• Farmers Market Salinas

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

    Predictions of the EL Nino weather seems dire and we can look forward to much rain this fall. Even so the markets will be open and featuring all those good autumnal fruits and veggies. When the sun is shining and when it's not there will still be good things to eat and enjoy at every […]

  • Walking with Steinbeck

    Cannery Row Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, United States

    If you were to meet up with the Steinbeck Experience tour leader at the monumental statue on Cannery Row you would have an interesting and insightful tour of the geography of John Steinbeck's local novels.  If not, you'll have to just carry on without that knowledge. So go to https://www.steinbeckexperience.org get the details and book the […]

  • Take-A-Kid Mountain Biking

    15301 Watkins Gate Rd. Marina, CA, United States

    It's all in the title. Come out to Ft. Ord's East Garrison Community and bring a youngster. There will be bikes and helmets for those who have interest but no equipment, and people to show the ropes, provide technical help, and be encouraging.  Got to https://www.morcamtb.org for details and a more specific location.

  • First Mayor’s House

    First Mayor's House 3 Station Pl, Salinas, CA, United States

    A solid piece of Salinas history is available for visiting and  enjoying on the first Saturday of each month. The knowledgeable docents are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to share the history and interesting stories about the development of Salinas and the Salinas Valley. Combine the visit with the other resources immediately available, the Railroad Museum […]

  • M&SV Railroad Museum

    Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

    An interesting slice of Monterey County history that is fun to watch or even get to operate(sometimes) is the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum and its splendid diorama of the valley's train routes.  Come over on any first Saturday or Sunday of the month and enjoy the historic rail display and even get to […]

  • Zoom, Honk, Smash (A touch-a-truck experience)

    Capitola Mall 1855 41st St., Capitola, CA, United States

    All kinds of moving, large vehicles will be there. earth movers, emergency vehicles, repair and maintenance vehicles and more. All that's missing is your young person who is fascinated with these pieces of equipment and their power.  Go to https://www.sccmod.org/zhs and get the details to this free event.

  • First Saturday Arboretum Tour

    UCSC Arboretum 1156 High St. , Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    UC Santa Cruz's Arboretum holds this monthly walk and talk about the animals, plants and environment of their tree museum. You can enjoy a lovely day in nature and get some interesting information at the same time.

  • Living History Days @ San Juan Bautista

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

    On the first weekend of the month the history oriented folks, who enjoy role playing, in the area get together and show the rest of us what people did and how they lived in the past. Here at the San Juan Bautista State Park they specialize in the mission era and the post Gold Rush […]

  • Gourmet Grazing on the Green

    Aptos Village Park 100 Aptos Creek Rd., Aptos, CA, United States

    Aptos Village Park is the Green, and the gourmet is you and the grazing is provided by wonderful wineries,, breweries, and restaurants. There will also be music, probably dancing, and lots of fresh air and fun. All of this is to benefit Cancer patients and research. More details can be found at https://www.sccb.org/gourmetgrazingonthegreen

  • Presidio of Monterey Oktoberfest

    Doe Super Park 147 Luzon, Seaside, CA, United States

    This promises to be a fun family outing with a Kid's Zone and lots of good food for everyone. There will also be beverages for the adults (of course it's Oktoberfest). Surprisingly, it is not at the Presidio. Check out Doe Super Park in Seaside.  More information can be found at  https://www.presidio.armymwr.com/calendar/