Soul of CA

Skeletons of the Opera
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | All Saints Episcopal Church, Dolores & Ninth, Carmel BTS, CA, 93921, United States
The name is derived from the playing of the harpsichord which will accompany the singers. The prices include a four hand composition for the keyboard. Along with the excellent vocal performance by the I Cantori di Carmel this will be an exquisite evening of music. More details at https://www.icantori.org

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2025-12-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Long nights and cool short days tell us that the Solstice and Christmas are coming fast. The produce at the farmers markets reflects the change in the growing seasons. More of the winter vegetables are available. This change reflects the variety of foods that are grown in our area. You can come down to the markets and select the best of the locally grown produce. Hard to beat the quality and friendliness of the vendors. Come out and see. More localities and times are at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2025-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
As we get closer to the Solstice and the longest days one of the bright spots is the availability of good produce at the farmers markets. We can also find wonderful artist created items that may well fit those hard to please people on your gift list. Come find out what’s out there and grab some delicious prepped food at one of the vendors. Although the number of markets is at its lowest they are still operating and you can find more of them at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Marina
2025-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Live Oak
2025-12-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Santa Cruz Antique Fair
2025-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Some of the more serious antique fans already know this but the City of Santa Cruz has a regular antique fair in the streets of the city. Come on out and see what treasures await your purchase. Lots to look at and marvel at. Perhaps just the gifts for those tricky to please people on your list. You won’t know unless you come out and look.

Handel's Messiah
2025-12-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Carmel Mission, Carmel BTS, CA, United States
This is a performance of the holiday institution. One of the premier vocal groups in the area is performing in one of the best local venues and you can come out to see it. Check out their website for all the details. https://www.icantoridicarmel.org

Dancing @ Chautauqua
2025-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Chataqua Hall, 162 16th St., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
The hall of the local Chautauqua has been the site of a dancing gathering for almost a century. You can enjoy Latin, Ballroom, and Swing dancing with like minded rhythmic folks regularly. Come to the hall and get in the groove most Saturdays. Details are found at https://www.pgdance.org

Longest Night Run/Walk
2025-12-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Porter Building, 280 Main St., Watsonville, CA, United States
The Center for Courageous Compassion is sponsoring a Run/Walk in support of their efforts in the community. Come on out and have a nice, cool run in the days (or nights) leading up to the solstice. Go to their website https://www.courageous-compassion.org and get more information.

Star Party @ Garland Ranch Park
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Garland Park, Garland Park Visitors Center, 700 W. Carmel Valley Rd., CA, 93924, United States
These nights have been sooo clear and the stars are brilliant. Come out to a remote area, like Garland Ranch Park and look at the sky with professional astronomers and really good telescopes and see magnificent sights. It will give you a new perspective on our place in the universe.

Christmas Carol Singalong
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Marina Library, 190 Seaside Circle (Locke-Paddon Pk), Marina, CA, 93933, United States
The MArina High School will be providing the lead voices and you will be the fill in voices which are doing the serious enjoyment. You probably know the lyrics to most of the tunes but there will be libretti available. Come on out and fill those lungs with air and get in the holiday spirit. Need more info? Go to cleahoff@gmail.com

Monterey Peninsula Barter Fair
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Open Ground Studios, 1230 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
The sponsors of this event want you to come and get in the habit of doing some non-monetary dealing. you can trade, haggle, use real things or promise to use a skill. All this in the name of off the grid, so to speak, economic activity. Find out what it’s all about or get in the action yourself. More info is available at https:/www.MontereyBarterDecember.eventbite.com

Farmers Market Salinas
2025-12-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2025-12-13 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Aptos
2025-12-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Welcome Reception @ Memory Garden
2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Memory Garden, Monterey Historical State Park, Monterey , CA, 93940, United States
The historic adobes in Monterey hold a marvelous Christmas celebration every year. This reception is part of the fund raising process that allows some communities of the area to attend without the financial burdens of attendance. This reception happens in the beautiful Memory Garden in the Custom House Plaza made even more so by the lighting in the evening. More information is available b calling 831-372-8016

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2025-12-12 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Fratello Marionettes
2025-12-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Harrison Library, Ocean & Lincoln, Carmel BTS, CA, United States
A old time puppet show is coming to the Harrison Library in Carmel. Of course you will bring the little ones but that is just an excuse so you can enjoy the show yourself. The show is the North Pole review and starts at 4:00 on the 12th of December. More details are at https://www.ci.carmel.ca.us

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2025-12-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Winter Wonderland @ The YMCA
2025-12-11 18:30 - 2025-12-12 20:00 | Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
There are two venues for this celebration one in Watsonville and the other in Monterey. Watsonville’s is on December 11th at the Y located at 27 Sudden St. and Monterey’s is at the Y on 600 Camino El Estero. Both are at 6:30 until 8:00. Come on out and enjoy Cookies & Cocoa,, games, Arts & Crafts, and more. Details are at https://www.centralcoastymca.org/events

Farmers Market Seaside
2025-12-11 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Grapevine Wreath Making
2025-12-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Earth Bound Farms, 7250 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93923, United States
In the holiday spirit the Friendly folks at EarthBound Farms are offering a unique experience, make your own grapevine wreath. Think how interesting and fun making a one-of-a-kind holiday decoration might be. Go to their website for more info. It’s at https://www.earthboundfarm.com

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2025-12-11 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Holiday Mixer (Monterey Bay Economic Partnership)
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:30 | 3180 Imjin Rd, Marina, CA, United States
Lots of the people who are important to the economic health of our area will be gathering to share info, contacts, and holiday merriment. Come by and see who else is working on the economic health of the Monterey Bay communities. Details are on the websitehttps://www.eventbrite.com

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2025-12-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market Hollister
2025-12-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City
2025-12-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2025-12-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Holiday Paint Party
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Salinas Armory Hall, 100 Howard St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
This is not the sip and paint parties one sees so often. This is a family event and there will likely be some interesting, if messy, projects. Bring the family, make sure the clothes they wear can stand up to messy paint, and have lots of fun. More info is available at https://www.salinaspal.org

Christmas at the Inns
2025-12-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
There are so many ways to enjoy the holidays in our area. One of the unique ones is to tour the Inns of Pacific Grove. Nine inns are in the tour this year. You can stroll through them and enjoy the ambience,, entertainment, sometimes refreshments. A list of the participating inns and info for tickets are at https://www.pacificgrove.org
