Kern County Family

06/05/2026

June is Men’s Health Month 💙
Fellas, your health matters more than you think. Make the appointment. Drink the water. Move your body. Talk to someone you trust. Taking care of yourself isn’t a weakness — it’s strength, leadership, and love for the people who count on you.
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06/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Cassandra! 🎉
Cassandra is the winner of our Hello, Happy Mama contest and the lucky recipient of a $100 gift card to Wool Growers! 🥘❤️

Thank you to everyone who entered and helped make this giveaway so much fun for our Kern County community.

Special thank you to our contest sponsor Motor City Buick GMC

Stay tuned — more chances to win are coming soon!

06/05/2026

🥪✨KHSD is serving free breakfast and lunch for ages 2–18 from June 2–26. No enrollment required — just stop by and enjoy a nutritious meal.

🔗Check locations, dates, and times here: https://www.kerncountyfamily.com/PublicArticle/4263/2026-Kern-High-School-District-Summer-Meals-Program

06/05/2026

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06/04/2026

Splash season is officially ON, Kern County! 💦☀️
Our 2026 Spray Park Summer Guide is here to help you plan all the free, family‑friendly water fun from May 23 – Sept 7. With locations across Bakersfield, it’s easier than ever to cool off, play, and make summer memories.

Open daily 11 AM–6 PM (closed Mondays, except holidays).
Supported by Omni Family Health, our 2026 Summer Health Partner.

Full guide 👉 https://www.kerncountyfamily.com/PublicArticle/4555/Spray-Park-Schedule-2026

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Dragons are taking over storytime at Beale Memorial Library! 🐉✨
Enjoy dragon-themed stories and a special appearance by Huggy the Dragon from Kids Empire. Stop by to say hello, snap a photo, and join us for a fun-filled celebration of summer reading.

06/04/2026

Starting today, free summer meals are back! ☀️🍎

The Kern County Superintendent of Schools is offering FREE Summer Meals for children and teens ages 2–18 at locations throughout Kern County. Meals are available Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted.

Please note: Meal sites will be closed on July 3. Some locations will also be closed on June 19.

For complete information, including meal site locations, dates, and serving times, visit: https://bit.ly/kcsossummermeals

06/04/2026

FREE CHILD ID EVENT NEXT WEEK! 👮🚓

Our department will be offering complimentary Child ID cards for children in our community next week. Child ID cards provide parents and guardians with important identifying information that may be helpful in an emergency.

📅 Monday, June 8
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 1601 Truxtun Ave. – Lobby

📞 Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, please call 661-326-3053. We look forward to seeing you and your family!

06/04/2026

🍎☀️ FREE Summer Meals are here!
KCSOS is helping ensure every child 18 & under stays fueled all summer long with free meals at community centers, libraries, schools, and more.

🔗Find the full list of locations, dates, and times below, and get more info at: https://www.kerncountyfamily.com/PublicArticle/4268/2026-Kern-County-Superintendent-of-Schools-KCSOS-FREE-Summer-Meals-Program