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
Santa Cruz Downtown Market
Our largest & oldest market is situated in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz, one block off of Pacific Avenue. In addition to a substantial variety of farm products, this market offers a great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, baked goods & more! Read more
Jul 28, 2021
1:00 PM6:00 PM
Life After COVID: How to Reconnect with Family & Friends
The pandemic changed many things including how we relate to each other. Learn beneficial strategies from Dana Edgull, Monterey County Behavioral Health Unit, on how to reconnect with loved ones after a long period of separation. Register onli... Read more
Jul 28, 2021
5:30 PM6:30 PM
Cinema Chaminade: Wine Down Wednesday ""ET""
Join us for Wine Down Wednesday and sip your favorite wines while watching classic films overlooking Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay. Read more
Jul 28, 2021
7:00 PM10:30 PM
Cinema Chaminade - Movies on the Mountain
Join us for Wine Down Wednesday and sip your favorite wines while watching classic films overlooking Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay. Drive-up the hill to Chaminade for a bottle of wine, delicious bites and free showings of classic flicks! Read more
Jul 28, 2021
8:00 PM
Free Items @ Lucy's Closet and Food Pantry
Lucy's Closet and Food Pantry offers donated clothing, blankets, toys & housewares to the public, free of charge on Binsacca Family Farms. Read more
Jul 29, 2021
10:00 AM5:00 PM
Weekly Bingo & Dinner
Weekly bingo and dinner, every Thursday at the Monterey Moose Family Center. Read more
Jul 29, 2021
5:00 PM7:00 PM
Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Market
Head to the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Market, open every Friday from 9am to 1pm in the lot behind CPK! Read more
Jul 30, 2021
9:00 AM1:00 PM
Steinbeck House open for tours starting May 14th!
Docent led tours Fridays and Saturdays 12-3pm (masks and socially distanced), no reservations needed, pay at the door. Costs Family $20, Adults $10, Seniors (65&up) $5, Students $10, Active Military and Under 10 Free. Tour is for upstairs, down... Read more
Jul 30, 2021
12:00 PM3:00 PM
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