Bakersfield
Today
Monday, November 24th, 2025
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ 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. Bakersfield Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Bakersfield Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. 23ABC News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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~ Edgar Degas
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