Butterfly Parade

Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove celebrates its heritage every October with the Butterfly Parade and Bazaar. On Saturday, the Butterfly Parade and accompanying Butterfly Bazaar celebrate the return of the Monarch Butterfly to Pacific Grove.

Butterfly Parade

Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove celebrates its heritage every October with the Butterfly Parade and Bazaar. On Saturday, the Butterfly Parade and accompanying Butterfly Bazaar celebrate the return of the Monarch Butterfly to Pacific Grove.

Old Town Salinas Farmers Market

Old Town Farmers' Market Main and Gabilan Sts. , Salinas , CA, United States

A weekly gathering of local farmers and merchants selling fresh produce, freshly prepared foods, and local businesses offering interesting items for sale. As the seasons change so so does the selection of food as well as the merchandise for sale. Come down and see what's new.

Old Town Salinas Farmers Market

Old Town Farmers' Market Main and Gabilan Sts. , Salinas , CA, United States

A weekly gathering of local farmers and merchants selling fresh produce, freshly prepared foods, and local businesses offering interesting items for sale. As the seasons change so so does the selection of food as well as the merchandise for sale. Come down and see what's new.

Tarantula Festival (and BBQ)

Henry Coe State Park Park Visitors Center and HQ, Morgan Hill, CA, United States

No, there are no tiny grills for the spiders. (We think.) Not the place for arachniphobes. But for those with curiosity about these fascinating animals this is a wonderful event. There will be park officials and volunteers on hand to dispense info and answer questions. They will also lead tours around the park to find […]

Tarantula Festival (and BBQ)

Henry Coe State Park Park Visitors Center and HQ, Morgan Hill, CA, United States

No, there are no tiny grills for the spiders. (We think.) Not the place for arachniphobes. But for those with curiosity about these fascinating animals this is a wonderful event. There will be park officials and volunteers on hand to dispense info and answer questions. They will also lead tours around the park to find […]

Morro Bay Harvest Festival

Morro Bay , CA, United States

This festival will take over the waterfront of Morro Bay. There will be lots of activities oriented around the harvest from the ocean. Predictably, there will be seafood, but there is a Hawaiian shirt contest and lots of music and other entertainment. An emphasis toward children's activities is made in this festival. So bring the […]

Morro Bay Harvest Festival

Morro Bay , CA, United States

This festival will take over the waterfront of Morro Bay. There will be lots of activities oriented around the harvest from the ocean. Predictably, there will be seafood, but there is a Hawaiian shirt contest and lots of music and other entertainment. An emphasis toward children's activities is made in this festival. So bring the […]

Rocks and Waves

Santa Cruz Natural History Museum 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

As most regulars around Santa Cruz know there are several examples of arches created by waves and wind near the shores of the Monterey Bay. This exhibit will explain the effects of these forces in shaping the spectacular coastline we get to enjoy when taking in the vistas in these parts.  Come learn about the […]

Rocks and Waves

Santa Cruz Natural History Museum 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

As most regulars around Santa Cruz know there are several examples of arches created by waves and wind near the shores of the Monterey Bay. This exhibit will explain the effects of these forces in shaping the spectacular coastline we get to enjoy when taking in the vistas in these parts.  Come learn about the […]