Soul of CA

Santa Clara County Wine Tasting
2017-10-13 17:00 - 2017-10-15 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Various wineries, Morgan Hill Community/Cultural Center 17000 Monterey Rd. , Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, United States
Join many wineries in Santa Clara County, that is around Morgan Hill and Gilroy, in an opportunity to taste their products. Over three days your purchased pass will allow you to taste some of the best of the area. Each winery will be offering a unique selection of activities and refreshments, beside wine, of course. From Friday 10-13 (not superstitious?) through Sunday 10-15 you can enjoy the wine, food, and environment around Gilroy and Morgan Hill.

Memorial Hospital Farmers Market
2017-10-13 13:30 - 17:30 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States
A weekly gathering of local farmers and merchants selling fresh produce, freshly prepared foods, and local businesses offering interesting items for sale. As the seasons change so so does the selection of food as well as the merchandise for sale. Come down and see what’s new.

Pirelli
2017-10-12 07:00 - 2017-10-15 17:00 | Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
Another opportunity to see top-rated drivers, cars and teams compete in sprint races and an eight hour endurance race. This is part of the International GT Endurance Challenge.

Arc Attack
2017-10-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Carmel Sunset Center
High tech wizardry meets musical compositions. A Tesla Air Coil used to create music and entertain. And they offer insight into the making f the music and the science behind it. Interesting, educational, and a great evening’s entertainment.

Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-off
2017-10-10 07:00 - 11:00 | Main St., Main St., Half Moon Bay , CA, United States
This is the grandaddy of local pumpkin contests with 44 years of eye-popping pumpkins. This year has a $30,000 prize for the world record pumpkin by weight at the end of the contest. If not a world record the winner has to put up with a mere $7 per pound. It’s all over by 11:00 so don’t sleep in.

Monterey Farmers Market
2017-10-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3 ½ city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it’s the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
Our produce vendors come from all over California, from Salinas and Watsonville, to Fresno and Sacramento, selling Certified and Organic Certified produce.
Arts and crafts vendors come from around the world, selling treasures from Africa, Colombia, Mexico, Russia, Japan, China, and Yugoslavia, just to name a few.
Our food vendors also serve up delicacies that are as international as our products serving up Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Mediterranean, and BBQ delicacies. In our Baker’s Alley you can find fresh pastries like baklava, European breads, cookies, muffins, pies, and cakes.
In addition to the products and food we offer, the Old Monterey Farmers Market also includes a variety of community events. You can donate blood through C.H.O.M.P., adopt a dog from the SPCA,register to vote, and enjoy live music from local musicians.

Welcome Back, Monarchs
2017-10-08 11:00 - 16:00 | Natural Bridges State Park, 2531 West Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
It’s the return of those magnificent migrators, the Monarch Butterflies. Through the month of October they will be making their way back to the beautiful Central Coast area. Seeing them in the masses that usually occur is a sight not to be missed. If you can’t make it to Santa Cruz they will be in Pacific Grove also.

Marina Farmers' Market
2017-10-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina
A gathering of local farmers offering a wide variety of produce.

Pumpkin Rolling Contest
2017-10-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Ocean Ave., Between Sta Rita and Junipero, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, United States
On the main drag of Carmel By The Sea, Ocean Ave., there will be people rolling pumpkins; they won’t be driving exotic cars. Because it is the pumpkin rolling contest. For two hours, 1:00 to 3;00 any wayward shoppers will be further distracted by the rolling of squash down the hill that is Ocean Ave. Only for a couple blocks though, between Santa Rita and Junipero Streets. You too can give it a try.

Rocks and Waves
2017-10-07 11:00 - 2018-01-21 18:00 | Santa Cruz Natural History Museum, 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
As most regulars around Santa Cruz know there are several examples of arches created by waves and wind near the shores of the Monterey Bay. This exhibit will explain the effects of these forces in shaping the spectacular coastline we get to enjoy when taking in the vistas in these parts. Come learn about the slow process that has made the Central Coast so interesting and appealing.

Morro Bay Harvest Festival
2017-10-07 10:00 - 19:00 | Morro Bay , CA, United States
This festival will take over the waterfront of Morro Bay. There will be lots of activities oriented around the harvest from the ocean. Predictably, there will be seafood, but there is a Hawaiian shirt contest and lots of music and other entertainment. An emphasis toward children’s activities is made in this festival. So bring the kids down and learn lots about Morro Bay.

Tarantula Festival (and BBQ)
2017-10-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Henry Coe State Park, Park Visitors Center and HQ, Morgan Hill, CA, United States
No, there are no tiny grills for the spiders. (We think.) Not the place for arachniphobes. But for those with curiosity about these fascinating animals this is a wonderful event. There will be park officials and volunteers on hand to dispense info and answer questions. They will also lead tours around the park to find these little guys and gals. Lots of cool raffle prizes from local businesses,so come to the park and have a wonderful learning experience.

Old Town Salinas Farmers Market
2017-10-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Old Town Farmers’ Market, Main and Gabilan Sts. , Salinas , CA, United States

Butterfly Parade
2017-10-07 10:00 | Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove celebrates its heritage every October with the Butterfly Parade and Bazaar. On Saturday, the Butterfly Parade and accompanying Butterfly Bazaar celebrate the return of the Monarch Butterfly to Pacific Grove.

Kalapana
2017-10-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
After over forty years and many personnel changes Kalapana endures. They have over a dozen albums in the US and overseas and have played with or opened for many well known bands. They are going to rock the house (Hawaiian style).
