Soul of CA

Monterey Bay Half Marathon
2025-11-08 06:30 - 2025-11-09 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
It’s the little sister of the Big Sur Marathon. It takes place on the scenic shores of Pacific Grove and has numerous views of the Bay as you move through the lovely community. Check out https://www.montereybayhalfmarathon.org for lots more info.

Farmers Market Aptos
2025-11-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Autumn is beginning to give way to the cooler, wetter weather of Winter. Some of the Farmers Markets are closing for the season and will be back in the spring. Make sure you check before setting out, filled with hope of fresh veggies. There are still out there but take a quick look at https://www.montereycfb.com and get the locations of the market that are operating through the winter.

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2025-11-08 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (downtown)
2025-11-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Old Town Salinas, Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Asilomar Neighborhood Craft Fair
2025-11-08 09:00 - 15:00 | 1150 Pico Ave, 1150 Pico Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
It’s back for the fifteenth year. The address is 1150 Pico Ave in Pacific Grove. The idea is that lots of the folks in the area are crafty and well-meaning. So they put their artistic endeavors to a good cause, the Hitchcock Animal Shelter in Salinas. You come and buy cool things and the money helps abandoned and lost animals. This year they expect 17 artisans. So lots of selection. Info is at jandhbeach@comcast.net

Pacific Biogical Lab Tours
2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Pacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
You may not know that this was the name of “Doc” Ricketts’ business during the Cannery Row era. It has had many colorful uses since then but it is available for the true Steinbeck fan to tour and ask questions of knowledgeable docents. So go to their website and check times, dates, and tickets. It’s at https://www.montereypl.libcal.com

Farmers Market Live Oak
2025-11-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Gratitude Forest Soundbath
2025-11-09 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
Soundbathing is the latest way to get healthy in nature and using the sound energy of different percussive and melodic instruments. This will combine nature and sound to pull in lots of positive energy. and who couldn’t use that? Details are at https://www.tarashealinghands.org and more are provided after registration.

Farmers Market Marina
2025-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2025-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Great Bowls of Fire (Chili Cook-off)
2025-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Folktales Winery, 8940 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
The Folktales Winery is hosting their annual cook off of local pro and amateur chefs and their individual recipes of Chili. Of course it raises funds and has several other activities but we know that what people are after is the HEAT. So come out and get your tastebuds livened up. Get lots more info at https://www.carmelchamber.org

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2025-11-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Got to start thinking about the feasting to happen at the end of the month, don’t you? What is available and traditional? Or what variations will be fun and interesting? The best place to look and talk to the person who grew the food is the farmers market. There are many around us and they do have the best and freshest. these are great places to get the ideas and later , the produce itself. MOre options for dates and times are at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Monterey
2025-11-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2025-11-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister
2025-11-12 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City
2025-11-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2025-11-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2025-11-13 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside
2025-11-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

History on Tap
2025-11-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
This is the Pacific Grove Natural History Museum’s program combining interesting presentations about the local history with adult beverages* (From Dust Bowl Brewery) to enhance the overall experience. It may even enhance your retention of the information. Check it out. More info is available at https://www.pgmuseum.org
*there will be non-alcohol drinks as well.

Point Pinos SeaWatch
2025-11-14 06:30 - 2025-11-16 17:00 | Pt. Pinos Lighthouse, Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
There are many ways to figure out how the animals and environment are doing. One straightforward way is just to count them. This gets tricky when we are talking about birds. They don’t sit still and when migrating they just fly by really quickly. That doesn’t stop intrepid bird counters. They will be out at the tip of the peninsula counting the many migratory birds as they go south along our beautiful coast. You can help or just observe. For the former, go to Shannon.conner@montereyaudobon.org

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2025-11-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Watsonville
2025-11-14 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2025-11-14 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Aptos
2025-11-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2025-11-15 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Salinas
2025-11-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Old Town Salinas, Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Salinas Valley Toy Show
2025-11-15 09:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00 | Salinas Armory Hall, 100 Howard St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
This is becoming a regular presentation, a real indication of the popularity of toy collecting in the area. You can be part of the scene by stopping by, it’s free, and checking out the latest available “toys”. More info is at https://www.salinaspal.org

Family STEM Day
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Monterey Peninsula College, Morgan Stock Theatre 980 Fremont, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Monterey Peninsula College is sponsoring its annual STEM Day to encourage interest in the basic learning areas which are receiving so much attention lately. Bring your young friends and family members out to have some fun with many interesting activities that demonstrate some important scientific principles and more.

Sketching in the Galleries
2025-11-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Monterey Museum of Art is the place where these galleries are. They provide the materials and you bring your eye and hand to make the whole experience wonderful. These are occurring monthly, so check the website for details and other dates. It’s at https://www.montereyart.org
