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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Bakersfield, CA
Top Halloween picks in and around Bakersfield: Scare Valley, Safe Halloween at Kern County Museum and Boo at the Zoo at CALM. We've mapped 6 events and attractions in Bakersfield and 1 more nearby (4 trunk-or-treats, 2 Halloween festivals, 1 haunted house). 2 are free. 6 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Bakersfield (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in Bakersfield: common questions
Where are the trunk-or-treats in Bakersfield?
Mapped trunk-or-treats in and near Bakersfield include CSUB OKSOBERfest Trunk-or-Treat, Bakersfield Police Department Hal-LAW-een, Kern County Sheriff's Office National Night Out Trick or Treat and Wasco Parks and Recreation Trunk or Treat. Most are free and run for two or three hours on an evening in the last two weeks of October. Open each one for the date, time and directions.
What are the best haunted houses near Bakersfield?
Haunted attractions near Bakersfield include Scare Valley (2026: $30-$35 one haunt, $35-$40 combo; $10 fast pass). Most open on weekends from late September and run nightly the week of Halloween. Buying timed tickets online usually means a shorter line.
What Halloween events in Bakersfield are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Safe Halloween at Kern County Museum, Boo at the Zoo at CALM, CSUB OKSOBERfest Trunk-or-Treat and Bakersfield Police Department Hal-LAW-een. Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.
Are there free Halloween events in Bakersfield?
Yes. Free options include CSUB OKSOBERfest Trunk-or-Treat and Bakersfield Police Department Hal-LAW-een. Trunk-or-treats and decorated houses are almost always free; haunted houses and big festivals usually charge admission.
Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Bakersfield?
Churches, schools, neighborhoods, fire departments and businesses can list a trunk-or-treat or Halloween event for free. Families find it on the map with the date, time and directions.
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