- TripBuzz found 25 things to do with kids in or near Bakersfield, California.
- From California Area Living Museum (CALM) to The Wild Fun Center, the Bakersfield area offers 22 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, Theaters and Bowling.
- Bakersfield has grown quickly over the past few decades to be a major metropolitan area. It is bordered on one side by the Sequoia National Forest and the Los Padres National Forest on the other. The fact that the city is home to county music stars like Buck Owens and Merle Haggard make it a hub of the music genre on the western coast of the United States.
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Unique museum featuring myriad of exhibits in astronomy, geology, biology, archaeology, paleontology, and a science discovery center
9.0 Miles
From kayaking to gold panning, River's End Rafting has an activity for water-lovers of all ages. Rafting exhibitions are hosted and can suitable for most water levels. There is also an adventure camp for younger children.
4.2 Miles
Kroll Park is a park and dog park populated by several open fields. Attractions include picnic areas, a large sandlot play area, and a leash free space for dogs to play.
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Known to frequent the park since the 1950s, the Peacocks at Hart Park currently number about 30. The park is also home to geese and has tables and trees suitable for picnics and outdoor gatherings.
1.2 Miles
The family-friendly Camelot Park is an amusement park with a wide variety of attractions available. Visitors can access a full arcade, bumper boats, batting cages, mini golf, and go karts.
13.9 Miles
Home to wildlife such as hawks and bobcats, the Kern River Parkway Trail is a paved road that runs along the Kern River. The trail can be used for biking, walking, skating and dog walking.
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Central Park at Mill Creek is dog-friendly and has a playground, trails, walkways, fountains, art fixtures, a beautiful creek with ducks and a covered bridge. The area is also a wireless hot spot.
2.8 Miles
Reading Cinemas Valley Plaza 16 - use phrase 'first-run Hollywood movies' to talk about regular movies
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Jastro Park offers a range of recreational activities and sports including seven tennis courts complete with lighting for short winter and spring days. The park also features basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, sandlot style toys and swings.
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Containing full stadium seating and digital projection screens, Edwards Stadium 14 Cinemas is a movie theater that allows visitors to view the latest movie releases. Other theater amenities include mobile ticketing, listening devices, and a party room.
2.8 Miles
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2000 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304
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A 16-screen movie theater, Reading Cinemas Valley Plaza 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers 3D movies, stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, a party room, arcade games and a snack bar.