Events

A multi media presentation of the life and music of the renowned drummer and singer. Information is available at  https://www.goldenstatetheater.com

It's said that April showers bring May flowers. Maybe for the rest of the county but the Central Coast's showers also bring bushels of good food in the form of vegetables and fruits. You can enjoy the freshest available by coming out to the farmers markets throughout the area. In addition there are local vendors […]

It's said that April showers bring May flowers. Maybe for the rest of the county but the Central Coast's showers also bring bushels of good food in the form of vegetables and fruits. You can enjoy the freshest available by coming out to the farmers markets throughout the area. In addition there are local vendors […]

It's said that April showers bring May flowers. Maybe for the rest of the county but the Central Coast's showers also bring bushels of good food in the form of vegetables and fruits. You can enjoy the freshest available by coming out to the farmers markets throughout the area. In addition there are local vendors […]

Local historian and author, Tim Thomas, is your host for a two hour tour of the area around the Wharf and the Recreation Trail. You'll learn about the Native Americans and the stories of the numerous European and Asian peoples who brought their own hopes and dreams to the Monterey Bay.  The tours are free […]

The Pacific Grove Library sponsors a book sale almost daily but this once-a-month sale is the big one. From 10-2 on each first Saturday (hence the name) they haul everything out for more visibility. https://www.ffpgl.org/our-book-store is the place for more info and future dates. (Hint, it's the first Saturday.)

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 […]

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 […]

On the first Saturday of each month the professionals at the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum host a tour of their facility.  After paying admission you can roll right into a tour and find out so much more about what they do and the fascinating plants they cultivate there. BTW the arboretum is open for free […]

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 […]