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Self Defense 101 class – BZP Bakersfield (Move Naturally)

Fri, Oct 9 · 6:00 PM

Self Defense 101 class – BZP Bakersfield (Move Naturally)

Bakersfield Elite Martial Arts

Purpose at Panorama Volunteer Opportunity - BZP Bakersfield

Sat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AM

Purpose at Panorama Volunteer Opportunity - BZP Bakersfield

Panorama Vista Preserve

Kids Markets at Cruizin 4 Charity

Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM

Kids Markets at Cruizin 4 Charity

Fall 2026 Exhibitions Docent-Led Tour

Sat, Oct 10 · 1:00 PM

Fall 2026 Exhibitions Docent-Led Tour

Bakersfield Museum of Art

FamilySearch Center Grand Opening

Sun, Oct 11 · 5:00 PM

FamilySearch Center Grand Opening

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Mix & Mingle Mocktails at Vecchio's – BZP Bakersfield (Friends at 5)

Mon, Oct 12 · 6:00 PM

Mix & Mingle Mocktails at Vecchio's – BZP Bakersfield (Friends at 5)

Vecchio's Pizzeria & Gelateria

Pantry to Plate Distribution Prep volunteer opportunity – BZP Bakersfield

Tue, Oct 13 · 9:00 AM

Pantry to Plate Distribution Prep volunteer opportunity – BZP Bakersfield

First Congregational Church Bakersfield California

Pantry to Plate Serving Food volunteer opportunity – BZP Bakersfield

Wed, Oct 14 · 8:00 AM

Pantry to Plate Serving Food volunteer opportunity – BZP Bakersfield

First Congregational Church Bakersfield California

Kern Autism Network-Parent Support Group 2026-2027

Wed, Oct 14 · 6:00 PM

Kern Autism Network-Parent Support Group 2026-2027

Kern Autism Network

Movie & Game Night for All

Thu, Oct 15 · 7:00 PM

Movie & Game Night for All

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Group Hike in the beautiful Kern Canyon (Stark Creek)

Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AM

Group Hike in the beautiful Kern Canyon (Stark Creek)

Upper Richbar Picnic Area

Kids Markets at NAMI Walk Kern County

Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AM

Kids Markets at NAMI Walk Kern County

The Park at River Walk

Coptic Festival

Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AM

Coptic Festival

9200 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA, USA

Olive Knolls Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 17 · 6:00 PM

Olive Knolls Trunk or Treat

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Kids Markets at Bakersfield Fall Home Show

Sun, Oct 18 · 9:00 AM

Kids Markets at Bakersfield Fall Home Show

Kern County Fair And Event Center

5th Annual Boo Bash!!

Fri, Oct 23 · 6:30 PM

5th Annual Boo Bash!!

2800 Calloway Dr

Fall into Sound Soundbath – BZP Bakersfield (Downshift)

Sat, Oct 24 · 8:30 AM

Fall into Sound Soundbath – BZP Bakersfield (Downshift)

The Point at Belcourt Village

Group Hike in the beautiful Kern Canyon (Stark Creek)

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM

Group Hike in the beautiful Kern Canyon (Stark Creek)

Upper Richbar Picnic Area

Scairport Fall fest

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

Scairport Fall fest

Candy on the course

Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM

Candy on the course

Cosplay in Progress – BZP Bakersfield

Mon, Oct 26 · 5:00 PM

Cosplay in Progress – BZP Bakersfield

Beale Memorial Library

Pantry to Plate Distribution Prep volunteer opportunity – BZP Bakersfield

Tue, Oct 27 · 9:00 AM

Pantry to Plate Distribution Prep volunteer opportunity – BZP Bakersfield

First Congregational Church Bakersfield California

Bakersfield Career Fair

Tue, Oct 27 · 9:30 AM

Bakersfield Career Fair

Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

Bakersfield Hiring Event

Tue, Oct 27 · 9:30 AM

Bakersfield Hiring Event