Mark your calendars: the Monterey Bay Parent Back to School Expo returns Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Del Monte Center in Monterey — and booth registration is open now.
Read ArticleJULY 6 IS THE LAST DAY! Monterey County families have a great opportunity this summer: a free pass to more than 30 state historic parks,...
Read ArticlePancake breakfast, a parade, and other special celebrations are on the agenda for Monterey County 4th of July, 2026.
Read ArticleIt’s July 4th week, and that means it’s time for one of Monterey’s favorite holiday traditions: the 10th Annual Old Fashioned Pancake Breakfast, hosted by MY Museum and your local Monterey firefighters.
Read ArticleDolly Parton’s Imagination Library is coming to Monterey County this summer, and your child could receive a free book by mail every single month.
Read ArticleFor the fifth year in a row, Salinas Valley Health is showing that caring for families doesn't stop at the hospital door. Employees and community...
Read ArticleJune 13–14 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Free Admission Garland Park Visitor Center, 700 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel ValleyIf you're looking for a...
Read ArticleHere’s an age-by-age guide to celebrating birthdays with your child — with plenty of local Monterey County flavor mixed in.
Read ArticleHere are suggestions on celebrating half-birthdays and summer birthdays all around Monterey County.
Read ArticleSummer is the perfect time to curl up with a good book — and there’s no shortage of ways to make it fun and rewarding. Local libraries across the area are kicking off their summer reading programs, and national programs sweeten the deal with free gifts.
Read ArticleMonterey County Free Libraries is once again presenting their popular Summer Reading Club. The fun runs from June 1 through July 31, complete with prizes and performances.
Read ArticlePARTNER CONTENT There’s a flower that blooms only at night. It doesn’t wait for ideal conditions—it opens quietly in the dark, offering something beautiful, precisely...
Read ArticleYou’ll receive a weekly event newsletter, be first to see our monthly issue, and get advance notice of contests, events, and more. It’s all free, of course.
Fill out the form below and we'll send it to your email.