Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)

Downtown Salinas 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 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. […]

Farmers Market Moss Landing (10-2)

Power Plant Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, 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. […]

Harvey-Baker House

1st Mayor's House 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, 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

ALBA Family Farm Day

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 […]

Monterey Museum of Art Family Fun Day

Monterey Museum of Art 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 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

Living History Days San Juan Bautista

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 […]

Living History Days

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. […]

Keepers of the West

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 […]

Connolly, Weed, and Novotny

St. Mary's By The Sea Episcopal Church 146 12th St., Pacific Grove, CA, 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 […]

Girl Named Tom

Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 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