• Spartan Race

    Toro County Park Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States

    In case you are one of those who doesn't feel sufficiently challenged by running, here's a chance to make it more "interesting". Crawling through mud, berated by screaming officials, and avoiding barbed wire all will make your run through this rce much more interesting. Two days of this. Go for it! Lots of details on […]

  • Pinnacles National Park National Trails Day

    Pinnacles National Park Soledad, CA, United States

    Join in meaningful service projects at Pinnacles NP to help conserve the natural and cultural resources of the park. Contact them at the website for details. [email protected]   or call 831-389-4486 x243

  • Salinas Historic Walk

    John Steinbeck Library Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA, United States

    The first Saturday of each summer month the Salinas Library is sponsoring a walk through the downtown area designed to expose the public to the history and different parts of the legacy of Salinas. Wear comfy shoes, bring a curious mind also.  http://salinaspubliclibrary.org

  • Artichoke Festival

    Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, United States

    Celebrating everything related to the edible thistle this long stnading festival presents lots of unique food centered on that same vegetable. No matter what your favorite method of cooking or eating 'chokes you will find variations on it here. http://montereycoutyfair.com

  • 88th Annual Merienda

    Pacific House Memory Garden Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

    What is this? It is the celebration of 249 years of Monterey's history. A sort of birthday party for the town, it includes mariachis, dancing, food, and costumes of the founding era. It is a colorful and interesting event, unique in its flavor and history. It all happens in the Memory Garden, a special part […]

  • Monterey Wine Festival

    Monterey Conference Center 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

    Rather than drive all around the area and taste the wonderful wine available through the county and risk trouble with local law enforcement and/or your designated driver, here's your opportunity to taste a lot with minimal hassle. Come to the Monterey Conference Center and wander around, glass in hand. http://montereywine.com

  • Monterey Wine Fest

    Custom House Plaza Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

    At the same time some folks are getting very dirty and tired, some folks will be relaxing with wonderful food and wine at this event. Who's smarter? I will let you decide. This is an opportunity for the winemakers of the area to display their goods for the visitors and locals to get a serious […]

  • Bonny Doon Art, Wine, and Brew Festival

    Bonny Doon Equestrian Park 3675 Bonny Doon Rd., Bonny Doon, CA, United States

    They call it "the best party in the Santa Cruz Mountains". Why don't you come out and see if that is the case? It is in a beautiful setting and the fun will benefit their local school. Probably the name says it all, but there will be activities, games and fun for the family. http://bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com

  • Pasta Mia Winemaker Dinner

    Pasta Mia 1562 Constitution Blvd., Salinas, CA, United States

    A bold step for a Salinas restaurant, Chef Arranda is creating a special menu and apired its elements wiht wines from respected winery, Morgan Vineyards. Check out the menu at their website, it looks delectable. http://pastamiasalinas.com

  • Miracle Worker

    Western Stage Hartnell College, Salinas, CA, United States

    The story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan and their work to overcome Helen's behavior and help her learn to communicate with the rest of the world. A truly inspirational story. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00. http://westernstage.com