You Pick Farms
U-Pick Farms in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties
Your entire family will enjoy an afternoon of strawberry or apple picking at one of these local U-Pick Farms. Hours can vary so be sure to check the farm website and call for information before making your plans. Read more
Raising Chickens In Monterey County
Are you curious about raising backyard chickens? They’re affectionate, affordable, low-maintenance, educational and fun. If your a Monterey County resident and you're considering raising chickens, here's what you need to know. Read more
Five Spring-Themed Books for Reading Aloud
Spring is here! Check out one or more of our spring-themed book suggestions to read to your child in celebration of the season. Read more
Earth Day: Five Conservation Activities For Your Family
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 of each year. This is a day not only to honor our wonderful Earth but to show support for a variety of environmental concerns and ways we can help keep Earth healthy and clean. Read more
Bugging Out in Monterey
Here are some entertaining classes and excursions for children in Monterey that make learning about bugs fun, and not so creepy! Read more
Playing in the Dirt! Spring Gardening With Your Kids
The Monterey Peninsula is a fantastic place to grow a garden. It is especially good for starting a garden with kids, as the climate and long growing season make the whole process much more forgiving than it would be elsewhere. Read more
Chanukah Train
We’ll share in Chanukah traditions and ride the train through the streets of Santa Cruz listening to Chanukah stories, playing dreidel and enjoying kosher refreshments provided by Chabad by the Sea. Read more
Nov 28, 2021
5:15 PM
Toddler Tales
Storytime for children ages 18 months-3 years with Pacific Grove Public Library staff. Weekly on Mondays. Read more
Nov 29, 2021
11:00 AM11:30 AM
Pacific Grove Certified Farmers Market
Join locals and visitors on Mondays at Pacific Grove's Farmer's Market. The Pacific Grove Certified Farmers’ Market offers a wide array of fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts from small-scale family farmers (70 percent are certified organic), along wit Read more
Nov 29, 2021
3:00 PM7:00 PM
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa's Party
Festivities at Jewell Park and the Natural History Museum include live entertainment by school bands and choruses, followed by caroling, kids activities, refreshments and Santa’s first visit! The tree lighting is at 5:30pm. Read more
Nov 29, 2021
4:30 PM8:00 PM
Free Virtual Baby/Toddler Time
Calling all babies, toddlers and their caregivers! Come join us for virtual stories, songs, rhymes and fun. This program is bilingual and guarantees a fun time for all. Recommended for ages 0-3. Registration required. Read more
Nov 30, 2021
10:00 AM10:30 AM
Preschool Stories at Jewell Park
Miss Mary and Barnaby Bear will be reading stories and singing songs. All ages are welcome. However, the content will specifically be developmentally appropriate for preschoolers. Read more
Nov 30, 2021
11:00 AM11:30 AM
Virtual Preschool Stories - Pacific Grove Public Library
Miss Mary and Barnaby Bear will be reading stories and singing songs. Please email ysdesk@cityofpacificgrove.org for Zoom meeting information. Read more
Nov 30, 2021
11:00 AM11:30 AM
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