Soul of CA

Farmers Market King City
2026-04-29 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States
Spring is everywhere! The markets are filling up with great fresh produce and the vendors have so much to offer. New and different veggies and fresh juicy things to munch right away. The temptations to buy everything are difficult to resist. To say nothing of the savory smells coming from the prepped food booths. Join your neighbors and enjoy a stroll through the market and find something new. A couple markets are returning this month, check them out too. More are at https://www.montereycfb.com

EVs for Everyone
2026-04-29 17:00 - 19:30 | watsonville lbrary, 275 Main St., watsonville, 95076, United States
It looks like EVs will be a significant part of our future driving. You can learn more about this interesting trend. Even drive a vehicle or two. There will be two sessions the first in English (5-6:15) and the second in Spanish (6:30 – 7:45).

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2026-04-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Wags on the Runway
2026-04-30 11:30 - 13:30 | casa munras hotel, 700 Munras, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Not just exotic clothing but there will be dogs on the runway also. That’s the cute part, along with the funny names the animals adopt for the occasion. It’s all for a good cause because the dogs help raise funds for the local SPCA and its good works. More info is at https://www.eventbrite.com

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2026-04-30 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside
2026-04-30 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Castroville
2026-04-30 15:00 - 19:00 | Castroville Recreation Center, 11261 Crane St., Castroville, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad
2026-04-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

IMSA Monterey Sports Car Championship
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | 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 area the Superbike motorcycles and even some bicycles from time to time. This particular event is the smaller sports cars and will feature many types of cars , from the English to the Japanese all vying for this year’s championship. Details are at https://www.weathertechraceway.com

History, Food & Fun
2026-05-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Vandenhurst Commons, 110 N. Vandenhurst Ave., King City, CA, United States
That’s an inviting title isn’t it? King City’s History Center,newly opened, is hosting tours of the memorable and historic places in the city. There are many of them and knowledgeable hosts to answer questions and add interesting information on the people and places of South Monterey County. Go to Karenjernigan2007@gmail.com for tickets and details. You can also call 831-594-3740.

Quilts by the Bay
2026-05-01 10:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 | Chataqua Hall, 162 16th St., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
The Monterey Peninsula Quilters Guild is sponsoring their annual show and raffle. You can win some of the smaller quilts. The big ones are for display, NFS. The proceeds go to charitable causes and the quilts are stunning. More info is at https://www.mpqg.org

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2026-05-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Watsonville
2026-05-01 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2026-05-01 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Craft & Cultura Market
2026-05-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Artists Ink Studio, One Midtown Lane, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Ten years of developing artists and the art community through programs like this one have given Palenke Arts a positive role in the area’s art world. Come out and see what they have in mind for you this year. 20 artists, activities for the family, and good coffee all a part of First Friday in Salinas. Sounds like a good art activity. More details are at https://www.artistsink.org

Seldom Heard History: The Civil War
2026-05-01 17:30 - 2026-05-03 15:30 | Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Even though it’s been the topic of numerous books, movies, and TV programs much is still left to be revealed about the most violent struggle in North American history. Here’s a place where you can learn LOTS more about our Civil War. Go to https://www.whtours.org/seldom-heard-history-2026 and get the information you need to attend.

Jonathan Van Ness
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Appearing at the Golden State in Monterey. More info is at https://www.goldenstatetheater.com

Farmers Market Aptos
2026-05-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Mind Shift Youth Summit
2026-05-02 08:00 - 16:30 | Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave. , Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Sponsored by the Village Project, this is an event aimed at developing resourcefulness and networks within the community of young people on the Monterey Peninsula and environs. There will be speakers, workshops, and lots of fun activities for younger people to get a sense of what is available to them. within themselves and within the community. Details are at https://www.villageprojectinc.org

Fort Hunter Liggett Open House
2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Fort Hunter Liggett, King City, CA, United States
The Fort has been operating for 85 years and they would like to celebrate that with you. Come out for the displays, booths, and re-enactors. Bring some sunscreen and a hat for sure and be ready for some interesting history. Go to https://www.members.kingcitychamber.com/events for all the info, including the hours.

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2026-05-02 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers market Salinas
2026-05-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Salinas Days
2026-05-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Amtrak Station, Market St. and Salinas St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
It’s a Celebration of our hometown. There will be food activities, and lots of history. In addition there will be music and other performances. It all happens at the Amtrak Parking Lot at the intersection of Lincoln and Market Streets. Come on our and find out some interesting things you probably didn’t know about our fair city. More information is at https://www.salinas.gov/salinas-day-2026

Good Old Days
2026-05-02 09:00 - 2026-05-03 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Pacific Grove’s informal title is the Last Hometown. One way that they secure this title is by this celebration of their heritage. Come out to Pacific Grove and enjoy bands, food, activities, and fun all through the downtown area. More details are at https://www.business.pacificgrove.org

First Mayor's House
2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00 | First Mayor’s House, 3 Station Pl, Salinas, CA, 93901, 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 and the Regional Heritage Center and make a day of it. Details are at their website https://www.firstmayorshouse.org

M&SV Railroad Museum
2026-05-02 10:00 - 2026-05-03 16:00 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, 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 blow the steam whistle. On the Saturdays you can also visit the First Mayor’s House and the Regional Heritage Center, both nearby, a short walk. More info and details are at https://www.msvrr.org

Santa Lucia Highlands Sun, Wind, and Wine Festival
2026-05-02 11:00 - 14:30 | Mer Soliel, 1290 river Rd., salinas, CA, 93908, United States
It’s a celebration of Salinas Valley’s wonderful climate and winemaking. Then you throw in lots of talented chefs and you have a festival. There will be 40 wineries and 100 different varieties of wine. Certainly, there is something for everyone. Go to https://www.santaluciahighlands.com for more information and tickets.

Living History @ San Juan Bautista
2026-05-02 11:00 - 16:00 | San Juan Bautista State Park, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
On the first weekend of the month the history oriented folks, who enjoy role playing, in the area get together and show the rest of us what people did and how they lived in the past. Here at the San Juan Bautista State Park they specialize in the mission era and the post Gold Rush era. Come out and ask questions and observe the surprisingly complicated processes of daily life that early residents had to go through. Details and dates are at https://www.business.sanbenitochamber.com

Capitola Village Sip & Stroll
2026-05-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Capitola Village, Capitola, CA, United States
Come to the Village area in Capitola and enjoy an afternoon of very civilized shopping or just window shopping. An innovative and interesting way to get people out and into the shops. So come on out and see what’s happening in Capitola. More details and tickets are at https://www.capitolavillage.com

4th Annual Kentucky Derby Party
2026-05-02 13:30 - 16:30 | Speialized Aviation, 150 Aviation Way, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
The Capitola/Aptos Rotary is sponsoring this party at the Watsonville Airport (Specialized Aviation). Its purpose, beyond having fun, is to raise money to support their efforts at improving the community. There will be an auction, delicious food, and Mint Juleps (of course). Don’t forget the Best Hat contest. For details and tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.com
