Events
Monterey Bay Charter School Spring Faire
Games, crafts, live music, pony rides, marketplace, food, and more.
Carmel Earth & Arbor Day
Music, poetry, food and fun. Local non-profits, agencies, and eco-minded businesses.
Earth Day Festival in Santa Cruz
Celebrate Earth Day Santa Cruz with the annual festival in Downtown Santa Cruz on Saturday, April 18 from 11:30AM-4:30PM. Explore hands-on activities, educational exhibits, and sustainability-focused booths from local businesses, schools, and organizations. This is a day to celebrate, learn, and take action for a greener future.
Earth Day Celebration in Salinas
Join the Palma community in honoring our planet! Let's take action to protect nature, reduce waste, and create a more sustainable future together. Will include vendors with Earth Day activities.
Youth Rally in Salinas
Youth Rally in Salinas for students ages 11–21 — and you’re invited Our heart is to reach students for Christ and challenge young believers to live missionally in their schools and communities. Presented by the Great Commission Association. Join us for a powerful night with: Youth-led worship Free meal - TACO TRUCK AND MORE! Games […]
Kids’ Night Out in Monterey
Have a fun night out while the kids have a fun night in the gym! Kids will do obstacle courses, play games, and have fun in the gym before having pizza for dinner and watching a movie. Dates: Jan. 24, Feb. 21, March 28, April 18, and May 23. Members: $55, second child is $30. […]
MPC Theatre Arts presents Seussical
Seussical ™ Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle Based on the Works of Dr. Seuss Directed by Todd Siff Choreographed by Deanna Ross Morgan Stock Stage April 9 at 7pm April 10 at 7pm April 11 at […]
Downtown Salinas Earth Day Green Up
You're invited to celebrate the 56th Anniversary of Earth Day 2026 - Our Power, Our Planet™! Please join us! Pitch in to help improve and 'Green Up' Downtown! We'll be cleaning and 'greening' starting at 9am - providing compostable trash bags, gloves and buckets, plus brooms, dust bins, pickers and other tools to ensure Downtown […]
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 & […]
MPC Theatre Arts presents Seussical
Seussical ™ Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle Based on the Works of Dr. Seuss Directed by Todd Siff Choreographed by Deanna Ross Morgan Stock Stage April 9 at 7pm April 10 at 7pm April 11 at […]
Dial A Story: New story released
VirtualEach Monday a new story is released from Monterey County Free Libraries. Parents can dial-a-story for kids and get a break! Stories are available free of charge 24/7.
Storytime at Earthbound Farm Stand
It's a new day for storytime in the pavilion at Earthbound Farm Stand. Each Monday at 10:30 am and at 11:00 am.
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
Storytime in Gonzales
Come for story time on Wednesday afternoons with stories, song, and fun. If you need a Spanish language interpreter, please call ahead to 831-386-6872.
STEAM Thursday
MY Museum Washington Street, MontereyJoin us on Thursday mornings from 10:15-10:45 for a new STEAM project every week! Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics are crucial for developing critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities and creativity. WHEN: Every Thursday from 10:15-10:45 am FEE: Free for MY Museum members /Included with Daily Admission for non-members
Seaside Farmers’ Market
Everyone’s Harvest in partnership with the City of Seaside operates the Seaside Certified Farmers' Market at Laguna Grande Park weekly on Thursdays from 3-7pm. We are truly excited for this opportunity to serve the Seaside community weekly with local sustainable produce, local food vendors and artisans, entertainment, and much more. Please see their website, www.everyonesharvest.org […]
Storytime Jamboree
John Steinbeck Library 350 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, United StatesBring your family to Storytime Jamboree at the John Steinbeck Library! We'll read, sing, and dance together as we put the focus on fun and set the silly to 11. For ages 0-7, and older children are welcome to participate. For more information contact Joe at Josephr@ci.salinas.ca.us
Make and Take Crafts at MY Museum
MY Museum Washington Street, MontereyGet crafty every Friday morning! Art making plays a central role in cognitive, motor, language and social-emotional development. Every Friday, MY Museum will host a craft expert to guide kids and caregivers in a fun, hands-on project. Families will enjoy creative exploration and make something fun to take home, too. Leave the mess to us […]
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories Open House
Activities for all ages, student art sale, trivia, touch tank, merchandise, local food trucks, and more.
Earth Day Tree Planting Event in Marina
Our Earth Day Tree Planting Event is happening this Saturday—don’t miss your chance to make a difference! Saturday, April 25th 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Vince DiMaggio Park 3200 Del Monte Blvd, Marina, CA 93933 🌿 No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! 🛠️ Tools will be provided. 🤝 All ages are welcome! Join us to […]
Independent Bookstores Day in Salinas
It's a PARTY and you're invited! Celebrate with us all day long - live music, book releases, author events, story time, scavenger hunt and lots of great prizes. Books - books - books on sale! Join us for this annual event supporting community space and reading - something for everyone! See you here on Indie […]
Rainbow Playgroup
Scott County Park 3101 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, United StatesA monthly bilingual playgroup for LGBTQIA+ families and allies. Open to children 10 years and younger and their families. Siblings welcome. Held the 4th Saturday of every month. Registration required by text at 831-288-3105.
Backyard Science in Marina
Each month there will be a new theme with hands-on activities and play. register at biologiwithberta.com/community.
Asian Cultural Fair in Salinas
Family oriented art activities and live art by youth artists. Food, art, vendors, bonsai sales, and much more.
Mindfulness Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve
Elkhorn Slough Safari Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve 1700 Elkhorn Road Watsonville, CA 95076Treat yourself to an outer and inner exploration. Join Renata Funke, a Reserve Docent, on a two-hour walk at the Reserve. #tours Mindfulness Tour Date and Time: Every 4th Saturday, 2-4 pm Location: Hosted in-person at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 Details: Treat yourself to an outer and inner […]