7 things to do in and around Bakersfield, CA on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26. Among them: Bakersfield Turkey Day Run (5K & 1-mile walk) at The Park at River Walk (8 a.m.); Turkey Bowl Football Game at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (8:30 a.m.); Thanksgiving at Padre Hotel at 1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA, United States, California 93301 (11 a.m.); Thanksgiving Community Meal at The Mission at Kern County (11 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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8 a.m. Pacific Time
The Park at River WalkBakersfield, CA16 mi
Fitness class
A 5K run and 1-mile walk at The Park at River Walk in Bakersfield, now in its 10th year. Parking is free, and children 9 and under get a discount.
The Park at River Walk, 11298 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Pacific Time
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8:30 a.m. Pacific Time
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsBakersfield, CA7.5 mi
Sports + fitness
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 851 Monica Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time
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11 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Time
1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA, United States, California 93301Bakersfield, CA1.8 mi
Festival
A three-course traditional Thanksgiving feast in the Clover Room at the Padre Hotel, with a kids menu.
1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA, United States, California 93301, 1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time
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11 a.m. Pacific Time
The Mission at Kern CountyBakersfield, CA3.1 mi
Community
A Thanksgiving community meal at The Mission at Kern County, which provides homeless services and hunger relief. Volunteers serve meals, sort donations, and support recovery programs.
The Mission at Kern County, 816 East 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11 a.m. Pacific Time
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1 p.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Time
Dave & Buster's BakersfieldBakersfield, CA1.1 mi
Watch party
Watch party "All ✭ Cowboy Games" at Dave & Buster's Bakersfield in California.
Dave & Buster's Bakersfield, 1914 Wible Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time
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2 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Centennial Park – Bread DropPorterville, CA50 mi
Other
A bread drop from Porterville Bread, a small-batch artisan bakery specializing in naturally fermented sourdough and baked goods.
Centennial Park – Bread Drop, 296 N. Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time
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4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. Pacific Time
Venue at 1900 E Brundage LnBakersfield, CA3.5 mi
Community
A holiday celebration at the BLNC with guests from Mercy House. Volunteers are needed to help serve and donate desserts.
Venue at 1900 E Brundage Ln, 1900 East Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time
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