and Halloween festivities.
📍 In Your Wildest Dreams Parking Lot
⏰ 7:45 AM–Noon
Start your Saturday shopping fresh and local!
📍 CHS Parking Lot
⏰ 9 AM–1 PM
A great option for Northwest Bakersfield residents looking to shop local.
📍 Halloween Town | 6328 E. Brundage Lane
⏰ 7 AM
A 30-minute Pilates workout, a latte served in a real pumpkin, pumpkin painting, and photo opportunities!
Admission: $55 per person.
📍 Cherry Acres | 4011 Wegis Avenue
⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM
Yoga with baby goats? Yes, please!
Bring your mat and enjoy a unique start to your weekend.
Admission: $35 per person.
📍 Polo Community Park | 11801 Noriega Drive
⏰ 9–10 AM
An all-ages community run with no registration required. Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent.
📍 Tehachapi Mountain Park
⏰ 7 AM
A challenging 4.1-mile hike with approximately 1,700 feet of elevation gain. Confirm the meeting point with organizers.
📍 Wind Wolves Preserve | 16019 Maricopa Highway
⏰ Arrive at 4:45 PM; walk begins at 5 PM
Enjoy a guided evening walk along the Red-Tailed Trail. Registration required.
📍 11313 Stockdale Highway, Suite 400
⏰ 8 AM
Celebrate a local business grand opening with breakfast, coffee, and good company!
📍 3610 Wible Road
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
Enjoy one free bowling game, a $10 arcade card, and complimentary snacks while supplies last.
RSVP recommended; bowling depends on lane availability.
📍 Wall Street Alley near Jerry's Pizza & Pub
⏰ 11 AM–4 PM
Browse vintage clothing, handmade goods, Halloween costume finds, coffee, and matcha.
📍 Independence High School Parking Lot | 8001 Old River Road
⏰ 6–10 PM
Shop local vendors offering food, clothing, handmade items, and more.
📍 Locale Farm to Table | 1727 18th Street
⏰ 10 AM
Decorate Halloween cookies with Sweet Peas and enjoy a little Sanderson Sisters-inspired fun!
📍 Arts Council of Kern | 1020 18th Street
⏰ Approximately 1–5 PM
Celebrate arts and culture with live performances, local artists, food, and vendors. Free admission!
📍 2152 Steele Avenue
⏰ Noon–5 PM
A community celebration of graffiti art, hip-hop, and local creativity.
📍 Magnolia Kitchen
⏰ 4–8 PM
Step into a Bridgerton-inspired evening featuring tea, treats, and themed charm.
Ready for a night out?
Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome
📍 Historic Fox Theater | 7 PM
Fuerza Regida — This Is Our Dream Tour
📍 Dignity Health Arena | 8 PM
Paul Rodriguez Comedy
📍 The Well Comedy Club | 7 PM
Jagged Little Pill
📍 The Ovation Theatre | 7:30 PM
Dear Evan Hansen
📍 The Empty Space | 7:30 PM
The Frogs
📍 CSUB Doré Theatre | 7:30 PM
A Funny Fright in the Night
📍 Gaslight Melodrama Theatre | 7 PM
Blade Rave
📍 Nile Theater | 9 PM
Hyde Halloween
📍 Temblor Brewing Company | 8 PM–2 AM
Scare Valley
📍 Kern County Fairgrounds | Opens 7:30 PM; haunted attractions open at dark
Night at the Museum
📍 Buena Vista Museum | 6:30–9:30 PM
Explore darkened museum exhibits during a guided flashlight tour. Reservations required.
Fort Tejon Paranormal Investigation
📍 Fort Tejon State Historic Park | 6–11:30 PM
An after-hours paranormal experience with guided time slots.
Day of the Dead for Animals
📍 The Center | 707 18th Street | 6–10 PM
A benefit supporting independent animal rescuers, featuring food, music, art, poetry, and vendors.
Sunday isn't slowing down either!
📍 The Park at River Walk
⏰ Race starts between 8–9:05 AM
A Halloween-themed 5K and children's run featuring costumes, music, treats, and finisher medals.
📍 Hart Park
⏰ 7:30–8:30 AM
Start Sunday with a community trail walk.
📍 8800 Ming Avenue
⏰ 9 AM–2 PM
Shop local vendors and enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning.
📍 Jittery Geeks Coffee Shop | 6077 Coffee Road, Suite 2
⏰ 10 AM, 10:30 AM & 11 AM
Decorate Halloween cookies with Sweet Peas Bakersfield. Confirm class availability.
📍 Qua Workshops | 900 24th Street, Suite 108
⏰ 10 AM
Create a personalized pumpkin keychain using laser cutting and engraving.
📍 The Well Comedy Club
⏰ 11 AM
Enjoy a Halloween-inspired drag brunch.
📍 Jerry's Pizza & Pub | 1817 Chester Avenue
⏰ 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Enjoy a family-friendly Sunday brunch with live acoustic music and no cover charge.
📍 Hart Park | River Road and Elk Road
⏰ 12:30 PM
Calling all dachshund lovers!
Enjoy a potluck gathering, hot dogs, and a costume contest. RSVP with organizers.
📍 Kern River Parkway Nature Center | Hart Park Peacock House
⏰ 2 PM
A unique educational activity where participants create monsters using bones discovered in owl pellets.
Enjoy an afternoon at the theatre!
📍 Historic Fox Theater
⏰ 6:30 PM
Experience a touring live illusion show!
📍 Dignity Health Arena
⏰ 8 PM
The second Bakersfield performance of the This Is Our Dream Tour.
📍 Kern County Fairgrounds
⏰ Venue opens 7:30 PM
One more opportunity for Halloween thrills before the weekend wraps up!
This weekend, I'm changing things up a little!
I want you to make TWO stops with me!
🎨 Saturday at 6 PM: Bring the family to our coloring contest at Drip Coffee House!
🏡 Sunday from 12–3 PM: Come see me at 11500 Cloverfield Circle for a little house shopping!
And while you're out, support a local business, try something new, and make a few memories along the way.
Don't forget to tag me in your weekend adventures!
Because Bakersfield has so much more to offer than people realize, and I love sharing it with you!
See you around town! 🍂❤️
Kristin Zaben with the Amjadi Zaben Trifecta Group
Where we have you covered from A–Z!
Families can enjoy the First Annual Fall Fest at Buena Vista Edible Schoolyard, Candy on the Course at MB2 Entertainment, Scairport Fall Fest, and several trunk-or-treat celebrations.
Yes! Free events include Faith Baptist Church Fall Fest, Victory Family Services Trunk-or-Treat, and First Presbyterian Church Harvest Festival.
Sunday activities include the Haggin Oaks Farmers Market, Monster Mash Dash, pumpkin keychain workshop, theatre performances, and live entertainment.
Yes! Kristin Zaben with the Amjadi Zaben Trifecta Group is hosting an open house at 11500 Cloverfield Circle, Bakersfield, CA 93311, on Sunday, October 25, from noon to 3 PM.
Yes! Kristin Zaben and the Amjadi Zaben Trifecta Group are hosting a coloring contest at Drip Coffee House on Saturday, October 24, starting at 6 PM. Drip Coffee House will choose the winner, and the Trifecta Group will provide a gift.
Event schedules, admission prices, and availability may change. Confirm details with organizers before attending.
Activities
Your A–Z Bakersfield Weekend Guide with Kristin! 🍂🎃
Bakersfield,California
How to put the home in your name, what to know about taxes and the mortgage, and why there is no need to rush
Bakersfield,California
How a short stay after closing works in California, what it costs, and how to plan your move without rushing
Bakersfield,California
Power of attorney, trusts, taxes, and how to prepare a home when Mom or Dad is still living but ready for more care
Bakersfield,California
Homeowners Insurance in Bakersfield & Morro Bay: A Guide
Bakersfield,California
Who qualifies, how the two-year window works, and what moving to Morro Bay or across town could mean for your property taxes
Bakersfield,California
Why you may get an extra property tax bill after you buy, how to estimate it, and how to keep it from wrecking your budget.
Activities
Your A–Z Bakersfield Weekend Guide with Kristin! 🍂🎃🍂
Bakersfield,California
Clear, local answers on home values, timing, downsizing, and selling in Bakersfield,California updated October 2026.
Thank you for your interest! To schedule a free consultation or listing appointment please fill out your information. We look forward to connecting with you shortly!