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.

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 […]

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

Kids in costume up to 14 years old will receive four tickets to redeem for treats at any candy station and $5 off admission. Take a photo with one of the Monterey Zoo mascots. Please, no toy or fake weapons, no excessive blood or gore costumes.

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

Toro Park Center merchants welcome children to an afterschool trick or treat event.

BOO! 🎃 Families are invited to our annual Pumpkin Pandemonium event to dress in costume and trick or treat and enjoy a pumpkin patch and live entertainment! This event is free to attend. Be sure to stop by the Monterey Bay Parent table for a copy of the November issue of the magazine and a […]

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 […]

An LGBTQ+ inclusive-- allies welcome. Halloween party for youth. Featuring food, music, and entertainment. Free. Costumes encouraged by not required.

Fisherman’s Wharf Association will hold its free 6th Annual Halloween on the Wharf at historic Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, California, on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Come in costume and enjoy this free family-friendly event on Halloween. Trick or Treat and receive some Sweet Treats at participating merchants on the Wharf. Candy World will feature […]

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 us for tricks, treats + spooky beats in Devendorf Park after the parade (5:00 - 7:00 p.m.) for music from Shannon and the Night Divers Trick-or-Treating and free hot dogs, chips, and water. Thank you to Sunset Center for sponsoring the entertainment and the Carmel Host Lions for preparing the hot dogs.

Free event with trunk-or-treating, inflatables, games, music & more. Dress up in your best costume and join in the Halloween magic.

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.

All supplies will be provided. Also held November 2.

Bringing the community together for delicious dinner options, sweet treats, plus beer and wine, a rotating cast of local artists and makers and live music.

Bringing the community together for delicious dinner options, sweet treats, plus beer and wine, a rotating cast of local artists and makers and live music.

Join us for a community movie night on the 1st fairway. We'll be showing "Coco". Popcorn and candy will be available. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

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 […]

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.

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 […]

🦋Fly on over to the Palo Corona Regional Park trailhead starting this Saturday to learn all about the Smith's blue butterfly, California red-legged frog, south-central California steelhead, and tricolored blackbird through our "Species on the Edge" drop-in presentations! 🐸Hop over to our pop-up exhibit cart near the flagpole at the main trailhead entrance of Palo […]

Kids in costume up to 14 years old will receive four tickets to redeem for treats at any candy station and $5 off admission. Take a photo with one of the Monterey Zoo mascots. Please, no toy or fake weapons, no excessive blood or gore costumes.

Spend a fun-filled afternoon at the Museum creating art inspired by our current exhibitions. Enjoy free admission to the Museum and experience our exhibitions with the whole family! This Free Family Fun Day, practice your storytelling with a colorful comic book activity inspired by the work of Belle Yang, create a nautical sun catcher in […]

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 […]

Treasure Hunt for Kids is a program where kids will solve puzzles, crosswords, search for clues, and complete activities to find “treasures” and win prizes (candy, stickers, miscellaneous items, etc.), just like an escape room. For ages 6+. Every other Saturday Sept 21, Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16, Dec 14 12:30 PM […]

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with the Monterey Public Library by decorating sugar skulls and skull shaped sugar cookies. Materials will be provided. Please register for event.

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with us by decorating sugar skulls and skull shaped sugar cookies. Materials will be provided. Please register for event

Seaside Tree Lighting. Ice skating, art & crafts, carnival games, jump houses, horse-drawn hay rides, and a visit from Santa. 

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 & […]