Calendar Of Events

NOVEMBER
Opening Reception for Clock Tower Holidays and Visions of Sugarplums Preview
Event Date: Thursday, November 20
Hours: 5:00 to 8:00 pm
The museum’s Main Gallery will be filled with trees and wreaths decorated around the theme of everyone’s favorite treats, sweets, and the festivals, parties and history which surround them!  A festive evening of adult beverages and delicious foods inspired by our theme are sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit and satisfy a sweet tooth! Sponsorships are available for $100, individual tickets are $25.00 each.
DECEMBER

Holiday Lamplight Tours
Event Date: Saturday, December 6
Hours: 3:00 to 8:00 pm
Start the holiday season off with an event evoking holiday celebrations of the past. Festive decorations, including over 100 old-fashioned lanterns on the museum grounds and buildings, set the mood for this unique celebration of the holiday season.  Old West encampments and beautifully dressed costumed interpreters set a 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. Visions of Sugarplums will also be open throughout the evening. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children; members price $5 for adults and $3 for children. Advanced 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. 

Cookies at the Clock Tower
Event Date: Sunday, December 14, 2008
Hours: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Enjoy a family day at the Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center with plenty of cookies and hot drinks. Visions of Sugar Plums will be the theme for great craft activities for the children. Everyone gets a chance at the raffle prizes, family activities and entertainment including magicians and visits with Santa! Admission is $5.00 for adults and children 3-12. Children under 3 and Museum Members are admitted free.

 

2009

JANUARY

Nearly Wholesale Sale
Event Date:  Friday, January 2 and Saturday, January 3, 2009

Hours:  Friday - 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm; Saturday - 9:00 am to 4:00pm

Purchase great items from the trees featured in the Visions of Sugarplums holiday exhibit.  Seasonal decor, feathers, garden items, craft items, floral and gift ware will be available at "nearly wholesale prices."  For best selection and free appetizers and wine, visit the sale on Friday night.  The great bargains are becoming a legend.

California History Day
Event Date: Thursday, January 22, 2009
Hours: 9:00 to 11:30 pm
California History Day supports the 4th-grade student's learning of our state's early history from the days of the first explorers to the early twentieth century.

Living History Day: Frontier Life in Kern County
Event Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009
Hours: 9:00 am to 11:30 pm
Step back in time with costumed docents as your students participate in chores and crafts that filled the daily lives of early Kern County residents.

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