Back to School Expo Winners
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Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf Turns 181 — Free Birthday Bash for the Whole Family
Mark your calendars, Monterey County families — Old Fisherman’s Wharf is turning 181, and the whole community is invited to celebrate for free. The Fisherman’s Wharf Association is throwing its annual Wharf Birthday Party on Sunday, October 11, complete with live music, historic boats, birthday cake, and a few brand-new activities for kids this year.
Monterey Adult School Named One of California’s Top Adult Education Programs
Monterey Adult School has earned statewide recognition as one of just two 2026 California Adult Education Program (CAEP) Model Programs to receive the Exemplary Tier honor, the highest commendation given by the program. The award recognizes the school’s “Unlocking Doors” initiative, which pairs English language instruction with parent education and hands-on connections to community resources.
Free Diapers for Every Newborn Born at Natividad Medical Center
Good news for Monterey County families expecting a new baby: Natividad Medical Center in Salinas is one of the hospitals participating in Golden State Start, California’s new statewide program that gives every newborn 400 free diapers — regardless of family income.
August Family Fun: Your Guide to Events in Monterey County
Summer's home stretch is here, and August is packed with reasons to get the family out the door — from free library storytimes to a...
Monterey Bay Area National Night Out Events 2026
National Night Out returns on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the nationwide community-building campaign that brings neighbors, police officers, and firefighters together for an evening of...
A New Tool to Protect Your Family’s Privacy: California’s DROP Deadline Is Here
DROP stands for the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform, a free tool built by the California Privacy Protection Agency. It lets any California resident submit a single request that reaches every data broker registered in the state — more than 500 of them — asking them to delete personal information and stop selling or sharing it.
Your Guide to Monterey County Library Storytimes
Nothing beats a good story — especially when it comes with songs, rhymes, and a room full of other little ones to wiggle along with. Monterey County is lucky to have five different library systems, each running its own storytime programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Act Fast — Premium Booths for Back to School Expo Are Almost Gone!
Our annual Back to School Expo returns Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Del Monte Center in Monterey — and spots are filling up...