Soul of CA

Walk (run) on the Wild Side
2026-04-11 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Monterey Zoo, 400 River Rd. , Salinas, CA, United States
Monterey Zoo is the place for the fun. There will be a kids’ 100 yard race and a 1.5 K fun run to benefit the efforts of the Unravel Pediatric Cancer Center. In addition there will be food, games, activities, and vendors. All for such a good cause. And you get to visit the Zoo as part of your contribution. Details are at https://www.e.givesmart.com/events

Farmers Market Aptos
2026-04-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
With each passing week the markets grow fuller with the delicious and fresh produce from our valley. Come out and find something that will delight your taste buds and give the family the nutrition to remain healthy and growing. Not only that but you support local farmers and small businesses with your purchases and continued trade. Everyone wins. Come on out and see what’s new. More sites and days are available at https://www.montereycfb.com

Ocean-Front-Porch w/ Marianne
2026-04-11 06:00 - 07:00 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
What is it? It’s watching the world wake up on the deck of the Lodge at Asilomar. Since prehistoric times humans have awakened with the sun’s rise. Why not now? Details at https://www.montereybaymeditationcenter.com

Wizard of Oz on Ice
2026-04-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Carmel Sunset Center
Check out the sliding, gliding experience of the Wizard of Oz. Lots more info is at the Sunset Center website. Go to https://www.sunsetcenter.com

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2026-04-10 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Watsonville
2026-04-10 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2026-04-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Pebble Beach Food & Wine
2026-04-09 19:00 - 2026-04-12 23:00 | Carmel/Pebble Beach, Carmel , CA, United States
This is one of the outstanding West Coast culinary events. Three days of great food and wine, obviously. But the collection of 100 chefs and 250 wines along with the best of ingredients provided by the abundance of Monterey County and its environs makes for an outstanding experience. More details are at https://www.pebblebeachfoodandwine.com

Water Tower
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Monterey United Methodist Church, 1 Soledad Place, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Looking for a different musical experience? The Otter Opry is offering a sort of punk bluegrass band, Water Tower. Find out a lot more athttps://www.otteropry.org

Space Crimes & Moon Rocks
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Monterey Peninsula College, Morgan Stock Theatre 980 Fremont, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Intriguing title isn’t it? Joseph Gutheinz, a former NASA investigator is presenting some of his interesting cases. Stolen moon rocks will be one of them. Sounds very interesting and you might like to check it out. More info is at https://www.mpc.edu/moonrocktalk

Farmers Market Soledad
2026-04-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Farmers Market Seaside
2026-04-09 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2026-04-09 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2026-04-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market King City
2026-04-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister
2026-04-08 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Pacific Grove Museum Experience
2026-04-08 14:30 - 16:30 | John Steinbeck Library, Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
This is not in Pacific Grove nor is it in a Museum. It’s at the Steinbeck Library in Salinas and features many Exhibits from the P.G. Natural History Museum. It allows people in Salinas to see what’s up at the museum without having to pack up the family and make the trip. It’s as easy as driving a few blocks. More details are at https://www. library.salinas.gov/events

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2026-04-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital
2026-04-08 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Bohemian Artisans Market
2026-04-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Cooper-Molera Adobe, Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
It’s an interesting title for the event and sure to bring in intrigued customers. You are welcome to come by and check out the many interesting items for sale. There will be the promised bohemian artisans and live music. The adobe building is very interesting also.

Farmers Market Monterey
2026-04-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market E. Alisal
2026-04-07 11:00 - 16:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2026-04-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2026-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
It’s said that April showers bring May flowers. Maybe for the rest of the county but the Central Coast’s showers also bring bushels of good food in the form of vegetables and fruits. You can enjoy the freshest available by coming out to the farmers markets throughout the area. In addition there are local vendors of interesting items and loads of prepared foods. If this time/date doesn’t work for you check out https://www.montereycfb.com for more days and places.

Farmers Market Marina
2026-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Live Oak
2026-04-05 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Best of S.F. Comedy Competition
2026-04-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Folktales Winery, 8940 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
This is their April Fools’ Day Edition, featuring four accomplished comedians and a host. Folktale Winery is expanding their performance calendar and this is the start of something new. More info is at https://www.folktalewinery.com

Zoltan Kaszas
2026-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Appearing at the Golden State Theater. Details at https://www.goldenstatetheater.com

Egg Hunt Extravaganza
2026-04-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Franich Park, 795 Vista Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
The city of Watsonville is sponsoring their annual Egg Hunt for children. If you are a child or responsible for the care and feeding of one come on down and get searching for those colorful ovoids. It’s at Franich Park (795 Vista). More details are at https://www.watsonville.gov

Poetry in the Park
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | California First Theater, Pacific St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The California’s First Theater folks are sponsoring a poetry reading. The type is a mystery but if you show up you may be able to influence the titles that are actually read. We all have some favorites. Come out and see what the newly reopened theater looks like. More information is at https://www.ohp.parks.ca.gov
