Every parent knows the joy toys can bring to children. Through January 4, the Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Avenue in Bakersfield, is offering families a chance to look back at the toys that were entertaining children in decades gone by in the “Joy of Toys” exhibit. The exhibit includes historic and retro toys from the museum and local collectors. Joy of Toys is the official kickoff for the museum’s Clock Tower Holidays and is on display in the main gallery which is festively decorated with trees and wreaths originally created by local designers and artists. More