- The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Bakersfield, California, including 22 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Bowling and Bike Paths.
- From Kroll Park to Peacocks at Hart Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bakersfield.
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Kids crawl, climb, and hop across a multi-story play space filled with ball pits, ball shooters, obstacle courses, and arcade games
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Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
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2018 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Multiple subject areas are covered by the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, including biology, geology, anthropology, astronomy, anatomy, paleontology, and archeology. The museum also offers lectures, workshops, and seasonal science camps.
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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.
1.6 Miles
62%
106 votes
2800 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
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Named for country music legend Buck Owens, Buck Owens' Crystal Palace is a live music venue and dance hall that features an array of nationally touring performers. The facility also features a museum devoted to Owens' life.
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Opened in 1956 as the Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery, the Bakersfield Museum of Art is accredited by the American Association of Museums. The museum showcases three rotating art exhibits per year and has several education programs.
6.5 Miles
Located within a 4,000 square-foot facility, The Wild Fun Center is an entertainment complex filled with a number of fun amenities for the center's younger guests to enjoy. Play houses, bounce houses, and scooters are among the fun amenities available.
2.8 Miles
Reading Cinemas Valley Plaza 16 - use phrase 'first-run Hollywood movies' to talk about regular movies
5.2 Miles
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
43%
14 votes
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.
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With over 24 lanes to choose from, AMF Westchester Lanes is a bowling alley with an arcade area, billiard table, and sport TVs. Their fish and chips are a crowd favorite, but they also serve other food like pizza.
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46%
13 votes
3100 Mall View Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306
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Regency East Hills Mall Theater is a movie theater that shows the latest releases and features a large concession area. The theater has some discount days and also features daily matinee rates.