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.
Easter Weekend Celebration
Join us for our annual Easter Celebration from Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5 at South County Grove. Participate in our FREE Easter Egg Hunts all weekend long (3 per day) with over 100,000 colorful eggs! From fun photo ops and blooming gardens to all your favorite rides and attractions, it will be a […]
Easter Weekend Celebration
Join us for our annual Easter Celebration from Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5 at South County Grove. Participate in our FREE Easter Egg Hunts all weekend long (3 per day) with over 100,000 colorful eggs! From fun photo ops and blooming gardens to all your favorite rides and attractions, it will be a […]
Easter Weekend Celebration
Join us for our annual Easter Celebration from Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5 at South County Grove. Participate in our FREE Easter Egg Hunts all weekend long (3 per day) with over 100,000 colorful eggs! From fun photo ops and blooming gardens to all your favorite rides and attractions, it will be a […]
Monday, March 30, 2026
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March 30, 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 31, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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April 1, 2026 -Sensory Story Time
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April 1, 2026 -Storytime in Gonzales
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April 1, 2026 -Craftnovation at Buena Vista Branch Library
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Featured April 1, 2026 -Featured Lego Night at Pacific Grove Library
Sensory Story Time
Join Us for Sensory Story Time! Presented by Olivia & Daisy × Children's Therapy Center Co. We’re so excited to invite you and your little ones to our next Sensory Story Time at Olivia & Daisy Bookstore in Carmel Valley! 🗓 When: First Wednesday of the month (7/2/25) ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM 📍 Where: Olivia […]
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.
Craftnovation at Buena Vista Branch Library
Join us every first Wednesday of the month from 1:30pm to 2:30pm to create a fun craft.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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April 2, 2026 -Postpartum Wellness Group
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April 2, 2026 -STEAM Thursday
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April 2, 2026 -Seaside Farmers’ Market
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April 2, 2026 -Storytime Jamboree
Postpartum Wellness Group
The Birth Network of Monterey County presents a free community postpartum wellness group on the first Thursday of each month in Pacific Grove.
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
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, April 3, 2026
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April 3, 2026 -Make and Take Crafts at MY Museum
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April 3, 2026 -Easter Egg Hunt in Castroville
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April 3, 2026 -Night Market 831
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Featured April 3, 2026 -Featured Healing Arts Retreat in Pacific Grove
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 […]
Easter Egg Hunt in Castroville
Bring your baskets, win prizes, and find the golden egg. Ages 2-6 at 10:30 AM, ages 7-12 at 1:00 PM. Children must be able to participate without help.
Night Market 831
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.
Healing Arts Retreat in Pacific Grove
Find healing for your mind, body, and spirit in this free two-hour workshop of creativity by Mary Welschmeyer, a family therapist at CHOMP. Explore art for fun and the importance of creating from a personal source of wisdom using pastels and collage art. Supplies and snacks supplied. All skills level. For ages 15 and up. […]
Saturday, April 4, 2026
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April 4, 2026 -Early Bird Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve
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Featured April 4, 2026 -Featured Pacific Grove Community Egg Hunt
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April 4, 2026In-Store Kids Workshops – Home Depot
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April 4, 2026 -Springtime Family Fun & Egg Hunt
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April 4, 2026 -Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
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April 4, 2026 -First Saturday Book Sale in Pacific Grove
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Featured April 4, 2026 -Featured Pop Up Fun in Monterey
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Featured April 4, 2026 -Featured Easter on The Farm in Watsonville
Early Bird Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve
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 […]
Pacific Grove Community Egg Hunt
Free community event at Pacific Grove Golf Links. Egg hunts begin at 9:30AM, activities begin at 8:30AM. Face painting, mini golf on the putting green, saloon artist.
In-Store Kids Workshops – Home Depot
Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
Springtime Family Fun & Egg Hunt
The City of Marina is teaming up with the Kiwanis Club of Marina and Marina Youth arts for a fun-filled morning. Pancake breakfast from 9-11 AM. Egg and basket decorating, egg hunt starting at 10:30 AM, photo opportunity with the Spring Bunny.
Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
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 […]
First Saturday Book Sale in Pacific Grove
PGPL Friends & Foundation holds the “First Saturday Book Sale” on the first Saturday of the month, 10am - 2pm at St. Mary's Church. The Bookstore at St. Mary's is open Monday through Friday 10am to 12pm.
Pop Up Fun in Monterey
Join in for a variety of games, activities, and neighborhood fun. All are welcome, no registration necessary. Held the first Saturday of each month through June 6.
Easter on The Farm in Watsonville
Farm animals, tractor driving, hay wagon rides, ag museum, Easter crafts and activities. Check aghistoryproject.org.
Sunday, April 5, 2026
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April 5, 2026 -Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
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April 5, 2026 -BMX Racing – Manzanita Park BMX
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April 5, 2026 -Easter Egg Hunt @ BLC
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April 5, 2026 -Free Tour of Organic Farm in Santa Cruz
Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
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 […]
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 & […]
Easter Egg Hunt @ BLC
All are welcome to come join us Easter Sunday, April 5th, for an Easter Egg hunt at Bethlehem Lutheran Church! Following our 10am Worship service, we’ll start with a short message about why we celebrate Easter, then hunt for over 400 eggs!
Free Tour of Organic Farm in Santa Cruz
Take a free, guided tour of the 30-acre organic UCSC Farm. Visitors can enjoy touring the organically managed greenhouses, hand-worked garden beds, orchards, row crop fields, and children’s garden, while learning about the history of the site and the basic concepts of organic farming and gardening. Perched on a meadow near the campus entrance, the […]