• Poodle Day (In Carmel)

    Crossroads Shopping Village Rio Road and Highway 1, Carmel, CA, United States

    You read that right. It's Poodle Day, a show and parade dedicated to the breed. Although they have broadened it to allow some mixes of Poodle and ?. You have to register if you want to walk your dog in the parade. Otherwise just show up with your dog. More info is to be had […]

  • Farmers Market Salinas

    Downtown Salinas 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

    We have reached the end of September and it is officially Fall. The produce of summer is waning and the wonderful things which mature in the Fall are rolling in. Some of the markets are closing so be sure to check (at https://www.Montereycfb.com ).  In spite of this there are still lots of really good things […]

  • Farmers Market Moss Landing

    Power Plant Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, United States

    We have reached the end of September and it is officially Fall. The produce of summer is waning and the wonderful things which mature in the Fall are rolling in. Some of the markets are closing so be sure to check (at https://www.Montereycfb.com ).  In spite of this there are still lots of really good things […]

  • Cars & Coffee

    E. Lake Village Shopping Center 906 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA, United States

    In Watsonville, where there are many car fans, they gather on Saturday mornings and drink good coffee and discuss the qualities of their vehicles and those of many others. Just like they do the rest of the time but this one is more organized.  Come, with or without your ride, and  enjoy the chat and […]

  • Sculpting in Sand, Snow & More

    Carmel Valley Branch Library 65 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

    The artist, Rusty Croft, is speaking and demonstrating his skill at sculpting in a remarkable variety of media. Maybe give some insight into how the other artists give shape to those remarkable sculptures that we see during the Sand Sculpting day at Carmel Beach. MOre info is at  https://www.focvl.org/event

  • Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

    15301 Watkins Gate Rd. Marina, CA, United States

    What else is there to say? If you know a young person who rides a bike (with or without pedals) and that kid likes to ride in nature, this is your activity. There will be lots of enthusiastic, maturer riders to support and cheer enthusiastically while your young one has a great time riding the […]

  • History Fun

    Harvey Baker House Station Plaza, Salinas, CA, United States

    The Harvey-Baker House is part of the Heritage Plaza in downtown Salinas. The knowledgeable docents there are pleased to share the story of the families who lived in this building on the first Saturday of each month. It has been a part of Salinas' history and has many  interesting pieces in their collection. While visiting […]

  • Railroad Days

    Amtrak Station Market St. and Salinas St. , Salinas, CA, United States

    The first weekend of each month the members of the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad organization open their doors to the public. They have an extensive and detailed diorama display of the railway going through the Salinas Valley. Much more information about the local rail history than most of us have any idea about.  More […]

  • Living History Days @ San Juan Bautista

    san juan bautista mission 406 2nd St., San Juan Bautista Mission, CA, United States

    Imagine that some of the people who were among the first Europeans could talk to you and answer the many questions you might have about them and their lives. Here's the next best thing. Folks who have spent a lot of time studying and preparing for their roles as pioneers and craftspeople from the earliest […]

  • 1st Annual Seaside Music Festival

    490 Broadway 490 Broadway, Seaside, CA, United States

    They are beginning another music tradition in the city of Seaside. This is a six hour long fest of music, food, and fun. Several bands will perform and you can take it all in. Go to https://www.eventbrite.com for details etc.