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 ArticleMonterey Families: This Month’s Recommended Events
November brings cooler days and plenty of reasons to get out with the kids. From hands-on science and classic cars to honoring veterans and reading to shelter dogs, here are our favorite family-friendly events this month. Many are free!
Read ArticleFree Days on Public Lands: BLM Fee-Free Days in California
Looking for an easy, budget-friendly way to get the kids outside this fall? Mark your calendar: the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has two more fee-free days left in 2026, on Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, November 11.
Read ArticleTrick-or-Treat by the Bay: Halloween on the Wharf Returns for Its 8th Year
Free family fun, costume contest with cash prizes, and Halloween magic on Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf Mark your calendars, Monterey County families — Halloween is...
Read ArticleFree Aquarium Admission for Monterey County Families Is Back — Here’s How to Snag Tickets
Good news for local families: the Monterey Bay Aquarium is once again opening its doors free of charge to Monterey County residents, and this year's...
Read ArticleFree Wharf Walk Explores the History of Monterey’s Fishing Boats
Next tour: "Fishing Boats Through the Decades: Stories from Monterey's Waterfront" — Saturday, September 5, 10 a.m. to noon Looking for a free, family-friendly way...
Read ArticleA Parents’ Escape: Reconnecting at the Lodge at the Presidio
For parents of three young children, alone time can feel like a luxury. So when an invitation arrived to celebrate an eighth wedding anniversary with...
Read ArticleRancho Day at the Adobe Returns to Salinas This September
Free family event brings history to life with live music, blacksmithing, roping demonstrations, and more Mark your calendars, Monterey County families — Rancho Day at...
Read ArticleWin Four Tickets to the 2026 Monterey County Fair
CONTEST IS CLOSED. Winner is Lynn Yoshiyama. Your tickets have been emailed. Cowboy boots, carnival lights, and cotton candy — the Monterey County Fair is...
Read ArticleBack to School Expo Winners
What a turnout! Thank you to every Monterey County family who stopped by the Back to School Expo and stamped their way through our Passport to Prizes
Read ArticleLast Chance: Win a Mercedes-Benz and Support MY Museum in the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® Charity Drawing
Have you gotten your tickets yet? The 2026 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® charity drawing is this Sunday, August 16, and it’s your last chance to enter for a shot at a 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ Electric Sedan — while directly supporting local kids right here in Monterey County.
Read ArticleMonterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf Turns 181 — Free Birthday Bash for the Whole Family
Mark your calendars, Monterey County families — Old Fisherman’s Wharf is turning 181, and the whole community is invited to celebrate for free. The Fisherman’s Wharf Association is throwing its annual Wharf Birthday Party on Sunday, October 11, complete with live music, historic boats, birthday cake, and a few brand-new activities for kids this year.
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