Our recommended things to do in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties for November. For winter holiday events including scheduled tree lightings, check this article.
November 6 @ 2:00-3:00 pm
Festive Food and Gratitude
Frank Paul Family Resource Center, Salinas
Learn how to use pumpkin to create fun fall snacks. What’s on your plate? Pumpkin hummus and smoothies Each registered family will go home with a bag of free produce. Free event. Presented by Kids Eat Right, Montage Health.
November 9 @ 10 am-12:00 pm
Dads Read
Marina Public Library
Monthly storytime featuring community readers, outdoor play, coloring station, clothing swap and much more. Free event.
November 9 @ 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Species on the Edge
Palo Corona Regional Park
Learn all about the Smith’s blue butterfly, California red-legged frog, south-central California steelhead, and tricolored blackbird through the “Species on the Edge” drop-in presentations. Stop at the pop-up exhibit cart near the flagpole at the main trailhead entrance of Palo Corona anytime between 10:30 am to 12 pm.
November 10 @ 12:00-4:00 pm
Salute to Veterans Jamboree
Veterans Transition Center, Marina
This fundraiser is a free event with live music, arts & crafts, local artisans, food booths, bounce houses, classic cars, raffle prizes, balloon animals, fire truck, dunk tank, silent auction, and more.
November 11 @ 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Free National Park Admission
Pinnacles National Park
Celebrate Veterani Day with a free visit to a National Park. Pinnacles is the closest one to our area.
November 16 @ 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Wally’s Recycle Fest
Johnson Canyon Landfill
Food, giveaways, fun recycle games and crafts. Bike repair workshop, soil health workshop, compost workshop. Free event.
November 16 @ 9:00-11:00 am
Wild Turkey Trot
Creekside Terrace Trailhead, Fort Ord National Monument
Enjoy an interactive activity along with resources, raffles, and a healthy snack to fuel outdoor fun. Best suited for ages 5 and above.
November 16 @ 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Wally’s Recycle Fest
Johnson Canyon Landfill
Food, giveaways, fun recycle games and crafts. Bike repair workshop, soil health workshop, compost workshop. Free event.
November 16 @ 12:00-2:00 pm
Apple Palooza
Live Earth Farm, Watsonville
Enjoy fall on the farm and take home fresh cider and apples.
November 16 @ 12:00-2:00 pm
Apple Palooza
Live Earth Farm, Watsonville
Enjoy fall on the farm and take home fresh cider and apples.
November 23 @ 10:30 am- 12:30 pm
Earth-Friendly Gardening: Improving Your Soil
Monterey Public Library
Earth-friendly Gardening is Master Gardeners’ advice for creating sustainable landscapes that benefit the broader environment and make things easier for the gardener. By adopting these practices, you can grow a healthy garden that is beautiful, in sync with nature, and less prone to problems. You’ll bring soil to this workshop so it can be analyzed.
November 30 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Small Business Saturday Children’s Craft Fair
Santa Cruz Discovery Museum, Capitola
Talented kids aged 6-17 will be selling their handmade creations, from crafts and jewelry to artwork and baked goods. Every purchase supports the next generation of local business owners.
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