San Juan Bautista First Friday

Downtown San Juan Bautista San Juan Bautista, CA, United States

Come out to visit the unique place that is San Juan Bautista. The shops, restaurants, and streets will be waiting for you from 5:00 until 9:00 on the first Friday of each month. Lots of interesting art, delicious foods and much more to delight you. Come see what Street Urchin and Vertigo Coffee have to […]

Ourselves We Sing

Pacific Grove Public Library 550 Central Ave. , Pacific Grove, CA, United States

This is subtitled a Call and Response to Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself". His poetry continues to challenge what it means to be an American and human being. Some of those challenges will be addressed and considered. Go to the Pacific Grove Library at http://www.pacificgrovelibrary.org  and more info will be available.

Jazz at the Ranch

Rancho Cielo Youth Center 710 Old Stage Rd., Salinas, CA, United States

Rancho Cielo that is. As a fundraiser and opportunity to bring a different sound to the north end of town the folks at Rancho Cielo have embarked on a program bringing talented and award winning musicians to their campus. For the month of September and some of October you can expect some outstanding music played […]

Salinas Air Show

Salinas Airport Airport Drive, Salinas, CA, United States

It's time to look up and try to figure out where that loud noise is coming from. Or, you might go to the Air Show and see the incredible technology that is represented by the planes and people who fly and maintain them. It's the type of show that is best described with words like […]

Open Studios Art Tour

Santa Cruz County

Some 322 artists in Santa Cruz County are opening their studios to us, the public. Three separate weekends and each one featured a different geographic part of the county. Some of the artists have been part of this exhibit since the first one in 1986, others are brand new artists and new to the public.  […]

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)

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

October is here and the fall fruits and vegetables are dominating the booths at the markets. The vendors of other goods still are available and the prepared foods booths are still offering tasty goods. While the weather is still mostly pleasant you have a good chance of getting wonderful things for gifts and your appetite. […]

Farmers Market Moss Landing (10-2)

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

October is here and the fall fruits and vegetables are dominating the booths at the markets. The vendors of other goods still are available and the prepared foods booths are still offering tasty goods. While the weather is still mostly pleasant you have a good chance of getting wonderful things for gifts and your appetite. […]

Harvey-Baker House

1st Mayor's House 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, 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

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas, CA, 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 […]

(Free Admission) Steinbeck Center

Steinbeck Center National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, United States

If you have been looking for a good reason to go to the Steinbeck Center, here's a very good one. It's free for October 7th & 8th. The folks at Bank of America are sponsoring admissions at numerous American museums and our local one is included. In fact, if this is not convenient, you can […]