Calendar Of Events

JUNE

Summer Day Camp: The Original WWW. : The Circle of Life
Event Date: June 29 - July 2, 2009
Hours: Full Days - 8:00am to 5:00pm (early sign in - 7:30am; late sign-out - 5:30pm); Half Days - 8:00am to 12:00pm (early sign-in - 7:30 am; late sign-out - 1:00pm)
Your child won't want to miss Summer Day Camp at the Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center! Campers will learn about animals that have just been discovered and study some of the weirdest-looking creatures imaginable as they explore the circle of life. For more information, download the complete 2009 Summer Day Camp Brochure or call 661-852-5050.


JULY

Independence Day
Museum Closed: Saturday, July 4, 2009

Book Blast
Event Date: Saturday, July 11, 2009
Hours: 10:00am to 1:00pm; free admission 10:00 to noon
Families are invited to celebrate summer reading at a festival centered around books and literacy sponsored by the Kern Reading Association. Students presenting completed reading logs at the gate can get their whole family to the museum for a variety of summer activities. Book Blast featured costumed readers and characters, arts and crafts and plenty of fun. For each story heard, children earn tickets that are good for great prize drawings. Come as your favorite book character and get an extra chance for a prize! Some refreshments available at no charge; others available for a minimal fee.

28 Years at the Kern County Museum!
Event Date: Saturday, July 11, 2009
Hours: 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Please join us for an evening honoring Carola Rupert Enriquez. Carola is retiring after 28 years of dedicated service as the director of the Kern County Museum. Join us for hors d'oeuvres, non-alcoholic beverages, and a no-host bar as we celebrate Carola's many accomplishments and contributions to the museum. The price is $25.00 per person. Call 852-5027 to RSVP.

Summer Day Camp: Kitchen Science II
Event Date: July 13 - 17, 2009
Hours: Full Days - 8:00am to 5:00pm (early sign in - 7:30am; late sign-out - 5:30pm); Half Days - 8:00am to 12:00pm (early sign-in - 7:30 am; late sign-out - 1:00pm)
Your child won't want to miss Summer Day Camp at the Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center! Campers will make their own natural toothpaste, capture CO2 as they make honeycomb, experiment with the properties of water, and much more. A different recipe will be cooked each day!  For more information, download the complete 2009 Summer Day Camp Brochure or call 661-852-5050.

Summer Day Camp:  Movie Magic
Event Date: July 20 - 24, 2009
Hours: Full Days - 8:00am to 5:00pm (early sign in - 7:30am; late sign-out - 5:30pm); Half Days - 8:00am to 12:00pm (early sign-in - 7:30 am; late sign-out - 1:00pm)
Your child won't want to miss Summer Day Camp at the Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center! Campers will make the sounds of ocean waves, thunder, a jet engine, and foghorn as they study how sounds are made using special effects. They will also discover how science fiction movies may be more true than they think.  For more information, download the complete 2009 Summer Day Camp Brochure or call 661-852-5050.

Summer Day Camp: Chemistry is Cool!
Event Date: July 27 - 31, 2009
Hours: Full Days - 8:00am to 5:00pm (early sign in - 7:30am; late sign-out - 5:30pm); Half Days - 8:00am to 12:00pm (early sign-in - 7:30 am; late sign-out - 1:00pm)
Your child won't want to miss Summer Day Camp at the Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center! Campers will experiment with growing animals and learn what they have in common with the secret ingredient in disposable diapers and cleaning up an oil spill. They will also experiment with different chemical reactions. For more information, download the complete 2009 Summer Day Camp Brochure or call 661-852-5050.


AUGUST
Summer Day Camp: Hmmm . . . That's Weird!
Event Date: August 3 - 7, 2009
Hours: Full Days - 8:00am to 5:00pm (early sign in - 7:30am; late sign-out - 5:30pm); Half Days - 8:00am to 12:00pm (early sign-in - 7:30 am; late sign-out - 1:00pm)
Your child won't want to miss Summer Day Camp at the Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center! Campers will explore optical illusions, ultraviolet light, and things that glow in the dark.  For more information, download the complete 2009 Summer Day Camp Brochure or call 661-852-5050.
 
Vintage Cycle Show and Swap on the Green
Event Date: Saturday, August 8, 2009
Hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm
This is the first annual show and shine for vintage motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles at the museum hosted by Cen-Cal Speed Shop. Participants can compete for awards and have fun with themed activities for kids and a raffle. There will be vendors and dealers with food, t-sthirts and pins, and vintage cycle goods. Regular admission rates apply; Museum members admitted free. Vehicle entry is $20.00 and includes two adult admissions. For more information on the show and swap spaces contact John at 661-871-1210 or check out www.vintagecyclesonthegreen.com.
 
Summer Fun Day: Wild Water Adventureland
Event Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009
Hours: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Learn about water, play in water, slide through water, and generally celebrate this life-sustaining fluid we often take for granted. Don't forget to wear your bathing suit! Admission of $3 per person includes 6 ride tickets for children 3-12 and a variety of free activities all with an adventure theme! Children under 3 get in free. Extra ride tickets are 50 cents and lunch is available for $3 per person.

Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Summer Social
Event Date: Thursday, August 27, 2009
Hours: 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Get your weekend off to a great start at the annual business social that's not to be missed. Live music, great barbeque, and socializing are the highlights of this business gathering with a theme to be announced. For ticket information please contact the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce at 661-327-4421.

 
SEPTEMBER
Labor Day
Museum Closed: Monday, September 7, 2009

Village Fest
Event Date: Saturday, September 12, 2009
Hours: 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Experience over 100 different brews from an estimated 60 breweries from across the United States and Canada and over 50 wines from at least 20 Central Coast wineries. You will experience four stages of live entertainment with several of Bakersfield's hottest bands. As always, unlimited food samples will be provided from 30 of Bakersfield's most popular restaurants. Admission includes your choice of 15 beer or wine samples from your favorite pourers. Proceeds from this fundraising event go to benefit Childrens' Advocate Resource Endowment (CARE). Tickets are $55.00 each. For ticket or sponsorship information go to the Village Fest web site at www.bakersfieldvillagefest.com or call 661-323-2739.
 
Fun in the Sun Car Show
Event Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
The Vintage LTD Car Club of Bakersfield will hod their 28th annual car show on the museum grounds. Over 150 pre1959 cars will be on hand to illustrate what nostalgia is all about. To show a car, contact Debbie Wilson at 661-587-6379 or Larry Coburn at 661-832-8340. Regular museum admission rates apply. Download Vintage LTD Car Show Registration Form
 
OCTOBER
 
Olde Time Peddler's Faire
Event Date: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2009
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday
Two hundred vendors will unpack their wares throughout the Museum's 16 acres for the Olde Time Peddler's Faire and Harvest Festival put on by Ace Antiques. Jazz music, fresh produce, and historic displays round out the fun. Early bird admission Saturday at 7:00 am is $12.00. General admission rates apply. For vending information, call Mark Bianchi at 661-323-5150.
 
26th Annual Safe Halloween
Event Date: Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 2009
Hours: 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
For the 26th year, dozens of local businesses and organizations will sponsor trick-or-treat on the grounds of the museum as a fundraiser for the Kern County Museum Foundation. Other activities include a children's carnival and entertainment. Tickets should be purchased in advance as this anniversary event is sure to be a sell out. $8.00 per person, $5.00 for members. For more information, call 661-852-5020.
 
NOVEMBER
Muscle Car Show
Event Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm
The museum has been without a muscle car show for many years until now! Regular admission rates apply; Museum members admitted free. For more informatino on the show, contact John at 661-871-1210.
 
Opening Reception for Clock Tower Holidays and My Favorite Things Preview
Event Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Hours: 5:00 to 8:00pm
The museum's Main Gallery will be filled with trees and wreaths around the theme of everyone's favorite things. Expect the unexpected in sports, hobbies, and collectibles! The wreaths will be auctioned off at 7:00pm and the annual Lighting of the Clock Tower will be at 7:30pm. Beverages and delicious hors d'oeuvres will compliment the festive evening. Sponsorships are available for $100 or more, individual tickets are $30 each for non-members and $25 for members. Contact Jeff Nickell at 661-852-5032 if you are interested in sponsoring the event. If you are interested in decorating a tree or wreath, contact Sarah Woodman at 661-852-5035 or download the Decorator's Packet.
 
Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day
Museum Closed: Wednesday, November 25 and Thursday, November 26, 2009

DECEMBER

Holiday Lamp Light Tours
Event Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Hours: 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Start the holiday season off with an event with an event evoking holiday celebrations of the past. Festive decorations, including over 100 old-fashioned lanterns on the museum grounds, set the mood for this unique celebration of the holiday season. Old West encampments and beautifully dressed costumed interpreters set the backdrop for a holiday experience you won't forget. Strolling minstrels, carolers, bell choirs and much more make this an event not to be missed. Admission is $12.00 for adults, $7.00 for children; members price is $6.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. Advance sale tickets are available and group rates for 20 or more can also be arranged in advance. Refreshments and carriage rides are an additional fee.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Museum Closed: Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, 2009

New Year's Eve
Museum Closed: Thursday, December 31, 2009

Dates and Times may change. Check back periodically for up-to-date information.
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