All Day

San Benito County Fair

Bolado Park Highway 25, Hollister

County Fairs are a great tradition. This one is really a rural, local affair. But you will still find the favorites, food on a stick, music, animals and lots of […]

Ongoing

Days of the Dead

Carmel Modern Sixth Ave, Carmel By The Sea

Bringing Latino culture and traditions to Carmel and parting the Lettuce Curtain is the goal of this exhibit and event. Jose Ortiz, artist from Salinas is presenting the traditions and […]

Farmers Market Aptos

Cabrillo College Aptos Campus Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos

Predictions of the EL Nino weather seems dire and we can look forward to much rain this fall. Even so the markets will be open and featuring all those good […]

Poodle Day in Carmel BTS

Carmel BTS Carmel

For several hours today the streets of Carmel BTS will be filled with poodles and their owner/companions. Contests, parades, and more will keep these sharp and pampered ones and their […]

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)

15th & East Cliff Santa Cruz

Predictions of the EL Nino weather seems dire and we can look forward to much rain this fall. Even so the markets will be open and featuring all those good […]

Farmers Market Salinas

Downtown Salinas 1 Main St., Salinas

Predictions of the EL Nino weather seems dire and we can look forward to much rain this fall. Even so the markets will be open and featuring all those good […]

Walking with Steinbeck

Cannery Row Cannery Row, Monterey

If you were to meet up with the Steinbeck Experience tour leader at the monumental statue on Cannery Row you would have an interesting and insightful tour of the geography […]

Take-A-Kid Mountain Biking

15301 Watkins Gate Rd. Marina

It's all in the title. Come out to Ft. Ord's East Garrison Community and bring a youngster. There will be bikes and helmets for those who have interest but no […]

First Mayor’s House

First Mayor's House 3 Station Pl, Salinas

A solid piece of Salinas history is available for visiting and  enjoying on the first Saturday of each month. The knowledgeable docents are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to share the […]

M&SV Railroad Museum

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas

An interesting slice of Monterey County history that is fun to watch or even get to operate(sometimes) is the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum and its splendid diorama of […]

Zoom, Honk, Smash (A touch-a-truck experience)

Capitola Mall 1855 41st St., Capitola

All kinds of moving, large vehicles will be there. earth movers, emergency vehicles, repair and maintenance vehicles and more. All that's missing is your young person who is fascinated with […]

First Saturday Arboretum Tour

UCSC Arboretum 1156 High St. , Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz's Arboretum holds this monthly walk and talk about the animals, plants and environment of their tree museum. You can enjoy a lovely day in nature and get […]

Living History Days @ San Juan Bautista

San Juan Bautista State Park San Juan Bautista

On the first weekend of the month the history oriented folks, who enjoy role playing, in the area get together and show the rest of us what people did and […]

Gourmet Grazing on the Green

Aptos Village Park 100 Aptos Creek Rd., Aptos

Aptos Village Park is the Green, and the gourmet is you and the grazing is provided by wonderful wineries,, breweries, and restaurants. There will also be music, probably dancing, and […]

Sharktober @ Asilomar

Asilomar Conference Center 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove

There will be films and lectures regarding new discoveries and insights into the behavior and habits of the scary ocean denizen, the Great White Shark. Experts from Stanford, UC Santa […]

Presidio of Monterey Oktoberfest

Doe Super Park 147 Luzon, Seaside

This promises to be a fun family outing with a Kid's Zone and lots of good food for everyone. There will also be beverages for the adults (of course it's […]

Sunset Celebration @ Pt. Pinos

Pt. Pinos Lighthouse Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove

The historic lighthouse is the site for a musical feast with a historic theme. How many meals have you eaten in a lighthouse?  This is a unique opportunity with music […]

Ekene & Friends

La Mirada Art Museum 720 Via Mirada, Monterey

Looking for some West African Music?  Ekene is bringing three friends with him to expand your ideas about musical genres. There will be West African music but also classical and […]