Skip to content
FamSpots.Sign in

Bakersfield, CA · Guide

Rainy-day activities for kids in Bakersfield

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Rainy-day activities for kids in Bakersfield — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Bakersfield. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

The first truly wet weekends of fall catch everyone off guard — indoor play spaces and museums hit capacity by late morning. Arrive at opening, or save the trip for a weekday afternoon when school is in session.

Want picks tuned to your kids' ages, dietary needs, and interests — not just a static list?

Try FamSpots free
  1. 01

    Valley Plaza

    4.2 (10,323)2701 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Bakersfield.

  2. 02

    Mercado Latino

    4.3 (3,456)2105 Edison Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Bakersfield.

  3. 03

    Maya Cinemas Bakersfield

    4.6 (5,571)1000 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Bakersfield.

  4. 04

    Regal Edwards Bakersfield

    4.2 (1,836)9000-G Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Bakersfield.

  5. 05

    Studio Movie Grill

    4.3 (3,275)2733 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Bakersfield.

  6. 06

    Kern County Museum

    4.6 (1,355)Kern County Chamber of Commerce Building, 3801 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA

    A well-rated museum in Bakersfield.

  7. 07

    Walter W. Stiern Library

    4.4 (41)9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

    A well-rated library in Bakersfield.

  8. 08

    Beale Memorial Library

    4.5 (284)701 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA

    A well-rated library in Bakersfield.

  9. 09

    La Pulga El Remate

    4.3 (610)Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Bakersfield.

  10. 10

    AMC Bakersfield 6

    4.4 (1,355)4200 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Bakersfield.

  11. 11

    Reading Cinemas with IMAX + TITAN LUXE at Valley Plaza

    4.3 (2,406)Reading Cinemas Valley Plaza, 2000 Wible Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Bakersfield.

  12. 12

    Bowlero Bakersfield

    4.1 (1,411)3610 Wible Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA

    A well-rated bowling alley in Bakersfield.

Common questions

How were these rainy-day activities in Bakersfield chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Bakersfield, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

Is FamSpots free?

Yes. Every city guide is free to read with no account. Creating a free account adds recommendations tuned to your kids' ages, interests, and dietary needs. No credit card is required.

More for Bakersfield families

Rainy-day activities near Bakersfield

Skip the static list

Tell FamSpots your kids' ages, interests, and dietary needs once. Get spots to eat, play, and explore that actually fit — in Bakersfield and everywhere you go.

Get started