Events
7th Annual Monterey Bay Jade Festival
Come join us for the 7th Annual Monterey Bay Jade Festival. Featuring 40+ vendors offering Jade Carvings, Jewelry, Sculptures, Rough and Specimens The Monterey Bay Jade Festival is proud to continue our annual Jade Carving Exhibition named after master sculptor and jade artist Georg Schmerholz.The Jade Carving Exhibition takes place at Monterey History & Art […]
Santa Cruz Cycle Fair
Bike Santa Cruz County is excited to host our First Annual Santa Cruz Cycle Fair! The event is designed to bring together the entire Santa Cruz County bike community in all its diversity, and will showcase the power of bikes and biking to enhance quality of life through: - Art & self-expression- Sustainable Transportation- Family […]
Worldwide Knit in Public Day in Monterey
Monterey Public Library's Afternoon Stitch & Sip Club is joining forces with the Monterey Knitting Social Club to celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public Day on Colton Hall Lawn on Saturday, June 13, 12pm-4pm. Join us anytime! This event welcomes everyone, from beginners to experts, and is inclusive of all fiber arts (not just knitting). Please […]
Santa Cruz Juneteenth
Santa Cruz Juneteenth celebrates Black Liberation and Freedom for our 35th year at Laurel Park behind the historic London Nelson Community Center in downtown Santa Cruz, 12 - 6pm. Our theme is: RESILIENCE Join us for Music, Dance, Poetry from the Diaspora, nourishing soul food, craft booths, 🙏🏽 Ancestors Altar. 💪🏽 Move your body with […]
Santa Cruz Juneteenth
Second line sidewalk parade, ancestors altar, basketball skills clinic, all ages sack race, soul food and more.
Soccer Kick Off Santa Cruz Skills & Drills
Sharpen and gain new soccer skills.
Asilomar Singalong
Fill the forest with song! Learn the historic camp songs of Asilomar originally written by the YWCA women and girls who spent their summers here. Enjoy drinks and s’mores on the Social Hall patio while California State Parks staff lead you on a musical journey through the 1910s-30s.
Perk Up in the Park
Fill the forest with song. Learn the historic camp songs of Asilomar originally written by the YMCA women and girls who spent their summers here. Enjoy drinks and s'mores on the Social Hall patio. Questions? Call 831-646-6440.
Sound Journey
This event is free and open to adults and children ages 14 and up. Come join Jordan Rossow and Austin Robertson in the Marina Library Community Room for this immersive experience that weaves the sounds of chimes, singing bowls and percussion instruments. Chairs are available for sitting or bring a mat to stretch out. Registration […]
Downtown Antique Fair
Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, United StatesThe 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.
Downtown Antique Fair
The Santa Cruz Antique Faire takes place on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8AM - 5PM. Shop for treasures from dozens of vendors on Lincoln Street offering eclectic antiques, unique finds, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! https://downtownsantacruz.com/do/santa-cruz-antique-street-faire
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 & […]
7th Annual Monterey Bay Jade Festival
Come join us for the 7th Annual Monterey Bay Jade Festival. Featuring 40+ vendors offering Jade Carvings, Jewelry, Sculptures, Rough and Specimens The Monterey Bay Jade Festival is proud to continue our annual Jade Carving Exhibition named after master sculptor and jade artist Georg Schmerholz.The Jade Carving Exhibition takes place at Monterey History & Art […]
State Parks Week Celebration in Watsonville
Step back into the colorful world of the 1800s during State Parks Week by celebrating the artistry, music, and traditions of the Rancho era. Historical dancing, live music, eating, dying and spinning demos, kids crafts.
Soccer Kick Off Santa Cruz Wacky Soccer Tournament
Fun all-age round robin soccer tournament.
Art Market at the Library Salinas
Over 20 local vendors, food vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities for all.
Second Sunday Artisan Faire
Abbott Square 725 Front Street, Santa Cruz, United StatesCheck out the local vendors and free live music on a Sunday afternoon at Abbott Square.
Monster Truck Throwdown in Salinas
The Monster Truck Throwdown will roar into the Salinas Sports Complex on Sunday, June 14, delivering high-flying stunts, car-crushing power, and nonstop excitement to the Central Coast. Fans can expect an all-new, larger, and more challenging track designed to push drivers and machines to the limit, along with the notorious Farmer 500 race, with some […]
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.
Tuesday Story Time at Rosebuds Kids Co.
Rosebuds Kids Co. 535 Foam Street, Monterey, United StatesRosebuds Kids Co. invites you to join us every Tuesday, 9am-10am, for our weekly story time at the shop. It's a cozy hour of books, connection, and getting out of the house with your littles. This is a free event. No RSVP required. https://www.rosebudsmonterey.com/
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.
Reading Buddies in Monterey
Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United StatesTeen buddies will read to their little buddy from ages 5-8. Sign up in the children's area for a 25-minute one-on-one reading time. Every Wednesday.
Pajama Storytime at Seaside Branch Library
Seaside Public Library 550 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, United StatesSeaside Library will now offer a pajama storytime once a month on the evening of every 3rd Wednesday. Wear your favorite PJs and join us for bedtime stories and songs.