Soul of CA

Mercado Popular Salinas Sport Complex (4-9)
2023-10-27 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States
Although there are fewer vendors in the markets, there are lots of opportunities to get the freshest produce at this time of year. Not only that, but the sellers of prepared food are still providing interesting possibilities to take the edge off your hunger so that you don’t get too enthusiastic in your purchases. Lot of locally created items for sale from the artisans who created them. Something to think about as the gift-giving season approaches. Go to http://www.montereycfb.comfor information about hours, days and locations if the markets listed here don’t meet your needs.

Sunset & Hot Chocolate on Elkhorn Slough
2023-10-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Elkhorn Slough NERR, 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? Call ahead because the boat isn’t enormous. An electric boat tour of the slough just as the animals are getting ready for their nighttime activities and we humans can look on with a cup of chocolate in our hands. Check out http://www.elkhornslough.com for details.

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Health (12-5)
2023-10-27 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Pickleball Social (Breast Cancer Awareness)
2023-10-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Quail Lodge, Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA, United States
Join fellow pickleball enthusiasts for a fun day of your favorite game and help a worthwhile cause. They will also be offering tacos for energy supplement. It’s at Quail Lodge’s resurfaced courts in Carmel Valley and they invite even the most novice of players. Details at http://www.quaillodge.com

David Cross
2023-10-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
This comedian’s voice will be very familiar to you from many voice acting gigs he has done in recent years, he also has been on TV in shows like “Arrested Development”. You can see him in his “Worst Dad in the World” tour fight here at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz. Details available at http://www.riotheatre.com

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2023-10-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2023-10-26 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market CSUMB (2-6)
2023-10-26 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Community Resource Day (For Senior Citizens)
2023-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Active Seniors Center, 100 Harvest St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
There are many organizations out there that aim at helping the senior members of our community. Unfortunately, many of them remain unknown to the people who most need them. Here’s a chance to get to know them for yourself or a loved one. Over thirty different groups will be on hand to share their wisdom and services. Come by the Active Seniors Center on Pajaro in Salinas and find out more about them.
Info and details at http://www.activeseniorsinc.org

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2023-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Evening of Hope
2023-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States
Speaker Paul Hawken is an author and activist concerned with environmental issues. His topic is a way to avoid catastrophic environmental destruction through simple changes in our lives. In the midst of the news of the challenges in dealing with pollution and climate change he has an optimistic voice worth listening to. More details available at http://www.sustainablemontereycounty.org

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2023-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital (11-3:30)
2023-10-25 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Fright Fest Monterey
2023-10-25 08:00 - 2023-10-29 17:00 | Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
For five days the folks at Stanton Art & History Center are sponsoring spooky movies. The titles are available on their website at http://www.stantoncenter.org/frightfest They range from silent movies in the 1920’s up to titles from the early 1970’s. Passes are available for one day’s viewing or for the five days of the Fest. Come get creeped out the old-fashioned way. No word on the starting times however.

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2023-10-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market E. Alisal (11-4)
2023-10-24 11:00 - 16:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-7)
2023-10-23 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States

Halloween Cookie Decorating Party
2023-10-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Oscar’s Play Ground, 685 Cannery Row #3, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Chef Phillipe Costa is baking the cookies and giving tips on their decoration. At the end of things you can take home a dozen of your creations. The place is Oscar’s PlayGround at 685 Cannery Row in Monterey.

Halloween Costume Swap
2023-10-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Green Directive, 77 Soledad St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
You may well have a costume or two lying around the place that just doesn’t work anymore. Bring it to the folks at Green Directive and swap it out for a different one. (Not new because this is a swap after all.) Maybe it’s just too demanding to buy the latest and greatest superhero from the big box store. It can be a relief to know that you aren’t using more resources for something as lightly used as a Halloween costume. More details at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/costume

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2023-10-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
Because of the local commitment to fine produce and the remarkable growing season that the Central Coast provides for us we can keep a good selection of produce available even in the middle of October. So it is still worth a trip to the farmers markets in your area. Some are closing for the season but most are still open and offering wonderful selection. The holiday season is coming up and the booths selling locally produced items offer unique ideas for your friends and family. If the market closest to you isn’t the best for days and times check out http://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2023-10-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

U.S.Army Field Band & Soldiers Chorus
2023-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Sherwood Community Center, N. Main St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
“Heroes” is the theme for their presentation. On tour through the Central Coast area, these talented military personnel will entertain their listeners with songs recognizing the sacrifice of so many through the years. It’s free but get tickets to make sure you will be admitted. Details and ticket info at http://www.armyfieldband.ticketleap.com

Trunk-or-Treat (Monterey)
2023-10-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Colton Hall, 570 Pacific St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Getting ready for the Halloween frenzy? You can start here at Colton Hall. From 5:00 until 6:30 there will be the new tradition of begging goodies from people’s car trunks and from 7:00 until the end there will be a showing of “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. SO get your little ones or yourself together and head out to Old Monterey and collect some goodies which you can eat while watching the flick. More info can be had at http://www.oldmonterey.org

Monterey Bay Tequila and Cuisine Farewell Tour 2023
2023-10-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Hyatt Regency Spa and Resort, 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The tequila and cuisine part is easy to understand but it’s not clear how “farewell” fits into the title of this event. In any case there will be lots of tequila to taste and compare. There is even an admission for Designated Drivers. Come by the Hyatt in Monterey for the tastiest tequila you have ever encountered. More details available from http://www.thetequilapeople.com

Pt. Sur Lighthouse Halloween Tours
2023-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Point Sur Lighthouse, Highway One , CA, United States
Even if you are not a believer in spirits, places like the Pt. Sur Lighthouse appear to be places that might have ghosts. Remote, old, associated with danger and death, of course they inspire that sort of thing. You can check it out for yourself. Come out to the Lighthouse on the 21st or 28th of October and wander about of an evening. Maybe you’ll see something, or just have an informative walk. More info at http://www.pointsur.org

Charlotte's Web
2023-10-21 14:00 - 17:00 | The Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre, 320 Main Street, Salinas, CA, 93901
Ariel Theater’s production of E. B. White’s classic story of the relations between a runt pig and the barn’s resident spider is available for your enjoyment. Check out their website for details and dates/times. It’s available at http://www.arieltheatrical.org

Western Art Show
2023-10-21 12:00 - 20:00 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Sponsored by the Monterey Cattlewomen’s Association, this event promises to show some of the local talent in the Western Art genre. There will be refreshment and conversation and art, of course. More info is available at http://www.eventbrite.com

Farmers Market Moss Landing (10-2)
2023-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Power Plant, Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2023-10-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Open Studios Art Tour
2023-10-21 - 2023-10-22 | Santa Cruz County
Some 322 artists in Santa Cruz County are opening their studios to us, the public. Three separate weekends and each one featured a different geographic part of the county. Some of the artists have been part of this exhibit since the first one in 1986, others are brand new artists and new to the public. The weekends are the 7th & 8th of October, 14th &15th of October and 21st & 22nd of October as well. More info is to be had at http://www.artscouncilsc.org
