Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Downtown San Juan Bautista San Juan Bautista, CA, United States

There will be many activities in San Juan, all celebrating the Mexican tradition of Dia de Los Muertos. There will be a party, a theatrical presentation, and an Open House put on by the many merchants of San Juan. So much to do. http://jardinesrestaurant.com or http://elteatrocampesino.com

Free First Friday @ Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art 559 Pacific St. , Monterey , CA, United States

Come on over to the Museum of Art. It's across the street from Colton Hall. You can meet the artists and the curators from the museum. Ask how decisions are made, admire their work, and get some culture vulture points. http://montereyart.org

Pacific Grove First Friday

Lighthouse Avenue lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Like the name says, it is every First Friday. What changes is the nature of the activities and their focus. You get to come and see what is going on in the music and art scene in the area. All along Lighthouse and the adjacent streets. pacific Grove is filled with charming shops and businesses. […]

First Friday (Pacific Grove )

Downtown Pacific Grove Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, United States

In the tradition of bringing folks to the center of town, Pacific Grove is rolling out the carpet for everyone. Come out and see the artists, musicians and interesting folks that make up America's Last Hometown. Info at 831-655-9775

Rubber Jellyfish

Carmel High School Highway One, Carmel By the Sea, CA, United States

An intriguing title isn't it? It's a film about a difficult reality, the problems with helium balloons and the damage they can cause by interrupting the feeding cycle of some already endangered animals in our oceans. The hosts are the student from Carmel High, they are presenting the film and a discussion afterward regarding the […]

San Lorenzo Valley Chili Cookoff

Felton Covered Bridge Park Felton, CA, United States

This is the sixth annual cook off. There will be eleven chefs competing and you get to be the judge. At least for one part, the people's choice. There will be much more there than just some chili. Music, booths, and fun to benefit the public libraries. So grab your antacids and get over there. http://santacruzpl.org

Walking Tour Point Sur Naval Facility

Point Sur Naval Facility Highway One, CA, United States

Now that we have less and less use for facilities like this, they have become points of interest to the curious and researchers. Come and see how we kept watch for threats from the West. Weekends through November. Maybe you too can see Russia from this remote place. http://pointsur.org

Forest Bathing

Rip Van Winkle Open Space 1072 Congress Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

It may sound odd, but it certainly sounds relaxing. Walking in the forest, stopping finding a comfy spot and sitting and relaxing into the sounds and sensations of the woods. Take a walk with a practiced guide and get even more out of the experiences. http://montereybaymeditation.com

Early Schools of Salinas

1st Mayor's House 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

When Salinas was a small town with big plans for its future the founding families knew that education was going to play a big part. The folks at the First Mayor's House have gathered materials from those days. You may learn about the discipline methods, curricula, and daily life of teachers and students. An intriguing […]

Life in Monterey (1850’s)

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

While this is not the earliest of history in Monterey, this is the beginning of Monterey as part of the United States. Much was happening in this era that still influences the atmosphere of the city and area. The clash of cultures between the Americans and the Californios is a microcosm of the changes throughout […]