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Farmers Market King City (Wednesdays)
2022-09-28 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
The wonderful bounty of the Central Coast of California continues to be available throughout the area in the many farmers markets. You can share in this by coming out and seeing what is displayed. Lots of fruits, vegetables, and much more as well as retail items and prepared food to help take that edge off while you select the makings of your next few meals. If you can’t make this one, check out http://www.montereycfb.com for listing of other markets in the area.

Farmers Market Castroville (Thursdays)
2022-09-29 14:00 - 19:00 | Castroville Farmers Market, Crane St., Castroville, CA, United States

San Benito County Fair
2022-09-30 - 2022-10-02 | Bolado Park, Highway 25, Hollister, CA, United States
The theme this year is “Love is in the Fair”. Why not? We must feel some love after the events of the last several years. Here is their version of the American staple. Looking forward to all that good food, music, animals, awards, and general fun. Why don’t you come over to Bolado Park just south of Holllister and check out all that fun? Why not? You will want more details; here they are.
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Monterey Bay Festival of the Birds
2022-09-30 - 2022-10-02 | CA
The end of September brings on the beginnings of massive bird migrations in this area. In order to celebrate this and bring more attention to these marvelous journeys, the folks at the Bird School Project are sponsoring a big meetup to enjoy our avian friends and educate us humans about their lives and challenges. From Santa Cruz to Carmel Valley there will be full day and half day activities, games, and art relating to the study and love of birds. Details available at http://www.birdschoolproject.org

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial (Fridays)
2022-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Butterfly Days
2022-09-30 11:00 - 2022-10-01 17:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Regardless of the rise or fall of the population of Monarch Butterflies, Pacific Grove is committed to continuing with their city’s relationship with these marvelous migrators. You can learn fantastic things about these tiny animals and their incredible life cycle and how they manage the trip(s). All this and parades, festivities, and glamour. So much orange and black. Come to Pacific Grove and see for yourself.

Land of Milk & Honey
2022-09-30 12:00 - 18:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, 705 Front St. , Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, United States
This artistic presentation deals with aspects of agriculture, the obvious and the not so obvious. What are the crops? Who works the fields? What myths surround agriculture? How is identity and culture formed around this work? Heavy duty stuff. It opens at the beginning of September and runs through the month. http://www.santacruzmah.org for more details and description.

Hot Cars , Cool Nights
2022-09-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Broadway Avenue, Seaside, CA, United States
This local car show has been going on for nearly 50 years. It makes Car Week look like a real newcomer. If you are still looking for a chance to see some beautiful restorations and custom jobs come to Seaside’s Broadway Ave. and indulge.

A School For Lies
2022-09-30 19:30 - 2022-10-17 22:00 | Forest Theater, Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93923, United States
Based on Moliere’s play, The Misanthrope, this modernizes the basic concept and brings the truth-telling character into our age, with amusing results. Check the website for details http://www.pacrep.org

Y & T
2022-09-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Appearing at Golden State Theatre in Downtown Monterey go to http://www.goldenstatetheatre.com for details.

Monterey Salinas Valley Railroad Open House
2022-10-01 - 2022-10-02 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
If you love trains or know someone who loves trains, this is the place for you (or that person). The first weekend of each month the dedicated volunteers at the museum open the doors of their exceptional diorama/ train exhibit and answer questions about it and the local railroad history. These are some knowledgeable folks and can probably answer those pesky questions. Listen for the Train whistle in downtown Salinas and then you’ll know it’s open. http://www.msvrr.org for more options.

Railroad Museum Open House
2022-10-01 10:00 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The first weekend of each month the Monterey and Salinas Valley Railroad Museum opens to the public. Check out their elaborate setup of the historic rail lines through our valley and the actual “rolling stock” on display. The folks there are knowledgeable and friendly and love sharing their passion.

Harvey-Baker House
2022-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Harvey-Baker House, Heritage Park, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Part of the new Heritage Park in Salinas is the Harvey-Baker House. It is the home of the first mayor of Salinas and one of the first residences built in the city proper. Friendly and knowledgeable docents will guide you through a trip into the early days of Salinas and California’s transition into the United States.

Get the Led Out
2022-10-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Farmers Market Del Monte Mall (Sundays)
2022-10-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Salinas Electric Vehicle (Ride & Drive)
2022-10-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Amtrak Station, Market St. and Salinas St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Here at the Amtrak Station there will be an exhibition of different electric vehicles. Opportunities to view, drive, or ride will be available. Questions will be answered about the recently announced rebates and tax offers. Come on down and have some interesting experiences and get answers. More info can be found at http://www.evsforeveryone.org

Cymande
2022-10-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Haunted House (Cardinale & Wright)
2022-10-05 11:00 - 2022-10-31 19:00 | Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 2004 Fairground Rd,, Monterey Road, 93940, United States
The Monterey County Fairground is hosting a pumpkin patch and haunted house to furnish you with everything you need for a proper Halloween, goosebumps and pumpkins. Between the two offerings you will be in the proper seasonal mood. http://www.montereycountyfair.com is the place for more details.

Taste of Carmel
2022-10-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Carmel Mission Basilica, 3080 Rio Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
The fine dining experiences and wine merchants of Carmel are joining up to give you the chance of tasting much of the gustatory experiences of the area in one location. You’ll find lots to taste, drink and buy and the local businesses will thank you.

Henry Rollins Good to see you Tour
2022-10-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Farmers Market Carmel 6th & Mission (Thursdays 10-2)
2022-10-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Carmel, Carmel By the Sea, CA, 93923, United States
Although the season is drawing to a close in many areas, because of our mild climate our season continues. Many items change but there is still a wonderful selection of the veggies that thrive in fall, as well as many apples and other fruits. The local growers and their families will be glad to see you. If this market doesn’t meet your needs for time and place check out http://www.montereycfb.com

Taste of Carmel
2022-10-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Carmel Mission, Carmel BTS, CA, United States
This is a great way to sample some of Carmel’s lovely restaurants and bistros. In cooperation with the Art Walk so that you might have a full experience of Carmel By The Sea in a single day. In the beautiful courtyard at the Carmel Mission. The theme? “Long Time, No Sea” (Get it?)

Dollars and Sense
2022-10-07 08:30 - 11:00 | Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
What could be more sensible than spending money on really good early childhood education? Apparently, you can win a Nobel Prize for proving it. This lecture is by Dr. James Heckman the person who created the Heckman Equation that proves the value of investment in our children’s education and development. Anyone interested in the role of money in education and how that will affect the future has an investment in this.

Maritime Mysteries & Monsters
2022-10-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
There couldn’t be a place as big and wonderful as the Monterey Bay without a few mysteries and a monster or two right? Here’s your chance to find out about the myths and legends surrounding these possibilities. Come out to the Santa Cruz Museum and hear some tales. More info at http://www.santacruzmuseum.org

Marc Maron
2022-10-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Carmel Sunset Center
The celebrated “comic’s comic” is coming to Carmel. He has been in films and TV; his podcast is award-winning and he is a very funny and insightful person. You can see this all for yourself at the Sunset Center. More details at http://www.sunsetcenter.org

Silver Sun Pickups
2022-10-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Salinas Air Show
2022-10-08 - 2022-10-09 | Salinas Municipal Airport, Airport Blvd. , Salinas, CA, 93907, United States
For 40 years, officially this year, the wonders of aviation have been celebrated at the Salinas Airport. This year features the Canadian Air Force’s Snowbirds. Their beautiful red and white jets will be streaking through the air and doing remarkable aerobatics on October 8th and 9th. Not only them but many other interesting exhibits and performers will be there to make your day most interesting.

Cars in the Park
2022-10-08 08:00 - 15:00 | Vince Dimaggio Park, 3200 Del Monte Blvd., Marina, CA, 93933, United States
If you are looking for a place to see some pre-1978 autos and trucks and/or more recent two-door muscle cars, come to Vince DiMaggio Park in Marina. You will have an eyeful of international design and Detroit muscle. Come out, wander around and enjoy another day in paradise.

Point Sur Lighthouse Tours
2022-10-08 10:00 - 2022-10-09 13:00 | Point Sur Lighthouse, Highway One , CA, United States
Come out and see the historic lighthouse south of Carmel. Filled with interesting stories and a good amount of exercise, this is a real treat. Check out those views! Wear comfy shoes and expect to learn a lot.

Monterey County Artists' Tour
2022-10-08 11:00 - 2022-10-09 17:00 | CA
Through the county there are over 100 artists coming together to show you their works. There will be 75 studios open to the public on two successive weekends in October (the 8th & 9th and 15th & 16th). Different media are presented depending on the artist’s preferred medium. Examples and information are available at http://www.ArtsHabitat.org or bit.ly/mcast2022
