OCT 26 – NOV 1 Bakersfield · Bako

Things to do with kids in Bakersfield this weekend, found and checked for you.

Safe Halloween at the Kern County Museum runs 5 to 9pm Friday and Saturday. On Friday, Magic Napoleon plays the Rathbun Library Halloween party, and Beale Library has a Costume Family Storytime on Saturday. Our list has 11 outings this weekend, and 8 of them are free. Of those, 10 are indoors.

What’s on today, Friday, Oct 30: Safe Halloween, Magic Napoleon and A visit to CALM Zoo, plus 6 more.

Last checked · 11 kids events and outings at 8 places · 8 free · 10 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose

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Our plan for Saturday

Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 31. One thing from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.

  1. MORNINGA visit to CALM Zoo9am–4pm · CALM Zoo · $8 kids 3–12, $12 adults
  2. NAPHome by 1:30 for nap.
  3. AFTER NAPAround townKern County Museum and Lori Brock Discovery CenterOpen 9am–4pm · Downtown, 3801 Chester Ave · Kids $5, adults $10, kids 2 and under (opens their site)

Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Times can change, so check before you head out. Print this plan

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Around town

Bakersfield favorites

A few of the places we keep going back to. The full list, with prices, hours and kid-friendly restaurants, lives in the guide.

DOWNTOWN, 3801 CHESTER AVE
Kern County Museum and Lori Brock Discovery Center
History museum with a kids’ discovery center.
Kids $5Adults $10Kids 2 and underIndoor
NORTHEAST, 10500 ALFRED HARRELL HWY
CALM Zoo
Zoo of California native animals.
Kids $8Adults $12
This week: A visit to CALM Zoo
DOWNTOWN, 2018 CHESTER AVENUE
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum downtown.
Kids $6Adults $10Kids 2 and underIndoor
This week: A visit to the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
DOWNTOWN, 701 TRUXTUN AVE.
Beale Library
Free storytimes at the main library.
FreeIndoor
This week: Costume Family Storytime
NORTHEAST, 2671 OSWELL ST
Northeast Branch Library
Baby, toddler and family storytimes.
FreeIndoor
This week: Día de los Muertos Storytime and Movie
See the full Bakersfield guide →Visiting with little kids
On the horizon

Coming up

NOV 26Thanksgiving weekendOne outing for Thanksgiving weekend so far, including Bakersfield Turkey Day Run 1-mile walk.See the list → FROM NOV 20Christmas lights3 light displays on our list so far. Bakersfield Christmas Magic Drive-Thru Lights opens first, on Nov 20.See the list → NOV – DECSanta visits3 places to see Santa so far, with dates, times and prices.See the list →
Good questions

What to do with kids this weekend in Bakersfield: the FAQ

What can we do with kids this weekend in Bakersfield?

This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are Safe Halloween (Fri, Oct 30 and Sat, Oct 31); Costume Family Storytime (Sat, Oct 31); Magic Napoleon (Fri, Oct 30); A visit to CALM Zoo (all weekend). That’s four of 11 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. See the full list.

What are kid-friendly things to do in Bakersfield this weekend?

This week we found 11 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, all of them this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Safe Halloween, Costume Family Storytime, Magic Napoleon. See the full list.

Where are the Halloween events for kids in Bakersfield this week?

3 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including Safe Halloween, Costume Family Storytime and Halloween Party at Rathbun Library. Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. See them in the list.

Are there free things to do with little ones in Bakersfield this week?

Yes, 8 of this week’s 11 picks are free, including library storytimes and Community Ofrenda Build. Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Bakersfield in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on free things to do with kids in Bakersfield.

What are good indoor activities for kids in Bakersfield when it rains?

10 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.

Where is storytime for little kids in Bakersfield this week?

2 storytimes are on this week’s list: Costume Family Storytime (Sat 1–2pm, Beale Library) and Día de los Muertos Storytime and Movie (Sat 12pm, Northeast Branch Library). Each one links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. See them in the list.

What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Bakersfield this week?

One of this week’s picks is a baby or toddler program or made for ages 3 and under: Sensory Play for Babies. It’s free and indoors. See it in the list.

How do you pick what goes on the Bakersfield list?

We go through Bakersfield’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we choose and check listings.

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