Events
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 […]
Night Market 831
Sand City Art Park 525 Ortiz Avenue, Sand City, United StatesBringing the community together for delicious dinner options, sweet treats, plus beer and wine, a rotating cast of local artists and makers and live music.
NAMIWalks Monterey County
Join us for the inaugural NAMIWalks Monterey County fundraising event at Toro County Park! Registration opens at 9:00 AM, and the walk officially kicks off at 10:00 AM. We will have a variety of resource tables available for participants to explore mental health support and community services.
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.
67th Good Old Days Street Festival
Good Old Days Street Festival is Pacific Grove’s premier community event. Each year, this FREE event draws a great crowd of locals and visitors, rain or shine! Vendors from multiple states display their arts and crafts alongside a wide variety of food booths stretched down historic Lighthouse Avenue, the largest gathering of arts and crafts […]
Wildflower Wonder: Journaling Nature in Carmel Valley
Slow down and notice the quiet beauty of wildflowers through nature journaling as a gentle, creative practice. You'll spend time observing nature up close—sketching, writing, and recording sensory details in a relaxed "sensory scrapbook" style. No prior art or science experience is needed. All levels are welcome. Instructor: Melinda Nakagawa, MSc., Naturalist and Nature Journaling […]
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 […]
Bayview Academy Community Spring Market in Monterey
Free entry, local vendors.
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.
Santa Lucia Highlands Sun, Wind & Wine Festival
Join Santa Lucia Highlands wineries for the 18th Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans Sun, Wind & Wine Festival, Monterey County's favorite Wine & food Event of the year! Meet the […]
Night Hike in Carmel Valley
Night Hikes. Come to the dark side; we have owls! Quietly prowl the woodlands and meadows in search of life that only comes out after the sun sets. Learn about our nocturnal neighbors and how they live. Reconnect with your skills of moving and listening like a wild thing, while observing owls, bats, and other […]
67th Good Old Days Street Festival
Good Old Days Street Festival is Pacific Grove’s premier community event. Each year, this FREE event draws a great crowd of locals and visitors, rain or shine! Vendors from multiple states display their arts and crafts alongside a wide variety of food booths stretched down historic Lighthouse Avenue, the largest gathering of arts and crafts […]
Nature Walk in Carmel Valley
Designed for those who enjoy the outdoors at a slower pace. Explore lower elevation trails that avoid steep hills. We'll make brief stops to point out any interesting plants or […]
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, […]
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 […]
Salinas Food and Fly-In
Historic airplanes, electric aircraft, exotic autos, local vendors, local food vendors, live music, free kids zone, local non-profits.
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 […]
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.
Tween Time in Carmel
Calling all Tweens ages 9-12. Join in for events created especially for you. January 27: Duct Tape Pouches. February 24: Color Me Vinyl; May 5: DIY Trucker Hats. Sign up by calling 831-624-4664, registration is required.
Sensory Story Time
Olivia & Daisy 13766 Center Street, Carmel Valley, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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.
Craftnovation at Buena Vista Branch Library
Buena Vista Branch Library 18250 Tara Drive, Salinas, United StatesJoin us every first Wednesday of the month from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to create a fun craft.