Soul of CA

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2024-10-20 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
The leaves are changing colors, the air is cooler and crisp, days are shorter and shorter, autumn is here. Some of the farmers markets are closing for the season and will return in the spring. So get out there and make sure you have the freshest of the available produce. It’s also time to be thinking about the gifting season. Lots of interesting crafts are available and there’s some prepared food around so you can maintain your strength. Get out there. More dates, times, and locations are at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-7)
2024-10-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Going to the Market is still a great way to see what seasonal produce is available and discover interesting ways to prepare the savory offerings. There’s the fresh air and social interactions that are so helpful to our well-being. Obviously going to the market is good for you in a variety of ways. Be sure to check if the market you are considering is open, some are closing this time of year. There are other options available at https://www.monterycfb.com

Farmers Market E. Alisal (11-4)
2024-10-22 11:00 - 16:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-6)
2024-10-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital (11-3:30)
2024-10-23 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (1-5)
2024-10-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister (3-7)
2024-10-23 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2024-10-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2024-10-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2024-10-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Apple Tasting
2024-10-24 11:00 - 16:00 | Wilder ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Rd. , Santa Cruz , CA, 95060, United States
These aren’t just any apples. These are rare or vintage fruit varieties. They have been grown by the orchardists at UCSC. You can taste the unique qualities of these rare fruits and learn about their histories and realize what we miss in the grocery stores we shop at.

Senior Resource Day
2024-10-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Active Seniors Center, 100 Harvest St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
This is aimed at the Boomer generation, not school attendees. The point is to make sure that lots of them know about the resources available to them in the local area. Important things like buses, meals, and social workers will be featured and are there specifically to answer questions and concerns. Go to https://www.activeseniorsinc.org

Farmers Market CSUMB (2-6)
2024-10-24 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2024-10-24 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

One Hundred Thousand Rides
2024-10-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
I commemoration of the successful completion of so many rides for seniors and others who need more specialized transportation, ITN of Monterey County is giving us a chance to celebrate their success with them. Come out to Laguna Seca and join in with them. There will be “hot laps” and go-karts to entertain you and lots of other fun stuff. More information is available at

Indian Percussion Workshop
2024-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Hidden Valley Music Seminars, 546 Hartnell St. Suite B, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Hidden Valley Music Seminars is hosting a free workshop about the percussion instruments of India. The instructor is an accomplished musician and teacher. Go to their website at https://www.hiddenvalleymusic.org to find info and more.

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Hospital (12-5)
2024-10-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial (12-5)

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)
2024-10-25 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Pearl Works 3rd Anniversary
2024-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Pearl Works, 288 Pearl St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The folks who offered their space for meaningful conversations are celebrating the fact that they are still asking questions and spurring conversations. There is an art exhibit also. So come over and get some conversation topics, food, art, and good vibes. Go to https://www.archieapp.co/the-pearlworks and get lots of info.

Family Fun Event @ Harvey Baker House
2024-10-25 18:00 - 2024-10-26 20:00 | Harvey Baker House, Station Plaza, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
They are throwing open the doors of the oldest house in Salinas. Come and see if there are any spooky things going on there. Maybe, just as they say it’s just fun. Only one way to find out. But there are two days to learn. https://www.firstmayorshouse.org

Ghost Walk 2024
2024-10-25 18:00 - 2024-10-26 20:30 | Downtown San Juan Bautista, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
San Juan Bautista has a long history and many interesting stories to tell. One great way is to hear the spooky stories in their context and place. This tour will cover some of the interesting stories and history and leaves every half hour after 6:00 until 8:30 from their site at 3rd and Mariposa. Call 831-320-1764 and get more info and answer questions.

La Mafia
2024-10-25 20:00 - 22:30 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
No, the organized crime syndicate is NOT on tour. It’s a band and their tour is called “Estan Tocando Fuego”. (Literally, “They are Touching Fire”) Sounds like an evening of lively music. Check out their sound at the Golden State. More info at

Farmers Market Aptos (8-12)
2024-10-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Big Sur River Run
2024-10-26 08:30 - 12:00 | Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, High Way One, Big Sur, CA, United States
It’s the annual 10k and 5k runs through the beauty of Big Sur. You can be a part of this and it’s easy. Go to https://www.bigsurriverrun.org and sign up. It starts at Pfeiffer State Park and runs through the area on a largely flat course.

Farmers Market Santa Cruz West (9-1)
2024-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2024-10-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Farmers Market Moss Landing (10-2)
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Power Plant, Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, United States

Trick or Treat Downtown Pacific Grove
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
The merchants and others in Pacific Grove welcome you to come by and get some tasty treats as you wander through the downtown. Come on out and see what’s new in PG as well.

Carmel Halloween
2024-10-26 11:00 - 13:30 | Carmel BTS, Carmel
Not to be confused with other celebrations of the spooky time of year. This is the one with the pumpkin roll on Ocean Ave. and so much more. Go to https://www.ci.carmel.ca.us/post to get the full account of the fun.

Steinbeck Center Spooktacular
2024-10-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Trick or treat takes on a new meaning in the Steinbeck Center. Come and find out what’s up in the Center. https://www.steinbeck.org is the place to go to for more information.
