Toy Trains

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front St. , Santa Cruz, CA, United States

One of the long-time traditions of Christmas, or at least it is said to be, is the presence of toy trains in the home or especially around the tree. One […]

Chanticleer Christmas

Carmel Sunset Center

One of the Bay Area's best performance groups is in town for their annual presentation of holiday songs from the past, the present, and from other cultures. These voices have […]

First Night Monterey

Downtown Monterey Monterey, CA, United States

Thirty years of first nights and still going strong. As you can guess this is the New Year's Eve Celebration in downtown Monterey. Thousands of people come out and enjoy […]

Winterreise

Henry Miller Library 48603 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, United States

Don't ask the meaning of this term until you get to the venue. But if you love the music of Schubert and his song cycles you probably already know what […]

Point Sur Lighthouse Tour

Point Sur Lighthouse Highway One , CA, United States

Each Wednesday  and Saturday the docents at the Pt. Sur Light Station conduct tours of the historic , and still functioning, lighthouse. Wear comfy shoes and be prepared for a […]

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 […]

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

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

The first weekend of each month these dedicated members of the museum open the door of their museum and share their collections and passion with the rest of us. Listen […]

Fungus Faire

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/santa-cruz-fungus-fair-2022-mycoblitz This is the place to be is you want more or better information about our fungus friends. It is a little different than their usual (pre COVID) events so […]

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

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

The first weekend of each month these dedicated members of the museum open the door of their museum and share their collections and passion with the rest of us. Listen […]

Monterey SwingFest

Hyatt Regency Spa and Resort 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA, United States

time to bring out the dancing shoes and prepare to wear them out.  Four days of dance and lively entertainment are coming to town in the form of the Swing […]