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  • August 2026

  • Thu 20

    Seaside Farmers’ Market

    August 20 @ 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 20

    Storytime Jamboree

    August 20 @ 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 21

    Make and Take Crafts at MY Museum

    August 21 @ 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 21

    Storytime in Monterey

    August 21 @ 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.

  • Fri 21

    Old Fashioned Campfires in Santa Cruz

    August 21 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Free event with live music, tortilla making, songs, skits, and more. Bring: a picnic dinner, lawn chair or blanket, tortilla toppings. 5:30-6:45 PM: dinner, tortilla making and live music. 6:45-8:00 PM: Camp songs, skits, and stories around the fire for all ages. Also held on July 24 and August 21.

  • Sat 22

    Rainbow Playgroup

    August 22 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Rainbow Playgroup
    Scott County Park 3101 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, United States

    A monthly bilingual playgroup for LGBTQIA+ families and allies. Open to children 10 years and younger and their families. Siblings welcome. Held the 4th Saturday of every month. Registration required by text at 831-288-3105.

  • Sat 22

    Mindfulness Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve

    August 22 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mindfulness Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve
    Elkhorn Slough Safari Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve 1700 Elkhorn Road Watsonville, CA 95076

    Treat 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 […]

  • Sun 23

    BMX Racing – Manzanita Park BMX

    August 23 @ 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 24

    Dial A Story: New story released

    August 24 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 24

    Storytime at Earthbound Farm Stand

    August 24 @ 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 25

    Postpartum Wellness Group

    August 25 @ 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 4th Tuesday of every month.

    Free
  • Wed 26

    Storytime in Gonzales

    August 26 @ 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 26

    Reading Buddies in Monterey

    August 26 @ 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.

  • Thu 27

    STEAM Thursday

    August 27 @ 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 27

    Seaside Farmers’ Market

    August 27 @ 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 27

    Storytime Jamboree

    August 27 @ 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 28

    Make and Take Crafts at MY Museum

    August 28 @ 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 28

    Storytime in Monterey

    August 28 @ 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.

  • Sat 29

    Night Hikes in Carmel Valley

    Featured August 29 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Palo Corona Discovery Center Carmel Valley Road, City of Carmel-by-the-Sea

    Learn to quietly prowl the woodlands and meadows in search of owls, bats, and other predators. Event begins at sunset. Check website for exact start time. Also held July 25, […]

  • Sun 30

    BMX Racing – Manzanita Park BMX

    August 30 @ 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 31

    Dial A Story: New story released

    August 31 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 31

    Storytime at Earthbound Farm Stand

    August 31 @ 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.

  • September 2026

  • Wed 2

    Sensory Story Time

    September 2 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Sensory Story Time
    Olivia & Daisy 13766 Center Street, Carmel Valley, United States

    Join 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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 2

    Storytime in Gonzales

    September 2 @ 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 2

    Craftnovation at Buena Vista Branch Library

    September 2 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Craftnovation at Buena Vista Branch Library
    Buena Vista Branch Library 18250 Tara Drive, Salinas, United States

    Join us every first Wednesday of the month from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to create a fun craft.

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