Soul of CA

Steinbeck Spooktacular
2023-10-28 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Steinbeck Center, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Guess what? The Steinbeck Center is hosting a Halloween party. Come downtown and visit the Center and enjoy crafts, stories, candy, and local history. In addition be part of the 25th anniversary of the Center’s opening. More info is available at http://www.steinbeck.org

Monsterey Booseum
2023-10-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Get it?
Clue; it’s at the Monterey Art Museum. A kid-oriented trip to the art museum. Lots of fun activities and exploration with a focus on the holiday. More details available at http://www.montereyart.org

Halloween in the Park
2023-10-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Sherwood Community Center, N. Main St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Salinas is sponsoring a Trick-or-Treat fest at Sherwood Park on N. Main St. Bring the youngsters and do some daytime begging. Fun activities and treats will make it an interesting warm up for the big night.

Lighthouse Ave. Halloween Trick-or-Treat
2023-10-28 14:00 - 17:00
The businesses along Lighthouse Ave in New Monterey are hosting Trick-or-treating children and greeting them with seasonal treats. The participating businesses will feature a poster in their windows about the event. No poster, no goodies! MOre details at http://www.LighthouseDistrict.net

Tracing the Tidepool
2023-10-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Lovers Point, Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
This is a workshop at Lover’s Point at low tide. It will give the participant an opportunity to write and sketch about the flora and fauna of the tidepools in the area. They are filled with a variety of highly adapted life. Bring appropriate attire and a warm something to drink afterward. Evenings on the water can be chilly. More details athttp://www.westernflyer.org

Boolesque for Boobies
2023-10-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Sounds like a fundraiser for Breast Cancer research, doesn’t it? Well it is, with a Halloween and burlesque twist. Performers from LA and other talented local folks will be performing and encouraging the rest of us to have a good time. More details available at http://www.stantoncenter.org/events

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (8-12)
2023-10-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
Although there are fewer vendors in the markets, there are lots of opportunities to get the freshest produce at this time of year. Not only that, but the sellers of prepared food are still providing interesting possibilities to take the edge off your hunger so that you don’t get too enthusiastic in your purchases. Lot of locally created items for sale from the artisans who created them. Something to think about as the gift-giving season approaches. Go to http://www.montereycfb.comfor information about hours, days and locations if the markets listed here don’t meet your needs.

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2023-10-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Straight No Chaser
2023-10-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Carmel Sunset Center
This may be your favorite mode of drinking but it is also the name of a fantastically talented group of acapella singers. They perform a spectrum of music from classics to modern pop and they do it very well. They have sold millions of recordings and received many awards for their work. Check out the Sunset Center website for more info. http://www.sunsetcenter.org

"Ghost" Ride and Costume Party
2023-10-29 15:00 - 20:00 | Earth Bound Farms, 7250 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93923, United States
Monterey Touring Vehicles (MTV) is sponsoring a unique Halloween party. the participants gather at Earthbound Farms and drive through Carmel Valley to the “Grade” and then over to Laguna Seca to take a few laps at the raceway and then back to the MTV location for the costume party and prizes. You can participate using one of their vehicles or bring your own. Check out their website http://www.montereytouringvehicles.com for more details.

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-7)
2023-10-30 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Make sure that you check and make sure that your preferred market is still up and running. There are several which will be closing in November. The ones that remain are still selling the freshest produce. There are many delicious things to eat and share with friends. It may be that the produce markets are outnumbered but the vendors of prepared food and local-made goods are still there and providing wonderful alternatives to big chains and box stores. To check out the possible cancellations you can go to http://www.montereycfb.com

Carmel By-the-Sea Birthday & Halloween Parade
2023-10-31 16:00 - 17:30 | Carmel BTS, Carmel
Since the founding of the city dates to Halloween, that’s when the celebration happens. (Never ask the lady that is Carmel what year the year of her birth was.) There is a big parade which includes adults, children, animals, and more. Starts at 4:00 and there is a movie, “Hocus Pocus”, afterward.

Halloween on the Wharf
2023-10-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Fisherman’s Wharf is hosting a Halloween Bash. Come with the family and enjoy the sights and get some Halloween spirits going too. There’s a costume contest with cash prizes, candy, and more fun things to do. Go to http://www.montereywharf.com for more details.

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2023-10-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Halloween Bonanza
2023-10-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave. , Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
No it’s not a party with a retro TV western theme. It’s Seaside’s Halloween party at the Oldemeyer Center. There will be a haunted house, bounce house, games, art, and crafts. In addition there will be give-aways of glow sticks and more, as long as they last. Of course there is a costume contest.

Zoppe Italian Family Circus
2023-11-01 08:00 - 2023-11-11 17:00 | Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 2004 Fairground Rd,, Monterey Road, 93940, United States
It’s an Italian, old-world style circus dating back to the 1840’s. So it’s easy to think that they know the circus business. There are animal acts that include small animals like dogs. But the array of acts and feats will amaze the young and old. Details about the length of their stay vary so check the website for accurate info. It’s right here http://www.zoppe.net

Farmers Market Downtown King City (4-7)
2023-11-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Cirque Italia
2023-11-02 08:00 - 2023-11-05 17:00 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This is circus with a more mature and thoughtful approach, without animal acts. Strictly humans doing things that will amaze and frighten you. That’s what they say. Even suggesting leaving the kids at home. You can find out for yourself and/or check out the website here http://www.orange.cirqueitalia.com
Weekday start times 7:30 PM
Weekend start times 5:00 PM

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2023-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Carmel, Carmel By the Sea, CA, 93923, United States

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2023-11-02 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market CSUMB (2-6)
2023-11-02 16:00 - 20:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

California's First Theatre Reopening
2023-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 | First Theater, Pacific St, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Yes, it’s the return of the Old Theatre on Pacific St. in Monterey. Originally it was a barracks for sailors but was repurposed to become an “entertainment center” for them. Come share in a slice of California and American history. Details to be found at http://www.pointlobos.org

Pat Metheny
2023-11-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
One of the best guitarists of our era is coming to town. Pat Metheny the jazz musician whose collaborations and songs gave some jazz influence to the tunes on the radio in the late twentieth century. More info to be had at http://www.riotheatre.com

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Hospital (12-5)
2023-11-03 08:00 - 17:00

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)
2023-11-03 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

SEWAM American Indian Dance
2023-11-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Carmel Sunset Center
Sunset Center is presenting this dance company which focuses on the traditional dances of the Native People of the Americas. What details are available are at http://www.sunsetcenter.org

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2023-11-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Jane Smiley (Author Talk)
2023-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Carmel Valley Branch Library, 65 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
Ms. Smiley, the award-winning writer is coming to the Carmel Valley Branch Library and will be discussing her recent works. In addition there will be a Q & A. If you enjoy her work, and many do, come on out and see her. More info is available at http://www.focvl.org

Harvey-Baker House
2023-11-04 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

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
2023-11-04 10:00 - 2023-11-05 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
