Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)

Salinas Sports Complex N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Fall is definitely in the air and that means fewer markets are open. So check before setting out to buy your fruits and vegetables. There are still many markets available and they will have the fresh produce you have come to enjoy so much. While the stone fruits of summer are disappearing there are apples […]

Steinbeck Center 25th Anniversary Dinner & Awards

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

Hard to believe it's been 25 years since the Center opened, but here we are. Scholars, interested people, and regular citizens gather to reflect on Steinbeck's legacy and influence. Info and tickets are available at http://www.steinbeck.org

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 […]

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)

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

Fall is definitely in the air and that means fewer markets are open. So check before setting out to buy your fruits and vegetables. There are still many markets available and they will have the fresh produce you have come to enjoy so much. While the stone fruits of summer are disappearing there are apples […]

Farmers Market Moss Landing (10-2)

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

Fall is definitely in the air and that means fewer markets are open. So check before setting out to buy your fruits and vegetables. There are still many markets available and they will have the fresh produce you have come to enjoy so much. While the stone fruits of summer are disappearing there are apples […]

Steinbeck Street Fair

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

There will be music (Chicano All-Stars), cars (remember Rocinante), games, prizes, and the Bookmobile (It is about a writer, after all). From 11 until 4 in the 100 block of downtown Salinas. Come on down and celebrate the legacy of our most famous resident. More info at http://www.steinbeck.org

Oktoberfest

Messiah Lutheran Church 801 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

We generally think of the festival as a raucous beer fueled party. This one is hosted by a church, so maybe the raucousness and beer are toned down a bit. You can find out for yourself. They have been at it for 24 years so they must have it figured out by now. More info […]

BowWow Jamboree

Toro County Park Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States

Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP) has come out to Toro Park and is having a fund raiser for their efforts. It will have food, fun, games, and animals for adoption. In addition  to being in a lovely setting. Come on out, check out the fun, consider the possibility of bringing an animal into your life. […]

Bow Wow Jamboree

Toro County Park Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States

A fundraiser for Animal Friends Rescue this party will be at Toro Park's Quail Meadow. There will be agility contests (for the animals) photo opportunities, an auction and much fun. In addition there will be food and wine. More information is available at http://www.animalfriendsrescue.org

Vertigo

San Juan Bautista State Park San Juan Bautista, CA, United States

It's the Hitchcock film not the affliction. The State Park at San Juan Bautista, site of some of the famous scenes in the movie, hosts a screening and guided tour of the mission and other significant buildings associated with the film. The tour starts at 3:30 at the Plaza Hotel, one of the State Park […]