Dial A Story: New story released
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.
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.
Monterey's annual 4th of July Parade is a must-attend celebration that draws approximately 15,000 people of all ages to line the streets in and around Old Monterey. We invite you to join us and revel in the festive floats, patriotic displays, entertaining costumes, and musical bands. The parade begins at 10am sharp. PARADE ROUTE: The […]
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.
Everyone's Harvest in conjunction with Farms Together is offering free boxes of fresh produce to area residents with lower socio-economic status (bring proof such as Medical, EBT, or WIC card). This program is available weekly until 2025.
Ages 12-36 months with their caregivers are invited to our wonderful toddler-friendly area. This is a great opportunity for your child to explore outside the home with new friends, toys and experiences. On Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30am, we will meet in the Bayview room at the Carmel Youth Center on 4th Avenue […]
Join us for Stories, Songs, Rhymes and Play! Storytime is designed for children 2-5 years old and their caregivers. (Children 12 & under are welcome)
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.
A Teen Reading Buddy is looking for a little buddy who needs to practice their reading or who simply loves to read! Search fo us in the Children's Area to sign up for a 25 minute one-on-one time. We will be here every Wednesdays from 3-5pm starting on September 11th. A sign up sheet will […]
Ages 12-36 months with their caregivers are invited to our wonderful toddler-friendly area. This is a great opportunity for your child to explore outside the home with new friends, toys and experiences. On Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30am, we will meet in the Bayview room at the Carmel Youth Center on 4th Avenue […]
The Birth Network of Monterey County presents a free community postpartum wellness group on the first Thursday of each month in Pacific Grove.
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
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 […]
Join friendly library staff for storytime every Friday morning. We meet in the Library's Community Room for a 30 minute storytime and stay and play. All are welcome, especially ages 2-5. No registration required.
The children's librarian will be sharing her love of reading with everyone in the Community Room. All are welcome especially aged 2 to 5. Weekly on Fridays.
Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, May 4th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Good Old Days Street Festival is Pacific Grove’s premier community event and is returning to Downtown Pacific Grove the first weekend of May! Each year this FREE event draws a great crowd of locals and visitors, rain […]
Join us for Ready & Resilient: Emergency Preparedness, a health and wellness partnership between @cityofmonterey @montereysportscenter and @montagehealth. We will have a Monterey Police Department patrol car and fire truck tours, fire prevention materials, Montage Health resources with information on how to stay safe during unexpected emergencies, Monterey Sports Center program information, face painting and […]
Join us at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve every first Saturday of the month for a special early bird walk. #tours Details: Amateur and expert birders alike will find a place on the Early Bird Tour! Local guides Steve Johnston and Robert Horn alternate leading these walks, sharing the life histories of the birds that […]
Step into the shoes of a firefighter and discover firsthand what the job entails by navigating the obstacle course. Enjoy a firefighter themes bouncy house and take the opportunity to use a real fire hose. Open to ages 3-17. Athletic shoes encouraged. Part of the Good Old Days Festival activities in Pacific Grove.
Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, May 4th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Good Old Days Street Festival is Pacific Grove’s premier community event and is returning to Downtown Pacific Grove the first weekend of May! Each year this FREE event draws a great crowd of locals and visitors, rain […]
Step into the shoes of a firefighter and discover firsthand what the job entails by navigating the obstacle course. Enjoy a firefighter themes bouncy house and take the opportunity to use a real fire hose. Open to ages 3-17. Athletic shoes encouraged. Part of the Good Old Days Festival activities in Pacific Grove.
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.
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.
Everyone's Harvest in conjunction with Farms Together is offering free boxes of fresh produce to area residents with lower socio-economic status (bring proof such as Medical, EBT, or WIC card). This program is available weekly until 2025.
Ages 12-36 months with their caregivers are invited to our wonderful toddler-friendly area. This is a great opportunity for your child to explore outside the home with new friends, toys and experiences. On Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30am, we will meet in the Bayview room at the Carmel Youth Center on 4th Avenue […]
Join us for Stories, Songs, Rhymes and Play! Storytime is designed for children 2-5 years old and their caregivers. (Children 12 & under are welcome)
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.
Join us every first Wednesday of the month from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to create a fun craft.
Ages 12-36 months with their caregivers are invited to our wonderful toddler-friendly area. This is a great opportunity for your child to explore outside the home with new friends, toys and experiences. On Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30am, we will meet in the Bayview room at the Carmel Youth Center on 4th Avenue […]
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
Please join us for songs, rhymes, stories and play tailored for children under 2 years. Every Thursday 11am - 11:30am.
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 […]
The Birth Network of Monterey County presents a free community postpartum group in Salinas on the 2nd Friday of every month.
Join friendly library staff for storytime every Friday morning. We meet in the Library's Community Room for a 30 minute storytime and stay and play. All are welcome, especially ages 2-5. No registration required.
Each spring people of all ages and fitness levels join Big Sur Land Trust’s Race for Open Space – our largest annual fundraising event – to support healthy lands, healthy people, and healthy communities. Whether you want to go fast, slow, solo, with a group, or just cheer on your friends, the Race for Open Space has something […]
We’re excited to invite you to MEarth Day on Saturday, May 10th at MEarth’s Hilton Bialek Habitat! Celebrate Mother Earth this Mothers Day Weekend with a day full of sustainability, hands-on activities, and community connection. MEarth Day is a free family-friendly event featuring hands-on activities, delicious food, live music, and much more. One of the […]
Let's Celebrate Mother's Day, The Prunedale Library will be having a special Beaded Mother's Day Flower and Necklace craft. Join us in any time between 10-4p.m.
Enjoy Family Fun, Festive Decor, Special Offers, and a New Short Essay Contest, "Show Mom Some Love" at Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey Bring your mother, grandmother, and the whole family to celebrate Mother’s Day on Old Fisherman’s Wharf on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Monterey Bay while making unforgettable memories with the special […]
41st Mother's Day Run and Walk - a beautiful 10K/5K/1K trail run and walk benefiting children and their parents’ experiencing homelessness. Come for the competition - stay for the community. FULL DESCRIPTION Run for Hope and Home this Mother's Day: join the 2025 Mother's Day Run & Walk benefiting children and their parents at Pajaro […]
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! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar. For info on vendor spaces, call (831) 476-6940.
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.
Love to knit or crochet? Come hang out with our friendly group! All skills levels welcome! Bring your yarn and let’s get stitching. Weekly on Mondays from 9:30 am-11:30 am.
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.
Bestselling comics creator Vera Brosgol will share her fantastic illustrated middle grade novel Return to Sender. Magic, mystery, and a marvelous mailbox take two kids on a surprising adventure and, even, to a new dimension—perfect for fans of Greenwild and The Lost Library. Brosgol will be in-conversation with graphic novelist, comic artist, and educator Thien Pham (Family […]
Everyone's Harvest in conjunction with Farms Together is offering free boxes of fresh produce to area residents with lower socio-economic status (bring proof such as Medical, EBT, or WIC card). This program is available weekly until 2025.
Ages 12-36 months with their caregivers are invited to our wonderful toddler-friendly area. This is a great opportunity for your child to explore outside the home with new friends, toys and experiences. On Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30am, we will meet in the Bayview room at the Carmel Youth Center on 4th Avenue […]
Hosts: Dr. Kristina Montellese and Dr. Elizabeth Maples Your pelvic floor is a powerful and often overlooked part of your journey through pregnancy and recovery. Dr. Montellese and Dr. Maples will provide gentle, practical advice and exercises to help you heal, restore, and reconnect with your body. Whether you’re experiencing discomfort or just want to […]
Join us for Stories, Songs, Rhymes and Play! Storytime is designed for children 2-5 years old and their caregivers. (Children 12 & under are welcome)
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.
Ages 12-36 months with their caregivers are invited to our wonderful toddler-friendly area. This is a great opportunity for your child to explore outside the home with new friends, toys and experiences. On Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30am, we will meet in the Bayview room at the Carmel Youth Center on 4th Avenue […]
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
Please join us for songs, rhymes, stories and play tailored for children under 2 years. Every Thursday 11am - 11:30am.
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 […]
Join Helena the Storyteller for a spectacular morning of Irish folk tales, games and songs! This is much more than your average ‘storytime’. This energetic and interactive show will bring both children and grown-ups to the edge of their seats and awaken the magic of our imaginations. All are welcome, especially ages 2-5. No registration […]
Join friendly library staff for storytime every Friday morning. We meet in the Library's Community Room for a 30 minute storytime and stay and play. All are welcome, especially ages 2-5. No registration required.
You don’t need a yard to have a garden! Grow bags turn any space, from a porch to a driveway, into a portable edible garden. With coaching from the UC Master Gardeners, you’ll learn how to plant and nurture vegetables to get a great harvest. Each household gets: 2 grow bags, potting soil, and a […]
This year's Fair theme is "The Berry Best Fair" - filled with all your favorite things from 4H & FFA livestock animals, to fresh baked cookies, photos, and so much more. Swing into exhibition buidlings or barns and see what our talented local youth have been up to. They have many new activities planned this […]
Free Story Hour returns to Downtown Book & Sound every week! You are invited to join us as we bring back our popular Story Lorry - hosted by our very own Miss Kitty - with tails to tell for all ages! Littlest kids claim the first 20 minutes of story, then 4-7th grades have 20 […]
Free Nature Program Sundays, 9:00AM Visit the Discovery Center on Sunday mornings and join us for a 1 hour nature talk or guided walk along one of the park's trails. Learn about the natural history of Big Sur, including the California condor, while enjoying the cool, rippling sounds of the Big Sur River nearby. Hear more about our Condor […]
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 & […]
This year's Fair theme is "The Berry Best Fair" - filled with all your favorite things from 4H & FFA livestock animals, to fresh baked cookies, photos, and so much more. Swing into exhibition buidlings or barns and see what our talented local youth have been up to. They have many new activities planned this […]
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.
Love to knit or crochet? Come hang out with our friendly group! All skills levels welcome! Bring your yarn and let’s get stitching. Weekly on Mondays from 9:30 am-11:30 am.
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.
This year's Fair theme is "The Berry Best Fair" - filled with all your favorite things from 4H & FFA livestock animals, to fresh baked cookies, photos, and so much more. Swing into exhibition buidlings or barns and see what our talented local youth have been up to. They have many new activities planned this […]
Everyone's Harvest in conjunction with Farms Together is offering free boxes of fresh produce to area residents with lower socio-economic status (bring proof such as Medical, EBT, or WIC card). This program is available weekly until 2025.
Ages 12-36 months with their caregivers are invited to our wonderful toddler-friendly area. This is a great opportunity for your child to explore outside the home with new friends, toys and experiences. On Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30am, we will meet in the Bayview room at the Carmel Youth Center on 4th Avenue […]
This year's Fair theme is "The Berry Best Fair" - filled with all your favorite things from 4H & FFA livestock animals, to fresh baked cookies, photos, and so much more. Swing into exhibition buidlings or barns and see what our talented local youth have been up to. They have many new activities planned this […]
Join us for Stories, Songs, Rhymes and Play! Storytime is designed for children 2-5 years old and their caregivers. (Children 12 & under are welcome)
This year's Fair theme is "The Berry Best Fair" - filled with all your favorite things from 4H & FFA livestock animals, to fresh baked cookies, photos, and so much more. Swing into exhibition buidlings or barns and see what our talented local youth have been up to. They have many new activities planned this […]
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.
Ages 12-36 months with their caregivers are invited to our wonderful toddler-friendly area. This is a great opportunity for your child to explore outside the home with new friends, toys and experiences. On Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30am, we will meet in the Bayview room at the Carmel Youth Center on 4th Avenue […]
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
Please join us for songs, rhymes, stories and play tailored for children under 2 years. Every Thursday 11am - 11:30am.
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 […]
Join friendly library staff for storytime every Friday morning. We meet in the Library's Community Room for a 30 minute storytime and stay and play. All are welcome, especially ages 2-5. No registration required.
The children's librarian will be sharing her love of reading with everyone in the Community Room. All are welcome especially aged 2 to 5. Weekly on Fridays.
Your registration includes: ✔️ Entry into the 2K or 100Y dash fun run/walk ✔️ Free admission to the Monterey Zoo ✔️ Access to vendors, food, games, and family-friendly fun 🎪 It’s going to be a day full of animals, adventure, community, and meaningful impact — all in support of pediatric cancer research through Unravel. 💛 […]
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.
This year's Fair theme is "The Berry Best Fair" - filled with all your favorite things from 4H & FFA livestock animals, to fresh baked cookies, photos, and so much more. Swing into exhibition buidlings or barns and see what our talented local youth have been up to. They have many new activities planned this […]
Free Nature Program Sundays, 9:00AM Visit the Discovery Center on Sunday mornings and join us for a 1 hour nature talk or guided walk along one of the park's trails. Learn about the natural history of Big Sur, including the California condor, while enjoying the cool, rippling sounds of the Big Sur River nearby. Hear more about our Condor […]
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 & […]
This year's Fair theme is "The Berry Best Fair" - filled with all your favorite things from 4H & FFA livestock animals, to fresh baked cookies, photos, and so much more. Swing into exhibition buidlings or barns and see what our talented local youth have been up to. They have many new activities planned this […]
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.
Love to knit or crochet? Come hang out with our friendly group! All skills levels welcome! Bring your yarn and let’s get stitching. Weekly on Mondays from 9:30 am-11:30 am.
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.
This year's Fair theme is "The Berry Best Fair" - filled with all your favorite things from 4H & FFA livestock animals, to fresh baked cookies, photos, and so much more. Swing into exhibition buidlings or barns and see what our talented local youth have been up to. They have many new activities planned this […]
Everyone's Harvest in conjunction with Farms Together is offering free boxes of fresh produce to area residents with lower socio-economic status (bring proof such as Medical, EBT, or WIC card). This program is available weekly until 2025.
Ages 12-36 months with their caregivers are invited to our wonderful toddler-friendly area. This is a great opportunity for your child to explore outside the home with new friends, toys and experiences. On Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30am, we will meet in the Bayview room at the Carmel Youth Center on 4th Avenue […]
The Birth Network of Monterey County presents a free community postpartum group in Salinas on the 4th Tuesday of every month.
Join us for Stories, Songs, Rhymes and Play! Storytime is designed for children 2-5 years old and their caregivers. (Children 12 & under are welcome)
This year's Fair theme is "The Berry Best Fair" - filled with all your favorite things from 4H & FFA livestock animals, to fresh baked cookies, photos, and so much more. Swing into exhibition buidlings or barns and see what our talented local youth have been up to. They have many new activities planned this […]
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.
Ages 12-36 months with their caregivers are invited to our wonderful toddler-friendly area. This is a great opportunity for your child to explore outside the home with new friends, toys and experiences. On Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30am, we will meet in the Bayview room at the Carmel Youth Center on 4th Avenue […]
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
Please join us for songs, rhymes, stories and play tailored for children under 2 years. Every Thursday 11am - 11:30am.
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 […]
Join friendly library staff for storytime every Friday morning. We meet in the Library's Community Room for a 30 minute storytime and stay and play. All are welcome, especially ages 2-5. No registration required.
The children's librarian will be sharing her love of reading with everyone in the Community Room. All are welcome especially aged 2 to 5. Weekly on Fridays.
Have a night out or a relaxing night in while the kids have a fun night in the gym. Kids will do obstacle courses, play games, and have fun in the gym before having pizza for dinner and watching a movie. They should be tuckered out and ready for be by pick up. Members: $55, […]
Join Carmel police offices and volunteers for a delicious breakfast. Enjoy fluffy pancakes, warm conversations and an opportunity to connect with those who serve and protect the community.
Locate the five purple umbrellas in the teen area to spell out the secret word. Bring your completed form to the Help Desk for a free treat. For grades 6-12.
Free Nature Program Sundays, 9:00AM Visit the Discovery Center on Sunday mornings and join us for a 1 hour nature talk or guided walk along one of the park's trails. Learn about the natural history of Big Sur, including the California condor, while enjoying the cool, rippling sounds of the Big Sur River nearby. Hear more about our Condor […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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