• Alvarado St. Brewery’s Oktoberfest

    Colton Hall 570 Pacific St., Monterey, CA, United States

    The lawn at Colton Hall will turn into a temporary Beer Hall and feature the products of 20 different breweries. There will be some food to help with the absorption of the tasty brews and contests like mug holding and more.

  • Bonny Doon Art, Wine, and Brew Festival

    Crest Ranch 12200 Empire Grade Rd., Bonny Doon, CA, United States

    Up in the Santa Cruz Mountains there are wonderful secluded communities. They each have their unique character. In Bonny Doon they are raising funds for their school by holding this festival and allowing the rest of the world entrance into their little world. Come on out and support their schools and have a great day. […]

  • Jo Mora’s 150th Birthday

    The prolific local artist, Jo Mora, would be turning 150 this year. Why not celebrate his interesting and diverse examples of his talent? His work can be found in many locations locally and has been used on many national campaigns. There will be openings of the exhibits at three locations,  Custom House Plaza, Steinbeck Library, […]

  • Music Fest Monterey

    The Club at Pasaders 100 Pasadera Dr., Monterey, CA, United States

    This dinner, silent auction, and wine fest is to raise money for the Monterey Schools' music program. There will be several musicians of national recognition, even Grammy winners (and nominees). Come out and hear some great music and support a really good cause.  More details and tickets are at https://www.musicfestmonterey.com

  • Monterey Jazz Festival

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

    Almost 70 years of jazz performances by the greatest and most promising performers in America's home grown musical genre  come to the Central Coast annually and make it the center of jazz for several days. Come on out and check the scene and see why this is the case. Go to https://www.montereyjazz.org for lots more info […]

  • Rancho Days

    Boronda Adobe History Center 333 Boronda Rd. , Salinas , CA, United States

    The Monterey County Historical Society's site is the place to celebrate their work preserving the history of this remarkable area. They have a comprehensive collection of interesting items and photos detailing the interesting stories of the men and women who created our modern community. https://www.mchsmuseum.com

  • Salinas Air Show

    Salinas Municipal Airport Airport Blvd. , Salinas, CA, United States

    The stars of this year's show are the USAF Thunderbirds. They will be soaring through the local skies along with several trick pilots in their custom aircraft. In addition there are many sights to see on the ground. Displays of aircraft, technology, and fun learning experiences for young people are on the tarmac. For all […]

  • Brain Health Retreat

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

    Five days of learning how to improve your brain and body connection. There are so many activities and sessions to take in. To say nothing of the exhilaration of being five days at Asilomar. Check out their website for all the details.  Go to https://www.brainhealthretreat.com

  • San Benito County Fair

    Bolado Park Highway 25, Hollister, CA, United States

    County Fairs are a great tradition. This one is really a rural, local affair. But you will still find the favorites, food on a stick, music, animals and lots of fun rides. Even though it is  October the days and evenings will be pleasant and breezy and the fun will be plenty. More information is […]

  • First Mayor’s House

    First Mayor's House 3 Station Pl, Salinas, CA, United States

    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 […]