Soul of CA

Obon Festival
2024-07-14 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple, 1155 Noche Buena Ave., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple is celebrating Obon as they have for years. Come out for a chance to check out some historic and fun practices of Buddhism. There will be food, dance, music, and culture. If you haven’t been it is definitely worthwhile to find out more about the people who live in your community. Go to http://www.montereybuddhist.org an you will learn so much more.

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2024-07-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
These long days and short nights are just one sign of midsummer. Among the others is the fresh fruit of summer. Your local farmers market is the best place to pick fresh and juicy stone fruits and melons. The veggies too are at the peak of freshness. So what’s missing? You! Come out, find these delicious foods and enjoy the sunshine while shopping, instead of being in a stuffy big store. If these markets aren’t convenient, then check out http://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2024-07-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Live Oak (9-1)
2024-07-14 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Del Monte Mall (8-12)
2024-07-14 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Monterey Bay Football Club v Tulsa FC
2024-07-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Cardinale Stadium, CSUMB campus, Marina, CA, United States
The Union football team is playing against Tulsa and its AG & Country Night. Come on out and give the local boys the support they deserve for all the hustle and hard work they display on the pitch. Details at their website http://www.montereybayfc.com

Concierto Baile de Salinas
2024-07-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States
Got that dancing urge? There will be lots of music and shakin’ at the Salinas Sports Complex. Three bands and lots of room for moving about. More info at http://www.carodeo.com

MBARI Open House
2024-07-13 12:00 - 17:00 | MBARI, 7700 Sandholt Rd., Marina, CA, 95039, United States
The first three letters of the acronym stand for Monterey Bay Aquarium, the rest is Research Institute. Their open House is likely to be VERY interesting to everyone in the family. Come on out to Moss Landing and make a great day of it. Find out more at https://www.mbari.org/event

Big Sur Fire Dept Muster & BBQ
2024-07-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, High Way One, Big Sur, CA, United States
Come out and celebrate 50 years of firefighting in the hills and canyons of Big Sur. Their annual fundraising event is happening. The muster and BBQ has firefighters competitions and lots of good food. Some commemorative memorabilia will be available also. Go to
Pfeiffer State Park to enjoy all the fun.

Dads Read
2024-07-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Marina Public Library, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina , CA, 93933, United States
Of course they do! In this case though they are reading to groups of children at the library. At the same time the Marina Library is providing a number of activities on the grounds, rock painting, gymnastics, and a clothing exchange. So come on out and have a fun time at the library.

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2024-07-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Farmers Market Aptos (8-12)
2024-07-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Farmers Market Moss Landing (9-2)
2024-07-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Power Plant, Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, United States

California Rodeo Kick-off Concert
2024-07-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States
This year’s star is Keith Urban, the Australian C/W singer and Nicole Kidman’s husband. His performance is the (mostly) official kickoff event of the Big Week celebrations.There are many other aspects of a presentation as large as this. Check their website for all the details of the annual celebration of all things western. It’s at http://www.carodeo.com

Sugar King of California
2024-07-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
That’s Claus Spreckels. The historian, Sandra Bonura, is talking about her book about Mr. Spreckels and his legacy. She will also be signing copies of her book and answering questions about her book and her work. Sponsored by the Salinas Public Library and happening at the Steinbeck Center. Go to http://www.salinaspubliclibrary.org

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)
2024-07-12 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Health (12-5)
2024-07-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Del Monte Kennel Club Dog Show
2024-07-12 08:00 - 2024-07-14 15:00 | Carmel Middle School, 4380 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
The title says it all. Except of course the important info about where and when. 5,000 dogs are expected to participate in this show. The venue is Carmel Middle School. (Some might say that is an appropriate setting.) Check out https://www.dmkc.org and get many more details.

MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest
2024-07-12 - 2024-07-14 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
What more needs to be said? It’s motorcycles moving very fast and it will be fun. But you would like more wouldn’t you? Go to the website at https://www.weathertechraceway.com it will be there.

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2024-07-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2024-07-11 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market CSUMB (2-6)
2024-07-11 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2024-07-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2024-07-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister (3-7)
2024-07-10 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (1-5)
2024-07-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital (11-3:30)
2024-07-10 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Toy Army Men
2024-07-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Breakthrough for men, 248 Pearl St., Monterey, 93940, United States
This is a display from a collection of historically accurate toy soldiers depicting the Battle of New Orleans (1815). Because it is presented by the Breakthrough for Men organization, one may conclude that it has something to do with the role of men in our society. Come by and check it out. Then you can make up your own mind. More information at http://www.breakthroughformen.org

Farmers Market Monterey (4-9)
2024-07-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States
