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  • August 2026

  • Sun 9

    Downtown Antique Fair

    August 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Downtown Antique Fair
    Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

    The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! […]

  • Sun 9

    Downtown Antique Fair

    August 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Downtown Antique Fair

    The Santa Cruz Antique Faire takes place on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8AM - 5PM. Shop for treasures from dozens of vendors on Lincoln Street offering eclectic antiques, unique finds, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! https://downtownsantacruz.com/do/santa-cruz-antique-street-faire

  • Sun 9

    BMX Racing – Manzanita Park BMX

    August 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

    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, […]

  • Sun 9

    Second Sunday Artisan Faire

    August 9 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Second Sunday Artisan Faire
    Abbott Square 725 Front Street, Santa Cruz, United States

    Check out the local vendors and free live music on a Sunday afternoon at Abbott Square.

  • Mon 10

    Dial A Story: New story released

    August 10 Dial A Story: New story released
    Virtual

    Each 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.

  • Mon 10

    Storytime at Earthbound Farm Stand

    August 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am 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.

  • Wed 12

    Music With Mary Lee

    August 12 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Music With Mary Lee
    Pacific Grove Public Library

    Enjoy music with your little one at this special library event.

  • Wed 12

    Storytime in Gonzales

    August 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 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.

  • Wed 12

    Reading Buddies in Monterey

    August 12 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Reading Buddies in Monterey
    Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

    Teen buddies will read to their little buddy from ages 5-8. Sign up in the children's area for a 25-minute one-on-one reading time. Every Wednesday.

  • Wed 12

    After School Gaming at Seaside Branch Library

    August 12 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm After School Gaming at Seaside Branch Library

    Join us at the Seaside Library on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month for gaming. We will have Mario Kart, Smash Bros, FIFA, and more.

  • Thu 13

    STEAM Thursday

    August 13 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am STEAM Thursday
    MY Museum Washington Street, Monterey

    Join 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

  • Thu 13

    Seaside Farmers’ Market

    August 13 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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 […]

  • Thu 13

    Paws to Read in Monterey

    August 13 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Paws to Read in Monterey
    Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

    Spend some time reading to a certified therapy dog. Participants will sign up for 10 minute reading sessions to read a selection of their choice to a new furry friend. Great for Kindergarten and up.

  • Thu 13

    Storytime Jamboree

    August 13 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Storytime Jamboree
    John Steinbeck Library 350 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, United States

    Bring 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

  • Fri 14

    Postpartum Wellness Group

    August 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Postpartum Wellness Group
    Buena Vista Branch Library 18250 Tara Drive, Salinas, United States

    The Birth Network of Monterey County presents a free community postpartum group in Salinas on the 2nd Friday of every month.

    Free
  • Fri 14

    Make and Take Crafts at MY Museum

    August 14 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Make and Take Crafts at MY Museum
    MY Museum Washington Street, Monterey

    Get crafty every Friday morning! Art making plays a central role in cognitive, motor, language and social-emotional development. Every Friday, MY Museum will host a craft expert to guide kids and caregivers in a fun, hands-on project. Families will enjoy creative exploration and make something fun to take home, too. Leave the mess to us […]

  • Fri 14

    Storytime in Monterey

    August 14 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Storytime in Monterey
    Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

    Join 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.

  • Sun 16

    BMX Racing – Manzanita Park BMX

    August 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

    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 & […]

  • Mon 17

    Dial A Story: New story released

    August 17 Dial A Story: New story released
    Virtual

    Each 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.

  • Mon 17

    Storytime at Earthbound Farm Stand

    August 17 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am 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.

  • Tue 18

    Make & Explore

    August 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Make & Explore

    Join us in the library for Make & Explore, our family craft event featuring a fun activity or hands on experiment! Spend some quality time together creating and learning through play. Every third Tuesday of the month. For more information contact Joe at JosephR@ci.salinas.ca.us

  • Wed 19

    Storytime in Gonzales

    August 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 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.

  • Wed 19

    Reading Buddies in Monterey

    August 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Reading Buddies in Monterey
    Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

    Teen buddies will read to their little buddy from ages 5-8. Sign up in the children's area for a 25-minute one-on-one reading time. Every Wednesday.

  • Wed 19

    Pajama Storytime at Seaside Branch Library

    August 19 @ 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm Pajama Storytime at Seaside Branch Library
    Seaside Public Library 550 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, United States

    Seaside Library will now offer a pajama storytime once a month on the evening of every 3rd Wednesday.  Wear your favorite PJs and join us for bedtime stories and songs.  

  • Thu 20

    STEAM Thursday

    August 20 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am STEAM Thursday
    MY Museum Washington Street, Monterey

    Join 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

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