Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States

This is the annual method to justify (to some) the overindulgence of the holiday, or just a way to get out to a unique running/walking environment. In any case, you run, you have fun, and the Monterey County Food Bank gets some much needed financial support. There is more information at https://www.countyofmonterey.gov

Streets of Bethlehem

First Baptist Church 130 San Vicente St., Salinas, CA, United States

For years now the First Baptist Church of Salinas has put on their Christmas spectacular. It recreated the city of Bethlehem in the hours before the birth of the Christian Savior. There will be members of the congregation acting as soldiers, merchants, and anyone you might find in a Mid-Eastern town over two thousand years […]

First Mayor’s House

First Mayor's House 3 Station Pl, Salinas, CA, United States

One of the oldest residences in Salinas City, as our town was known, is available for visits on the first Saturday of each month. The friendly and knowledgeable docents will fill you in on the history of Salinas from the point of view of the family which first lived there. While there you can visit […]

Railroad Museum

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

On the first weekend of each month the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum is open for your enjoyment and education. The knowledgeable and friendly volunteers are happy to take you and yours through their wonderful diorama depicting the historic path of the rails through the Salinas Valley. They are next to the Amtrak Rail […]

Holiday of Lights Parade in San Juan Bautista

Downtown San Juan Bautista San Juan Bautista, CA, United States

It starts at San Juan School at 6:00 and proceeds down 3rd St. It kicks off the holiday season for the community. You can be part of it in this charming little town.

Historic Fun

Harvrvey Baker House Station Plaza, Salinas, CA, United States

The Harvey-Baker House is part of the Heritage Plaza in downtown Salinas. The knowledgeable docents there are pleased to share the story of the families who lived in this building on the first Saturday of each month. It has been a part of Salinas' history and has many  interesting pieces in their collection. While visiting […]

Railroad Days

Amtrak Station Market St. and Salinas St. , Salinas, CA, United States

The first weekend of each month the members of the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad organization open their doors to the public. They have an extensive and detailed diorama display of the railway going through the Salinas Valley. Much more information about the local rail history than most of us have any idea about.  More […]

History Fun

Harvrvey Baker House Station Plaza, Salinas, CA, United States

The Harvey-Baker House is part of the Heritage Plaza in downtown Salinas. The knowledgeable docents there are pleased to share the story of the families who lived in this building on the first Saturday of each month. It has been a part of Salinas' history and has many  interesting pieces in their collection. While visiting […]

Railroad Days

Amtrak Station Market St. and Salinas St. , Salinas, CA, United States

The first weekend of each month the members of the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad organization open their doors to the public. They have an extensive and detailed diorama display of the railway going through the Salinas Valley. Much more information about the local rail history than most of us have any idea about.  More […]

Marc Maron

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

This comedian/podcaster is becoming a regular to our area. He is also said to be one of the favorites of professional comedians. You can find out the reason for this regularity and popularity at his show. Go to https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com and get the info you need.