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  • July 2026

  • Fri 3

    MPUSD Preschool Tours

    June 27 @ 12:00 pm - July 27 @ 12:30 pm
    DLAMP Preschool 1650 Sonoma Avenue, Seaside, United States

    Preschool tours at Seaside Child Development Center, DLAMP Preschool, and Monterey Child Development Center. Seaside Child Development Center: June 27 and 25 at 9:30 and 10:30 AM. 1450 Elm Street, Seaside. DLAMP Preschool: June 27 and July 25 at 9:30, 10:30 AM. 1650 Sonoma Avenue, Seaside Monterey Child Development Center: June 27 and July 25 […]

  • Fri 3

    MPUSD Preschool Tours

    June 27 @ 12:00 pm - July 29 @ 12:30 pm
    Monterey Child Development Center 251 Soledad Drive, Monterey, United States

    Preschool tours at Seaside Child Development Center, DLAMP Preschool, and Monterey Child Development Center. Seaside Child Development Center: June 27 and 25 at 9:30 and 10:30 AM. 1450 Elm Street, Seaside. DLAMP Preschool: June 27 and July 25 at 9:30, 10:30 AM. 1650 Sonoma Avenue, Seaside Monterey Child Development Center: June 27 and July 25 […]

  • Fri 3

    Make and Take Crafts at MY Museum

    July 3 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Make and Take Crafts at MY Museum
    MY Museum Washington Street, Monterey

    Get 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 […]

  • Fri 3

    Storytime in Monterey

    July 3 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Storytime in Monterey
    Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

    Join friendly library staff for story time. Meet in the Library's Community Room for a 30-minute story time and stay and play. All are welcome especially ages 2-5. No registration required.

  • Fri 3

    Red, White and Boom Featuring The Money Band

    July 3 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Carmel Mission Inn 3665 Rio Road, Carmel, United States

    Celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 3, with live music by The Money Band! Bring your towels because all attendees will have swimming pool access! Games for all ages, barbecue specials and the full Shearwater Tavern menu!

    Free
  • Fri 3

    Night Market 831

    July 3 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Night Market 831
    Sand City Art Park 525 Ortiz Avenue, Sand City, United States

    Bringing the community together for delicious dinner options, sweet treats, plus beer and wine, a rotating cast of local artists and makers and live music.

  • Fri 3

    First Friday Pacific Grove Celebrating Independent Businesses!

    July 3 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival
    Downtown Pacific Grove 612 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, United States

    It's time for our next First Friday... Celebrating Independent Businesses during Independence Weekend. The tourist season has officially started in downtown Pacific Grove. Many feet will be on the street on First Friday, enjoying Live Music, Gallery Openings, Celebrations, Open Houses, Great Food! Participants located on Lighthouse, Grand and Central Aves!

    Free
  • Sat 4

    Early Bird Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve

    July 4 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am Early Bird Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve
    Elkhorn Slough Safari Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve 1700 Elkhorn Road Watsonville, CA 95076

    Join 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 […]

  • Sat 4

    In-Store Kids Workshops – Home Depot

    July 4 @ 9:00 am In-Store Kids Workshops – Home Depot
    The Home Depot

    Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.

  • Sat 4

    First Saturday Book Sale in Pacific Grove

    July 4 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm First Saturday Book Sale in Pacific Grove
    St. Mary's 146 12th St, Pacific Grove, United States

    PGPL 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.

  • Sat 4

    Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

    July 4 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 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 […]

  • Sat 4

    4th of July BBQ in Pacific Grove

    Featured July 4 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Jewell Park Central Avenue & Grand Avenue, Pacific Grove, United States

    Food, fun, and community at Jewell Park in PG. Games, watermelon eating contest, potato sack races, face painting, and more. Sponsored by Youth Ambassadors of PG.

  • Sat 4

    American Roots at Wilder Ranch

    July 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Wilder Ranch 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, United States

    Bring  your instruments or just yourselves to join the mini-parade at American Roots at Wilder Ranch.  Family parade starts at noon.

  • Sat 4

    Soledad 4th of July Celebration

    July 4 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Soledad Little League Park Soledad, United States

    Free family friendly event with food booths, games and more. For more info call Eva at 831-905-1721.

  • Sun 5

    BMX Racing – Manzanita Park BMX

    July 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

    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, […]

  • Sun 5

    Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

    July 5 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 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 5

    Free Tour of Organic Farm in Santa Cruz

    July 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Free Tour of Organic Farm in Santa Cruz
    University of Santa Cruz Farm 152 Farm Road, Santa Cruz, United States

    Take 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 […]

  • Mon 6

    Dial A Story: New story released

    July 6 Dial A Story: New story released
    Virtual

    Each 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.

  • Mon 6

    Storytime at Earthbound Farm Stand

    July 6 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am 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.

  • Mon 6

    Paint & Draw at the Monterey Public Library

    July 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

    Join for an all ages beginner art workshop with Library & Museums Director Brian Edwards. All materials provided but you are also welcome to bring your own. Space is limited and registration is required. Held June 8, 12, July 6, 17.

  • Wed 8

    Music With Mary Lee

    July 8 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Music With Mary Lee
    Pacific Grove Public Library

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

  • Wed 8

    Storytime in Gonzales

    July 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 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.

  • Wed 8

    Reading Buddies in Monterey

    July 8 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Reading Buddies in Monterey
    Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

    Teen 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.

  • Wed 8

    After School Gaming at Seaside Branch Library

    July 8 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 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.

  • Thu 9

    STEAM Thursday

    July 9 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am STEAM Thursday
    MY Museum Washington Street, Monterey

    Join 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

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