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  • October 2026

  • Wed 14

    Music With Mary Lee

    October 14 @ 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 14

    Storytime in Gonzales

    October 14 @ 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 14

    After School Gaming at Seaside Branch Library

    October 14 @ 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.

  • Wed 14

    Boardwalk Fight Flicks

    October 14 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, United States

    Bring your friends for a night of fun and frights! With a cocktail in your hand, enjoy your favorite scary movies in the historic Grove Ballroom. Wednesdays in October 7-28. […]

  • Thu 15

    Seaside Farmers’ Market

    October 15 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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 […]

  • Thu 15

    Storytime Jamboree

    October 15 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Storytime Jamboree
    John Steinbeck Library 350 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, United States

    Bring 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

  • Fri 16

    Storytime in Monterey

    October 16 @ 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 16

    San Carlos School Trunk or Treat

    Featured October 16 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    San Carlos School 450 Church St, Monterey, United States

    The PTO's annual trunk or treat. Enjoy a safe trick or treating experience in the gated courtyard. The event is open to the public. Entry is $5 per person. See QR code on graphic for info.

  • Fri 16

    Tides & Terroir: A Celebration of Monterey Bay Wine, Food & Community

    October 16 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Tides & Terroir: A Celebration of Monterey Bay Wine, Food & Community
    Asilomar Conference Grounds 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, United States

    Tides & Terroir is a two-day celebration of the Monterey coast — its wines, its food, its makers, and the multigenerational farming community that has shaped one of California’s most distinctive food and wine regions. Both days unfold at Asilomar State Beach & Conference Grounds, Monterey’s “Refuge by the Sea.” Friday evening, October 16 opens […]

    $125 – $135
  • Sat 17

    Fall Birding at Garland Ranch

    October 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Garland Park Visitor Center 700 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, United States

    Garland Ranch Park hosts a wide variety of habitats, and subsequently a high diversity of birds. During this walk, we will explore an oak woodland at the foothills of the Santa Lucia’s and riparian habitat along the Carmel River. We’ll expect to see many of our local residents as well as an influx of migrating […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Santa Cruz Band Review

    Featured October 17 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, United States

    55 Northern California high school and junior high school marching bands compete next to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the ONLY band review with warm sand, cool surf, and hot rides!

  • Sat 17

    Tracks, Trails and Tiny Worlds in Marina

    Featured October 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Marina Dunes Preserve Trailhead 3325 Dunes Dr, Marina, United States

    Explore the hidden life in parks. Young scientists will investigate habitats, food webs, and signs of wildlife while learning how to explore responsibly.

  • Sat 17

    Tracks, Trails and Tiny Worlds in Marina

    Featured October 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Marina Dunes Preserve Trailhead 3325 Dunes Dr, Marina, United States

    Explore the hidden life in parks. Young scientists will investigate habitats, food webs, and signs of wildlife while learning how to explore responsibly.

  • Sat 17

    Backyard Science in Marina

    October 17 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Marina Branch Library Seaside Circle, Marina

    Join for science fun with Owl Steam Academy. Each month a new theme will be explored with hands-on activities and play. Sept 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, and Dec. 19.

  • Sat 17

    Harvest Festival in Seaside

    October 17 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Pacchetti Dog Park Noche Buena Street, Seaside, United States

    -Dog Costume Contest -Music -Food -Raffle

  • Sat 17

    Hebron Family Center Fall Harvest in Salinas

    October 17 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Hebbron Family Center 683 Fremont Street, Salinas, United States

    Delicious food, exciting bounce house, fall arts & crafts, resource fair.

  • Sat 17

    Wilder Ranch State Park: Harvest Festival

    October 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Wilder Ranch 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, United States

    Celebrate the fall at the Wilder Ranch State Park Harvest Festival! Enjoy living history demonstrations, crafts, games, live music, food and more! Taste history during the Heritage Apple Tasting hosted […]

  • Sat 17

    Harvest Festival in Santa Cruz

    October 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Wilder Ranch 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, United States

    Apple tasting, live music, food for sale, living history demos, crafts, games & more.

  • Sat 17

    Tides & Terroir: A Celebration of Monterey Bay Wine, Food & Community

    October 17 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tides & Terroir: A Celebration of Monterey Bay Wine, Food & Community
    Asilomar Conference Grounds 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, United States

    Tides & Terroir is a two-day celebration of the Monterey coast — its wines, its food, its makers, and the multigenerational farming community that has shaped one of California’s most distinctive food and wine regions. Both days unfold at Asilomar State Beach & Conference Grounds, Monterey’s “Refuge by the Sea.” Friday evening, October 16 opens […]

    $125 – $135
  • Sat 17

    Teen Dungeons and Dragons in Pacific Grove

    October 17 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Jewell Park Central Avenue & Grand Avenue, Pacific Grove, United States

    Join the fun for a basic game of Dungeons and Dragons. Let your imagination run wild. Sessions will take place in the Little House in Jewell Park. Held October 17 and December 5. Number of players is limited. register in person or call 831-648-5760. For those in grades 6-12. Free pizza and drinks.

  • Sat 17

    Hands-On History at Hidden Hills

    October 17 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Hidden Hills Ranch Pesante Road, Salinas

    Blacksmith demo, fiber arts and spinning, churning butter, felted soap, ink and quill writing, games and pony rides. $15 per family. Some activities have an additional fee.

  • Sat 17

    Saturday Surprise in Carmel

    October 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Harrison Memorial Library Ocean Avenue & Lincolm Avenue, Carmel, United States

    Join us for a variety of fun activities, including board games, Legos and performers on Surp.

  • Sat 17

    Frolic and Revel in San Juan Bautista

    October 17 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Third Street San Juan Bautistia Third Street between Pearce & Muckelemi Street, San Juan Bautistia, United States

    Pirates parade, fairy story time, turkey legs and lots more. Call 831-260-4140 for additional info. Held on the following dates: September 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 17, 24

  • Sat 17

    Monterey Bay Charter School Fall Auction Party

    Featured October 17 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    456 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey CA 93940 456 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey, CA

    🎃 Get Ready to Party for a Purpose! ✨ Our biggest fundraiser of the year is coming—and we want YOU there! Join fellow MBCS families, friends, and community members for a festive Halloween Auction Party filled with fun, creativity, connection, and plenty of opportunities to support the programs that make MBCS special. Costumes are encouraged! […]

  • Sat 17

    Halloween Movie Night in Gonzales

    October 17 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Gonzales Community Ampitheater 620 5th Street, Gonzales, United States

    Bring your family and friends, dress up, and bring snacks and blankets for the free annual Halloween Movie Night. Costume contest at 6:30 PM, movie starts at 7. More info: 831-675-5000.

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