• True Love Christian Festival

    Aptos Village Park 100 Aptos Creek Rd., Aptos, CA, United States

    Looking for a fun, family, and inspiring day? Here is one choice. A full day in the sun and good weather of Aptos. There will be lots of activities, food, music, and ice cream. Come out and see what's up. More details are available at https://www.truelovechristianmusicfestival.com

  • Banned & Blacklisted

    Carmel Sunset Center

    This presentation, part of the Bach Festival, will focus on the music which has been restricted in some official way. Some very interesting and challenging pieces have had to suffer this fate. You will likely be surprised by some of the titles and composers who are part of the evening's program. More information is available […]

  • Garzas Canyon Hike

    Garland Park Garland Park Visitors Center, 700 W. Carmel Valley Rd., CA, United States

    Garland Park is a lovely, local gem.  Most visitors overlook it because of the number of beautiful sights in the area. Here's a chance to get to know this lovely place with someone who knows the place well. A park docent, Sharon Osgood, will lead a hike through the Garzas Canyon part of the park. […]

  • Barber Battle 2026

    Fox Theater 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

    Everything you ever wanted to know about barbering and hair will be on display at the Fox Theater in Salinas.  Come and check it out but make sure you either need a haircut or you are already looking good. No telling what might happen otherwise. But you can find out easily. More info is at https://www.eventbrite.com

  • Great Bowls of Chili

    Folktales Winery 8940 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, United States

    The Chamber of Commerce in Carmel By The Sea is hosting this event featuring professionals and amateurs and you. The people enjoying the event are perhaps the most important part. Wonderful food and beverages will be available of course. Details and tickets are at https://www.members.carmelchamber.org/events Tickets will not be available at the door.

  • 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 […]

  • M&SV Railroad Museum

    Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

    An interesting slice of Monterey County history that is fun to watch or even get to operate(sometimes) is the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum and its splendid diorama of the valley's train routes.  Come over on any first Saturday or Sunday of the month and enjoy the historic rail display and even get to […]

  • Car Week

    Monterey Peninsula California

    This event takes place in so many venues and has multiple organizations presenting the collectors, auctions, shows, and memorabilia that it is a challenge to list them here. An up to date list of events is available at https://www.whatsupmonterey.com

  • Car Week Kickoff

    Monterey Alvarado St.

    Downtown Monterey is the place where it officially begins. All of Alvarado St will be filled with interesting, exotic, and rare automobiles.  Here's where the rubber meets the road.  More info about this event and the dozens of other events through the "week" is available  at https://www.whatsupmonterey.com

  • PreReunion &Corkscrew Climb

    Laguna Seca Raceway Highway 68 , Monterey, CA, United States

    The track at Laguna Seca hosts an amazing variety of races from Indy cars to vintage racers restored to perfection. Included in this are the Superbike motorcycles and even some bicycles from time to time.  This gathering is becoming an unofficial part of the Car Week festivities. The unique aspect of this race is that […]