Week of Events
Dia de Los Muertos Community Altar
Participate in the annual community altar at the Marina Library. Bring a framed photo of a loved one or pet that has passed away and it will be displayed on the community altar. Submissions must be turned in no later than Nov.1 and should be picked up by Nov. 12. Call 831-883-7507 with questions.
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.
Capitola: Plein Air Festival
Artists set up their easels on the wharf, shore, and streets of beautiful Capitola, to paint live for four days. You’ll find hundreds of paintings on display, for sale, and entered into competition. You can take home a piece of Capitola culture, vote for your favorites for the People’s Choice Award, have a delicious meal […]
Monday, November 2, 2026
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November 2, 2026 -Storytime at Earthbound Farm Stand
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November 2, 2026 -El Teatro Campesino’s Dia De Los Muertos
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, November 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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November 4, 2026 -Sensory Story Time
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November 4, 2026 -Storytime in Gonzales
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November 4, 2026 -Craftnovation at Buena Vista Branch Library
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November 4, 2026 -Seaside Library Mending Circle
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.
Seaside Library Mending Circle
Learn basic sewing techniques from staff, limited supplies provided, use a sewing machine, meet others working on sewing projects. All for free on the first Wednesday of the month: September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
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November 5, 2026 -Postpartum Wellness Group
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November 5, 2026 -Seaside Farmers’ Market
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November 5, 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.
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, November 6, 2026
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November 6, 2026 -Storytime in Monterey
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November 6, 2026 -Night Market 831
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November 6, 2026 -First FridayPacific Grove Autumn Celebration!
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.
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.
First FridayPacific Grove Autumn Celebration!
Our next First Friday Pacific Grove event will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Enjoy live music, art openings, sales, restaurant specials, open studios and more. Several businesses will be hosting a Holiday Preview events with complimentary refreshments.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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November 7, 2026 -Hot Rod At The Beach in Santa Cruz
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November 7, 2026 -Early Bird Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve
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November 7, 2026In-Store Kids Workshops – Home Depot
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November 7, 2026 -Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
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November 7, 2026 -First Saturday Book Sale in Pacific Grove
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November 7, 2026 -Family STEM Day
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November 7, 2026 -Spreading the Beauty Truth Conference: Beyond the Label. Beyond the Shelf
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November 7, 2026 -Life on the Ranch Living History Day
Hot Rod At The Beach in Santa Cruz
Check out hundreds of sweet hot rods, street rods, vintage, muscle, custom and classic cars in the Boardwalk Main Lot. Free admission! The 2026 Hot Rods at the Beach Car Show will be held at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 Pre-registration opens 7.25.2026. This includes mail-in and online registrations. Please […]
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.
Family STEM Day
Join Us for the 4th Annual Family STEM Day! This fun-filled event is designed for curious minds of all ages to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through exciting hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and live demonstrations. Whether you're launching rockets, building robots, or solving puzzles, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Join us for a […]
Spreading the Beauty Truth Conference: Beyond the Label. Beyond the Shelf
For Black women, beauty is deeply connected to culture, identity, self-expression, and community. But it is also connected to our health, our access, our consumer safety, and our fundamental right to know what is in the products we use every day. The beauty industry has profited from our limited access to information, our trust, and […]
Life on the Ranch Living History Day
Step back in time at this living history event! Enjoy blacksmithing and machine shop demonstrations, tour through Victorian-era house museums, make fun crafts and play old-fashioned games! This event is fun for the whole family! Rain may cancel. Free event. $10 parking in day-use lot. For more information, email wilderranch@ports-ca.us or call (669)758-1963 For more […]
Sunday, November 8, 2026
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November 8, 2026 -Downtown Antique Fair
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November 8, 2026 -Downtown Antique Fair
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November 8, 2026 -BMX Racing – Manzanita Park BMX
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November 8, 2026 -Second Sunday Artisan Faire
Downtown Antique Fair
The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar. For info on vendor spaces, call (831) 476-6940.
Downtown Antique Fair
The Santa Cruz Antique Faire takes place on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8AM - 5PM. Shop for treasures from dozens of vendors on Lincoln Street offering eclectic antiques, unique finds, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! https://downtownsantacruz.com/do/santa-cruz-antique-street-faire
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 & […]
Second Sunday Artisan Faire
Check out the local vendors and free live music on a Sunday afternoon at Abbott Square.