Events
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.
Halloween Storytime and Parade
Join us for a special spooky Halloween Storytime on the Colton Hall Lawn. Be sure to wear your favorite costumes, we will be parading around the lawn after some stories! You also might see some library staff that look just a little bit different and have something for you. Trick or Treat!
First Responders Trick or Treat in Salinas
🎃🚓🚒 TRUNK-OR-TREAT WITH YOUR FIRST RESPONDERS! 🍬👻 Halloween is almost here, and we’re getting our trunks ready for some spooky fun! Join the Salinas Police Department, Salinas Fire Department, and Monterey County Probation Department for an afternoon of candy, costumes, decorated vehicles, and fun with your local first responders! 📅 Friday, October 30, 2026 ⏰ […]
Carmel By The Sea Birthday Party & Parade
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea was incorporated on Halloween in 1916, so it celebrates its birthday and the country’s favorite costume-and-candy holiday with a Halloween Parade at 4pm. through downtown in which all are welcome to participate or spectate. City dignitaries, VIPs, costumed dogs and kids, and residents and visitors alike gather for this upbeat annual […]
Not-So-Spooky Halloween
Join Children’s Therapy Center for a Not-So-Spooky Halloween morning filled with playful fun for little ones and their caregivers! Explore Halloween-themed sensory play, crafts, movement activities, and games thoughtfully planned by a pediatric occupational therapist. From feeding friendly monsters to ghost bowling and pumpkin play, each activity offers opportunities to build coordination, creativity, and confidence […]
Halloween in the Park in Salinas
Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy an afternoon of pumpkins, games, and the Monster Walk. This free event is for ages 12 and under and applies are available while they last. For more info call 831-758-7306.
Crossroads Trick or Treating in Carmel
All ages welcome, costumes encouraged.
Saturday Surprise in Carmel
Join us for a variety of fun activities, including board games, Legos and performers on Surp.
History Park Dia De Muertos
San Jose's longest running Dia de Muertos celebration. This year's celebration has expanded with more cultural activities, traditional ceremonies, live entertainment, community altars, arts & crafts, food, and more. Info: aztecdancers.com.
Spook Fest in Soledad
Free family Halloween fun with trunk or treat, music and more.
Safe Trick or Treat and Pumpkin Market in Morgan Hill
Kids come in costume for free trick or treating, community booths, Halloween activities, vendors, and more.
Trick or Treat in Gilroy
Grab the kids, bring your candy bags, and show off your costumes. 35 downtown businesses handing out candy!
King City Trunk or Treat
Costume contest, fun prizes, and food vendors onsite. Sponsored by the King City Recreation Dept. To decorate a trunk or help sponsor the event, please call 831-385-6748.
Halloween Trick or Treat at Anjelica’s Aged Care
Start your trick or treating with a visit to the residents of Anjelica's Villa Aged Care. Sponsored by Kindness Rocks.
Trunk or Treat in Salinas
A safe, family-friendly evening for the whole community. Hosted in our front parking lot. https://fbcsalinas.com/calendar/
Halloween Bonanza in Seaside
The City of Seaside will be holding its annual Halloween Bonanza at the Oldemeyer Center located at 986 Hilby Avenue in Seaside. The event will also feature games, a haunted house, activities, interactive crafts, treat bags and refreshments. A children’s costume contest will be held and prizes will be awarded for best costume. It is […]
Trick or Treat at MIRA Observatory
Space candy, remote viewing of Saturn and Mercury, and the Hall of Dead Astronomers! Open to all ages. Info: (831) 883-1000; mira@mira.org
Youth & Teen Fright Night in Marina
Calling all youth and teens. Grab your friends, put on your costume, and join in the fun.
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 & […]
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 […]
Dia de Los Muertos Community Altar
Participate in the annual community altar at the Marina Library. Bring a framed photo of a loved one or pet that has passed away and it will be displayed on the community altar. Submissions must be turned in no later than Nov.1 and should be picked up by Nov. 12. Call 831-883-7507 with questions.
Dia De Los Muertos Ofrenda
Two special events: Arts and crafts night on October 23. Light dinner provided, Activities include paper picador and painting picture frames. Supplies provided. bring a photo of a loved one who has passed away. November 1: help set up the offend from 12-3 PM. For more info contact Cinthia: cinthischw@actioncouncil.org. Sponsored by Peninsula Parents Coalition.
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 learning about the history of the site and the basic concepts of organic farming and gardening. Perched on a meadow near the campus entrance, the […]
Dia de Los Muertos in San Juan Bautista
A variety of entertainment with a procession and blessing included. Schedule on graphic.
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.