Events
67th Good Old Days Street Festival
Good Old Days Street Festival is Pacific Grove’s premier community event. Each year, this FREE event draws a great crowd of locals and visitors, rain or shine! Vendors from multiple states display their arts and crafts alongside a wide variety of food booths stretched down historic Lighthouse Avenue, the largest gathering of arts and crafts […]
Wildflower Wonder: Journaling Nature in Carmel Valley
Slow down and notice the quiet beauty of wildflowers through nature journaling as a gentle, creative practice. You'll spend time observing nature up close—sketching, writing, and recording sensory details in a relaxed "sensory scrapbook" style. No prior art or science experience is needed. All levels are welcome. Instructor: Melinda Nakagawa, MSc., Naturalist and Nature Journaling […]
First Saturday Book Sale in Pacific Grove
St. Mary's 146 12th St, Pacific Grove, United StatesPGPL 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.
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 […]
Bayview Academy Community Spring Market in Monterey
Free entry, local vendors.
Pop Up Fun in Monterey
Join in for a variety of games, activities, and neighborhood fun. All are welcome, no registration necessary. Held the first Saturday of each month through June 6.
Santa Lucia Highlands Sun, Wind & Wine Festival
Join Santa Lucia Highlands wineries for the 18th Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans Sun, Wind & Wine Festival, Monterey County's favorite Wine & food Event of the year! Meet the winemakers and growers and taste more than 100 limited-release wines from 40 wineries, including Caraccioli Cellars, Landmark Vineyards, Mer Soleil, Morgan Winery, Siduri, Belle Glos, […]
Night Hike in Carmel Valley
Night Hikes. Come to the dark side; we have owls! Quietly prowl the woodlands and meadows in search of life that only comes out after the sun sets. Learn about our nocturnal neighbors and how they live. Reconnect with your skills of moving and listening like a wild thing, while observing owls, bats, and other […]
67th Good Old Days Street Festival
Good Old Days Street Festival is Pacific Grove’s premier community event. Each year, this FREE event draws a great crowd of locals and visitors, rain or shine! Vendors from multiple states display their arts and crafts alongside a wide variety of food booths stretched down historic Lighthouse Avenue, the largest gathering of arts and crafts […]
Nature Walk in Carmel Valley
Designed for those who enjoy the outdoors at a slower pace. Explore lower elevation trails that avoid steep hills. We'll make brief stops to point out any interesting plants or wildlife that we encounter along the Carmel River and various trails at Garland Ranch and Palo Corona. Instructors: Mary Dainton and Cath Farrant, MPRPD Volunteer […]
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 […]
Salinas Food and Fly-In
Historic airplanes, electric aircraft, exotic autos, local vendors, local food vendors, live music, free kids zone, local non-profits.
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 […]
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.
Tween Time in Carmel
Calling all Tweens ages 9-12. Join in for events created especially for you. January 27: Duct Tape Pouches. February 24: Color Me Vinyl; May 5: DIY Trucker Hats. Sign up by calling 831-624-4664, registration is required.
Sensory Story Time
Olivia & Daisy 13766 Center Street, Carmel Valley, United StatesJoin Us for Sensory Story Time! Presented by Olivia & Daisy × Children's Therapy Center Co. We’re so excited to invite you and your little ones to our next Sensory Story Time at Olivia & Daisy Bookstore in Carmel Valley! 🗓 When: First Wednesday of the month (7/2/25) ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM 📍 Where: Olivia […]
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.
Craftnovation at Buena Vista Branch Library
Buena Vista Branch Library 18250 Tara Drive, Salinas, United StatesJoin us every first Wednesday of the month from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to create a fun craft.
Lego Night at Pacific Grove Library
First Wednesday of the Month, all ages welcome.
Snively’s Ridge Loop in Carmel Valley
Get your heart pumping on this 3-4 hour hike up to Snively's Ridge and back. More elevation gain in less distance than the route from Holt Road, the panoramic views of the ocean and Carmel Valley make the steep trek worth it! Instructor: Sharon Osgood, MPRPD Volunteer. Ages 12-Adult. Garland Park Visitor Center, Carmel Valley. […]
Postpartum Wellness Group
Parents' PlaceThe Birth Network of Monterey County presents a free community postpartum wellness group on the first Thursday of each month in Pacific Grove.
STEAM Thursday
MY Museum Washington Street, MontereyJoin 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
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 […]