Soul of CA

ALBA Family Farm Day
2023-10-07 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ALBA Farms, 1700 Old Stage Rd., Salinas, CA, United States
The ALBA program supports people learning to become organic farmers through hands-on training and creating the actual food to be harvested and sold. This is one of their big fundraisers. There will be tractor rides, food, information, and more activities for the whole family. This is a great opportunity to see what goes into creating the food we eat.
Located at 1700 Old Stage Road. For more info call 831-758-1469

(Free Admission) Steinbeck Center
2023-10-07 10:00 - 2023-10-08 17:00 | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
If you have been looking for a good reason to go to the Steinbeck Center, here’s a very good one. It’s free for October 7th & 8th.
The folks at Bank of America are sponsoring admissions at numerous American museums and our local one is included. In fact, if this is not convenient, you can take advantage of the offer at the beginning of each month, year round.
More details at http://www.steinbeck.org

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
2023-10-07 10:00 - 2023-10-08 16:00 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
During the first weekend of each month the dedicated members of the Monterey and Salinas Valley Railroad organization open the doors of their building and share their knowledge and enjoyment of the world of trains. If you or someone you know hears the train whistle blowing repeatedly during this weekend you can be sure that they are “in the house”. Come by and see the diorama they have inside their walls. More information at http://www.msvrr.org

Harvey-Baker House
2023-10-07 10:00 - 15:00 | 1st Mayor’s House, 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93940, United States
Salinas’ first mayor’s home has been preserved and is available to the public. Knowledgeable docents are on hand to help you rediscover many interesting aspects of local history. But only on the first Saturday of each month. More info at http://www.firstmayorshouse.org

Farmers Market Moss Landing (10-2)
2023-10-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Power Plant, Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, United States
October is here and the fall fruits and vegetables are dominating the booths at the markets. The vendors of other goods still are available and the prepared foods booths are still offering tasty goods. While the weather is still mostly pleasant you have a good chance of getting wonderful things for gifts and your appetite. If the market you usually enjoy is closed, check http://www.montereycfb.com for alternate dates and places.

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2023-10-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Open Studios Art Tour
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08 | Santa Cruz County
Some 322 artists in Santa Cruz County are opening their studios to us, the public. Three separate weekends and each one featured a different geographic part of the county. Some of the artists have been part of this exhibit since the first one in 1986, others are brand new artists and new to the public. The weekends are the 7th & 8th of October, 14th &15th of October and 21st & 22nd of October as well. More info is to be had at http://www.artscouncilsc.org

Salinas Air Show
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08 | Salinas Airport, Airport Drive, Salinas, CA, 93905, United States
It’s time to look up and try to figure out where that loud noise is coming from. Or, you might go to the Air Show and see the incredible technology that is represented by the planes and people who fly and maintain them. It’s the type of show that is best described with words like “jaw-dropping” and “awesome”. Come out to see, touch, maybe even volunteer. Lots of details at http://www.salinasairshow.com

Jazz at the Ranch
2023-10-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Rancho Cielo Youth Center, 710 Old Stage Rd., Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
Rancho Cielo that is. As a fundraiser and opportunity to bring a different sound to the north end of town the folks at Rancho Cielo have embarked on a program bringing talented and award winning musicians to their campus. For the month of September and some of October you can expect some outstanding music played and enjoyed for a good cause. The price of entry includes food and drink also. More details at http://www.ranchocieloyc.org as well as information about their program and its benefits for our area. The upcoming show features Paula West performing songs from Bob Dylan’s vast songbook.

Ourselves We Sing
2023-10-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Ave. , Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
This is subtitled a Call and Response to Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”. His poetry continues to challenge what it means to be an American and human being. Some of those challenges will be addressed and considered. Go to the Pacific Grove Library at http://www.pacificgrovelibrary.org and more info will be available.

San Juan Bautista First Friday
2023-10-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown San Juan Bautista, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
Come out to visit the unique place that is San Juan Bautista. The shops, restaurants, and streets will be waiting for you from 5:00 until 9:00 on the first Friday of each month. Lots of interesting art, delicious foods and much more to delight you. Come see what Street Urchin and Vertigo Coffee have to offer.

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)
2023-10-06 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Memorial Hospital (12:30-5:30)
2023-10-06 12:30 - 17:30 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Carmel Mission Fiesta
2023-10-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Carmel Mission, Carmel BTS, CA, United States
The historic Carmel Mission celebrates annually with a fundraiser for the Junipero Serra School. There will be lots of fun and games, food trucks, and raffles through the day. Lots of fun for the family in a beautiful and historic setting. For more details check out their website http://www.carmelmission.org

Rebels and Renegades Fest
2023-10-06 - 2023-10-08 | Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 2004 Fairground Rd,, Monterey Road, 93940, United States
A new music celebration has popped up in the area. It has BIG names and lots of other bands. Because it happens at the Monterey County Fairgrounds it has lots of small stages which provide a great place for smaller or lesser known bands. There is no way that the lineup for the several days can be done justice in this announcement so look at their website. Here it is http://www.rebelsandrenegadesfest.com

Sunset Limited
2023-10-05 19:30 - 2023-10-08 21:30 | Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Imagine two characters, named Black and White. they have a long conversation over life, addiction, suicide, and other quasi-philosophical issues. Since it is written by the late acclaimed author Cormac McCarthy it is likely to be rather intense. So brace yourself for a challenging evening of theater. More info is available at http://www.montereyhistory.org/stanton-center because it is performed at the Stanton Center. Two sets of weekend performances.

Hymn To Love
2023-10-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Sandbox, 440 Ortiz Ave., Sand City, CA, 93955, United States
A new singing group, The Central Coast Chamber Choir, is performing its inaugural concert at The Sandbox in Sand City. Brahms and Boulanger are the composers on the bill. More details are available at http://www.sandboxsandcity.com

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2023-10-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2023-10-05 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market California State University Monterey Bay (2-6)
2023-10-05 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Jo Mora Discussion
2023-10-05 12:30 - 13:30 | Creperie Cafe, 1123 Fremont St, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Jo Mora is the Argentine born artist whose works in different media, painting, murals, and sculpture have decorated and enhanced many places around Monterey County. His work made it to the national scene more than once. You can find out much more about him at this discussion by Peter Hiller, a local artist and art teacher. At the Creperie Cafe in Seaside on October 5th from 12:30 to 1:30. That’s at 1123 Fremont in Seaside.

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2023-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2023-10-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital (11-3:30)
2023-10-04 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2023-10-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market E.Alisal (11-4)
2023-10-03 11:00 - 16:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-7)
2023-10-02 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States

National Drive Electric Week
2023-10-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Amtrak Station, Market St. and Salinas St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Here’s a great chance to drive an electric vehicle or bicycle, and just ask questions of people who know the answers (in English or Spanish). There will be all of this and more at the Amtrak Station and there’s a big parking lot to do the driving in. You have questions and they have answers at http://www.evsforeveryone.org

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2023-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
Fall is definitely in the air and that means fewer markets are open. So check before setting out to buy your fruits and vegetables. There are still many markets available and they will have the fresh produce you have come to enjoy so much. While the stone fruits of summer are disappearing there are apples and pears that more than make up for them. Check the website at https://www.montereycfb.com for the markets still operating.

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2023-10-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina
