Monarch Butterfly Season at Monarch Grove Sanctuary — Pacific Grove
Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Pacific Grove
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Monarch Butterfly Season at Monarch Grove Sanctuary — Pacific Grove
Free, all winter. Western monarchs are back at Pacific Grove's Monarch Grove Sanctuary, and this is a lean year: last season's count was 228 butterflies, against 15,960 in a good year. The trick is timing. In cold air the monarchs cluster on the branches and look like dead leaves — easy to walk past. Once […]
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, December 28, 2026
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December 28, 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, December 29, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, December 30, 2026
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December 30, 2026 -Storytime in Gonzales
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.
Thursday, December 31, 2026
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December 31, 2026 -Seaside Farmers’ Market
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December 31, 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, January 1, 2027
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January 1, 2027 -Volunteer Day at Asilomar Beach
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January 1, 2027 -Storytime in Monterey
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January 1, 2027 -Night Market 831
Volunteer Day at Asilomar Beach
Weekly volunteer day at Asilomar State Beach in Pacific Grove. Restore dunes and pine forest by planting natives, weeding, and watering. Family-friendly; tools provided. Help us restore the beautiful Asilomar dunes and pine forest and support restoration efforts across the Monterey area! Projects vary each week but may include planting native plants, weeding invasive plants, […]
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.
Saturday, January 2, 2027
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January 2, 2027 -Early Bird Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve
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January 2, 2027In-Store Kids Workshops – Home Depot
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January 2, 2027 -Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
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January 2, 2027 -First Saturday Book Sale in Pacific Grove
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January 2, 2027 -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 […]
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 […]
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.
First Saturday Book Sale in Pacific Grove
Book sale at the Pacific Grove Public Library Friends Used Book Store, offering books, puzzles, DVDs, and more. Proceeds support the library. Friends members get 50% off.
Sunday, January 3, 2027
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January 3, 2027 -Open House at the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
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January 3, 2027 -BMX Racing – Manzanita Park BMX
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 […]
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 & […]