Soul of CA

Water Tower
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Monterey United Methodist Church, 1 Soledad Place, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Looking for a different musical experience? The Otter Opry is offering a sort of punk bluegrass band, Water Tower. Find out a lot more athttps://www.otteropry.org

Pebble Beach Food & Wine
2026-04-09 19:00 - 2026-04-12 23:00 | Carmel/Pebble Beach, Carmel , CA, United States
This is one of the outstanding West Coast culinary events. Three days of great food and wine, obviously. But the collection of 100 chefs and 250 wines along with the best of ingredients provided by the abundance of Monterey County and its environs makes for an outstanding experience. More details are at https://www.pebblebeachfoodandwine.com

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2026-04-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States
With each passing week the markets grow fuller with the delicious and fresh produce from our valley. Come out and find something that will delight your taste buds and give the family the nutrition to remain healthy and growing. Not only that but you support local farmers and small businesses with your purchases and continued trade. Everyone wins. Come on out and see what’s new. More sites and days are available at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Watsonville
2026-04-10 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2026-04-10 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Wizard of Oz on Ice
2026-04-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Carmel Sunset Center
Check out the sliding, gliding experience of the Wizard of Oz. Lots more info is at the Sunset Center website. Go to https://www.sunsetcenter.com

Ocean-Front-Porch w/ Marianne
2026-04-11 06:00 - 07:00 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
What is it? It’s watching the world wake up on the deck of the Lodge at Asilomar. Since prehistoric times humans have awakened with the sun’s rise. Why not now? Details at https://www.montereybaymeditationcenter.com

Farmers Market Aptos
2026-04-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Walk (run) on the Wild Side
2026-04-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Monterey Zoo, 400 River Rd. , Salinas, CA, United States
Monterey Zoo is the place for the fun. There will be a kids’ 100 yard race and a 1.5 K fun run to benefit the efforts of the Unravel Pediatric Cancer Center. In addition there will be food, games, activities, and vendors. All for such a good cause. And you get to visit the Zoo as part of your contribution. Details are at https://www.e.givesmart.com/events

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2026-04-11 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Maket Salinas (downtown)
2026-04-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Coastal Collectors' Event
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course, 1 McClure Way, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
All those of you who are into sports trading cards and memorabilia will be interested in this. A card show with a real sports legend, Reggie Jackson is coming to Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course. Check it out and get a chance to see the lovely vistas from the clubhouse. More information is at https://www.bayonetblackhorse.com

Whale Fest Monterey
2026-04-11 10:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Everything you ever wanted to know about whales and dolphins will be here. For two days the Fisherman’s Wharf area will be all about the largest animals on Earth. Come out and see what you’ve been missing. Or enjoy the sight of so many people learning new things. Moe information is available at https://www.whatsupmonterey.com

Castro Adobe Open House
2026-04-11 10:30 - 15:00 | Castro Adobe Historic Park, 184 Old Adobe Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
In addition to the opening of the historic Adobe in Watsonville, there will be a renowned historian, Andres Resendez, speaking and adding historical context to the house and its history. Check out this interesting bit of local lore. More information is at https://www.parks.ca.gov/?_id=22271

Block and Dance Party at the Museum
2026-04-11 11:00 - 22:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Monterey Museum of Art is holding their big party in the street, sort of. There will be activities for the family, music, and maybe dancing in the streets from 11 until 4. Later in the day, 8-10, there will be a dance party for the over 21 crowd. At that there will be beverages and food as well as the music. Check out https://www.montereyart.org for the details.

Earth Day Tide Pool Exploration
2026-04-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Great Tide Pool, Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA, United States
Although this date is not Earth Day you can still explore and enjoy the tide pools. They are a marvel of adaptations and interesting animals. The ecologists at Playfull Ground are hosting and will have you examining the tidal environment through a variety of media. Find out more at https://www.playfullground.com

Black Violin
2026-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Two accomplished string players have teamed together and play marvelous music. Oh, and they are Black, hence the name. Come see why they have been performing throughout the country for years. The Golden State Theatre is one of the best venues for entertainment in the Monterey Bay area. Go to their website for more information and tickets. It’s at https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Farmers Market Live Oak
2026-04-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Marina
2026-04-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2026-04-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Electrify Salinas
2026-04-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Amtrak Station, Market St. and Salinas St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
We already have city-wide electricity. This is about electric automobiles and other vehicles. You can drive one, check out lots of them, and the family will be having fun at the activities while you do. Come on out and see what’s available; you know those gas prices are going to be slow to come down.

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2026-04-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
The various Spring holidays are passed and we are left with the good weather and lengthening days. That tells us that the selection at the markets is getting better and better. Soon we will be looking at those stone fruits but for now there is a great selection of vegetables and often strawberries. Come out and find them and much more. Booths with locally made items beckon to you and there are many prepped foods that will appeal to you. you’ll have to come out to find them. More markets are listed at this sitehttps://www.montereycfb.com

Mary Jacks and her Legacy
2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 | casa serrano, 412 Pacific St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Margaret Jacks, the daughter of David Jacks, the controversial character from local history, went a long way in creating the Monterey that we know and love today. How did she use the family fortune and who was she? Good questions which will likely be part of Mimi Sheridan’s presentation. Native Daughters of the Golden West are the presenters and calling 831-594-1500 is the way to get more information.

Farmers Market E. Alisal
2026-04-14 11:00 - 16:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Farmers Market Monterey (downtown)
2026-04-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital
2026-04-15 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2026-04-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister
2026-04-15 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City
2026-04-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Monterey Motorsports Festival
2026-04-15 17:00 - 23:00 | CA
If you are really impatient for the arrival of Car Week, this might help. Lots of cars of a wide variety of types, Everything from racing to prototypes and much more. Go to https://www.montereymotorsportsfestival.com for tickets and details.
