Things to do in Bakersfield: October 2024 Edition

 The wheel of things to do in Bakersfield just doesn’t stop and Things to do in Bakersfield: October 2024 edition further adds some amazing events to this wheel.  

You might have realized by now that living in Bakersfield comes with a lot of perks when considering all the activities that you can do here. 

From river rafting to concerts to festivals Bakersfield got ’em all! 

So, let’s find out what things to do in Bakersfield: October 2024 edition has to offer!

Concerts at The Marketplace

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Get your jam on with multiple concerts at the marketplace on 9000 Ming Avenue 93311, Bakersfield. Every Thursday, you can enjoy a concert here for free from many different bands.

From LAST CALL, and BOOGIE SHOOZ, to MIXED Signals, AKOUSTIKS, and LOST VINYL, you can listen to many different genres all under one roof just choose the day you want to attend the event as per your preference.

For more details on the specifics of band performances check out the marketplace website or RSVP for free on eventbrite

NOR 7th Annual Fall Festival

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Another bang of an event occurs on October 12th at 3300 McCray St  N. Meadows Par between 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

This festival is fun and filled with activities. Experience the magical autumn along with your families.

With amazing snacks, bouncy houses and so many games that makes it a hell of a festival. The best part is there are no entry fees.

Apart from the entry fee, the best part is that every age group in your family can enjoy activities that fit their taste. There’s something for everyone!

Halloween Movie Night

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The thing about Halloween is it’s spooky, scary yet still very exciting. One of the most exciting activities of Halloween is watching a movie, especially a scary one.

For all you scary movie fans, this is a perfect event. This event will take place at the Greenlawn Cemetery on October 10, 6:30 to 11 PM PDT, and it will offer two exciting movies that you can watch. One of them is Frankenweenie and the second one is still to be decided. 

The entry fee is $20 per car and you need to bring your chair and blankets. You don’t need to worry about the food however because there will be food vendors on site. 

George the Giant’s Strange Museum of Oddities and Wonders

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October is the month of Halloween and it’s filled with many events like this. So, you want to witness the oddities of Wonders of the seven-foot-three-inch giant which was collected over thirty years ago?

Sounds amazing right? Head over to  314 Norris Road Bakersfield CA, starting from Oct 11 and you can enjoy this event on multiple dates from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. The entry fee is just $25 which can be bought via Facebook events.

Spooky Street Fair at Downtown Bakersfield

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The fun-packed Halloween season brings you another awesome event to take part in. Become a part of the Spooky street fair with your favorite Spooky costume 

The duration of this event is 6 hours and there is no entry fee which makes it an amazing event for all ages.

So, save the date for 11 October between 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM!

Brunch Fest 2024 at Stramler Park

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Ahh, Brunch and Bakersfield, an unbreakable bond of friendship. Bakersfield just loves brunches and this festival is perfect for all you brunch lovers.

This event is taking place in Stramler Park on October 12th between 11 am and 3 pm PDT. The tickets are not that cheap and are starting from $66.35 which can be bought from Eventbrite. You can get the taste of multiple Bakersfield brunch options with taste-size portions. 

All guests need to be above 21 and above to attend this event, and the tickets are non-refundable. So make sure to read the rules before you make your purchase. 

Bakersfield Fall Home Show at Kern County Fairgrounds

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Planning on redesigning your home or want to get information on many different things such as contractors, energy solutions, financing options, and much more?

Well, this is perfect for you. Instead of finding the needle in the haystack and researching all these items separately, just head over to the Bakersfield Fall Home Show at Kern County Fairgrounds from Friday to Sunday at 5 pm. 

Tickets for adults are priced at $10 and children under 12 and under are free. If you are a senior citizen you can get a ticket for $5. Also, there is a separate charge for parking at $5. So get your tickets now!

LIT – The Cigar Event at Bakersfield Elks #266

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Cigars might be considered as the thing of the past by many yet they still feel classy and premium for some reason. 

This night of cigars with live music and dinner is perfect for all those cigar lovers. You can become a part of this event on Friday, October 18th between 6-10 PDT at Bakersfield Elks Lodge #266

You can purchase the tickets from eventbrite at around 135.23 for early purchase and if you purchase it on the day of the event it will be around 145.90. 

Via Arté Italian Street Painting Festival at The Marketplace

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Imagination has no boundaries at the event. Witness the beautiful asphalt canvases at the marketplace turn into pieces of art.

Admission is free and the event takes place between 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Marketplace on October 19th & 20th 

Josh Gates – Ghosts, Monsters & Tale of Adventure at Fox Theater

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Get a chance to witness the expeditions and tales of Josh Gates at the Fox Theater. The unexplained world is something that Josh talks about.

Head over to the Bakersfield Fox Theater on 23 October at  8 pm. Tickets for this event will not leave a huge dent in your pocket and you can get them from $52 and up at axs.com

Get a glimpse of the past Things to do in Bakersfield. Check out the last month's edition

Dueling Pianos at Wikis Wine Dive & Grill

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Who doesn’t love two musicians battling each other in a duel? In musical instruments of course. On October 24th you can enjoy a killer musical showdown between two pianists at the Wikis Wine Dive & Grill 

You can purchase a ticket for 44.52$  and enjoy the event on October 24 between 8-11 pm PDT. Get your groove on and get your tickets at eventbrite now before they run out!

Pickleball Tournament at Jastro Park

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Show off your pickleball skills at the amazing pickleball tournament at Jastro Park. With the entry fee of 40$ pp, you can compete with the best.

The tournament takes place on the 26th of October and if you want to take part in it register at bakersfieldparks.us.

Want more information on the pickleball courts in Bakersfield? check out this article. 

Cults & Classics – Halloween at Bakersfield Fox Theater

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Enjoy an amazing classic killer movie based on an escape from the mental hospital. The tickets are priced at just $5

You can watch this movie on Fox Theater on October 28th, 2024 – 7:00 PM. To purchase tickets click on this link.

Safe Halloween at Kern County Museum

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Halloween is scary, spooky, and fun but it’s not always the safest. To tackle this problem Kern County Museum is hosting a safe Halloween.

Take your kids and family to this fun-filled event on 30 and 31st October between 5:00 PM to 8:00 pm at the Kern County Museum and get your tickets at kerncountymuseum.org

The price of the tickets is between $5 and $10

Marlon Wayans at Bakersfield Fox Theater

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Finish the month of October or rather start the month of November with this Comedic performance at the Bakersfield Fox Theater.

So, get ready to laugh out loud on 2 November at Bakersfield Fox Theater with Marlon Wayans.

Tickets are not cheap but it’s worth it. You can get the tickets for $50 from tixr.

Conclusion

To sum up, things to do in Bakersfield: October 2024 edition. This month was the month of Halloween and in the above list, you will find events that are mostly related to Halloween.

However, if you are not a fan of all these Halloween events you can also enjoy many other events including movies, comedy shows sporting events, and much more. I hope that you like the list of events that I listed for you.

Do let me know which ones you are attending and which ones were your favorite. Tune in next month to get the list of the latest events for November.

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