M&SV Railroad Museum
2026-06-06 10:00 - 2026-06-07 16:00, 2026-07-04 10:00 - 2026-07-05 16:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 2026-08-02 16:00, 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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Living History @ San Juan Bautista
2026-06-06 11:00 - 16:00 | 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

Ferrari Challenge
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-21 | 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 event is obviously featuring the Ferrari mark. The cars will represent many eras of the Ferrari company. Nothing like watching them tear around the world famous track. More info is at https://www.weathertechraceway.com

First Mayor's House
2026-07-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 15:00, 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

Living History Days @ San Juan Bautista
2026-07-04 11:00 - 16:00, 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 | San Juan Bautista State Park, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States

MotoAmerica SuperBike Speedfest
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | Weathertech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas , CA, 93908, 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 event is the fastest motorcycles and the most intense racers you see will anywhere. Seeing them run through the Corkscrew is an inspiring sight. More details are at https://www.weathertechraceway.com

Carmel Bach Festival
2026-07-11 12:00 - 2026-07-25 22:00 | CA
Accomplished musicians and singers gather in our area to highlight the works of J.S. Bach. However the works of his contemporaries and modern composers are featured also. In short it is a celebrating of music and its enjoyment by the performers and the audience. Many venues and musical offerings are available and the details of the festival are at https://www.bachfestival.org

California Rodeo (Salinas)
2026-07-16 10:00 - 2026-07-19 19:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States
Well over 100 years of rodeo contests and performances makes this one of the big ones on the rodeo circuit. Along with the various events like Kiddie Kapers Parade and the Horse Parades down Main St. bring out the locals and the visitors to our annual celebration of a significant part of Monterey County’s history. Details are at https://www.carodeo.com

Car Week
2026-08-07 - 2026-08-16 | Monterey Peninsula, California
This event takes place in so many venues and has multiple organizations presenting the collectors, auctions, shows, and memorabilia that it is a challenge to list them here. An up to date list of events is available at https://www.whatsupmonterey.com

PreReunion &Corkscrew Climb
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-09 | 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 are the Superbike motorcycles and even some bicycles from time to time. This gathering is becoming an unofficial part of the Car Week festivities. The unique aspect of this race is that the cars run the course in the opposite of the usual route. That means the cars go UP the famous Corkscrew. Make sure you get to see that. More information is at https://www.weathertechraceway.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

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
