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, June 29, 2026
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June 29, 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, June 30, 2026
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June 30, 2026 -Tuesday Story Time at Rosebuds Kids Co.
Tuesday Story Time at Rosebuds Kids Co.
Rosebuds 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 […]
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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July 1, 2026 -Sensory Story Time
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July 1, 2026 -Storytime in Gonzales
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July 1, 2026 -Craftnovation at Buena Vista Branch Library
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July 1, 2026 -Reading Buddies in Monterey
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 […]
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.
Reading Buddies in Monterey
Teen buddies will read to their little buddy from ages 5-8. Sign up in the children's area for a 25-minute one-on-one reading time. Every Wednesday.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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July 2, 2026 -Postpartum Wellness Group
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July 2, 2026 -STEAM Thursday
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July 2, 2026 -Seaside Farmers’ Market
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July 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, July 3, 2026
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July 3, 2026 -Make and Take Crafts at MY Museum
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July 3, 2026 -Storytime in Monterey
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July 3, 2026 -Night Market 831
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July 3, 2026 -Red, White and Boom Featuring The Money Band
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July 3, 2026 -First Friday Pacific Grove Celebrating Independent Businesses!
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 […]
Storytime in Monterey
Join friendly library staff for story time. Meet in the Library's Community Room for a 30-minute story time and stay and play. All are welcome especially ages 2-5. No registration […]
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.
Red, White and Boom Featuring The Money Band
Celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 3, with live music by The Money Band! Bring your towels because all attendees will have swimming pool access! Games for all ages, barbecue specials and the full Shearwater Tavern menu!
First Friday Pacific Grove Celebrating Independent Businesses!
It's time for our next First Friday... Celebrating Independent Businesses during Independence Weekend. The tourist season has officially started in downtown Pacific Grove. Many feet will be on the street […]
Saturday, July 4, 2026
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July 4, 2026 -Early Bird Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve
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July 4, 2026In-Store Kids Workshops – Home Depot
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July 4, 2026 -Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
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July 4, 2026 -First Saturday Book Sale in Pacific Grove
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 […]
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.
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.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
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July 5, 2026 -Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
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July 5, 2026 -BMX Racing – Manzanita Park BMX
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July 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 & […]
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 […]