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.

Get creative with Puffy Paint Pumpkins. Children of all ages are invited to join in for a fun, outdoor craft.

Are you emergency ready? The city if hosting a panel discussion and emergency readiness resource fair for the community to learn about what the city and partners are doing to prepare for Super El Niño, what you can do to be storm ready and what emergency resources and services are available.

The Birth Network of Monterey County presents a free community postpartum group in Salinas on the 4th Tuesday of every month.

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

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.

Costumes suggested. Post-walk social to follow. Join the coven as a witch or a friend of the witches. Vampires, ghosts, spiders, bats and all nightly creatures are welcome as we walk new spooky streets in PG. Meet on the concrete landing just above the beach at Lovers Point. Sponsored by Walk Every Street PG.

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 […]

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 […]

Be sure to wear your costume for some spooky fun at the library.

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

OPEN TO ALL AGES Free in-person event at Harrison Memorial Library, Ocean Ave & Lincoln St, Carmel, Ca 93921 Questions? Call 831-624-4629 or email hml.reference@gmail.com

This year, you'll find even more decorated doors, spooky surprises, and Halloween fun! Plus, Partnership for Children are joining in on the festivities, which means TWO offices full of trick-or-treating fun for the whole family! Put on your favorite costumes, grab your candy bags, and come explore our office Halloween takeover! Planning to join us? […]

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.

Join us for a special spooky Halloween Storytime on the Colton Hall Lawn. Be sure to wear your favorite costumes, we will be parading around the lawn after some stories! You also might see some library staff that look just a little bit different and have something for you. Trick or Treat!

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea was incorporated on Halloween in 1916, so it celebrates its birthday and the country’s favorite costume-and-candy holiday with a Halloween Parade at 4pm. through downtown in which all are welcome to participate or spectate. City dignitaries, VIPs, costumed dogs and kids, and residents and visitors alike gather for this upbeat annual […]

🎃🚓🚒 TRUNK-OR-TREAT WITH YOUR FIRST RESPONDERS! 🍬👻 Halloween is almost here, and we’re getting our trunks ready for some spooky fun! Join the Salinas Police Department, Salinas Fire Department, and Monterey County Probation Department for an afternoon of candy, costumes, decorated vehicles, and fun with your local first responders! 📅 Friday, October 30, 2026 ⏰ […]

Join Children’s Therapy Center for a Not-So-Spooky Halloween morning filled with playful fun for little ones and their caregivers! Explore Halloween-themed sensory play, crafts, movement activities, and games thoughtfully planned by a pediatric occupational therapist. From feeding friendly monsters to ghost bowling and pumpkin play, each activity offers opportunities to build coordination, creativity, and confidence […]

Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy an afternoon of pumpkins, games, and the Monster Walk. This free event is for ages 12 and under and applies are available while they last. For more info call 831-758-7306.

All ages welcome, costumes encouraged.

Join us for a variety of fun activities, including board games, Legos and performers on Surp.

San Jose's longest running Dia de Muertos celebration. This year's celebration has expanded with more cultural activities, traditional ceremonies, live entertainment, community altars, arts & crafts, food, and more. Info: aztecdancers.com.

Kids come in costume for free trick or treating, community booths, Halloween activities, vendors, and more.

Free family Halloween fun with trunk or treat, music and more.

Grab the kids, bring your candy bags, and show off your costumes. 35 downtown businesses handing out candy!

Costume contest, fun prizes, and food vendors onsite. Sponsored by the King City Recreation Dept. To decorate a trunk or help sponsor the event, please call 831-385-6748.

Start your trick or treating with a visit to the residents of Anjelica's Villa Aged Care. Sponsored by Kindness Rocks.

The City of Seaside will be holding its annual Halloween Bonanza at the Oldemeyer Center located at 986 Hilby Avenue in Seaside. The event will also feature games, a haunted house, activities, interactive crafts, treat bags and refreshments. A children’s costume contest will be held and prizes will be awarded for best costume. It is […]

A safe, family-friendly evening for the whole community. Hosted in our front parking lot. https://fbcsalinas.com/calendar/

Space candy, remote viewing of Saturn and Mercury, and the Hall of Dead Astronomers! Open to all ages.  Info: (831) 883-1000; mira@mira.org

Calling all youth and teens.  Grab your friends, put on your costume, and join in the fun.

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 & […]

Two special events: Arts and crafts night on October 23. Light dinner provided, Activities include paper picador and painting picture frames. Supplies provided. bring a photo of a loved one who has passed away. November 1: help set up the offend from 12-3 PM. For more info contact Cinthia: cinthischw@actioncouncil.org. Sponsored by Peninsula Parents Coalition.

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 […]

A variety of entertainment with a procession and blessing included. Schedule on graphic.