Free events in Porterville, CA

Backpacks & Beyond is a free community event that helps families prepare for the upcoming school year. Complimentary backpacks and essential school supplies will be available while supplies last, along with access to helpful resources. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. It offers a friendly setting to connect with others and head into the new school year feeling ready. Free and open to the community.

At The Source LGBT+ Center, no-cost, quick, and confidential screening for HIV and syphilis is available during community testing events. Walk-ins are welcome while testing is in progress. Participants who complete an HIV test can receive a $50 gift card. Syphilis testing is offered in partnership with Altura Centers for Health.

Enjoy complimentary root beer floats and pick up a sketchbook for your art supplies, with limited quantities available. The galleries will showcase artwork from the summer program, offering a look at recent creative work. This free event is made possible by Summer Night Lights (SNL) Tulare County, United Way Tulare, and the Visalia Breakfast Lions Club.

This PG-rated feature follows hard-luck detective Eddie Valiant, played by Bob Hoskins, who is hired by producer R. K. Maroon, portrayed by Alan Tilvern, to look into allegations involving Jessica Rabbit, voiced by Kathleen Turner, the wife of cartoon star Roger Rabbit, voiced by Charles Fleischer. When Marvin Acme, the owner of Toontown played by Stubby Kaye, is discovered dead, Judge Doom, portrayed by Christopher Lloyd, vows to capture and destroy Roger, drawing Eddie into a whirlwind of clues and cartoon danger. Supported by the Summer Series sponsor, Tachi Palace Casino Resort.

Tulare Parks & Recreation presents a free family screening of Zootopia 2 at Mulcahy Park. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and settle in for a summer evening movie with the whole family.

Walk with a physician-led group at Blain Park, a friendly setting to get moving, learn practical health tips, and connect with others. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to participate. This session focuses on Stress Management. The program includes registration, warm-up exercises, and a health talk. Healthy snacks are available, along with prizes. For more information, call 559-624-2416 or email YAvianed@KaweahHealth.org.

Beginners are welcome at this free knitting class at the library. Supplies are provided, and participants may also bring a personal project to work on and share their progress with the group. This class is offered each month.