Events
Easter Weekend Celebration
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy, United StatesJoin us for our annual Easter Celebration from Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5 at South County Grove. Participate in our FREE Easter Egg Hunts all weekend long (3 per day) with over 100,000 colorful eggs! From fun photo ops and blooming gardens to all your favorite rides and attractions, it will be a […]
Pacific Grove Community Egg Hunt
Free community event at Pacific Grove Golf Links. Egg hunts begin at 9:30AM, activities begin at 8:30AM. Face painting, mini golf on the putting green, saloon artist.
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.
Springtime Family Fun & Egg Hunt
The City of Marina is teaming up with the Kiwanis Club of Marina and Marina Youth arts for a fun-filled morning. Pancake breakfast from 9-11 AM. Egg and basket decorating, egg hunt starting at 10:30 AM, photo opportunity with the Spring Bunny.
First Saturday Book Sale in Pacific Grove
St. Mary's 146 12th St, Pacific Grove, United StatesPGPL 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 Monday through Friday 10am to 12pm.
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 […]
Pop Up Fun in Monterey
Join in for a variety of games, activities, and neighborhood fun. All are welcome, no registration necessary. Held the first Saturday of each month through June 6.
Easter on The Farm in Watsonville
Farm animals, tractor driving, hay wagon rides, ag museum, Easter crafts and activities. Check aghistoryproject.org.
Easter Weekend Celebration
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy, United StatesJoin us for our annual Easter Celebration from Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5 at South County Grove. Participate in our FREE Easter Egg Hunts all weekend long (3 per day) with over 100,000 colorful eggs! From fun photo ops and blooming gardens to all your favorite rides and attractions, it will be a […]
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 & […]
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 […]
Easter Weekend Celebration
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy, United StatesJoin us for our annual Easter Celebration from Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5 at South County Grove. Participate in our FREE Easter Egg Hunts all weekend long (3 per day) with over 100,000 colorful eggs! From fun photo ops and blooming gardens to all your favorite rides and attractions, it will be a […]
Easter Egg Hunt @ BLC
All are welcome to come join us Easter Sunday, April 5th, for an Easter Egg hunt at Bethlehem Lutheran Church! Following our 10am Worship service, we’ll start with a short message about why we celebrate Easter, then hunt for over 400 eggs!
Free Tour of Organic Farm in Santa Cruz
University of Santa Cruz Farm 152 Farm Road, Santa Cruz, United StatesTake a free, guided tour of the 30-acre organic UCSC Farm. Visitors can enjoy touring the organically managed greenhouses, hand-worked garden beds, orchards, row crop fields, and children’s garden, while learning about the history of the site and the basic concepts of organic farming and gardening. Perched on a meadow near the campus entrance, the […]
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.
Teen Job Fair
Explore What’s Possible. Build New Skills. Shape Your Future. Youth ages 13–19 can connect with local employers, organizations, and programs that support career exploration and skill-building. Exhibitors will share information about part-time and seasonal jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities, community resources, and career training programs—helping young people take their next step toward employment and future success. […]
Music With Mary Lee
Pacific Grove Public LibraryEnjoy music with your little one at this special library event.
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.
After School Gaming at Seaside Branch Library
Join us at the Seaside Library on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month for gaming. We will have Mario Kart, Smash Bros, FIFA, and more.
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
Storytime with the Aquarium
Join us for a special storytime with guests from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Together we’ll have some ocean fun trough stories, songs, and movement!