Farmers Market Aptos (8-12)
2024-12-07 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
The markets continue to operate because the farms continue to generate lots of good fresh food. There are also lots of hard-working locals selling their home made foods and goods. In short, the vendors there are part of our community and will benefit from your patronage. Come on out, bring a friend and check out the great things available to buy. The holidays are just around the corner and you’ll definitely find some wondrous items. More options for markets are available at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (9-1)
2024-12-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2024-12-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

First Mayor's House
2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | First Mayor’s House, 3 Station Pl, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
One of the oldest residences in Salinas City, as our town was known, is available for visits on the first Saturday of each month. The friendly and knowledgeable docents will fill you in on the history of Salinas from the point of view of the family which first lived there. While there you can visit the Railroad Museum and the Regional Heritage Center, both nearby at the intersection of Market and Lincoln Streets. For more information you can visit their website http://www.firstmayorshouse.org

Railroad Museum
2024-12-07 10:00 - 2024-12-08 16:00 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
On the first weekend of each month the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum is open for your enjoyment and education. The knowledgeable and friendly volunteers are happy to take you and yours through their wonderful diorama depicting the historic path of the rails through the Salinas Valley. They are next to the Amtrak Rail Station at Market St. and Lincoln St. Look for the locomotive and the rail cars. More information can be had at http://Http://www.msvrr.org

Living History Days
2024-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | san juan bautista mission, 406 2nd St., San Juan Bautista Mission, CA, United States
In San Juan Bautista at the State Park they celebrate their history on the first Saturday of each month. The park invites a lot of interesting, dedicated people to demonstrate the skills and activities that helped our ancestors survive and thrive in historical eras. Come on out and learn some fun stuff and enjoy a day in peaceful San Juan Bautista.

Race to the Stars
2024-12-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
The astronomers at MIRA (Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy) love to share their knowledge about the celestial bodies we see most nights. So they are coming out to Laguna Seca and bringing their ‘scopes. What they need is parole like you who want to share in their enthusiasm. So come on out, dress warmly, and cover your flashlight with some red cellophane or just leave it at home. Find out why at https://www.countyofmonterey.gov

Holiday of Lights Parade in San Juan Bautista
2024-12-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Downtown San Juan Bautista, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
It starts at San Juan School at 6:00 and proceeds down 3rd St. It kicks off the holiday season for the community. You can be part of it in this charming little town.

Christmas with the Camerata Singers
2024-12-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Monterey First Presbyterian, 501 El Dorado, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
One of the premiere choral groups in the area will be presenting their holiday program in various settings around the county. This one is at the First Presbyterian Church in Monterey. Beautiful voices, arrangements, and settings make for a special evening of holiday spirit.
Check out https://www.camerata-singers.org for many more details.

Farmers Market Live Oak (9-1)
2024-12-08 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2024-12-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2024-12-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Monterey Harbor Holiday Boat Parade
2024-12-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This may not meet everyone’s definition of a parade, but the beauty and charm of this parade will overcome any serious objections. It flows through the harbor and Marina and is easily viewed from a number of on-shore locations. Definitely worth a trip to the waterfront in Monterey. https://www.montereywharf.com is the place for details.

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-6)
2024-12-09 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
The preparations for your Holiday feasts are beginning to take form. SO get out to the Farmers Markets to find the best fresh produce out there. The growers will be happy to help you find an interesting way to prepare the side dishes for any meals you may have in mind. Maybe you can find some last minute gifts and decorations at the other booths. While there you may find an interesting lunch at one of the prepped food vendors. If this time/date doesn’t work for you, try https://www.montereycfb.com for alternative markets.

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2024-12-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Holidays at the Inns (Pacific Grove)
2024-12-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
There are so many historic and attractive inns in the area and Pacific Grove has a fair share of them. Here’s a chance to get in some of them and have a look around without having to stay overnight. There will be refreshments and music to enhance your experience. A list and maps are available at https://www.pacificgrove.org

Holiday at the Inns
2024-12-10 17:00 - 21:00 | CA
The Monterey Peninsula has some gorgeous old inns scattered about near the ocean, mainly. It would be difficult for most of us to check in to all of them. Here’s a chance to pop in, enjoy some refreshments, listen to some music, and take in the beautiful decorations each inn does for the season. A list of the Inns and the church on the tour are available at https://www.business.pacificgrove.org/events

Poetic Journey
2024-12-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, 93953, United States
This features the works and ideas of Monterey County’s Poet Laureate, Rachel Escamilla. She has three published books of poetry and will tell the story of her family, from field workers to her accomplishments. Details can be found at https://www.events.stanford.edu/event

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (1-5)
2024-12-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay (2-6)
2024-12-11 14:00 - 2025-01-16 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States
As we know the long days of January shorten our growing season but our local farmers persevere. They bring us the freshest produce and provide it in the markets all around the Central Coast. You can get recipes and more ideas for interesting presentations of the delightful ingredients they provide. Along with the farmers there are lots of prepared food vendors and crafty folks with great ideas for the hard-to-shop-for people. More info and dates of markets are available at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2024-12-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2024-12-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay (2-6)
2024-12-12 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2024-12-12 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2024-12-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Shop, Sip, & Stroll
2024-12-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Downtown Pacific Grove is the place to do these three activities, as well as many others, in preparation for the upcoming holidays. They will set a lovely ambiance for their customers and visitors and you can be one, easily. Two opportunities to be a part of this experience. Come to both, no one will mind. More details are at https://www.business.pacificgrove.org

Brew for a Cause
2024-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
And the cause is the Monterey Museum of Art. Come to the museum and enjoy some craft beers, and lovely music. Lots of local brewers are on hand with great beverages and some tasty tidbits. Go to https://www.monteryart.org

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)
2024-12-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital (12-5)
2024-12-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial (12-5)

Winter Jam at Cardinale Stadium
2024-12-13 17:00 - 22:00 | Cardinale Stadium, CSUMB campus, Marina, CA, United States
The inaugural concert at CArdinale Stadium will feature three bands, the local “house band” The Money Band, 60 East, and up and comer on the national scene, Mitch Rossell. Check out https://www.cardinalestadium.com
