Three Places to See Fall Color in Monterey County
Key Takeaways Top spots for viewing fall color in Monterey County are Carmel Valley, Fort Ord National Monument between Salinas and Monterey, and Toro Park...
Read ArticleComing This Month From Monterey County Free Libraries
ember is here, the holidays are quickly approaching, and Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) wants to keep your family learning, engaged and inspired all year long. Here’s what’s happening at the library this month.
Read ArticleKristi Yamaguchi Helps Hope Services Raise $168,000 at Monterey Gala
Key Takeaways Hope Services is a nonprofit that has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families for more than 70 years,...
Read ArticleBlippi Is Coming to Monterey–Win Tickets!
Blippi brings curiosity, movement, and plenty of silly fun to the stage, making this an exciting outing for little explorers! He’s appearing in Monterey!
Read ArticleNorthridge Mall: Elevate the Shopping Experience
Ask a longtime Salinas parent about Northridge Mall, and you’ll likely get more than directions to the food court—you’ll get a memory. Maybe it’s a first job at 16. Maybe it’s photos with Santa every December. For many Monterey County families, the mall isn’t only a place to shop; it’s integrated into the rhythm of growing up here. And this year, one of those treasured memories is making a comeback: The carousel is returning.
Read ArticleWin a Witch Grannie Prize Pack
We’re celebrating Witch Grannie with a magical giveaway for one lucky reader! One winner will receive a Witch Grannie prize bundle featuring a signed copy of the Witch Grannie...
Read ArticleWhirling Dervishes, Stretchy Ice Cream & a Kids’ Craft Table: The Monterey Turkish Festival Turns 26
Custom House Plaza, Monterey | Saturday–Sunday, August 29–30, 2026 | Free Admission If you're looking for something different to do with the family this last...
Read ArticleWhat To Do This Weekend in Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
Back-to-school season is here, and this weekend sends summer off in style. Friday brings free community fun in Castroville, an extraordinary opening night of handcrafted folk art sculptures in Oldtown Salinas, and the Night Market 831 in Sand City. Saturday, the Back to School Expo fills Del Monte Center with free activities, school resources, and goody bags for families. Sunday, the beloved San Juan Day street festival takes over historic downtown San Juan Bautista all day long. Here’s what we’re pointing families toward this week.
Read ArticleThrifty Business: Your Guide to Resale Shopping for Monterey Families
Back-to-school season always seems to sneak up faster than we're ready for, and with new backpacks, shoes, and a fresh round of "I've outgrown everything"...
Read ArticleFree 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.
Read ArticleFamily-Friendly Car Week: Free Ways to See the Classics in 2026
Every August, the Monterey Peninsula transforms into the center of the automotive universe. Monterey Car Week 2026 runs August 7–16, ten days packed with concours shows,...
Read ArticleAugust 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...
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