BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — For some, Halloween is not just a day, but a season that begins well before October.
With Halloween right around the corner, Kern County organizations and businesses have a variety of events to offer.
Bring on the pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating and corn mazes. Here is a list of some of the “spooky” events happening around Kern County:
Cherry Acres Pumpkin Patch
Cherry Acres Pumpkin Patch is scheduled to open Monday, Oct. 2, according to the Cherry Acres website.
Cherry Acres Pumpkin Patch will feature a bounce pad, corn maze, face painting, games and more at 4011 Wegis Ave. from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays.
For more information on Cherry Acres Pumpkin Patch, click here.
The Patch
The Patch is a new pumpkin patch opening this year on Oct. 4 on Coffee and Brimhall roads, according to organizers.
After opening day The Patch will be open seven days a week through Oct. 31, according to organizers. The Patch will be open from 3 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, from 3 to 10 p.m. on Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays.
Organizers say, The Patch is brought to the Kern County community by Frosty’s Forest.
The Patch will feature slides, pony rides, obstacle courses, games, a petting zoo, live music, face painting and food, according to organizers.
Organizers told 17 News there will also be costume contests, theme night and group or birthday packages. The details of those events will be announced on The Patch’s social media.
For more information, you can find The Patch on Facebook and Instagram @the.patch31.
Murray Family Farms
Murray Family Farms will be holding their October Fun Fest from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31, the farm said in a press release.
According to organizers, Murray Family Farms will debut their first-ever Digital Corn Maze game this year. Additionally, attendees can find themselves in the running for a daily prize by wearing a Murray Family Farms T-shirt or pre-ordering one.
Murray Family Farms is located at 6700 General Beale Rd. in Bakersfield and will be open for the fest Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.
Visitors can purchase tickets online during September and attend in the first half of October for only $11.99, according to organizers.
Banducci’s Pumpkin Patch
Opening day will soon be announced, according to Banducci’s Instagram Page.
Scare Valley
Scare Valley is coming back to Bakersfield with its pumpkin patch and other spooky activities this October.
According to event organizers, the Scare Valley Haunt is scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month. Prices vary depending on the haunted house experience chosen. For a full list of ticket prices for the Scare Valley Haunt, click here.
To enter Halloweenville, the tickets are $15 and include access to the pumpkin patch, according to the event’s website.
The Halloweenville event will feature a Haunted Hayride, Caper’s Bounce Zone and more unlimited activities. For more information on Halloweenville, click here.
For information on the pumpkin patch, click here.
According to the event’s website, the event is scheduled to be held at 4009 Chester Ave.
Bako Haunted Trails
The East Bakersfield Night Market is scheduled to host the Bako Haunted Trails at the end of September and throughout October.
According to event organizers, the Bako Haunted Trails is scheduled to be held at 6221 East Brundage Lane.
Tickets are available for purchase on the Eventbrite website.
NOR Fall Festival
The NOR Fall Festival is scheduled at Almondale Park at 5501 Verdugo Ln on Oct. 14 from 2 to 5 p.m., according to NOR event organizers.
Organizers told 17 News the event will feature carnival games, bounce houses and vendor booths.
The day is scheduled to end with a movie in the park.
Boo at the Zoo at CALM
The California Living Museum is hosting its Boo at the Zoo event from Oct. 18 to Oct. 22, according to organizers.
Tickets will be available on CALM Zoo’s website, but they are not on sale yet.
CALM is also hosting the Boo at the Zoo After Dark on Oct. 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., according to organizers. Tickets will be available on the zoo’s website, but they are not on sale yet.
For more details on the CALM events, click here.
McFarland Police Department Trunk or Treat
The McFarland Police Department is hosting a trunk or treat event on Oct. 27 at Blanco Park, according to police officials.
The event will feature costume contests, games, candy and more.
The event is scheduled to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Blanco Park at 1000 East Sherwood Avenue, according to police.
For more information go to the city of McFarland’s website.
1st Annual Patty’s Safe Trunk and Treat
The Missing Smiles of Kern County is hosting the 1st Annual Patty’s Safe Trunk and Treat event in honor of Bakersfield’s Angel, according to the All Events website.
Organizers say the event will feature a night full of family fun, free candy, a costume contest and child ID kits.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 3723 Auburn St. at the West Coast Tire and Auto Center.
For more information, click here.
Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash
The Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash kicks off at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, according to organizers.
According to the event’s website, there will be a 5K Walk/Run, a Kids Run and a Virtual Run.
The registration deadline for all the races is the day of the event, according to organizers.
To register for a race or for more details, click here.
Semitropic School Harvest Festival
The Semitropic School Harvest Festival is coming to Wasco on Oct. 28 from 3 to 6 p.m., according to organizers.
Event organizers say the event will feature games, a haunted house, hay rides, a chili verde cook-off and a costume contest.
The event will be held at 25300 Highway 46 in Wasco.
Bristol Cares Halloween Car Show
The Bristol Cares Halloween Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to event organizers.
Organizers say all of the proceeds will go to the Bristol Hospice Foundation of California.
For more information on the event, click here.
2023 Vickie Rigby Spooktacular
The 2023 Vickie Rigby Spooktacular is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28 at 6 a.m., according to the event’s website.
Organizers say the event will kick off at CALM at 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy.
To help with planning, organizers are requiring preregistration.
For more information or to register, click here.
Halloween Wine Tour
The all-day wine tour is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., according to organizers.
Organizers say the Haunted Party Bus will leave Bakersfield at 9 a.m., and eventgoers will visit three Paso Robles wineries.
The event will feature wine, a costume contest and live entertainment.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
The Haunted Tavern
The Haunted Tavern is an immersive pop-up cocktail experience coming to the Padre Hotel on Sept. 28, 29 and 30, according to event organizers.
The event will be held in the Belvedere Room at the Padre Hotel and feature cocktails and dark tales that haunt the Padre Hotel.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Stage Fright Clothing
Organizers with Stage Fright Clothing told 17 News via social media they will be hosting a Friday the 13th event.
For their Instagram page and more details on the business, click here.
Delano Police Department Trunk or Treat
The Delano Police Department is aiming to “level up” this year’s community Halloween event. People are invited to dress up as their favorite video game character on Oct. 26 at the annual Trunk or Treat event.
The celebration is set to take place on Main Street, between 10th and 12th streets, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
For their Facebook page and more details, click here.
If you know of any other Halloween activities and events around Kern County, send us a tip at 17News@kget.com.
