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72 upcoming events
We've rounded up 72 upcoming events in Bakersfield for free — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in Bakersfield for free
Wed7
Wednesday 7 October
Tue 6 · 6:30 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Dave & Buster's Bakersfield
Dave & Buster's Bakersfield
Tue 6 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Temblor Brewing Company
Temblor Brewing Company
Wed 7 · 8:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk🌱Ecology
Kern River Supreme Court Watch Party
Dagny's Coffee Co
Wed 7 · 1:30 PM$150
✂️Workshop
Beginner Kids Sewing Class (Ages 8-14) — 4 weeks
The Studio
Thu8
Thursday 8 October
Wed 7 · 3:30 PM$150
✂️Workshop
4 week Beginner Kids Sewing Class (Ages 8-14)
The Studio
Wed 7 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Chuy's Baja Grill
Chuy's Baja Grill
Thu 8 · 1 PMFree
🐣Animals10–11 yrs
CALM Zoo
CALM Zoo Bakersfield
Thu 8 · 1 PMFree
📖Story timeup to 15 yrs
Barnes & Noble - Bakersfield
Barnes & Noble
Thu 8 · 1 PMFree
🏷️Other
Park Day at Mesa Marin Sports Complex
Mesa Marin Sports Complex
Thu 8 · 1 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoorsup to 15 yrs
Bakersfield Pumpkin Painting at the Park
Riverwalk Park
Thu 8 · 1 PMFree
🧸Kidsup to 15 yrs
Flight Adventure Park Outing
Flight Adventure Park
Thu 8 · 1:30 PMFree
🌳Outdoors0–15 yrs
Fun at the Park
Riverlakes Ranch Park
Fri9
Friday 9 October
Sat10
Saturday 10 October
Fri 9 · 6 PMFree
🥋Martial arts🥊Boxing & combat
Self Defense 101 class – BZP Bakersfield (Move Naturally)
Bakersfield Elite Martial Arts
Sat 10 · 8 AMFree
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
LLRC X REVERB
Reverb Coffee
Sat 10 · 9 AMFree
🌱Ecology🤝Volunteering
Purpose at Panorama Volunteer Opportunity - BZP Bakersfield
Panorama Vista Preserve
Sat 10 · 10 AMFree
⚔️Miniatures🏆Tournament
Otto's October Horus Heresy 2026
Otto’s Video Games & More
Sat 10 · 1 PMFree
🖼️Exhibition🗺️Guided tour
Fall 2026 Exhibitions Docent-Led Tour
Bakersfield Museum of Art
Sun11
Sunday 11 October
Later
Sun 11 · 3 PMFree
🧘Wellness🎪Street party
FAM-FEST: Love & Wellness Tour - Power Moves 365
1001 Baker St
Mon 12 · 6 PMFree
🍽️Food
Mix & Mingle Mocktails at Vecchio's – BZP Bakersfield (Friends at 5)
Vecchio's Pizzeria & Gelateria
Tue 13 · 9 AMFree
🤝Volunteering
Pantry to Plate Distribution Prep volunteer opportunity – BZP
First Congregational Church Bakersfield California
Tue 13 · 5:30 PMFree
🏋️Fitness🤾Sports & fitness
CHP / Workout / Bakersfield
Yokuts Park
Wed 14 · 8 AMFree
🤝Volunteering
Pantry to Plate Serving Food volunteer opportunity – BZP Bakersfield
First Congregational Church Bakersfield California
Wed 14$0
🤝Volunteering🧾Drop-in services
Kern Autism Network — Parent Support Group 2026-2027
Kern Autism Network
Thu 15 · 5 PMFree
🤝Volunteering
Neighborhood Cafe Volunteer Opportunity - BZP Bakersfield
First Congregational Church Bakersfield California
Fri 16 · 10 PM$0–33.85
🎉Club💿DJ set
RJ MR LA LIVE! Halloween Costume Party @ Club 1200 Lounge
CLUB 1200 LOUNGE 18+
Sat 17 · 9 AM$0
🌳Outdoors🪡Crafts
Bakersfield Museum of Art's Via Arté Chalk Festival
The Marketplace
Sat 17 · 9 AMFree
🏛️Politics & Economy
No Kings: Vote Early Bakersfield
Liberty Bell
Sat 17 · 11 AMFree
🎪Street party🍽️Food
Coptic Church Festival
St Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church
Sun 18 · 9 AMFree
Sunday Sculpt and Sweat
lululemon
Sun 18 · 5 PMFree
🎪Street party
Halloween Speakeasy Party
Rebellious Rose Furniture
Mon 19 · 11:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk🌱Ecology
SOMAH Lunch & Learn Workshop – Madison Place
1885 Madison St
Tue 20 · 5:30 PMFree
🏋️Fitness🌳Outdoors
CHP APP Workout
Yokuts Park
Thu 22 · 5:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Scale Art Workshop – BZP Bakersfield (Connect)
Lines and Living Art: Creative Outlet
Fri 23Free
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
26/27 SY School Picture Day Bakersfield
Beale Memorial Library
Fri 23 · 6 PMFree
🥋Martial arts🤾Sports & fitness
FREE Women's Self-Defense Class
The Open Door Network
Fri 23 · 6:30 PM$0
🎪Street party
5th Annual Boo Bash!!
2800 Calloway Dr
Sat 24 · 8:30 AMFree
🧘Wellness♀️Feminism
Fall into Sound Soundbath – BZP Bakersfield (Downshift)
The Point at Belcourt Village
Sat 24 · 10 PM$0–108.55
💿DJ set🔥Reggaeton
BELLAKEO REGGAETON HALLOWEEN PARTY @ URUAPAN BAKERSFIELD
CLUB 1200 LOUNGE 18+
Sun 25 · 2 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🎪Street party0–15 yrs
Trunk or Treat Weekend - Bakersfield
9525 Camino Media
Sun 25 · 6 PMFree
🎪Street party
Light The Night Trunk or Treat
Southwest Christian Center
Mon 26 · 5 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop12–17 yrs
Cosplay in Progress – BZP Bakersfield
Beale Memorial Library
Tue 27 · 5:30 PMFree
🏋️Fitness🌳Outdoors
CHP Workout
Yokuts Park
Fri 30 · 4 PM$25–93
🏃Running⛰️Trail & ultra
Dia de los Muertos Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk (Bakersfield)
Yokuts Park
Sat 31 · 8:30 AMFree
🏃Running🌳Outdoors
Let's Go Ghouls Fun Run – BZP Bakersfield
Athleta
Sat 31 · 8 PMFree
🎫Concert
Last Train to Juarez at Rustic Rail Saloon
Rustic Rail Saloon
Sat 31 · 10 PM$0–108.55
🎉Club💿DJ set
BELLAKEO REGGAETON HALLOWEEN PARTY @ 1200 CLUB LOUNGE BAKERSFIELD
CLUB 1200 LOUNGE 18+
Sun 1 · 12:30 PMFree
🏷️Other
Bakersfield Banquet
7900 Downing Ave
Tue 3 Nov · 1:30 PM$130
✂️Workshop
3 week Intermediate sewing class (Ages 8-14) — Sweater
The Studio
Tue 3 Nov · 4 PM$130
✂️Workshop
3 week Intermediate sewing class (Ages 8-14) — Sweater project
The Studio
Tue 3 Nov · 5:30 PMFree
CHP / Workout / Bakersfield
Yokuts Park
Wed 4 Nov · 1:30 PM$120
✂️Workshop
Beginner Kids Sewing Class (Ages 8-14) — 3 weeks
The Studio
Wed 4 Nov · 3:30 PM$0–129.89
3 week Beginner Kids Sewing Class (Ages 8-14)
The Studio
Sat 7 Nov · 10 AMFreeES
My Way Home - Taller para Compradores de Casa - Bakersfield
Boys & Girls Club of Kern County
Sat 7 Nov · 10 AMFree
My Way Home English Homebuyer Workshop - Bakersfield
Boys & Girls Club of Kern County
Sat 7 Nov · 10 AMFree
🏷️Other
2026 Bakersfield Fall Craft and Vendor Show
The Villas at Scenic River
Tue 10 Nov · 5:30 PMFree
CHP / Workout / Bakersfield
5198 Truxtun Ave
Sun 15 Nov · 3 PMFree
FAM-FEST: Love & Wellness Tour - Power Moves 365
714 Smith St
Sat 21 Nov · 7 AMFree
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
Mind Over Miles
11298 Stockdale Hwy
Mon 23 Nov · 9 AM$200
✂️Workshop
Fall break sewing camp: Mushroom House Stuffie
2024 20th St
Tue 1 Dec · 5 PM$0–20
🤝Volunteering💼Career
AWS Kern 170 Networking Event + Live Raffle
Lengthwise Brewing Company
Sat 5 Dec · 9 AM$0
👴Seniors🧾Drop-in services
Golden Future Senior Expo - Kern County Edition
Kern County Fair And Event Center
Sat 12 Dec · 7 AMFree
🏋️Fitness🤾Sports & fitness
CHP APP Workout
Hart Park
Sat 12 Dec · 10 AMFree
🪡Crafts
2026 Bakersfield Holiday Craft and Vendor Show
The Villas at Scenic River
Sat 19 Dec · 7 AMFree
CHP / Workout / Bakersfield
Hart Park
Mon 21 Dec · 9 AM$0–215.26
3 Day Winter Upcycle Sewing Camp (9am)
The Studio
Sat 24 Apr · 10 AMFree
4th Annual Earth Day 661 Festival
Beach Park
Sun 16 May · 3 PMFree
International Family Day 2027
Jastro Park
See also in Bakersfield for free
Sun 18 · 7 PM$21.48–75
🎶Singer-songwriter🎫Concert
Megan Woods: The Truth Tour - Bakersfield, CA
Victory Outreach Bakersfield BOLD
Fri 23 · 7 PM$65.87
🎷Jazz🎶Singer-songwriter
John Pizzarelli Presents "Dear Mr. Bennett”
Bakersfield College
Wed 7 · 5 PM$33.85
⚡Punk🤘Metal
D.R.I live in Concert at Jerrys Pizza In Bakersfield
Jerry's Pizza & Pub, Bakersfield
Fri 9
🎸Rock🎫Concert
NB RIDAZ: RIDE TILL THE WHEELS FALL OFF TOUR
The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
Fri 9 · 8 PM$44.52–108.55
🎤Hip-Hop🎙️Rap
NB RIDAZ RIDE TILL THE WHEELS FALL OFF TOUR BAKERSFIELD CA
The Nile Theater, Bakersfield
Sat 10 · 3 PM$32
🎫Concert
Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
Dignity Health Arena, Bakersfield
Fri 16 · 8 PM$112–248
🌐World music🎫Concert
Los Tigres Del Norte
Mechanics Bank Arena, Bakersfield
Fri 30$29–70.50
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel on Strings
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Bakersfield
Sun 1 · 5:30 PM$19.70
⚡Punk🎸Rock
Not.Greenday at Legends
Legends Lounge & Event Center, Bakersfield
Thu 8 · 6 PM$12.51–108.55
🎤Music quiz🔥Reggaeton
Spanish Music Bingo Night at Vatos Tacos Bakersfield
Vatos Tacos grill and cantina SW, Bakersfield
Sun 11 · 8 PM$28.52
🎤Hip-Hop🎫Concert
Loe Shimmy Live in Concert
Paradise Palace Event Center, Bakersfield
Fri 9 · 6 PM$20–151.23
💿DJ set🎤Music quiz
2000's Music Bingo Night @ Centro Cali Brewing in Bakersfield
Centro Cali Brewing | Bakersfield Craft Brewery & Restaurant
Sat 10 · 9 PM
🔥Reggaeton🎉Club
BELLAKEO REGGAETON HALLOWEEN PARTY @ URUAPAN BAKERSFIELD 18+ FREE WITH RSVP
CLUB 1200 LOUNGE 18+, Bakersfield
Sat 10 · 9 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
CANDIPOP 2000S NIGHT @ CLUB 1200 LOUNGE IN BAKERSFIELD SATURDAY OCT 10TH
URUAPAN 18+ IN BAKERSFIELD
Thu 15 · 7 PM$23.11–33.77
🎉Parties
Speed Dating @ Temblor Brewing
Temblor Brewing Company, Bakersfield
Sat 17 · 3 PM$23.18–55.20
🍽️Food🎪Street party
Bakersfield Carne Asada
Kern County Shrine Club, Bakersfield
Sat 17 · 7 PM$9.30–23.17
🎪Street party
Bakersfield Halloween Singles Mixer 2026
Bakersfield, CA
Sat 24 · 4:30 PM$17.85–22.11
🎪Street party
Do The Halloween Pub Crawl in Bakersfield!
Downtown Bakersfield
Sat 31 · 9 PM$10
🎉Parties
The Monster Bash: Halloween Party @ The Padre Hotel
The Padre Hotel, Bakersfield
Wed 23
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
2026 Kern County Fair
Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield
Thu 8 · 5:30 PM$39.19–55.20
🎉Parties
13th ANNUAL GLAM NIGHT
Bellissima Medical Aesthetics, Bakersfield
Sat 31 · 10 AM$25.40–33.01
💿DJ set🌳Outdoors
Dave and Boo-ster's - Bakersfield
Dave & Buster's Bakersfield
Fri 16 · 8 PM$28.52–81.88
💿DJ set🔥Reggaeton
HAUNTED LATIN RAVE Featuring OCHO, ELLA
1430 Weedpatch Hwy, Bakersfield
Fri 30 · 5 PM$9.85–17.85
🎪Street party
90S VS ALT2k Halloween Party!!!
Legends West Avenue, Bakersfield
Sat 17 · 7 PM$98
🎭Theatre
Boobay & Tekla
Nile Theater - CA, Bakersfield
Fri 9 · 7 PM
🎤Stand-up
John Campanelli
The Well Comedy Club, Bakersfield
Sat 10 · 7 PM$30.87–48.19
🎤Stand-up
DARREN CARTER! Presented by Temblor Brewing
Temblor Brewing Company, Bakersfield
Sun 18 · 5 PM$52–1,041
🎤Stand-up🎭Theatre
Fortune Feimster
Bakersfield Fox Theater
Sat 24 · 6 PM$74.35
🎭Stage
The Dinner Detective Bakersfield
Hodel's Country Dining, Bakersfield
Sun 25 · 6:30 PM$49
🪄Magic
Reza - The Illusionist
The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
Sat 17 · 7 PM$12.51–23.18
🎤Stand-up😂Comedy
Storytelling Comedy Showcase
Crusader Brewing Company, Bakersfield
Fri 9 · 7 PM$44.52–108.55
👗Fashion & Design🖼️Exhibition
Designer Showcase 2026
The Monarch Venue Bakersfield
Tomorrow
🎬Cinema
Cults & Classics: Young Frankenstein
The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
Thu 22 · 6 PM$119.22
🍽️Food🌳Outdoors
DuMOL Wine Dinner
The Padre Hotel, Bakersfield
Mon 19
🎬Cinema
Cults & Classics: Psycho
The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
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Venues in Bakersfield for free
The Studio
9 events
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
6 events
Bakersfield Fox Theater
10 events
The Well Comedy Club
27 events
Mechanics Bank Arena
12 events
Centro Cali Brewing | Bakersfield Craft Brewery & Restaurant
6 events
Dignity Health Arena
10 events
Temblor Brewing Company
5 events
CLUB 1200 LOUNGE 18+
9 events
Legends Lounge & Event Center
5 events
The Park at River Walk
7 events
11298 Stockdale Hwy
4 events