Week of Events
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.
Monday, March 16, 2026
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March 16, 2026 -Storytime at Earthbound Farm Stand
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, March 17, 2026
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March 17, 2026 -Make & Explore
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March 17, 2026 -Crafternoon-Bird Feeders
Make & Explore
Join us in the library for Make & Explore, our family craft event featuring a fun activity or hands on experiment! Spend some quality time together creating and learning through play. Every third Tuesday of the month. For more information contact Joe at JosephR@ci.salinas.ca.us
Crafternoon-Bird Feeders
Join us for Crafternoon to create your own hanging wooden bird feeder. This program is designed for children 3-9 years and their caregivers.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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March 18, 2026 -Hebron Family Center Spring Event in Salinas
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March 18, 2026 -Storytime in Gonzales
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March 18, 2026 -Pajama Storytime at Seaside Branch Library
Hebron Family Center Spring Event in Salinas
Bring the family and enjoy spring activities, egg hunts, food, and photos with the Easter Bunny. For more info: 758-7354.
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.
Pajama Storytime at Seaside Branch Library
Seaside Library will now offer a pajama storytime once a month on the evening of every 3rd Wednesday. Wear your favorite PJs and join us for bedtime stories and songs.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
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March 19, 2026 -STEAM Thursday
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March 19, 2026 -Pacific Grove Book Club
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March 19, 2026 -Seaside Farmers’ Market
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March 19, 2026 -Storytime Jamboree
STEAM Thursday
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
Pacific Grove Book Club
Chat about your favorite books, any genre, audiobooks welcome. Snacks provided. No assigned reading, just good books and conversation. First 10 attendees win a prize. Call 831-648-5762 for info. Ages 16 and up. Held Feb. 19, Mar 19, Apr 16.
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 […]
Storytime Jamboree
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
Friday, March 20, 2026
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March 20, 2026 -Make and Take Crafts at MY Museum
Make and Take Crafts at MY Museum
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 […]
Saturday, March 21, 2026
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March 21, 2026 -Cutting Day and Horticulture Faire in Monterey
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Featured March 21, 2026 -Featured Monterey Bay Parent Summer Fun & Camp Expo in Monterey
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March 21, 2026 -Backyard Science in Marina
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March 21, 2026 -Free Introductory Zen Meditation Classes in Monterey
Cutting Day and Horticulture Faire in Monterey
Exhibits include free tree seedlings, gardening information, propagation, landscape and drought resistant plants. Community partners.
Monterey Bay Parent Summer Fun & Camp Expo in Monterey
The Monterey Bay Parent Magazine Summer Fun and Camp Expo is a one-day event held on March 21 for families to get information on goods and services available to them from throughout Monterey County. We will be at Del Monte Center in Monterey from 10 am to 2 pm. Hundreds of families will attend this […]
Backyard Science in Marina
Each month there will be a new theme with hands-on activities and play. register at biologiwithberta.com/community.
Free Introductory Zen Meditation Classes in Monterey
We offer Zen meditation, a practice rooted in a 2,600-year-old Buddhist tradition. Our approach is non-denominational and open to everyone, regardless of background, beliefs, or prior experience. In the stillness of meditation, we cultivate inner stability, harmony, peace, and joy. This practice supports mental clarity, reduces stress, and strengthens emotional resilience in daily life. We […]
Sunday, March 22, 2026
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March 22, 2026 -BMX Racing – Manzanita Park BMX
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 & […]