Events
Mindfulness Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve
Elkhorn Slough Safari Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve 1700 Elkhorn Road Watsonville, CA 95076Treat yourself to an outer and inner exploration. Join Renata Funke, a Reserve Docent, on a two-hour walk at the Reserve. #tours Mindfulness Tour Date and Time: Every 4th Saturday, 2-4 pm Location: Hosted in-person at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 Details: Treat yourself to an outer and inner […]
YMMC Honors Concerto Competition
Join us for Youth Music Monterey County's annual Honors Orchestra Concerto Competition. Nine of our incredible students from our Honors Orchestra will perform in this open competition, showcasing their immense talents, musicality, and hard work! Come hear pieces by Saint-Saens, Reinecke, Grieg, Haydn, Khachaturian, and Barber. This performance is free and open to the public. […]
Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse 2026
Kick off Halloween Week in New Monterey! On Saturday, October 24, Lighthouse District shops, restaurants, and boutiques will be open and welcoming little goblins with special treats, 2pm-5pm, rain or shine. So dress up the kids, get in the spirit, and come on down with your family to enjoy a fun and safe time in […]
Halloween Fun: Painting Gourds at Asilomar in Pacific Grove
Join us on the Asilomar Conference Grounds at Fred Farr Forum for some Halloween fun! We will provide pumpkins and craft supplies for decorating. Stop by our education tables to learn about the spooky creatures that call Asilomar home and view an animal bone display. Grab some candy too! Costumes are highly encouraged. This event […]
Spooky Shores & Painted Gourds in Pacific Grove
Join staff for a free Halloween program. Learn about the spooky creatures of Asilomar, decorate a pumpkin, and enjoy sweets. Costumes encouraged. Free event.Call 831-646-6440 for info.
Presidio of Monterey DFMWR Trunk or Treat
Join us for our upcoming Trunk or Treat event. We will have trunk decorating contests, candy, and games for the kids. Kick off Spooky Season with Presidio of Monterey DFMWR's Trunk or Treat Celebration! We'll have lots of candy, games and fun for the whole family! More info: Presidio of Monterey DFMWR Taylor Mikel pommwr.marketing@gmail.com
Downtown Watsonville Candy Crawl
Attention all ghouls and ghosts! Join us on Saturday, October 24 from 2-6 PM for a hauntingly good time as we trick-or-treat our way through downtown Watsonville businesses! Save the date and let's fill our bags with treats and memories that will last a lifetime! No pre-registration is required -- just show up! Downtown Candy […]
Fall Festival
Get ready for a day full of fun at our Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 24th! Bring your family and friends for an afternoon packed with games, prizes, snacks, farm animals, bounce houses, and our fan-favorite costume contest. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and make lasting memories together. Don’t miss out […]
Lake Nacimiento Resort Trunk or Treat
Candy, games, food, local vendors, and more.
Monterey Bay FC Trick or Treat
Trick or treat at the Monterey Bay FC game!
Boo Bash Parents’ Night Out
Drop the ids off for Parents' Night! While you enjoy a spooky-free evening, your little monsters will have a fun time with Halloween games, crafts, snacks, and more. Costumes encouraged. Residents $25, non residents $31.
Trunk or Treat in Carmel Valley
Hosted by Carmel Valley Community Youth Center. Food trucks, candy & games. Event is free and open to public.
Frolic and Revel in San Juan Bautista
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
Kids Night Out Monster Mash in Monterey
Costume contest, pizza, popcorn, and more. Monterey resident: $40.50, nonresident: $45.00. Visit Monterey.gov/rec to register. Dinner and refreshments included.
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.