• Noon Year’s Eve

    MY Museum 425 Washington St., Monterey, CA, United States

    You read that right. It is midday of New Year's Eve. Because it's at MY Museum and aimed at young children, and their weary parents. Celebrate early and get home while you still have some energy. Lots of activities and age appropriate celebrating. Epecially with the ball drop at noon. http://mymuseum.org

  • Organists Kaleidophone Concert

    Peace United Church of Santa Cruz 900 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    A gathering of organists and the Aeolian Skinner3 Manual Pipe Organ results in a kaleidophone. (Maybe.) In any case, you fans of organs and their musicians will get a kick out of this gathering. In addition there will be several other, more portable instruments, strings and reeds to play along and add some diversity of […]

  • First Night Monterey

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

    Beginning earlier in the day with activities for the younger members of the family, this long-standing family gathering has something for everyone as the night progresses. Badges are available to allow attendees to get into many performances and activities through the night. Dress for the weather as First Night will happen, rain or shine, or […]

  • New Year’s Eve Sleepover (Monterey Bay Aquarium)

    Monterey Bay Aquarium 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, United States

    Looking for a unique experience for your younger family members? Here it is. Sleep with the fishes (and mollusks, crustaceans, arthropods, and lots more). There will be food, activities, and the aquarium at night, which is a cool experience by itself. http://montereybayaquarium.org

  • Roaring 20’s Night to Remember

    Sly McFly's 700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, United States

    Looking for a different theme for your New Year's Celebration? Why not go back about 90 years? (The 20's didn't start roaring til later in the decade.) Dressing up in costume is always fun and suggested for the theme. Cannery Row will be hopping and you can be in the midst of it all. [email protected]

  • Rock Legends Tribute

    Golden Bough Theater Monte Verde St. &SW 8th Ave., Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

    Sixty years after the tragic accident that took their lives the music of the Big Bopper, Richie Valens and Buddy Holly is presented by PacRep. Rock out to their music and that of their peers from the era. Be sure to check the website for times and details. http://pacrep.org

  • Asilomar First Day Hike

    Asilomar Conference Center 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

    Te folks at Asilomar have just the thing to help you with your resolutions, get out and walk in a lovely, natural setting. What a great way to start the new year. Meet in the lodge at 10 and walk two miles and return to the roaring fire and cozy comfort of the lodge. Does […]

  • Sunday Seaside Crafts

    Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    The Seymour Marine Discovery Center, part of UCSC, hosts a weekly gathering for children and their families. The point is educating them about the fabulous and abundant life of the Monterey Bay and its environs. The means they use to do this is art and hands-on activities. You and your child can learn lots about […]

  • Songs from Laurel Canyon

    The Lab 3728 Barnyard Suite G-23, Carmel, CA, United States

    After their presentation on Bob Dylan, these artists decided to continue with that theme and are bringing us the music of Mitchell, The Birds, Browne and so many others. Come hear the music and some stories sung and told by Taelen Thomas and Bill Sparkman. http://thelabarts.com

  • Pink Flamingo Comedy Night

    Pink Flamingo Theater 2115 N. Fremont St. , Monterey , CA, United States

    Featuring Dr. Scott and other local comics the Flamingo promises a night filled with laughs and insights. Come on in and see if that's true. You'll be glad you did. http://pinkflamingotheater.com