Monterey Family Fun

Fun & Free Family-Friendly Events in Monterey County This March

Looking for budget-friendly activities to enjoy with your family this March? Monterey County and the surrounding areas have free events that offer fun, creativity, and...

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Fun and Educational Activities on the Monterey Bay

Whether you perch near flowers to observe bumblebees or hike out to look for whales, embrace some time in the sunshine. “It’s one of the...

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Northern and Central California’s Children’s Museums

Children’s museums are magical spaces where kids can explore, learn, and play through hands-on exhibits and interactive activities. Families in Monterey have access to quite a few exceptional museums offering unique...

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Discover the Best Hot Chocolate in Monterey County

Discover the Best Hot Chocolate Spots in Monterey County and Beyond An interesting discussion recently took place in the Monterey Bay Parent Facebook group about...

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Twenty Inexpensive or Free Things to Do in October

October is packed with a variety of family-friendly activities and events across Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. You don't have to break the bank to...

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Monterey Bay Parent’s October Postcard

In our October issue you'll find a print postcard sponsored by The Patch at 10 River Road. In addition to The Patch at 10 River...

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Travel

What to do in Monterey with Kids?

Monterey is a fantastic place to visit with children, offering a mix of outdoor adventures, educational experiences, and fun attractions. Here are the top things to...

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Visiting Monterey? Here are the Top 10 Things to Do with Kids

Monterey, California, is a fantastic destination for families, offering many fun and educational activities for kids of all ages. Here are the top ten attractions to...

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Five Romantic Towns Near Monterey for a Perfect Parents’ Getaway

Monterey County is home to one of the most famously romantic towns in the world—Carmel-by-the-Sea. Its fairytale cottages, breathtaking ocean views, and world-class dining make...

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National Park Passes and Free Days: What You Need to Know

National parks offer the perfect setting for family adventures, providing various activities for all ages. From scenic hikes and wildlife watching to educational programs and...

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The Perfect Road Trip Stop: Lost Hills Park

If you’re headed down south, you’ll find the perfect stop in the middle of the Central Valley. There aren’t a lot of great options on...

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Northern and Central California’s Children’s Museums

Children’s museums are magical spaces where kids can explore, learn, and play through hands-on exhibits and interactive activities. Families in Monterey have access to quite a few exceptional museums offering unique...

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Attractions

Our Favorite Monterey County Beaches

Check out our list of favorite beaches! Among the choices is a favorite for wading (Lovers Point), a great choice for dog walking and sunsets...

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Visiting Monterey? Here are the Top 10 Things to Do with Kids

What Kind of Camper Is Your Child?

Fun and Educational Activities on the Monterey Bay

Bocce By the Bay

Our Favorite Monterey County Beaches

Prom Dress Donation drive

Make and Take Crafts at MY Museum

Storytime at Monterey Library

Storytime at the library

Celebrate Women’s Poetry

Movie in the Park

Prom Dress Donation drive

Nature Journal Workshop

Botanical Illustration: Spring Flowers Workshop

Rainbow Playgroup

Fun & Free Family-Friendly Events in Monterey County This March

Fun and Educational Activities on the Monterey Bay

Northern and Central California’s Children’s Museums

Discover the Best Hot Chocolate in Monterey County

Twenty Inexpensive or Free Things to Do in October

Monterey Bay Parent’s October Postcard

What to do in Monterey with Kids?

Visiting Monterey? Here are the Top 10 Things to Do with Kids

Five Romantic Towns Near Monterey for a Perfect Parents’ Getaway

National Park Passes and Free Days: What You Need to Know

The Perfect Road Trip Stop: Lost Hills Park

Northern and Central California’s Children’s Museums

What Kind of Camper Is Your Child?

Bocce By the Bay

We’re Giving Away Four Giants Tickets

STEAM for Success

Monterey County Art and Music Programs for Your Family

The Museum of Child Art

Our Favorite Monterey County Beaches

Things To Do

Our Suggestions

Monterey Family Fun

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