Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)

Downtown Salinas 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

Right about now is when those autumn fruits start to come into the markets. Apples in their many red/green varieties and delicious juicy pears are in the stalls now and there will be more soon. Lovers of other fall produce will be heading out for the freshest and most savory cool weather produce. (No, it's […]

Farmers Market Moss Landing (10-2)

Power Plant Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, United States

Right about now is when those autumn fruits start to come into the markets. Apples in their many red/green varieties and delicious juicy pears are in the stalls now and there will be more soon. Lovers of other fall produce will be heading out for the freshest and most savory cool weather produce. (No, it's […]

Glass Pumpkin Patch

MEarth 4380 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

It's back, the show that has the most fragile and interesting squash you have ever seen. Gorgeous creations in glass and other materials are available for sale and funds will benefit local charities. Go to https://www.mearthcarmel.org and get lots of info and pictures of their work.

Jamesburg Bluegrass Festival

Jamesburg Schoollhouse 40379 Tassajara Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

For a hot time in the hills that form the Carmel Valley come out for the festival. (Although it is probably already rather warm.)Lots of great local musicians and more. The fun is aimed at benefiting the Jamesburg Schoolhouse on Tassajara Rd. That's also the locale so that's easy.  More information is at https://www.jamesburgschoolhouse.org

Teen Kitchen Project

Everett Family Farm 2119 Soquel San Jose Rd., Soquel, CA, United States

This is a fund-raiser for this project which features teenage deliverers of food and companionship to elderly and shut-in residents of the area. Everett Family Farm is the host and there will be lots of food and activities to engage you and the family. More info is at https://www.crm.nonprofiteasy.com

San Benito County Chamber of Commerce 103rd Awards Dinner/Dance

Leal Vineyards 300 Marantha Dr., Hollister, CA, United States

Celebrating the outstanding business and community leaders for the 103rd time. That is quite an accomplishment. Come out and celebrate with the movers and shakers of the area. More info is at https://www.eventbrite.com

Poetry Reading

Pacific Grove Library Central Ave. , Pacific Grove , CA, United States

Two local poets, both recipients of recognition and awards, Alex Luceli Jimenez and Nancy Miller Gomez, will be reading and discussing their works at the Pacific Grove Library.

Shrek Meets the Firefighters

Colton Hall 570 Pacific St., Monterey, CA, United States

Or vice-versa, depending on your point of view. Either way it's an evening of fire fighting equipment, firefighters, and the movie, "Shrek". If you have someone in your household who likes any of these things this is the place to be. Go to https://www.montereyfirefightersfoundation.org it's where there are more bits of info that you might need.

Ben Folds (Paper Airplane Tour)

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

The highly regarded musician, producer, and game show judge is coming to town.  If you're a fan, you need no intro. Otherwise, come on out and find out what the fuss is all about. Details are at https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Farmers Market Del Monte (8-12)

Del Monte Shopping Center Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, United States

Right about now is when those autumn fruits start to come into the markets. Apples in their many red/green varieties and delicious juicy pears are in the stalls now and there will be more soon. Lovers of other fall produce will be heading out for the freshest and most savory cool weather produce. (No, it's […]