Events
Dia de Los Muertos at the Monterey Sports Center
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with us at the Monterey Sports Center! Enjoy an evening of music, dance and community featuring Aztec dancers, folklórico dancers, a mariachi band, face painting, a costume contest, Mexican bread and hot chocolate. Free and open to the community! Come early! Pumpkin Plunge takes place from 2–5 PM, followed by […]
Pumpkin Plunge at the Monterey Sports Center
Join us for our annual Pumpkin Plunge at the Monterey Sports Center! 🎃 Make a splash with pumpkin swimming and decorating, then stick around for our Thriller Dance Party and Costume Contest. Free entry! Pumpkins are available to the first 200 registered participants. Make a day of it! Stay after Pumpkin Plunge for our free […]
Hatton Canyon Quest: Birds & Wild Spaces
This field trip explores Hatton Canyon in Carmel, a scenic out-and-back trail following a gentle corridor from Carmel Valley Road north to Canyon Drive. The route passes through diverse habitats—willow thickets, oak woodland, pine-covered slopes, meadow, and chaparral—providing excellent opportunities to observe both resident and seasonal birds.
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 & […]
Fall Festival in Salinas
Compass Church presents its Fall Festival with fun for the entire family. Enjoy candy and treats, games & inflatables, live music, and food trucks.
Quail Hollow Ranch Day in Santa Cruz
Explore the historic ranch house, enjoy docent led hikes for all levels, learn with microscopes set up for viewing, and get creative with gardening and art activities. Food and drink for sale. Free and open to all ages.
Halloween at Manzanita Park BMX
Get ready for a day of family fun, spooky thrills, and Halloween madness at Manz! Bring your friends and family🧡🖤 Join us Sunday, October 25th — immediately after racing for an awesome Halloween celebration! 🎃 Gates open at 10am for practice, racing to follow about 11am. First time riders are welcome and free. We have […]
Día de los Muertos at Castro State Historic Park
The Castro Adobe State Historic Park will celebrate Día de los Muertos with a special community Open House featuring live music, family activities, local traditions and a special folklórico performance by Estrellas de Esperanza at 12:00 p.m. Through traditional folklórico dance, the group celebrates Mexican heritage while bringing together history, tradition and community at one […]
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Oktoberfest
Put on your best lederhosen and join us for some German food, drink, and song at our annual family-friendly Oktoberfest!!!
Sunset Center Centennial Community Celebration
Bring the kids, the neighbors and your memories. On Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunset Center hands its entire historic campus to the community for a free centennial block party. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., the 718-seat theater fills with performances by the Carmel Bach Festival, the Monterey Symphony, the Carmel Music […]
Dia de los Muertos at Monterey Sports Center
A free community celebration of remembrance, culture, dance, music, and tradition. Aztec dancers, costume contest, mariachi band, face painting, Folklorico dancers.
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.
Puffy Paint Pumpkin in Pacific Grove
Get creative with Puffy Paint Pumpkins. Children of all ages are invited to join in for a fun, outdoor craft.
Emergency Readiness Expo & Resource Fair in Salinas
Are you emergency ready? The city if hosting a panel discussion and emergency readiness resource fair for the community to learn about what the city and partners are doing to prepare for Super El Niño, what you can do to be storm ready and what emergency resources and services are available.
Postpartum Wellness Group
Buena Vista Branch Library 18250 Tara Drive, Salinas, United StatesThe Birth Network of Monterey County presents a free community postpartum group in Salinas on the 4th Tuesday of every month.
Mad Science at the Library
Calling all mad scientists! Get ready for some spooky science as we create new experiments every week and get ourselves in the Halloween spirit. Tuesdays in October (Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026) 3:30pm - 4:30pm El Gabilan Library
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.
Creatures of the Night in Pacific Grove
Costumes suggested. Post-walk social to follow. Join the coven as a witch or a friend of the witches. Vampires, ghosts, spiders, bats and all nightly creatures are welcome as we walk new spooky streets in PG. Meet on the concrete landing just above the beach at Lovers Point. Sponsored by Walk Every Street PG.
Boardwalk Fight Flicks
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. $18 entry includes one drink ticket. Oct 7 Killer Klowns from Outer Space Oct 14 Shaun of the Dead Oct 21 Get Out Oct 28 […]
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 […]
Haunted Library in Pacific Grove
Be sure to wear your costume for some spooky fun at the library.
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
DIY Decorate a Witch Hat in Carmel
OPEN TO ALL AGES Free in-person event at Harrison Memorial Library, Ocean Ave & Lincoln St, Carmel, Ca 93921 Questions? Call 831-624-4629 or email hml.reference@gmail.com
Storytime in Monterey
Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United StatesJoin 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.