Soul of CA

Pebble Beach Zombie Run
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pebble Beach Corporate Yard, 4005 Sunridge Rd., Pebble Beach, 93953, United States
The name says it all. You come to Pebble Beach dressed as a zombie (whatever that means) and take off running. Maybe not that simple. First go to https://www.raceroster.com , get the details, then take off.

Pebble Beach Zombie Run
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Pebble Beach Corporate Yard, 4005 Sunridge Rd., Pebble Beach, 93953, United States
This is getting to be a regular event for all those zombie fans out there. Have you tried it yet? Why not? Running through the woods of Pebble Beach and acting crazy for brains sounds like a good morning’s activity. There are two faces, one 5K for more dedicated, fierce zombies and a shorter, less demanding 2K for family oriented zombies. Either way, could be fun. More info is at https://www.raceentry.com

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2025-10-25 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States
Looking for pumpkins? Looking for wonderful, but edible, squash? Try your local farmers market. They have the best, freshest produce you can buy. Unless you grow your own, this is the place. In addition, there are friendly folks who can give the lowdown on the best recipes and techniques to enjoy the results of their hard work. There are also numerous prepped food stands and artisans selling their goods. There are more markets in the area on different days which may suit your schedule better. Check out https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Salinas (downtown)
2025-10-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Halloween Pumpkin Roll
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel
Another celebration of the spooky season is happening in Carmel BTS. They are rolling squash down Ocean Ave. BYOP and have a crack at it. With any luck you may get your pumpkin all the way to the beach maybe into the water!

Carmel BTS Pumpkin Roll
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Ocean Ave., Between Sta Rita and Junipero, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, United States
The annual rolling of the pumpkins happens on Ocean St. The squashes start up near the top of the street and head west to the water. Some make it, most don’t but that’s not the point. It is to have fun and continue the silly tradition, probably begun by teen pranksters many years ago.

Marina's 50th Birthday
2025-10-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Vista Del Camino
Hard to believe that Marina is that old. It is old enough to really celebrate now. You can help them by showing up. Lots of celebratory things to help the (relatively) young city have a good time. Music, food, activities, and joy. Details at https://www.cityofmarina.org

Ocean Arts Festival
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
For those who enjoy the arts when some serious science is involved this is your place. The artist/performers are all under 25 years old. They bring their dynamic energy and enthusiasm to their performances. This event has sprung from the Spector Dance series on the environment that has been ongoing for some time now. Check out the website for more details. https://www.spectordance.org

Artists' Workshop
2025-10-25 13:30 - 16:30 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This workshop features the artist, Maria Evelin Anda Murillo. She will be showing her audience the art of creating an “ofrenda”. That is the structure for the display of photos and treasures reminding one of the departed friends and family being remembered at “Dia de Los Muertos”. She will have some innovative and interesting ideas to share. More details are at http://montereyart.org

Rancho Cielo's 25th Anniversary Celebration
2025-10-25 14:00 - 19:00 | Rancho Cielo Youth Campus, 710 Old stage Road, Salinas, CA, 93907, United States
One of the wonderful, man-made things in our area is this campus. It’s aimed at helping young people who are struggling with traditional education. The programs here make a huge difference in the lives of many young people. It is celebrating 25 years of work with our local youths. There will be excellent music from Chris Cain, and John Nava’s bands, excellent food created by accomplished chefs and the youths working in the Culinary Academy. Come out and see how incredible this campus is. Details are available at https://www.ranchocieloyc.org

Point Sur Light House Halloween Tour
2025-10-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Point Sur Lighthouse, Highway One , CA, United States
It’s the annual spooky tour of one of the historic sites in the County. Why wouldn’t an old lighthouse be haunted? Lots of memories and strange occurrences in places like this. Come see what they have to say. More information is at https://www.pointsur.org

Zodiac Circus
2025-10-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Art Park, 525 Ortiz, Sand City, CA, 93955, United States
The audience is not the regular circus crowd, over 18 only. However, there will be a variety of interesting acts performed by local talents. It seems that there is one for each zodiac sign. How that might change with recent discoveries in the movement of stars in relation to us Earth inhabitants is another matter. More details are to be found at

Monterey Bay Football Club v. Las Vegas
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Cardinale Stadium, CSUMB campus, Marina, CA, United States
Lots of enthusiasm has been building over at Cardinale Stadium on the CSUMB campus. You too can catch some of the fun that the Union develops. Come out to the stadium (bring a coat) and cheer for the Crisp and Kelp against Las Vegas. They have several nicknames. But that doesn’t take away from the excitement and fun that watching them play can bring. Info about tickets, parking etc. is at https://www.montereyfc.com

Farmers Market Live Oak
2025-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Marina
2025-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2025-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Mind Travel Piano Concert @ Del Monte Beach
2025-10-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Del Monte Beach, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
How the heck are they going to do this? With headphones! This group goes from one lovely setting to another and performs piano music to the audience while they relax with headphones. It allows them to walk about, lie back, or whatever while listening to the lovely music, in this case Del Monte Beach at sunset. Hard to beat. Go to https://www.mindtravel.com/concert for tickets and more information.

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2025-10-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
It is perfectly clear to anyone paying attention that fall is upon us. Time to make sure that you have lots of good autumnal produce ready for those holiday dinners and regular family dinners. As you know the best and freshest are available at the local farmers markets. In some of the venues they will have pros in cooking and nutrition helping you get the best out of the delicious veggies and fruits they sell. Make sure to check if your local market is closing at the end of October, some are. More locations and times are at this website, https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market E. Alisal
2025-10-28 11:00 - 15:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Farmers Market Monterey (downtown)
2025-10-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital
2025-10-29 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2025-10-29 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister
2025-10-29 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City
2025-10-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2025-10-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2025-10-30 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside
2025-10-30 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad
2025-10-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

9th Annual Foggy Moon Contra Dance
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-02 | Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This group has been doing their dancing for many years and has quite a following. You can be part of it very easily. Just come out to their gathering and show a willingness to dance. Their website has the details about the weekend’s activities and they list instruction classes for those of us with the extra left foot. Go to https://www.montereycontradance.org

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2025-10-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States
