Good morning, Bakersfield.

Metropolitan Real Estate will host its First Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway today at 101 H St starting at 11 a.m. The event offers music and free Latino food like pozole, tamales and champurrado, and the first 100 families will receive a take-home bag with a turkey and extra treats if supplies last.

Cherry Acres in Bakersfield will host a Toys for Tots event on Saturday, Dec.

6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families will feed and pet animals, browse vendors, ride a horse and wagon, write letters to Santa, explore a corn maze plus enjoy food and drinks with Chuy's; admission is $5 per person with free entry for children 2 and under when new, unopened toys are brought, and photos with Santa require a reservation.

On Saturday night, two guests at Hard Rock Casino Tejon won jackpots totaling over $260,000 within 49 minutes—one guest won $127,828 at 9:45 p.m. and a second won $136,100 at 10:34 p.m.

Hundreds of comic fans gathered at the Kern County Fairgrounds over the weekend for the 16th annual Bakersfield Comic Con.

The event featured cosplay contests, celebrity guests including Larry Wilcox & Erik Estrada, and family-friendly activities.

Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra - Home for the Holidays

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a festive musical celebration perfect for the holiday season.

Sustainable Mushroom Growing Class

6-8 p.m. — 3601 Eton St, Bakersfield, CA — Cost to be determined — Learn to grow your own delicious mushrooms sustainably using the bucket technique.

CSUB Holiday Concert

3-5 p.m. — Doré Theatre — $12 General Admission, $7 Seniors and Students, CSUB Students Free — Experience festive performances from local music groups in a theatric setting.

Gryffindor House Celebration

5-11:30 p.m. — Bakersfield Elks Lodge #266 — Ticket entry — An enchanting evening filled with courage, trivia, and a themed feast honoring Gryffindor's legacy.

Philip Labes and The Opener Screening

7-10 p.m. — Doré Theatre — Tickets available at the door — Catch the inspiring documentary followed by a live performance and autograph session with Philip Labes.

Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers Fun Run

8:30 AM – 6:00 PM — Panorama Vista Preserve — Registration required — Celebrate Hanukkah with a fun run for all ages through the beautiful landscape of Bakersfield.

Nobel University Knights vs. CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners Men's Basketball

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Icardo Center — Ticket prices may apply — Cheer on the local Knights as they face off against the Roadrunners in an exciting basketball showdown.

Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet

11 AM – 2 PM — The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater — $63 per ticket — Experience a magical ballet with international dancers and whimsical puppetry this holiday season.

Women's Basketball Match: CSUB vs. Eastern Washington

2-5 p.m. — Icardo Center — Tickets from $11.20 — Catch an exciting women's basketball game as CSUB faces off against Eastern Washington.