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.

Help clean up the park to ensure a successful bloom in 2025. Coffee and snacks provided. Gloves and tools provided. register at cityofpg.org/calendar.

Kids will use their fingerprints to draw different creatures and/or animals, and then turn them into buttons or keychains. Every other Tuesday Sept 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 3 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM El Gabilan Library

Come in for our annual Costume Contest during Halloween on Lighthouse. We will be taking photos of everyone coming in wearing their costume and putting up on our Facebook page. When photos are up you can vote for your favorite costume for prizes. Once we narrow down to the top 10 of likes. Then we […]

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)

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 […]

Come hang out and explore various mental health topics and unleash your creativity with a fun art project. This meetings project: painting sugar skulls. For more info emailsol@epicentermonterey.org.

Please join us for songs, rhymes, stories and play tailored for children under 2 years. Every Thursday 11am - 11:30am

Please join us for songs, rhymes, stories and play tailored for children under 2 years. Every Thursday 11am - 11:30am.

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 […]

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 […]

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

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.

Face painting, pumpkin decorating, costume contest and much more.

Roll up your sleeves for work in the natural splendor of the Fort Ord National Monument during National Public Lands Day. Choose from one of the rewarding volunteer projects for an opportunity to improve your national treasures. All volunteers will be treated to a free catered taco lunch, t-shirts and free entrance park passes. Pre-registration […]

A variety of craft items for sale plus lunch and hot German donuts for sale.

Show off your Halloween costume and you could win a prize. Fall activities, u-pick, and live music, too.

Field + Form and the Center Street Business Collective are excited to announce the Center Street Harvest Hoedown, a lively fall celebration bringing together local residents, artists, and businesses to benefit the Equine Healing Collaborative. The Harvest Hoedown will offer a fun-filled day of community-centered activities, including: - A festive pumpkin patch - Visits with […]

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 […]

A harvest festival to benefit the Equine Healing Collaborative. Mini horses, glass pumpkins, silent auction, live music, harvest foods, costume parade and pumpkin patch. Free admission.

Pumpkin decorating, games, monster walk, and much more. Open to ages 12 and under.

October is upon us, and that means it's time for the annual Shoreline Fall Family Festival! Join us for a fun-filled event at our annual Fall Family Festival! There will be kid-friendly games, trunk or treat, crafts, and food trucks. Make it more fun with family-friendly costumes.

Pumpkins will be for sale for $7! Join us for free swimming, games, prizes, food, arts, crafts, and much more! For questions please call 831-899-6815

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 […]

Parents' night out, kids' night in! Costume contest, pumpkin decorating, pizza, popcorn, and much more. Open to 7-11 year olds. Monterey resident $40.50/others $45.Visit monterey.cov/rec to register.

If you are looking for a night out without the kids, you can use this opportunity to enjoy an evening off while your children engage in fun and safe activities! Children will get to decorate pumpkins and participate in a costume contest! There will also be activities including organized games, a gymnastics obstacle course, as […]

Face your fears as you enter the haunted house designed by the spooky students. Hot chocolate and sugar cookies after. Presented by Monterey High Music Department. Held October 18, 19, 20, 26, 27.

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 & […]

From a dog costume contest to a thrilling dog agility course and training tips, you'll find something for every furry friend. You'll also be able to capture the moment with pet portraits.

Get ready for a paws-itively spooky time at our Howl-O-Ween Dog Event! Bring your furry friend for an afternoon packed with fun, including a dog costume contest, an exciting dog agility course, and even custom pet portraits to capture those howling good memories. Local pet-friendly vendors will be there with everything your pup could need, […]

Parade lineup begins at 1:30 pm in the lower Beach & Village Parking Lot 2 behind Capitola Police dept. Parade will start at 2 pm. A Central Fire Engine will lead the parade followed by the Soquel High Marching Band. Trick or treating at participating shops after parade.

Have you ever picked a pumpkin from a pool? Bring a swimsuit and take a plunge in the Monterey sports center’s pool to claim your pumpkin and enjoy water activities with family and friends! Pumpkins are limited to the first 100 registrants. Visit Monterey sports center.org to reserve your pumpkin.

🎃👻 Ready for a spooktacular time? Join us for Trunk or Treat on October 27th, 5-7pm! 🕸️ We’ve got candy galore, games to keep your little monsters entertained, dinner to fill your tummies, and a movie to wrap up the night! 🍬🍿 Costumes encouraged! After all, it’s the one night you can pretend to be […]

Join us Sunday. October 27th from 6-8:30pm for our inaugural FREE community event, Dia De Los Muertos! Experience music, dance performances along with a variety of food for purchase, and kids activities provided by Montage Health with Ohana and the healing art program. No registration required. Bring photo ID for admission.