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Largest Ever Exhibit of Iconic Artist Jo Mora’s Cartes Opens at Monterey History and Art’s Stanton Center & Kids’ Scavenger Hunt

stanton center 5 custom house plaza, Monterey, United States

Largest Ever Exhibit of Iconic Artist Jo Mora’s Cartes Opens at Monterey History and Art’s Stanton Center in Downtown Monterey Children will enjoy a fun Scavenger Hunt! Monterey History and Art Association’s Stanton Center and Theater is pleased to unveil a new exhibit, “Jo Mora: Cartographer,” the largest collection of Jo Mora’s Cartes ever displayed. […]

$10
Event Series Storytime at Monterey Library

Storytime at Monterey Library

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

Join friendly library staff for storytime every Friday morning. We meet in the Library's Community Room for a 30 minute storytime and stay and play. All are welcome, especially ages 2-5. No registration required.

Toro Park Elementary School Fall Harvest Carnival

Toro Park Elementary School 22500 Portola Drive, Salinas, United States

Family-friendly activities hosted by WUSD PTO. Music, food trucks, arts & crafts, bounce house, games, carnival, cake walk and much more. Open to the public.  

Boardwalk Beach Blitz Christian Overnight

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Boardwalk Beach Blitz Christian Overnight brings together youth Groups, families, and friends for worship, fellowship and fun! Includes: Camping on the Boardwalk Dinner and Breakfast Evening Concert & Worship on the Beach Featuring: Performer: Kokua Guest Speaker: Cody Cannon Ride Wristband for Saturday Free Play in the Arcade Discounted Parking Package Price: $94.95 per person Deadline to register […]

Nerf Nite

Friday night Nerf Nite $5 for entry, pizza, and lemonade. 4 games including PARENTS VS. KIDS. Safety is our top priority. Schedule has 4 games with a sermonette and pizza in between the second and third game. Event starts at 5:30 but you can come for target practice starting at 4:30. Register here: https://penchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/775015

$5

61st Annual Great Sandcastle Contest

Carmel Beach between 10th and 12th, Carmel, United States

Take a walk anywhere in Carmel and you'll find inspiration for this year's theme "Celebrate Carmel Architecture". In other words, anything and everything you see is a potential sandcastle. No pre-registration is needed. Look for the tent on the beach at 11th to register your sandcastle and pick up your entry number. Building can start […]

Event Series Dads Read

Dads Read

Marina Branch Library Seaside Circle, Marina

Join us for our monthly storytime featuring community readers! Activities include: Monterey County Food Bank Outdoor play with toys Coloring Corner Shea's Gymnastics FREE clothing exchange by Buy Nothing Marina

Fun in the Park

Montecito Park 220 Montecito Ave., Monterey, United States

Participate in fun games and hands-on STEAM activities. Free face painting and games, My Museum Wheelie Mobiles. Free Kona Ice and snacks.

Event Series Ms. Kitty’s Story Lorry

Ms. Kitty’s Story Lorry

Downtown Book & Sound Main Street, Salinas

Free Story Hour returns to Downtown Book & Sound every week! You are invited to join us as we bring back our popular Story Lorry - hosted by our very own Miss Kitty - with tails to tell for all ages! Littlest kids claim the first 20 minutes of story, then 4-7th grades have 20 […]

Special Indie Movie Matinee

Marina Branch Library Seaside Circle, Marina

Enjoy this documentary about an ancient city and its unique people seen through the eyes of a cat. For all ages. Refreshments provided.

Movie in the Park: Shrek

Colton Hall 570 Pacific Street, Monterey, United States

Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation presents a screening of the film Shrek on the lawn of Colton Hall on Saturday, September 14 at 5:30pm. See fire engines up close, meet your local Monterey firefighters, and enjoy complimentary popcorn and cotton candy. Make sure to bring chairs or a blanket to sit on and wear some warm […]

Event Series Free Nature Program – Ventana Wildlife Society

Free Nature Program – Ventana Wildlife Society

Ventana Wildlife Society Andrew Molera State Park is located 26 miles south of Carmel, CA. The entrance to the Park is on the west side of Highway 1. At the bottom of the hill, turn right into the State Park parking area. After parking, walk back out past the kiosk, turn right and onto the dirt road. You'll see the Discovery Center approximately 1/8th of a mile on your left.

Free Nature Program Sundays, 9:00AM Visit the Discovery Center on Sunday mornings and join us for a 1 hour nature talk or guided walk along one of the park's trails. Learn about the natural history of Big Sur, including the California condor, while enjoying the cool, rippling sounds of the Big Sur River nearby. Hear more about our Condor […]

BMX Racing – Manzanita Park BMX

We are a sanctioned track by the American Bicycle Association (USABMX). Our track is designed to be manuevered by all skill level riders. There is no age requirement in BMX, as long as you can ride on two wheels, you're good to go! Don't have a bike? We can help! We offer loaner bikes & […]

Event Series Carmel Farmers Market

Carmel Farmers Market

The Barnyard 3663 The Barnyard, Carmel, United States

The Carmel Farmers Market is hosted by The Barnyard Shopping Village, located at the intersection of Highway 1 and Carmel Valley Road. With over 25 farmers and vendors who offer local fresh farm produce and other specialty items. Open from May to September. Per California Health and Safety Code, animals are prohibited at certified farmers […]

Event Series Make & Explore

Make & Explore

Join us in the library for Make & Explore, our family craft event featuring a fun activity or hands on experiment! Spend some quality time together creating and learning through play. Every third Tuesday of the month. For more information contact Joe at JosephR@ci.salinas.ca.us

Event Series Little Steamers

Little Steamers

John Steinbeck Library 350 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, United States

It's time to learn through play! Join us for Little STEAMers, a toddler and preschool program based on the idea that free play is fantastic early learning. Each week we will explore and build with STEAM-based toys in a creative, free play environment. Open to ages 1 - 4. For more information, contact Joe at JosephR@ci.salinas.ca.us

Event Series Carmel Library Storytime

Carmel Library Storytime

Carmel Public Library Park Branch Corner of Mission Street & 6th Avenue, Carmel, United States

Join us for Stories, Songs, Rhymes and Play! Storytime is designed for children 2-5 years old and their caregivers. (Children 12 & under are welcome)

Event Series Carmel Library Storytime

Lullabies at the Library

Carmel Public Library Park Branch Corner of Mission Street & 6th Avenue, Carmel, United States

Join Marylee Sunseri for gentle sing-along chants and lullabies from around the world while holding your little one in your arms. (Limited to children birth to 9 months and their caregiver)  This program is designed for a one to one ratio caregiver/child.  Please call with any questions (831) 624-4664

Event Series Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

A Teen Reading Buddy is looking for a little buddy who needs to practice their reading or who simply loves to read! Search fo us in the Children's Area to sign up for a 25 minute one-on-one time. We will be here every Wednesdays from 3-5pm starting on September 11th. A sign up sheet will […]

Pajama Story Time

Seaside Public Library 550 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, United States

Dress in your PJs and join us for stories and song.

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