Soul of CA

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2023-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States
Although there are fewer vendors in the markets, there are lots of opportunities to get the freshest produce at this time of year. Not only that, but the sellers of prepared food are still providing interesting possibilities to take the edge off your hunger so that you don’t get too enthusiastic in your purchases. Lot of locally created items for sale from the artisans who created them. Something to think about as the gift-giving season approaches. Go to http://www.montereycfb.comfor information about hours, days and locations if the markets listed here don’t meet your needs.

Evening of Hope
2023-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States
Speaker Paul Hawken is an author and activist concerned with environmental issues. His topic is a way to avoid catastrophic environmental destruction through simple changes in our lives. In the midst of the news of the challenges in dealing with pollution and climate change he has an optimistic voice worth listening to. More details available at http://www.sustainablemontereycounty.org

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2023-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Community Resource Day (For Senior Citizens)
2023-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Active Seniors Center, 100 Harvest St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
There are many organizations out there that aim at helping the senior members of our community. Unfortunately, many of them remain unknown to the people who most need them. Here’s a chance to get to know them for yourself or a loved one. Over thirty different groups will be on hand to share their wisdom and services. Come by the Active Seniors Center on Pajaro in Salinas and find out more about them.
Info and details at http://www.activeseniorsinc.org

Farmers Market CSUMB (2-6)
2023-10-26 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2023-10-26 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2023-10-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

David Cross
2023-10-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
This comedian’s voice will be very familiar to you from many voice acting gigs he has done in recent years, he also has been on TV in shows like “Arrested Development”. You can see him in his “Worst Dad in the World” tour fight here at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz. Details available at http://www.riotheatre.com

Pickleball Social (Breast Cancer Awareness)
2023-10-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Quail Lodge, Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA, United States
Join fellow pickleball enthusiasts for a fun day of your favorite game and help a worthwhile cause. They will also be offering tacos for energy supplement. It’s at Quail Lodge’s resurfaced courts in Carmel Valley and they invite even the most novice of players. Details at http://www.quaillodge.com

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Health (12-5)
2023-10-27 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Sunset & Hot Chocolate on Elkhorn Slough
2023-10-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Elkhorn Slough NERR, 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? Call ahead because the boat isn’t enormous. An electric boat tour of the slough just as the animals are getting ready for their nighttime activities and we humans can look on with a cup of chocolate in our hands. Check out http://www.elkhornslough.com for details.

Mercado Popular Salinas Sport Complex (4-9)
2023-10-27 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Museum of Horrors
2023-10-27 17:00 - 2023-10-28 22:00 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
It’s a movie themed fright fest. Part of the Monterey County Fairgrounds will be turned into the site of scary scenes and creepy encounters for the over 12 years of age crowd. It’s happening for three consecutive weekends in October (of course) from 5:00 until 10:00. More details can be found at http://www.artichokefestival.org Yes, it’s affiliated with them and the Escape Room in Monterey.

La Mirada Halloween Bash
2023-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 | La Mirada Art Museum, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This will be an interesting twist on the traditional Halloween get together, at an art museum and they encourage “elegant” costumes. So get elegant and pop over for some refreshments and entertainment. Details at http://www.montereyart.org

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2023-10-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Howl-O-Ween FundRaiser
2023-10-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Forest Theater, Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93923, United States
Max’s Helping Paws is holding its annual fundraiser at the Forest Theater in Carmel. There will be a costume contest for pets and their people as well as photo opp’s, and refreshments for both species. Check out the scene and the status of local animal lovers at this historic venue. Go to http://www.eventbrite.com for details.

Farmers Market Moss Landing (10-2)
2023-10-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Power Plant, Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, United States

Carmel Pumpkin Roll
2023-10-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Ocean Ave., Between Sta Rita and Junipero, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, United States
Come to Carmel BTS and watch or participate in the rolling of pumpkins down the slope of Ocean Ave. It starts at Santa Rita St and goes “downhill from there”. Actually, it ends at Junipero St. Young and old can participate. It’s part of the warmup for Carmel’s birthday celebration on the day of Halloween. Yes, it’s the city’s birthday. Check out http://www.carmelcalifornia.com for info on this and the birthday parade.

Steinbeck Spooktacular
2023-10-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Guess what? The Steinbeck Center is hosting a Halloween party. Come downtown and visit the Center and enjoy crafts, stories, candy, and local history. In addition be part of the 25th anniversary of the Center’s opening. More info is available at http://www.steinbeck.org

Monsterey Booseum
2023-10-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Get it?
Clue; it’s at the Monterey Art Museum. A kid-oriented trip to the art museum. Lots of fun activities and exploration with a focus on the holiday. More details available at http://www.montereyart.org

Halloween in the Park
2023-10-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Sherwood Community Center, N. Main St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Salinas is sponsoring a Trick-or-Treat fest at Sherwood Park on N. Main St. Bring the youngsters and do some daytime begging. Fun activities and treats will make it an interesting warm up for the big night.

Lighthouse Ave. Halloween Trick-or-Treat
2023-10-28 14:00 - 17:00
The businesses along Lighthouse Ave in New Monterey are hosting Trick-or-treating children and greeting them with seasonal treats. The participating businesses will feature a poster in their windows about the event. No poster, no goodies! MOre details at http://www.LighthouseDistrict.net

Tracing the Tidepool
2023-10-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Lovers Point, Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
This is a workshop at Lover’s Point at low tide. It will give the participant an opportunity to write and sketch about the flora and fauna of the tidepools in the area. They are filled with a variety of highly adapted life. Bring appropriate attire and a warm something to drink afterward. Evenings on the water can be chilly. More details athttp://www.westernflyer.org

Boolesque for Boobies
2023-10-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Sounds like a fundraiser for Breast Cancer research, doesn’t it? Well it is, with a Halloween and burlesque twist. Performers from LA and other talented local folks will be performing and encouraging the rest of us to have a good time. More details available at http://www.stantoncenter.org/events

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (8-12)
2023-10-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2023-10-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Straight No Chaser
2023-10-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Carmel Sunset Center
This may be your favorite mode of drinking but it is also the name of a fantastically talented group of acapella singers. They perform a spectrum of music from classics to modern pop and they do it very well. They have sold millions of recordings and received many awards for their work. Check out the Sunset Center website for more info. http://www.sunsetcenter.org

"Ghost" Ride and Costume Party
2023-10-29 15:00 - 20:00 | Earth Bound Farms, 7250 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93923, United States
Monterey Touring Vehicles (MTV) is sponsoring a unique Halloween party. the participants gather at Earthbound Farms and drive through Carmel Valley to the “Grade” and then over to Laguna Seca to take a few laps at the raceway and then back to the MTV location for the costume party and prizes. You can participate using one of their vehicles or bring your own. Check out their website http://www.montereytouringvehicles.com for more details.

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-7)
2023-10-30 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Make sure that you check and make sure that your preferred market is still up and running. There are several which will be closing in November. The ones that remain are still selling the freshest produce. There are many delicious things to eat and share with friends. It may be that the produce markets are outnumbered but the vendors of prepared food and local-made goods are still there and providing wonderful alternatives to big chains and box stores. To check out the possible cancellations you can go to http://www.montereycfb.com

Carmel By-the-Sea Birthday & Halloween Parade
2023-10-31 16:00 - 17:30 | Carmel BTS, Carmel
Since the founding of the city dates to Halloween, that’s when the celebration happens. (Never ask the lady that is Carmel what year the year of her birth was.) There is a big parade which includes adults, children, animals, and more. Starts at 4:00 and there is a movie, “Hocus Pocus”, afterward.
