Events for December 5, 2026
Monarch Butterfly Season at Monarch Grove Sanctuary — Pacific Grove
Free, all winter. Western monarchs are back at Pacific Grove's Monarch Grove Sanctuary, and this is a lean year: last season's count was 228 butterflies, against 15,960 in a good year. The trick is timing. In cold air the monarchs cluster on the branches and look like dead leaves — easy to walk past. Once […]
Streets of Bethlehem
Step into the heart of the Christmas story with an immersive living nativity experience. Wander through a re-creation of the town of Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born—complete with […]
Early Bird Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve
Elkhorn Slough Safari Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve 1700 Elkhorn Road Watsonville, CA 95076Join us at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve every first Saturday of the month for a special early bird walk. #tours Details: Amateur and expert birders alike will find a place on the Early Bird Tour! Local guides Steve Johnston and Robert Horn alternate leading these walks, sharing the life histories of the birds that […]
In-Store Kids Workshops – Home Depot
The Home DepotJoin us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
King City Holiday Market
Food, crafts, and gifts. Holiday magic awaits. For more info email: atrujillo@kingcity.com.
45th Annual Winterfest
Fun event for the whole family! Come enjoy a festive outing where you're sure to feel holiday cheer. Free Admission, $2 tickets interchangeable across event, children's store, silent auction, games, […]
First Saturday Book Sale in Pacific Grove
St. Mary's 146 12th St, Pacific GrovePGPL Friends & Foundation holds the “First Saturday Book Sale” on the first Saturday of the month, 10am - 2pm at St. Mary's Church. The Bookstore at St. Mary's is open […]
First Saturday Book Sale in Pacific Grove
Book sale at the Pacific Grove Public Library Friends Used Book Store, offering books, puzzles, DVDs, and more. Proceeds support the library. Friends members get 50% off.
Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
Welcome to the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Historical Society! Located next to the Salinas Amtrak station, we host an interactive HO scale layout and diorama recreating Monterey County railroads from the mid-1900s. We host an Open House for free to the public the first weekend each month. Admission is free and children are always […]
Teen Dungeons and Dragons in Pacific Grove
Join the fun for a basic game of Dungeons and Dragons. Let your imagination run wild. Sessions will take place in the Little House in Jewell Park. Held October 17 […]