Friendship House Community Center Bakersfield

10/27/2026

Our Fall Carnival was a huge success! 🎃🍂 Families came together for a fun filled day of games, candy, and valuable community resources. We danced our way to fitness with Zumba, walked it out to win during our cake walk, and had fun seeing everybody’s creativity with our costume contest! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event so memorable! See you again next year!

10/21/2026

🍂🎃 THIS FRIDAY! Join us for our FREE Fall Carnival! 🎃🍂

Bring the whole family for an evening filled with games, candy, music, and plenty of fall fun!

📅 Date: October 23
⏰ Time: 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.
📍 Location: 2424 Cottonwood Rd

10/12/2026

Join CAPK Friendship House Community Center for the Friendship House Music Fest Fundraiser on November 14! Enjoy live music from local artists, delicious food, and an evening of community connection, all while supporting programs that empower and strengthen youth in Kern County.

Bring your family, friends, blankets, and lawn chairs for an evening of music and giving back under the stars!

📅 November 14 | 3:00–7:00 p.m.
🎶 J2 and G-SIX The Band
📍 CAPK Friendship House, 2424 Cottonwood Drive, Bakersfield, CA
🎟️ Tickets: $25
Let’s come together, celebrate our community, and make a difference! 💙
Get Your Tickets Now!
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/fhccmusicfest/

10/06/2026

🍂🎃 Join us for our FREE Fall Carnival! 🎃🍂

Bring the whole family for an evening filled with games, candy, music, and plenty of fall fun!

📅 Date: October 23
⏰ Time: 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.
📍 Location: 2424 Cottonwood Rd

09/16/2026

Friendships, fun, field trips, and more at the CAPK Friendship House Afterschool Program! ☺️

Calling all youth ages 6–18! Join the CAPK Friendship House Afterschool Program, a welcoming place to learn, create, connect, and grow. Youth can enjoy hands-on STEM activities, cooking classes, mentoring, arts and crafts, games, homework help, exciting field trips (including our annual Disneyland field trip) and plenty of new adventures!

📍 Pick up a registration packet at:
2424 Cottonwood Rd. Bakersfield CA 93307
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or call 661-369-8922 for more information.

09/16/2026

Need a bag of groceries and want to get some movement in your day, join our FREE Zumba Class. Families with youth ages 6-18 also will be able to receive a box of fresh vegetables and fruit from brighter bites on select days when they sign up and join the afterschool program! 🥬💃

FREE ZUMBA CLASSES!

Ready to move, have fun, and get your heart pumping? Come join us at Friendship House Community Center for FREE Zumba classes led by an experienced instructor!

Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Friendship House Community Center
2424 Cottonwood Rd., Bakersfield CA, 93307.

Grab a friend and meet us there! Bring your energy, your smile, and your best moves. Let’s get active together!

For more information, contact Lois Hannible, Program Manager at (661) 369-8926 or [email protected].

08/27/2026

Join us for a family-friendly celebration of cars, motorcycles, and bikes! Enjoy a diverse car show, food trucks, local vendors, award competitions, an opportunity drawing, and a silent auction with car-themed gift baskets. Proceeds will support youth-focused programs at the CAPK Friendship House. There's fun for everyone, whether you're a vehicle enthusiast or just looking for a great day out!

08/17/2026

FREE ZUMBA CLASSES!

Ready to move, have fun, and get your heart pumping? Come join us at Friendship House Community Center for FREE Zumba classes led by an experienced instructor!

Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Friendship House Community Center
2424 Cottonwood Rd., Bakersfield CA, 93307.

Grab a friend and meet us there! Bring your energy, your smile, and your best moves. Let’s get active together!

For more information, contact Lois Hannible, Program Manager at (661) 369-8926 or [email protected].