Events
Make and Take Crafts at MY Museum
MY Museum Washington Street, MontereyGet 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 […]
7th Annual Monterey Bay Jade Festival
Come join us for the 7th Annual Monterey Bay Jade Festival. Featuring 40+ vendors offering Jade Carvings, Jewelry, Sculptures, Rough and Specimens The Monterey Bay Jade Festival is proud to continue our annual Jade Carving Exhibition named after master sculptor and jade artist Georg Schmerholz.The Jade Carving Exhibition takes place at Monterey History & Art […]
Open House and Community Resource Fair in Salinas
Raffle prizes, service provider exhibits, free food and refreshments, games & more. First 400 families to attend will receive a free gift.
Favorite Fridays Summer Concert
Come enjoy your favorite summer music at Favorite Fridays! Join us every Friday in June from 6–8pm for an evening of free live music, good vibes, and great company. Enjoy tribute performances ranging from classic rock to Latin hits, plus wine served by Seneca Family of Agencies. Check out the lineup: 6/5: Petty Rocks (Tom […]
The Lost Boys Free Movie on the Beach in Santa Cruz
Get the full lineup: bit.ly/Free-Movies-on-the-Beach FREE Movies on the BeachFriday Nights at 9pmJune 12 – August 7, 2026 (Except July 3)Beach in front of the Colonnade The Lost Boys- June […]
Community Painting Day in Salinas
Join in the fun and participate. in painting the new mural for Ensen Community Park. Visit hijodelsol.arts page for additional info. Additional painting days: June 20, 24, 27, July 11, 18. Call 831-200-3915 for more info.
Perk Up in the Park
Drop by for a warm drink and friendly conversation. Staff provides hot beverages and answers to questions about the park. Meet at Asilomar Main Beach entrance.
Summer Wildflower Show in Carmel Valley
Surround yourself with a variety of summer wildflowers. Free admission.
7th Annual Monterey Bay Jade Festival
Come join us for the 7th Annual Monterey Bay Jade Festival. Featuring 40+ vendors offering Jade Carvings, Jewelry, Sculptures, Rough and Specimens The Monterey Bay Jade Festival is proud to […]
Santa Cruz Cycle Fair
Bike Santa Cruz County is excited to host our First Annual Santa Cruz Cycle Fair! The event is designed to bring together the entire Santa Cruz County bike community in all its diversity, and will showcase the power of bikes and biking to enhance quality of life through: - Art & self-expression- Sustainable Transportation- Family […]
Santa Cruz Juneteenth
Santa Cruz Juneteenth celebrates Black Liberation and Freedom for our 35th year at Laurel Park behind the historic London Nelson Community Center in downtown Santa Cruz, 12 - 6pm. Our […]
Asilomar Singalong
Fill the forest with song! Learn the historic camp songs of Asilomar originally written by the YWCA women and girls who spent their summers here. Enjoy drinks and s’mores on the Social Hall patio while California State Parks staff lead you on a musical journey through the 1910s-30s.
Perk Up in the Park
Fill the forest with song. Learn the historic camp songs of Asilomar originally written by the YMCA women and girls who spent their summers here. Enjoy drinks and s'mores on the Social Hall patio. Questions? Call 831-646-6440.
Sound Journey
This event is free and open to adults and children ages 14 and up. Come join Jordan Rossow and Austin Robertson in the Marina Library Community Room for this immersive […]
Downtown Antique Fair
Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, United StatesThe 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.
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
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 & […]
7th Annual Monterey Bay Jade Festival
Come join us for the 7th Annual Monterey Bay Jade Festival. Featuring 40+ vendors offering Jade Carvings, Jewelry, Sculptures, Rough and Specimens The Monterey Bay Jade Festival is proud to continue our annual Jade Carving Exhibition named after master sculptor and jade artist Georg Schmerholz.The Jade Carving Exhibition takes place at Monterey History & Art […]
State Parks Week Celebration in Watsonville
Step back into the colorful world of the 1800s during State Parks Week by celebrating the artistry, music, and traditions of the Rancho era. Historical dancing, live music, eating, dying and spinning demos, kids crafts.
Second Sunday Artisan Faire
Abbott Square 725 Front Street, Santa Cruz, United StatesCheck out the local vendors and free live music on a Sunday afternoon at Abbott Square.
Monster Truck Throwdown in Salinas
The Monster Truck Throwdown will roar into the Salinas Sports Complex on Sunday, June 14, delivering high-flying stunts, car-crushing power, and nonstop excitement to the Central Coast. Fans can expect an all-new, larger, and more challenging track designed to push drivers and machines to the limit, along with the notorious Farmer 500 race, with some […]
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.
Tuesday Story Time at Rosebuds Kids Co.
Rosebuds Kids Co. 535 Foam Street, Monterey, United StatesRosebuds Kids Co. invites you to join us every Tuesday, 9am-10am, for our weekly story time at the shop. It's a cozy hour of books, connection, and getting out of the house with your littles. This is a free event. No RSVP required. https://www.rosebudsmonterey.com/