Soul of CA

Monterey Bay Giant Scale Fly-in
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09 | Chualar Dump Rd., 24200 Chualar Dump Rd., Chualar, CA, United States
What? It’s a model airplane gathering. And these are some big models. So the enthusiasts are really serious about their “models”. It sounds very interesting though. There are more details at https://www.salinasareamodelers.org

Farmers Market Soledad
2025-11-06 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, 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 Seaside
2025-11-06 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2025-11-06 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Big Sur Wine & Food Festival
2025-11-06 10:00 - 2025-11-08 19:00 | COAST Big Sur, 49901 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
The setting is incomparable and the food will be just as wonderful, to say nothing of the wine and company. Make your plans now because this usually sells out. Talented local chefs and the best of Monterey County and California wine will make your taste buds realize that they too are in Big Sur. More details are at https://www.bigsurfoodandwine.org

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2025-11-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market King City
2025-11-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2025-11-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Monterey
2025-11-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2025-11-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States

Las Cafeteras (Hasta La Muerte)
2025-11-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Carmel Sunset Center
The band is Las Cafeteras. The program is called Hasta La Muerte. It is a celebration of the role of death in our cycle of life. A character called La Catrina will guide the audience through several stories and cultural attitudes in hopes of reconciling us to our fates. More info is available at the website,https://www.sunsetcenter.org

Farmers Market Marina
2025-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina
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 Live Oak
2025-11-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2025-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Carmel Valley community Center, 4860 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States

Railroad Days
2025-11-01 10:00 - 2025-11-02 16:00 | Amtrak Station, Market St. and Salinas St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The first weekend of each month the members of the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad organization open their doors to the public. They have an extensive and detailed diorama display of the railway going through the Salinas Valley. Much more information about the local rail history than most of us have any idea about. More information is available at their website https://www.msvrr.org

History Fun
2025-11-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Harvey Baker House, Station Plaza, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The Harvey-Baker House is part of the Heritage Plaza in downtown Salinas. The knowledgeable docents there are pleased to share the story of the families who lived in this building on the first Saturday of each month. It has been a part of Salinas’ history and has many interesting pieces in their collection. While visiting there you can also check out the other historical buildings nearby. More details are to be found at https://www.firstmayorshouse.org

Wharf Walks
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St., Monterey
The author and historian, Tim Thomas hosts historic lectures on the go. He takes his listeners through the sites of historic interest and fills in the sights with the stories of the people who have lived here through the years. Meet up at the Monterey Public Library and go from there. Contact the library at https://www.montereypl.libcal.com for reservations and information.

Farmers Market Salinas (downtown)
2025-11-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Old Town Salinas, Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2025-11-01 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Aptos
2025-11-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Taste of Monterey Bay
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-03 | Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course, 1 McClure Way, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Come and check out one of the hidden gems of the Monterey Peninsula. Although strictly speaking it is not “on” the peninsula; you can get a great view of the peninsula. This is the site of the Taste of Monterey Bay event, Bayonet/Black Horse golf course. THere will be wonderful food and beverages and you will be supporting Peace of Mind Dog Rescue. There is a splendid view of the bay and surrounding cities. Check out the website then check out the event. Details are at https://www.bayonetblackhorse.com

Halloween Spooktacular
2025-10-31 18:00 - 21:00 | lighthouse cinema, 525 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Lighthouse Theater is presenting two movies, Beetlejuice and Hocus Pocus for your post trick-or-treating activity. Or whenever you would like to stop in. There will be a costume contest and other fun activities. https://www.lighthousecinema4events.com is the place for more info.

Mercado Popular Salinas Sport Complex
2025-10-31 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Birthday Party for Carmel BTS
2025-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel
The city of Carmel is 109 years old. For a city it is not too old and Carmel does wear its age well. So they have a party on Ocean on Halloween. How many places are founded on Halloween? So it’s special in several ways. It starts at the intersection of Ocean and San Carlos at 4:00.

Carmel BTS Birthday Parade
2025-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel
After 109 years the city of Carmel By The Sea knows how to have a birthday parade. There will be all kinds of interesting people, animals, and other things of interest trooping down Ocean Ave. Come over and join in the fun and spend a lovely afternoon in our bohemian enclave.

Pumpkin Pandemonium
2025-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Del Monte Shopping Center is hosting this celebration and would like you to bring the family by for some fun. Of course, there will be pumpkins. But there will also be glow sticks and candy. A great way to begin your Halloween festivities.

Farmers Market Watsonville
2025-10-31 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2025-10-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, 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 Soledad
2025-10-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States
