San Benito County Fair

Bolado Park Highway 25, Hollister, CA, United States

The theme this year is "Love is in the Fair". Why not? We must feel some love after the events of the last several years. Here is their version of the American staple. Looking forward to all that good food, music, animals, awards, and general fun. Why don't you come over to Bolado Park just […]

Monterey Bay Festival of the Birds

The end of September brings on the beginnings of massive bird migrations in this area. In order to celebrate this and bring more attention to these marvelous journeys, the folks at the Bird School Project are sponsoring a big meetup to enjoy our avian friends and educate us humans about their lives and challenges. From […]

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial (Fridays)

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

The wonderful bounty of the Central Coast of California continues to be available throughout the area in the many farmers markets. You can share in this by coming out and seeing what is displayed. Lots of fruits, vegetables, and much more as well as retail items and prepared food to help take that edge off […]

Butterfly Days

Downtown Pacific Grove Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, United States

Regardless of the rise or fall of the population of Monarch Butterflies, Pacific Grove is committed to continuing with their city's relationship with these marvelous migrators.  You can learn fantastic things about these tiny animals and their incredible life cycle and how they manage the trip(s). All this and parades, festivities, and glamour. So much […]

Land of Milk & Honey

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front St. , Santa Cruz, CA, United States

This artistic presentation deals with aspects of agriculture, the obvious and the not so obvious. What are the crops? Who works the fields? What myths surround agriculture? How is identity and culture formed around this work? Heavy duty stuff. It opens at the beginning of September and runs through the month. http://www.santacruzmah.org for more details and […]

Hot Cars , Cool Nights

Broadway Avenue Seaside, CA, United States

This local car show has been going on for nearly 50 years. It makes Car Week look like a real newcomer. If you are still looking for a chance to see some beautiful restorations and custom jobs come to Seaside's Broadway Ave. and indulge.

Y & T

Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

Appearing at Golden State Theatre in Downtown Monterey go to http://www.goldenstatetheatre.com  for details.

Monterey Salinas Valley Railroad Open House

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

If you love trains or know someone who loves trains, this is the place for you (or that person). The first weekend of each month the dedicated volunteers at the museum open the doors of their exceptional diorama/ train exhibit and answer questions about it and the local railroad history. These are some knowledgeable folks […]

Railroad Museum Open House

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

The first weekend of each month the Monterey and Salinas Valley Railroad Museum opens to the public. Check out their elaborate setup of the historic rail lines through our valley and the actual "rolling stock" on display. The folks there are knowledgeable and friendly and love sharing their passion.

Harvey-Baker House

Harvey-Baker House Heritage Park, Salinas, CA, United States

Part of the new Heritage Park in Salinas is the Harvey-Baker House. It is the home of the first mayor of Salinas and one of the first residences built in the city proper.  Friendly and knowledgeable docents will guide you through a trip into the early days of Salinas and California's transition into the United […]