Family Fun
Events, Attractions, Places To Go, & Much More!
Win a $200 Amazon Gift Card from Monterey Bay Parent
Monterey Bay Parent is giving away a $200 gift card on April 7. To enter you just need to open the April issue, click on today's link, and enter! Read more
Mar 30, 2020
11:44 AM
Virtual Creativity: Storytime and Drawing Lessons Online
Have you reached your limit after reading “Dragons Love Tacos” a few dozen times and it’s only 10 am? Here are six of our favorite virtual storytimes and art activities. Read more
Mar 26, 2020
9:45 AM
Hidden Treasure: Geocaching with Kids in Monterey County
With the temperate weather of the Monterey Bay area, geocaching is a great family activity. You can find caches hidden in parking lots, parks, beaches, and quite likely in your neighborhood or one within walking distance. Read more
Mar 25, 2020
7:52 PM
Camp Memories: Adults share how camp shaped their lives
To understand why kids love going to camp, I spoke to 5 adults about their camp experience when they were kids. They shared with me how going to camp helped shape them into the people they are today. Read more
Feb 24, 2020
11:30 AM
Summer Camp Safety 101
As you’re getting the kids ready for one of the year’s absolute highlights – summer camp – teach them how to stay safe while they’re having fun. Read more
Feb 24, 2020
11:01 AM
How to Choose a Sleep-Away Camp Your Kids Will Love
Whether you’re looking for enrichment for your child, a way to keep your kids occupied and supervised while you work, or need a short reprieve from parenting, there’s sure to be a summer camp that’s the right fit for your child and family. Read more
Feb 24, 2020
9:03 AM
Monterey County Spring Break 2020 Camps
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and some area private schools will be on Spring Break from March 16-27. If you’re looking for a spring break activity for your children, here are the local businesses and organizations offering camp. Read more
Feb 24, 2020
8:18 AM
It’s Raining and my preschooler is SO bored!
If you're running out of rainy day fun, we have six super fun ideas for the next Monterey rainy day! Read more
Dec 30, 2019
4:23 PM
Win a Family Plus Membership to MY Museum!
We're giving away a Family Plus Membership to MY Museum on January 15, 2020. Enter once per day to win! Read more
Dec 30, 2019
3:55 PM
Our Nineteen Favorite Articles from 2019
With the new year almost upon us, we're looking back at the nineteen best articles we shared from throughout 2019! We are so privileged to journey through the year with you and we're looking forward to an amazing new decade! Read more
Dec 30, 2019
10:50 AM
quick trips
A Weekend Getaway to Solvang
We spent a warm February weekend in Solvang and found the little town to be thoroughly charming. It's the perfect getaway for your Monterey County family. Read more
A "Beat" Tour of San Francisco
Are you a fan of Jack Kerouac? Are you fascinated with the "Beat Generation" or San Francisco hippie culture? If so, you will probably really enjoy a tour of San Francisco with a focus on Beat Generation landmarks. Read more
Last Minute Summer Getaways for Monterey Bay Families
Haven’t had time to fit in that summer vacation? Here are some quick and relatively affordable getaways to help you make some family memories. Read more
Five San Jose Attractions You'll Want To Visit
Tech marvels, farm animals, and a big scary house–here are five great destinations for fun in San Jose. Read more
Celebrate Your Besties With a Girls’ Getaway
February is the perfect month to make plans for a girls’ getaway. You may be surprised to hear a girls’ trip will have significant benefits for your mind and body. Read more
Family Day Trip: Destination Big Sur!
Pristine beaches, towering sea cliffs, roaring rivers and thundering waterfalls await you in Big Sur, a California gem spanning more than 90 miles of coastline and featuring several state parks. It's the perfect destination for your next day trip. Read more
Outdoor Fun
The sun is shining and it's the perfect day to be out and about. Here are a few great ideas on what you can do!
Where To Swim With The Kids in Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
When it comes to family fun, swimming is always a great choice. Here are some local family-friendly pools where you can take the kids this summer. Read more
Our Favorite Monterey County Walks
Summer is here and that means vacation and longer days with family and friends. The smells of BBQ and fireworks are in the air. Here are nine local destinations where your family can enjoy some outdoor time and a great walk! Read more
Monterey County Kids Eat Free (Or Cheap!) Specials
Looking for a meal out with your family while sticking to your budget? We found wallet-friendly options where children either eat for free or at a reduced price! Read more
Breakfast with Friends
Free community breakfast for seniors, homeless and all with hunger needs. Read more
Apr 9, 2020
8:30 AM
Baby Time Storytime
Free storytime for little library lovers. Open to ages 0-12 months old. Stories, songs, and sign language for baby and caregiver. Held every Thursday. Read more
Apr 9, 2020
10:00 AM
Toddler Tales
Toddlers (with a favorite adult) can enjoy interactive stories, songs, and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Target audience is birth to three years old. Read more
Apr 9, 2020
10:00 AM11:00 AM
Preschool Storytime - Marina
For children aged 2-5. This program will be held in the Michelle Lang Children's Room. Any question, please call 831-883-7507. Read more
Apr 9, 2020
10:15 AM10:45 AM
Preschool Storytime - King City
Join us for stories every Thursdays at 11 am. Preschool Storytime with Phyllis is free, open to the public, and no registration is required. Read more
Apr 9, 2020
11:00 AM12:00 PM
Salinas Fatherhood Workshops
Join Papás of the Central Coast in Salinas for our Supporting Fatherhood Involvement groups! The group is free and includes dinner and childcare. Bring your kids. Read more
Apr 9, 2020
5:30 PM8:30 PM
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is a weekly program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. It includes music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and fun for your child and you as well as social time with other children and their caregivers. Read more
Apr 10, 2020
10:00 AM
Makerspace4Kids - Soledad
Join us each Friday morning for a hands-on creative project that allows you to build and make in a fun learning environment where mistakes are allowed and even encouraged as we creatively explore science, technology, robotics, art, and music. Read more
Apr 10, 2020
10:00 AM12:00 PM
Bilingual Toddler Time
Bilingual Toddler Time is a free bilingual English/Spanish 30 minute program each Friday of stories, activities, and music for toddlers and preschoolers. Read more
Apr 10, 2020
10:30 AM11:30 AM
Storytime at the Big Sur Library
Come join in the family fun with stories, songs, and crafts for kids! Ages 0-5, but all are welcome. Questions? Please call 831-667-2537. Read more
Apr 10, 2020
11:30 AM12:30 PM