Free events in Delano, CA

Backpacks & Beyond is a no-cost community event focused on helping families prepare for the upcoming school year. Complimentary backpacks and school supplies will be available while quantities last, along with useful resources, snacks, and refreshments. It offers a friendly setting to connect with others and get ready for a strong start to classes. Early arrival is encouraged to access materials and make the most of the available support.

Access no-cost, quick, and private HIV and syphilis testing at The Source LGBT+ Center. Services run on first and third Fridays, and walk-ins are accepted while testing is in progress. Anyone who completes an HIV test can receive a complimentary $50 gift card. Syphilis screening is provided in partnership with Altura Centers for Health.

Savor a free root beer float and pick up a sketchbook to grow your art supply stash, with items available in limited quantities. Explore galleries filled with artwork created through the summer program. Supported by Summer Night Lights (SNL) Tulare County, United Way Tulare, and the Visalia Breakfast Lions Club.

Settle in for a PG-rated screening of Who Framed Roger Rabbit. The story follows private detective Eddie Valiant, played by Bob Hoskins, who is hired by producer R.K. Maroon, portrayed by Alan Tilvern, to look into rumors surrounding Jessica Rabbit, voiced by Kathleen Turner, the glamorous wife of cartoon star Roger Rabbit, voiced by Charles Fleischer. When Marvin Acme, played by Stubby Kaye and known as the owner of Toontown, turns up dead, the formidable Judge Doom, portrayed by Christopher Lloyd, sets his sights on Roger, sparking a fast-paced quest to uncover the truth. Thanks to the Summer Series sponsor, Tachi Palace Casino Resort.

Tulare Parks & Recreation hosts an outdoor screening of Zootopia 2 at Mulcahy Park. This free, family-friendly gathering encourages attendees to bring blankets and lawn chairs for a comfortable spot on the grass. Enjoy a summer evening at the park watching a movie together.

A physician-led walk at Blain Park offers a relaxed way to get moving, learn about health, and meet new people. This free gathering welcomes everyone. Expect a simple check-in for registration, light warm-up exercises, and a health talk focused on Stress Management. Healthy snacks and prizes are available. For more information, call (559) 624-2416 or email YAvianed@KaweahHealth.org.

A relaxed coffee gathering at the Corcoran Branch Library brings veterans together for donuts, coffee, and conversation. It is free to attend, and veterans from all branches and eras, along with their families, are welcome.

A no-cost, walk-in support group for infant feeding offers ongoing professional lactation care in a relaxed setting. Families can receive help with nursing, pumping, bottle feeding, tongue tie concerns, and infant sleep, with guidance tailored to their needs.

Visit the library for individual, free legal assistance with Victor VeVea of Bakersfield Paralegal. Guests are helped in the order they arrive. A sign-up sheet will be available, and arriving early increases your chance of being among the first served.

A weekly emo karaoke night takes place every Wednesday at Jerry's Pizza & Pub. It is for ages 21 and over, with free entry and food and drink specials.