Soul of CA

Halloween in the Park
2023-10-28 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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

Steinbeck Spooktacular
2023-10-28 11:00 - 14:00 | 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

Carmel Pumpkin Roll
2023-10-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Ocean Ave., Between Sta Rita and Junipero, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, United States
Come to Carmel BTS and watch or participate in the rolling of pumpkins down the slope of Ocean Ave. It starts at Santa Rita St and goes “downhill from there”. Actually, it ends at Junipero St. Young and old can participate. It’s part of the warmup for Carmel’s birthday celebration on the day of Halloween. Yes, it’s the city’s birthday. Check out http://www.carmelcalifornia.com for info on this and the birthday parade.

Farmers Market Moss Landing (10-2)
2023-10-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Power Plant, Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, 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.

Howl-O-Ween FundRaiser
2023-10-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Forest Theater, Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93923, United States
Max’s Helping Paws is holding its annual fundraiser at the Forest Theater in Carmel. There will be a costume contest for pets and their people as well as photo opp’s, and refreshments for both species. Check out the scene and the status of local animal lovers at this historic venue. Go to http://www.eventbrite.com for details.

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2023-10-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

La Mirada Halloween Bash
2023-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 | La Mirada Art Museum, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This will be an interesting twist on the traditional Halloween get together, at an art museum and they encourage “elegant” costumes. So get elegant and pop over for some refreshments and entertainment. Details at http://www.montereyart.org

Museum of Horrors
2023-10-27 17:00 - 2023-10-28 22:00 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
It’s a movie themed fright fest. Part of the Monterey County Fairgrounds will be turned into the site of scary scenes and creepy encounters for the over 12 years of age crowd. It’s happening for three consecutive weekends in October (of course) from 5:00 until 10:00. More details can be found at http://www.artichokefestival.org Yes, it’s affiliated with them and the Escape Room in Monterey.

Mercado Popular Salinas Sport Complex (4-9)
2023-10-27 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Sunset & Hot Chocolate on Elkhorn Slough
2023-10-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Elkhorn Slough NERR, 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? Call ahead because the boat isn’t enormous. An electric boat tour of the slough just as the animals are getting ready for their nighttime activities and we humans can look on with a cup of chocolate in our hands. Check out http://www.elkhornslough.com for details.

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Health (12-5)
2023-10-27 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Pickleball Social (Breast Cancer Awareness)
2023-10-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Quail Lodge, Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA, United States
Join fellow pickleball enthusiasts for a fun day of your favorite game and help a worthwhile cause. They will also be offering tacos for energy supplement. It’s at Quail Lodge’s resurfaced courts in Carmel Valley and they invite even the most novice of players. Details at http://www.quaillodge.com

David Cross
2023-10-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
This comedian’s voice will be very familiar to you from many voice acting gigs he has done in recent years, he also has been on TV in shows like “Arrested Development”. You can see him in his “Worst Dad in the World” tour fight here at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz. Details available at http://www.riotheatre.com

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2023-10-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2023-10-26 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market CSUMB (2-6)
2023-10-26 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Community Resource Day (For Senior Citizens)
2023-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Active Seniors Center, 100 Harvest St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
There are many organizations out there that aim at helping the senior members of our community. Unfortunately, many of them remain unknown to the people who most need them. Here’s a chance to get to know them for yourself or a loved one. Over thirty different groups will be on hand to share their wisdom and services. Come by the Active Seniors Center on Pajaro in Salinas and find out more about them.
Info and details at http://www.activeseniorsinc.org

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2023-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Evening of Hope
2023-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States
Speaker Paul Hawken is an author and activist concerned with environmental issues. His topic is a way to avoid catastrophic environmental destruction through simple changes in our lives. In the midst of the news of the challenges in dealing with pollution and climate change he has an optimistic voice worth listening to. More details available at http://www.sustainablemontereycounty.org

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2023-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital (11-3:30)
2023-10-25 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Fright Fest Monterey
2023-10-25 08:00 - 2023-10-29 17:00 | Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
For five days the folks at Stanton Art & History Center are sponsoring spooky movies. The titles are available on their website at http://www.stantoncenter.org/frightfest They range from silent movies in the 1920’s up to titles from the early 1970’s. Passes are available for one day’s viewing or for the five days of the Fest. Come get creeped out the old-fashioned way. No word on the starting times however.

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2023-10-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market E. Alisal (11-4)
2023-10-24 11:00 - 16:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-7)
2023-10-23 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States

Halloween Cookie Decorating Party
2023-10-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Oscar’s Play Ground, 685 Cannery Row #3, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Chef Phillipe Costa is baking the cookies and giving tips on their decoration. At the end of things you can take home a dozen of your creations. The place is Oscar’s PlayGround at 685 Cannery Row in Monterey.

Halloween Costume Swap
2023-10-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Green Directive, 77 Soledad St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
You may well have a costume or two lying around the place that just doesn’t work anymore. Bring it to the folks at Green Directive and swap it out for a different one. (Not new because this is a swap after all.) Maybe it’s just too demanding to buy the latest and greatest superhero from the big box store. It can be a relief to know that you aren’t using more resources for something as lightly used as a Halloween costume. More details at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/costume

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2023-10-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
Because of the local commitment to fine produce and the remarkable growing season that the Central Coast provides for us we can keep a good selection of produce available even in the middle of October. So it is still worth a trip to the farmers markets in your area. Some are closing for the season but most are still open and offering wonderful selection. The holiday season is coming up and the booths selling locally produced items offer unique ideas for your friends and family. If the market closest to you isn’t the best for days and times check out http://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2023-10-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina
