Events
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.
Capitola: Plein Air Festival
Artists set up their easels on the wharf, shore, and streets of beautiful Capitola, to paint live for four days. You’ll find hundreds of paintings on display, for sale, and entered into competition. You can take home a piece of Capitola culture, vote for your favorites for the People’s Choice Award, have a delicious meal […]
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.
El Teatro Campesino’s Dia De Los Muertos
Food, music, ofrendas, and more.
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 […]
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.
Seaside Library Mending Circle
Learn basic sewing techniques from staff, limited supplies provided, use a sewing machine, meet others working on sewing projects. All for free on the first Wednesday of the month: September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2.
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.
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 […]
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
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.