Black & White Pussycat Ball (150 years of Pacific Grove)
2025-12-31 19:00 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Paper Wing Theater, 71 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
What happens when the staid, proper town of Pacific Grove meets the uninhibited PaperWing Theater for a NYE celebration? You won’t know unless you read the news the next day or attend. Attendance will be more fun, certainly. There will be performances, music, food, and tomfoolery, for sure. More details and ticket info are at

British Invasion
2026-01-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Golden Bough Theater, Monte Verde St. &SW 8th Ave., Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93922, United States
No, it’s not a big change in foreign policy. It’s a show about the British musical groups that overwhelmed American radio and concert halls in the sixties. All groups like the Beatles and The Kinks and so many more came here and found an enthusiastic audience. Hear their music and get some of the stories about their experiences. More details at https://www.PacRep.org

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2026-01-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States
The rains and cooler temps of this time of year might discourage some from checking out the farmers markets in the area. This is an error. There are still farmers presenting their fresh produce. Although the summer fruits are not part of the display there are still many delicious choices available. Don’t forget the vendors with arts and crafts as well as some delicious prepared foods for your immediate food needs. If this market isn’t what you’re looking for there are several other markets in the area. Check out https://www.montereycfb.com for other dates and venues.

Farmers Market Watsonville
2026-01-02 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Farmers Market Aptos
2026-01-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Elkhorn Slough Early Bird Tour
2026-01-03 08:30 - 11:30 | Elkhorn Slough NERR, 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
You may know that the Slough is one of the BEST places in the world to view birds. If you didn’t, now you do. In order to help the bird watchers and other wildlife fans the staff at the Slough offers bird centered walking trips around the Reserve. The early bird part of the title isn’t a joke. Be there at 8:30 dressed comfortably with sturdy shoes and expect to move about in search of our avian fellows. It lasts until about 11:30.

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2026-01-03 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (downtown)
2026-01-03 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

M&SV Railroad Museum
2026-01-03 10:00 - 2026-01-04 16:00 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
An interesting slice of Monterey County history that is fun to watch or even get to operate(sometimes) is the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum and its splendid diorama of the valley’s train routes. Come over on any first Saturday or Sunday of the month and enjoy the historic rail display and even get to blow the steam whistle. On the Saturdays you can also visit the First Mayor’s House and the Regional Heritage Center, both nearby, a short walk. More info and details are at https://www.msvrr.org

Living History @ San Juan Bautista
2026-01-03 11:00 - 16:00 | San Juan Bautista State Park, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
On the first weekend of the month the history oriented folks, who enjoy role playing, in the area get together and show the rest of us what people did and how they lived in the past. Here at the San Juan Bautista State Park they specialize in the mission era and the post Gold Rush era. Come out and ask questions and observe the surprisingly complicated processes of daily life that early residents had to go through. Details and dates are at https://www.business.sanbenitochamber.com

Farmers Market Live Oak
2026-01-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Marina
2026-01-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2026-01-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Salinas' First Mayor's House
2026-01-04 10:00 - 15:00 | First Mayor’s House, 3 Station Pl, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
A solid piece of Salinas history is available for visiting and enjoying on the first Saturday of each month. The knowledgeable docents are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to share the history and interesting stories about the development of Salinas and the Salinas Valley. Combine the visit with the other resources immediately available, the Railroad Museum and the Regional Heritage Center and make a day of it. Details are at their website https://www.firstmayorshouse.org

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2026-01-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
The new year has begun and the cool, wet weather is here. The selection at the markets is limited but it is still fresh and tasty. How about those resolutions to eat healthier? The markets would be the best place to find some of that tasty, good-for-you food. So come on out and see what’s available. There are still vendors with craft goods and prepared food for a delicious meal. More locations are available on line at https://www.montereycfb.com

Soccer Camp (free)
2026-01-06 10:00 - 2026-01-09 13:00 | Salinas Soccer Copmplex, 1440 Constitution Blvd. , Salinas , CA, United States
Salinas PAL is sponsoring several days of Soccer Camp at the wonderful facility on Constitution Blvd. https://www.salinaspal.org is the place to get all the info. There will be T-shirts for the first 250 registrants, be quick!

Farmers Market Monterey
2026-01-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2026-01-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister
2026-01-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City
2026-01-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2026-01-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2026-01-08 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside
2026-01-08 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2026-01-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Watsonville
2026-01-09 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2026-01-09 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Aptos
2026-01-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2026-01-10 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (downtown)
2026-01-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Pacific Lab Tours
2026-01-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Pacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
You may not recognize this name but it’s the name of Doc Ricketts Lab where he collected his specimens for shipping all around the country to schools and other labs. He also entertained John Steinbeck and numerous others here. There were many interesting stories told here as well as some stories were no doubt made here. Check out their website at https://www.monterey.gov>departments
