Soul of CA

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2023-10-12 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States
The shorter days will soon be getting even shorter. Daylight Saving is coming soon. You know that means less selection from the markets. So get out there and find some delicious produce. Lots of fall fruits and vegetables are still available. Some of the regualr markets are closing or changing their hours so be sure to check. If your favorite is not listed, check with http://www.montereycfb.com for some alternatives.

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2023-10-12 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market CSUMB (2-6)
2023-10-12 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2023-10-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2023-10-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital (11-3:30)
2023-10-11 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2023-10-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market E. Alisal (11-4)
2023-10-10 11:00 - 16:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-7)
2023-10-09 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States

Indigenous People's Day
2023-10-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Ortiz Park, 525 Ortiz Ave., Sand City, CA, United States
Formerly called Columbus Day the celebration has been turned around a bit in order to recognize the fact that people were already living in North America when he arrived. This celebration will take place at Sand City’s Art Park, October 9th starting at 1:00. The park is located at 525 Ortiz Ave. in Sand City, of course.

Fisherman Wharf 178th Birthday
2023-10-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
And the merchants there are making a bash for the big day. Entertainment, refreshment, music, and candy for all. Bring the family, wander around, have a fun day at the beach, but make sure that it includes the Wharf. More details at http://www.montereywharf.com

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2023-10-08 10:00 - 15:30 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
October is here and the fall fruits and vegetables are dominating the booths at the markets. The vendors of other goods still are available and the prepared foods booths are still offering tasty goods. While the weather is still mostly pleasant you have a good chance of getting wonderful things for gifts and your appetite. If the market you usually enjoy is closed, check http://www.montereycfb.com for alternate dates and places.

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2023-10-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Girl Named Tom
2023-10-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Is this a play on the song “A Boy Named Sue”? Don’t know but you can find out. Come to the Golden State and listen to the performance. Find out how at http://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Connolly, Weed, and Novotny
2023-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Mary’s By The Sea Episcopal Church, 146 12th St., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Chances are that you don’t know these names unless you are a Celtic music fan. If you do then you may have tickets already. If you don’t know them then get some tickets and find out why they are among the pre-eminent Celtic musicians on the West Coast. Acclaimed for their virtuosity and wide ranging tastes they have played with the best known musical groups in their genre. More details at http://www.stmarysbythesea.org

Keepers of the West
2023-10-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Carmel Sunset Center
Landry Major has been photographing the people of Montana for quite a long time. Her collection here represents the huge changes at work in that state. While trying to preserve their culture and way of life the residents must also consider the societal changes pulling the next generations in other directions. From now through November 5th. More info at http://www.sunsetcenter.org

Choreographers' Showcase
2023-10-07 14:00 - 2023-10-08 16:00 | Forest Theater, Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93923, United States
Spector Dance has been featuring this event for a long time now. This year they are using the facility at the Outdoor Forest Theater in Carmel. Still featuring the work of acclaimed and less known dance innovators this promises to be a wonderful inventive series of performances. More info at https://www.spectordance.org

Living History Days
2023-10-07 11:00 - 15:30 | San Juan Bautista State Park, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
History is important to all of us but in some places, like San Juan Bautista, it is more obvious. The State Park staff sponsors a Living History Day on the first Saturday of each month. Dedicated people come out and share their knowledge of the skills and practices of the past while demonstrating those crafts. Smithing, candlemaking, and leather work are some examples of what you might see up close. They are at work from 11:00 until 3:30 on the first Saturday of each month. More info at https://www.parks.ca.gov/events

Living History Days San Juan Bautista
2023-10-07 11:00 - 15:30 | San Juan Bautista State Park, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
Looking for a low cost, entertaining, and maybe educational afternoon? Come to San Juan Bautista for a Saturday. It’s close and a step back in time, especially during the Living History Days. The first Saturday of each month the town is host to miners, smiths, coopers, and mountain men to name a few. You can wander among them and ask questions and take in the beauty of the setting. More info at https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30288

Monterey Museum of Art Family Fun Day
2023-10-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Here’s a chance to get your inner artist out and creating cool stuff. You can bring your family members also. The kids especially. You get to tour the museum, make art using different media, and have a good time. All for free. More details available at http://www.montereyart.org

ALBA Family Farm Day
2023-10-07 11:00 - 15:00 | ALBA Farms, 1700 Old Stage Rd., Salinas, CA, United States
The ALBA program supports people learning to become organic farmers through hands-on training and creating the actual food to be harvested and sold. This is one of their big fundraisers. There will be tractor rides, food, information, and more activities for the whole family. This is a great opportunity to see what goes into creating the food we eat.
Located at 1700 Old Stage Road. For more info call 831-758-1469

(Free Admission) Steinbeck Center
2023-10-07 10:00 - 2023-10-08 17:00 | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
If you have been looking for a good reason to go to the Steinbeck Center, here’s a very good one. It’s free for October 7th & 8th.
The folks at Bank of America are sponsoring admissions at numerous American museums and our local one is included. In fact, if this is not convenient, you can take advantage of the offer at the beginning of each month, year round.
More details at http://www.steinbeck.org

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
2023-10-07 10:00 - 2023-10-08 16:00 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
During the first weekend of each month the dedicated members of the Monterey and Salinas Valley Railroad organization open the doors of their building and share their knowledge and enjoyment of the world of trains. If you or someone you know hears the train whistle blowing repeatedly during this weekend you can be sure that they are “in the house”. Come by and see the diorama they have inside their walls. More information at http://www.msvrr.org

Harvey-Baker House
2023-10-07 10:00 - 15:00 | 1st Mayor’s House, 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93940, United States
Salinas’ first mayor’s home has been preserved and is available to the public. Knowledgeable docents are on hand to help you rediscover many interesting aspects of local history. But only on the first Saturday of each month. More info at http://www.firstmayorshouse.org

Farmers Market Moss Landing (10-2)
2023-10-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Power Plant, Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2023-10-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Open Studios Art Tour
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08 | Santa Cruz County
Some 322 artists in Santa Cruz County are opening their studios to us, the public. Three separate weekends and each one featured a different geographic part of the county. Some of the artists have been part of this exhibit since the first one in 1986, others are brand new artists and new to the public. The weekends are the 7th & 8th of October, 14th &15th of October and 21st & 22nd of October as well. More info is to be had at http://www.artscouncilsc.org

Salinas Air Show
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08 | Salinas Airport, Airport Drive, Salinas, CA, 93905, United States
It’s time to look up and try to figure out where that loud noise is coming from. Or, you might go to the Air Show and see the incredible technology that is represented by the planes and people who fly and maintain them. It’s the type of show that is best described with words like “jaw-dropping” and “awesome”. Come out to see, touch, maybe even volunteer. Lots of details at http://www.salinasairshow.com

Jazz at the Ranch
2023-10-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Rancho Cielo Youth Center, 710 Old Stage Rd., Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
Rancho Cielo that is. As a fundraiser and opportunity to bring a different sound to the north end of town the folks at Rancho Cielo have embarked on a program bringing talented and award winning musicians to their campus. For the month of September and some of October you can expect some outstanding music played and enjoyed for a good cause. The price of entry includes food and drink also. More details at http://www.ranchocieloyc.org as well as information about their program and its benefits for our area. The upcoming show features Paula West performing songs from Bob Dylan’s vast songbook.

Ourselves We Sing
2023-10-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Ave. , Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
This is subtitled a Call and Response to Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”. His poetry continues to challenge what it means to be an American and human being. Some of those challenges will be addressed and considered. Go to the Pacific Grove Library at http://www.pacificgrovelibrary.org and more info will be available.
