Farmers Market Natividad Hospital (11-3:30)
2023-10-04 11:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States
October is here and the fall fruits and vegetables are dominating the booths at the markets. The vendors of other goods still are available and the prepared foods booths are still offering tasty goods. While the weather is still mostly pleasant you have a good chance of getting wonderful things for gifts and your appetite. If the market you usually enjoy is closed, check http://www.montereycfb.com for alternate dates and places.

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2023-10-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2023-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Jo Mora Discussion
2023-10-05 12:30 - 13:30 | Creperie Cafe, 1123 Fremont St, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Jo Mora is the Argentine born artist whose works in different media, painting, murals, and sculpture have decorated and enhanced many places around Monterey County. His work made it to the national scene more than once. You can find out much more about him at this discussion by Peter Hiller, a local artist and art teacher. At the Creperie Cafe in Seaside on October 5th from 12:30 to 1:30. That’s at 1123 Fremont in Seaside.

Farmers Market California State University Monterey Bay (2-6)
2023-10-05 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2023-10-05 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2023-10-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Hymn To Love
2023-10-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Sandbox, 440 Ortiz Ave., Sand City, CA, 93955, United States
A new singing group, The Central Coast Chamber Choir, is performing its inaugural concert at The Sandbox in Sand City. Brahms and Boulanger are the composers on the bill. More details are available at http://www.sandboxsandcity.com

Sunset Limited
2023-10-05 19:30 - 2023-10-08 21:30 | Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Imagine two characters, named Black and White. they have a long conversation over life, addiction, suicide, and other quasi-philosophical issues. Since it is written by the late acclaimed author Cormac McCarthy it is likely to be rather intense. So brace yourself for a challenging evening of theater. More info is available at http://www.montereyhistory.org/stanton-center because it is performed at the Stanton Center. Two sets of weekend performances.

Rebels and Renegades Fest
2023-10-06 - 2023-10-08 | Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 2004 Fairground Rd,, Monterey Road, 93940, United States
A new music celebration has popped up in the area. It has BIG names and lots of other bands. Because it happens at the Monterey County Fairgrounds it has lots of small stages which provide a great place for smaller or lesser known bands. There is no way that the lineup for the several days can be done justice in this announcement so look at their website. Here it is http://www.rebelsandrenegadesfest.com

Carmel Mission Fiesta
2023-10-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Carmel Mission, Carmel BTS, CA, United States
The historic Carmel Mission celebrates annually with a fundraiser for the Junipero Serra School. There will be lots of fun and games, food trucks, and raffles through the day. Lots of fun for the family in a beautiful and historic setting. For more details check out their website http://www.carmelmission.org

Farmers Market Salinas Memorial Hospital (12:30-5:30)
2023-10-06 12:30 - 17:30 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)
2023-10-06 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

San Juan Bautista First Friday
2023-10-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown San Juan Bautista, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
Come out to visit the unique place that is San Juan Bautista. The shops, restaurants, and streets will be waiting for you from 5:00 until 9:00 on the first Friday of each month. Lots of interesting art, delicious foods and much more to delight you. Come see what Street Urchin and Vertigo Coffee have to offer.

Ourselves We Sing
2023-10-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Ave. , Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
This is subtitled a Call and Response to Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”. His poetry continues to challenge what it means to be an American and human being. Some of those challenges will be addressed and considered. Go to the Pacific Grove Library at http://www.pacificgrovelibrary.org and more info will be available.

Jazz at the Ranch
2023-10-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Rancho Cielo Youth Center, 710 Old Stage Rd., Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
Rancho Cielo that is. As a fundraiser and opportunity to bring a different sound to the north end of town the folks at Rancho Cielo have embarked on a program bringing talented and award winning musicians to their campus. For the month of September and some of October you can expect some outstanding music played and enjoyed for a good cause. The price of entry includes food and drink also. More details at http://www.ranchocieloyc.org as well as information about their program and its benefits for our area. The upcoming show features Paula West performing songs from Bob Dylan’s vast songbook.

Salinas Air Show
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08 | Salinas Airport, Airport Drive, Salinas, CA, 93905, United States
It’s time to look up and try to figure out where that loud noise is coming from. Or, you might go to the Air Show and see the incredible technology that is represented by the planes and people who fly and maintain them. It’s the type of show that is best described with words like “jaw-dropping” and “awesome”. Come out to see, touch, maybe even volunteer. Lots of details at http://www.salinasairshow.com

Open Studios Art Tour
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08 | 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

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2023-10-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Farmers Market Moss Landing (10-2)
2023-10-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Power Plant, Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, United States

Harvey-Baker House
2023-10-07 10:00 - 15:00 | 1st Mayor’s House, 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93940, United States
Salinas’ first mayor’s home has been preserved and is available to the public. Knowledgeable docents are on hand to help you rediscover many interesting aspects of local history. But only on the first Saturday of each month. More info at http://www.firstmayorshouse.org

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
2023-10-07 10:00 - 2023-10-08 16:00 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
During the first weekend of each month the dedicated members of the Monterey and Salinas Valley Railroad organization open the doors of their building and share their knowledge and enjoyment of the world of trains. If you or someone you know hears the train whistle blowing repeatedly during this weekend you can be sure that they are “in the house”. Come by and see the diorama they have inside their walls. More information at http://www.msvrr.org

(Free Admission) Steinbeck Center
2023-10-07 10:00 - 2023-10-08 17:00 | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
If you have been looking for a good reason to go to the Steinbeck Center, here’s a very good one. It’s free for October 7th & 8th.
The folks at Bank of America are sponsoring admissions at numerous American museums and our local one is included. In fact, if this is not convenient, you can take advantage of the offer at the beginning of each month, year round.
More details at http://www.steinbeck.org

ALBA Family Farm Day
2023-10-07 11:00 - 15:00 | ALBA Farms, 1700 Old Stage Rd., Salinas, CA, United States
The ALBA program supports people learning to become organic farmers through hands-on training and creating the actual food to be harvested and sold. This is one of their big fundraisers. There will be tractor rides, food, information, and more activities for the whole family. This is a great opportunity to see what goes into creating the food we eat.
Located at 1700 Old Stage Road. For more info call 831-758-1469

Monterey Museum of Art Family Fun Day
2023-10-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Here’s a chance to get your inner artist out and creating cool stuff. You can bring your family members also. The kids especially. You get to tour the museum, make art using different media, and have a good time. All for free. More details available at http://www.montereyart.org

Living History Days San Juan Bautista
2023-10-07 11:00 - 15:30 | San Juan Bautista State Park, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
Looking for a low cost, entertaining, and maybe educational afternoon? Come to San Juan Bautista for a Saturday. It’s close and a step back in time, especially during the Living History Days. The first Saturday of each month the town is host to miners, smiths, coopers, and mountain men to name a few. You can wander among them and ask questions and take in the beauty of the setting. More info at https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30288

Living History Days
2023-10-07 11:00 - 15:30 | San Juan Bautista State Park, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
History is important to all of us but in some places, like San Juan Bautista, it is more obvious. The State Park staff sponsors a Living History Day on the first Saturday of each month. Dedicated people come out and share their knowledge of the skills and practices of the past while demonstrating those crafts. Smithing, candlemaking, and leather work are some examples of what you might see up close. They are at work from 11:00 until 3:30 on the first Saturday of each month. More info at https://www.parks.ca.gov/events

Choreographers' Showcase
2023-10-07 14:00 - 2023-10-08 16:00 | Forest Theater, Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93923, United States
Spector Dance has been featuring this event for a long time now. This year they are using the facility at the Outdoor Forest Theater in Carmel. Still featuring the work of acclaimed and less known dance innovators this promises to be a wonderful inventive series of performances. More info at https://www.spectordance.org

Keepers of the West
2023-10-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Carmel Sunset Center
Landry Major has been photographing the people of Montana for quite a long time. Her collection here represents the huge changes at work in that state. While trying to preserve their culture and way of life the residents must also consider the societal changes pulling the next generations in other directions. From now through November 5th. More info at http://www.sunsetcenter.org

Connolly, Weed, and Novotny
2023-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Mary’s By The Sea Episcopal Church, 146 12th St., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Chances are that you don’t know these names unless you are a Celtic music fan. If you do then you may have tickets already. If you don’t know them then get some tickets and find out why they are among the pre-eminent Celtic musicians on the West Coast. Acclaimed for their virtuosity and wide ranging tastes they have played with the best known musical groups in their genre. More details at http://www.stmarysbythesea.org
