Travel back in time at The Kern County Museum in Bakersfield. Step inside the pioneer village attraction, situated across 16 acres with over 50 authentic buildings collected from around the county. The buildings presented are related to life in the 19th century, and include an adobe house, bank, barn, blacksmith shop, harness shop, hospital and more.
Conduct your evening out at the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy listening to the sweeping sounds of the professional 80 member orchestra under the direction of Maestro John Farrer, as it performs classical music masterpieces written by the musical greats. Productions have included Beethoven's Overture to Egmont, Brahms Symphony No. 4 and Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker.
Nature lovers love the Wind Wolves Preserve. Discover an ecologically unique region brimming with miles and miles of seasonal wildflowers, abundant wildlife and outdoor beauty. Bring your family and friends to hike, bike, picnic, and camp at a preserve that travels across California's Transverse Ranges, Coast Ranges, Sierra Nevada, western Mojave Desert, and San Joaquin Valley.