Soul of CA

LIving History Days @ San Juan Bautista
2026-08-08 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-03 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-07 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-05 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Juan Bautista State Park, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
On the first weekend of the month the history oriented folks, who enjoy role playing, in the area get together and show the rest of us what people did and how they lived in the past. Here at the San Juan Bautista State Park they specialize in the mission era and the post Gold Rush era. Come out and ask questions and observe the surprisingly complicated processes of daily life that early residents had to go through. Details and dates are at https://www.business.sanbenitochamber.com

Rolex MotorSports Reunion
2026-08-12 - 2026-08-15 | Laguna Seca Raceway, Highway 68 , Monterey, CA, United States
The track at Laguna Seca hosts an amazing variety of races from Indy cars to vintage racers restored to perfection. Included in this area the Superbike motorcycles and even some bicycles from time to time. During the event known as Car Week many things are going on. This is one of the bigger events happening. Make sure to get down into the infield where the pits are. So much to see. More details are at https://www.weathertechraceway.com

Indy Gran Prix
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-06 | Laguna Seca Raceway, Highway 68 , Monterey, CA, United States
The track at Laguna Seca hosts an amazing variety of races from Indy cars to vintage racers restored to perfection. Included in this area the Superbike motorcycles and even some bicycles from time to time. This race is the season’s final race. Many hearts will be broken and efforts for next year will begin. You can see what happens up close and personal. Watch the races but make sure to get down to the infield and the pits. More info and details are at https://www.weathertechraceway.com

First Mayor's House
2026-09-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-05 10:00 - 15:00 | First Mayor’s House, 3 Station Pl, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
A solid piece of Salinas history is available for visiting and enjoying on the first Saturday of each month. The knowledgeable docents are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to share the history and interesting stories about the development of Salinas and the Salinas Valley. Combine the visit with the other resources immediately available, the Railroad Museum and the Regional Heritage Center and make a day of it. Details are at their website https://www.firstmayorshouse.org

M&SV Railroad Museum
2026-09-05 10:00 - 2026-09-06 16:00, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 2026-10-04 16:00, 2026-11-07 10:00 - 2026-11-08 16:00, 2026-12-05 10:00 - 2026-12-06 16:00 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
An interesting slice of Monterey County history that is fun to watch or even get to operate(sometimes) is the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum and its splendid diorama of the valley’s train routes. Come over on any first Saturday or Sunday of the month and enjoy the historic rail display and even get to blow the steam whistle. On the Saturdays you can also visit the First Mayor’s House and the Regional Heritage Center, both nearby, a short walk. More info and details are at https://www.msvrr.org

Grid Life Laguna Seca Festival
2026-09-18 12:00 - 2026-09-20 22:00 | Laguna Seca Raceway, Highway 68 , Monterey, CA, United States
The track at Laguna Seca hosts an amazing variety of races from Indy cars to vintage racers restored to perfection. Included in this area the Superbike motorcycles and even some bicycles from time to time. This time it is a celebration involving cars and music. You may not know this but Laguna Seca has hosted several music events and they are good at helping them happen. LAst year’s Grid Life was a big success and you can anticipate a great experience. More details and tickets are at http://https;//www.weathertechraceway.com

Monterey Jazz Festival
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Almost 70 years of jazz performances by the greatest and most promising performers in America’s home grown musical genre come to the Central Coast annually and make it the center of jazz for several days. Come on out and check the scene and see why this is the case.
Go to https://www.montereyjazz.org for lots more info and the lineups for each stage.

Salinas Air Show
2026-09-26 12:00 - 2026-09-27 17:00 | Salinas Municipal Airport, Airport Blvd. , Salinas, CA, 93907, United States
The stars of this year’s show are the USAF Thunderbirds. They will be soaring through the local skies along with several trick pilots in their custom aircraft. In addition there are many sights to see on the ground. Displays of aircraft, technology, and fun learning experiences for young people are on the tarmac. For all the info and fun go to https://www.salinasairshow.com
