Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2025-05-15 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States
Come out to the Farmers Market and find food, gifts, and friendly people willing to help you find the best way to prepare the freshest produce you will find anywhere outside of your backyard garden. You may see some neighbors you haven’t seen in awhile. There are a couple of markets that have returned from their off-season closures. Check out https://www.montereycfb.com for more locations.

Carmel Art Festival
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-18 | Carmel BTS, Carmel
For three days the city of Carmel By-The-Sea celebrates its history as an art colony and invites the world to come by and celebrate with them. There will be multiple venues open and opportunities to find good things to buy, things to eat, and things to drink. All part of a good bohemian experience. Go to https://www.carmelcalifornia.com for all the sites and more.

Farmers Market Del Monte Mall (8-12)
2025-05-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Memorial Hospital (12-5)
2025-05-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Aptos (8-12)
2025-05-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz West (9-1)
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Downtown Salinas (9-2)
2025-05-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Farmers Market Moss Landing (10-2)
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Power Plant, Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, United States

Quail MotoFest
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Quail Lodge, Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA, United States
Formerly known as the Quail Motorcycle Show, this event has changed its name and a few things which you may notice. However, it is still devoted to motorcycles and their fans. You can find out more about this show featuring the best of older models and splendid new ones by going to https://www.peninsula.com

History Fair (Santa Cruz County)
2025-05-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Watsonville Buddhist Temple, 423 Bridge St. , Watsonville , CA, 95076, United States
People, neighborhoods, and artifacts will be displayed by various historical organizations from Santa Cruz County. Anyone interested in local history or even the basics of the community will find this very interesting. More details are available at https://www.santacruzhistoryfair.wordpress.com

Santa Cruz County History Fair
2025-05-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Watsonville Buddhist Temple, 423 Bridge St. , Watsonville , CA, 95076, United States
Our Central Coast is the place where California began. Here’s a chance to delve into that deep and interesting history. The Buddhist Temple in Watsonville is the place and you are invited to participate. Come take a dive into some interesting and thoughtful stories, you’ll come away with a better appreciation of the work of the historians, but especially the people who lived and worked here. https://www.santacruzhistoryfair.wordpress.com

Blues in the Forest
2025-05-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Forest Theater, Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93923, United States
The Forest Theater is hosting two remarkably talented performers of rock and blues. Shane Dwight and Al James Band. Prepare for an entertaining early evening in the lovely setting of the Forest Theater. Check out the website for lots of reasons why you should attend. Here it is https://www.pacrep.org

Tales and Tunes of Ireland
2025-05-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St., Monterey
Helena Byrne, an Irish storyteller and singer is coming to Monterey Library to beguile us with the charm and mystery of the Irish culture. She will be appearing gin the morning also to tell stories to children. Check out the website at https://www.monterey,gov/library/events

Gatsby Gala
2025-05-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Rustique Winery, 1010 River Rd., Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
Although most of us don’t get to live like Jay Gatsby, we like to dress up on occasion for the big events in life. This is one of them. Project Prom raises funds and clothing for kids, mostly young women, to dress up and feel special. Locally, the Gatsby Gala supports these efforts. You can find out more about this event and the Project Prom organization at this website https://www.projectprom.org/events

Farmers Market Del Monte (8-12)
2025-05-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Farmers Market Live Oak (9-1)
2025-05-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2025-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2025-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Collectors Choice Event
2025-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Salinas Valley Art Gallery, 218 Main St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Salinas Valley Art Gallery is a cooperative organization featuring the art of local artists. This event is a raffle of the featured pieces, all quite valuable. Go to https://www.salinasvalleyartgallery.com and get the specific details about this raffle and much more.

Family Treasures Lost & Found
2025-05-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Carmel Beth Israel, 5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
THis is a presentation of a documentary featuring the efforts of a amily to discover the experiences of their ancestors in the horrors that they faced during the Holocaust and in Eastern Europe during WWII. There will be a discussion with the producer/author afterwards. Go to https://www.carmelbethisrael.org for more information.

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-6)
2025-05-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
As spring moves toward summer and the days get warmer and longer the crops in the area are reaching their peak of freshness and tastiness. This is all available at the local farmers market The produce is the big draw, obviously. But there are other attractions as well. The prepared foods come from cultures around the world and the craftspeople are making available their interesting items. Come out and check out the latest at your market or look at the website https://www.montereycfb.com there you will find other markets and likely they have different vendors.

Farmers Market Barnyard (8-12)
2025-05-20 08:00 - 12:00 | The Barnyard, Barnyard Shopping Center, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

Farmers Market E. Alisal (1-4)
2025-05-20 13:00 - 16:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2025-05-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Twilight Cycle
2025-05-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
You too can take numerous circuits around the famous Laguna Seca Racetrack. It goes from 5:30 until 7:00 , just as soon as the track is emptied of cars. Go to https://www.weathertechraceway.com for lots more info.

Mad Science
2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, 93953, United States
Could be a good movie title, but it’s the title of a lecture at the Hopkins Marine Labs. Dr. Steve Palumbi will be talking about the importance of good ideas to implementing scientific methods. He shows how indigenous practices can help modern science improve results of interactions. Check out https://www.hopkinsmarinestation.stanford.edu for more details.

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital (11-3:30)
2025-05-21 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz Downtown (1-5)
2025-05-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister (3-7)
2025-05-21 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2025-05-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States
