Week of Events
Monday, October 12, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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October 13, 2026 -Mad Science at the Library
Mad Science at the Library
Calling all mad scientists! Get ready for some spooky science as we create new experiments every week and get ourselves in the Halloween spirit. Tuesdays in October (Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026) 3:30pm - 4:30pm El Gabilan Library
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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October 14, 2026 -Music With Mary Lee
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October 14, 2026 -Storytime in Gonzales
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October 14, 2026 -After School Gaming at Seaside Branch Library
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October 14, 2026 -Boardwalk Fight Flicks
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.
After School Gaming at Seaside Branch Library
Join us at the Seaside Library on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month for gaming. We will have Mario Kart, Smash Bros, FIFA, and more.
Boardwalk Fight Flicks
Bring your friends for a night of fun and frights! With a cocktail in your hand, enjoy your favorite scary movies in the historic Grove Ballroom. Wednesdays in October 7-28. $18 entry includes one drink ticket. Oct 7 Killer Klowns from Outer Space Oct 14 Shaun of the Dead Oct 21 Get Out Oct 28 […]
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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October 15, 2026 -Seaside Farmers’ Market
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October 15, 2026 -Storytime Jamboree
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, October 16, 2026
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October 16, 2026 -Storytime in Monterey
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Featured October 16, 2026 -Featured San Carlos School Trunk or Treat
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October 16, 2026 -Tides & Terroir: A Celebration of Monterey Bay Wine, Food & Community
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 required.
San Carlos School Trunk or Treat
The PTO's annual trunk or treat. Enjoy a safe trick or treating experience in the gated courtyard. The event is open to the public. Entry is $5 per person. See QR code on graphic for info.
Tides & Terroir: A Celebration of Monterey Bay Wine, Food & Community
Tides & Terroir is a two-day celebration of the Monterey coast — its wines, its food, its makers, and the multigenerational farming community that has shaped one of California’s most distinctive food and wine regions. Both days unfold at Asilomar State Beach & Conference Grounds, Monterey’s “Refuge by the Sea.” Friday evening, October 16 opens […]
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Featured October 17, 2026 -Featured Santa Cruz Band Review
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October 17, 2026 -Fall Birding at Garland Ranch
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Featured October 17, 2026 -Featured Tracks, Trails and Tiny Worlds in Marina
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Featured October 17, 2026 -Featured Tracks, Trails and Tiny Worlds in Marina
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October 17, 2026 -Backyard Science in Marina
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October 17, 2026 -Harvest Festival in Seaside
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October 17, 2026 -Wilder Ranch State Park: Harvest Festival
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October 17, 2026 -Hebron Family Center Fall Harvest in Salinas
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October 17, 2026 -Harvest Festival in Santa Cruz
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October 17, 2026 -Tides & Terroir: A Celebration of Monterey Bay Wine, Food & Community
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October 17, 2026 -Teen Dungeons and Dragons in Pacific Grove
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October 17, 2026 -Hands-On History at Hidden Hills
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October 17, 2026 -Saturday Surprise in Carmel
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Featured October 17, 2026 -Featured Monterey Bay Charter School Fall Auction Party
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October 17, 2026 -Frolic and Revel in San Juan Bautista
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October 17, 2026 -Halloween Movie Night in Gonzales
Santa Cruz Band Review
55 Northern California high school and junior high school marching bands compete next to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the ONLY band review with warm sand, cool surf, and hot rides!
Fall Birding at Garland Ranch
Garland Ranch Park hosts a wide variety of habitats, and subsequently a high diversity of birds. During this walk, we will explore an oak woodland at the foothills of the Santa Lucia’s and riparian habitat along the Carmel River. We’ll expect to see many of our local residents as well as an influx of migrating […]
Tracks, Trails and Tiny Worlds in Marina
Explore the hidden life in parks. Young scientists will investigate habitats, food webs, and signs of wildlife while learning how to explore responsibly.
Tracks, Trails and Tiny Worlds in Marina
Explore the hidden life in parks. Young scientists will investigate habitats, food webs, and signs of wildlife while learning how to explore responsibly.
Backyard Science in Marina
Join for science fun with Owl Steam Academy. Each month a new theme will be explored with hands-on activities and play. Sept 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, and Dec. 19.
Wilder Ranch State Park: Harvest Festival
Celebrate the fall at the Wilder Ranch State Park Harvest Festival! Enjoy living history demonstrations, crafts, games, live music, food and more! Taste history during the Heritage Apple Tasting hosted by the California Rare Fruit Growers Association! Rain cancels. Free event. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. Hold on to that receipt! Once you have paid […]
Hebron Family Center Fall Harvest in Salinas
Delicious food, exciting bounce house, fall arts & crafts, resource fair.
Harvest Festival in Santa Cruz
Apple tasting, live music, food for sale, living history demos, crafts, games & more.
Tides & Terroir: A Celebration of Monterey Bay Wine, Food & Community
Tides & Terroir is a two-day celebration of the Monterey coast — its wines, its food, its makers, and the multigenerational farming community that has shaped one of California’s most distinctive food and wine regions. Both days unfold at Asilomar State Beach & Conference Grounds, Monterey’s “Refuge by the Sea.” Friday evening, October 16 opens […]
Teen Dungeons and Dragons in Pacific Grove
Join the fun for a basic game of Dungeons and Dragons. Let your imagination run wild. Sessions will take place in the Little House in Jewell Park. Held October 17 and December 5. Number of players is limited. register in person or call 831-648-5760. For those in grades 6-12. Free pizza and drinks.
Hands-On History at Hidden Hills
Blacksmith demo, fiber arts and spinning, churning butter, felted soap, ink and quill writing, games and pony rides. $15 per family. Some activities have an additional fee.
Saturday Surprise in Carmel
Join us for a variety of fun activities, including board games, Legos and performers on Surp.
Monterey Bay Charter School Fall Auction Party
🎃 Get Ready to Party for a Purpose! ✨ Our biggest fundraiser of the year is coming—and we want YOU there! Join fellow MBCS families, friends, and community members for a festive Halloween Auction Party filled with fun, creativity, connection, and plenty of opportunities to support the programs that make MBCS special. Costumes are encouraged! […]
Frolic and Revel in San Juan Bautista
Pirates parade, fairy story time, turkey legs and lots more. Call 831-260-4140 for additional info. Held on the following dates: September 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 17, 24
Halloween Movie Night in Gonzales
Bring your family and friends, dress up, and bring snacks and blankets for the free annual Halloween Movie Night. Costume contest at 6:30 PM, movie starts at 7. More info: 831-675-5000.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
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October 18, 2026 -BMX Racing – Manzanita Park BMX
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October 18, 2026 -2026 Annual Greenfield Harvest festival
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 & […]
2026 Annual Greenfield Harvest festival
Food, live music, tractor display, car show. Held at El Camino Real between walnut and Apple Ave.