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  • November 2025
  • Thu 13
    November 13 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Paws to Read

    Paws to Read

    Spend some time reading to a certified therapy dog. Participants will sign up for 10 minutes reading sessions to read a selection of their choice to a new furry friend. Great for kindergarten and up!   Sign Up begins 10 minutes prior to the program start time. Paws to Read takes place the 2nd and 4th […]

  • Fri 14
    November 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Postpartum Wellness Group

    Postpartum Wellness Group

    Buena Vista Branch Library 18250 Tara Drive, Salinas, United States

    The Birth Network of Monterey County presents a free community postpartum group in Salinas on the 2nd Friday of every month.

    Free
  • Tue 18
    November 18 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Free Boxes of Produce

    Free Boxes of Produce

    WIC Office 632 East Alisal Street, Salinas, United States

    Everyone's Harvest in conjunction with Farms Together is offering free boxes of fresh produce to area residents with lower socio-economic status (bring proof such as Medical, EBT, or WIC card). This program is available weekly until 2025.

  • Tue 25
    November 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Postpartum Wellness Group

    Postpartum Wellness Group

    Buena Vista Branch Library 18250 Tara Drive, Salinas, United States

    The Birth Network of Monterey County presents a free community postpartum group in Salinas on the 4th Tuesday of every month.

    Free
  • Tue 25
    November 25 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Free Boxes of Produce

    Free Boxes of Produce

    WIC Office 632 East Alisal Street, Salinas, United States

    Everyone's Harvest in conjunction with Farms Together is offering free boxes of fresh produce to area residents with lower socio-economic status (bring proof such as Medical, EBT, or WIC card). This program is available weekly until 2025.

  • Fri 28
    Featured November 28 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Cannery Row Hosts 31st Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

    Cannery Row Steinbeck Plaza, Monterey

    Cannery Row kicks off the holiday season in Monterey with its 31st Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring festive family entertainment for children of all ages, and of course, the arrival of Santa Claus. This event is Friday, November 28, 2025 and is FREE to attend. Event details: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Family Entertainment […]

    Free
  • December 2025
  • Tue 2
    December 2 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Free Boxes of Produce

    Free Boxes of Produce

    WIC Office 632 East Alisal Street, Salinas, United States

    Everyone's Harvest in conjunction with Farms Together is offering free boxes of fresh produce to area residents with lower socio-economic status (bring proof such as Medical, EBT, or WIC card). This program is available weekly until 2025.

  • Wed 3
    December 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Sensory Story Time

    Sensory Story Time

    Olivia & Daisy 13766 Center Street, Carmel Valley, United States

    Join Us for Sensory Story Time! Presented by Olivia & Daisy × Children's Therapy Center Co. We’re so excited to invite you and your little ones to our next Sensory Story Time at Olivia & Daisy Bookstore in Carmel Valley! 🗓 When: First Wednesday of the month (7/2/25) ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM 📍 Where: Olivia […]

    Free
  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

    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 […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

    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 […]

  • Tue 9
    December 9 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Free Boxes of Produce

    Free Boxes of Produce

    WIC Office 632 East Alisal Street, Salinas, United States

    Everyone's Harvest in conjunction with Farms Together is offering free boxes of fresh produce to area residents with lower socio-economic status (bring proof such as Medical, EBT, or WIC card). This program is available weekly until 2025.

  • Wed 10
    December 10 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Music With Mary Lee

    Music With Mary Lee

    Pacific Grove Public Library

    Enjoy music with your little one at this special library event.

  • Thu 11
    December 11 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Paws to Read

    Paws to Read

    Spend some time reading to a certified therapy dog. Participants will sign up for 10 minutes reading sessions to read a selection of their choice to a new furry friend. Great for kindergarten and up!   Sign Up begins 10 minutes prior to the program start time. Paws to Read takes place the 2nd and 4th […]

  • Fri 12
    December 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Postpartum Wellness Group

    Postpartum Wellness Group

    Buena Vista Branch Library 18250 Tara Drive, Salinas, United States

    The Birth Network of Monterey County presents a free community postpartum group in Salinas on the 2nd Friday of every month.

    Free
  • Sun 14
    December 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Downtown Antique Fair

    Downtown Antique Fair

    Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

    The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar. For info on vendor spaces, call (831) 476-6940.

  • Tue 16
    December 16 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Free Boxes of Produce

    Free Boxes of Produce

    WIC Office 632 East Alisal Street, Salinas, United States

    Everyone's Harvest in conjunction with Farms Together is offering free boxes of fresh produce to area residents with lower socio-economic status (bring proof such as Medical, EBT, or WIC card). This program is available weekly until 2025.

  • Tue 23
    December 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Postpartum Wellness Group

    Postpartum Wellness Group

    Buena Vista Branch Library 18250 Tara Drive, Salinas, United States

    The Birth Network of Monterey County presents a free community postpartum group in Salinas on the 4th Tuesday of every month.

    Free
  • Tue 23
    December 23 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Free Boxes of Produce

    Free Boxes of Produce

    WIC Office 632 East Alisal Street, Salinas, United States

    Everyone's Harvest in conjunction with Farms Together is offering free boxes of fresh produce to area residents with lower socio-economic status (bring proof such as Medical, EBT, or WIC card). This program is available weekly until 2025.

  • Tue 30
    December 30 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Free Boxes of Produce

    Free Boxes of Produce

    WIC Office 632 East Alisal Street, Salinas, United States

    Everyone's Harvest in conjunction with Farms Together is offering free boxes of fresh produce to area residents with lower socio-economic status (bring proof such as Medical, EBT, or WIC card). This program is available weekly until 2025.

  • January 2026
  • Sat 3
    January 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

    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 […]

  • Sun 4
    January 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

    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 […]

  • Wed 7
    January 7, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Sensory Story Time

    Sensory Story Time

    Olivia & Daisy 13766 Center Street, Carmel Valley, United States

    Join Us for Sensory Story Time! Presented by Olivia & Daisy × Children's Therapy Center Co. We’re so excited to invite you and your little ones to our next Sensory Story Time at Olivia & Daisy Bookstore in Carmel Valley! 🗓 When: First Wednesday of the month (7/2/25) ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM 📍 Where: Olivia […]

    Free
  • Fri 9
    January 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Postpartum Wellness Group

    Postpartum Wellness Group

    Buena Vista Branch Library 18250 Tara Drive, Salinas, United States

    The Birth Network of Monterey County presents a free community postpartum group in Salinas on the 2nd Friday of every month.

    Free
  • Sun 11
    January 11, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Downtown Antique Fair

    Downtown Antique Fair

    Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

    The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar. For info on vendor spaces, call (831) 476-6940.

  • Wed 14
    January 14, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Music With Mary Lee

    Music With Mary Lee

    Pacific Grove Public Library

    Enjoy music with your little one at this special library event.

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