Events

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

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 […]

America's Last Hometown does it up every year with lots of fun old time activities as well as modern ways to have fun and celebrate the 4th.  Come out and see what they have cooked up for this year. (that's not just an expression, there will be food.)

Come to the Custom House Plaza in Monterey and you will see things you may have only read about in books. Leather tanning, smithing, weaving, and many more skills that people needed in the past just to get through their lives. All part of our history.  It's sponsored by the state's Park System.

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 […]

It's the return of the celebration of South Monterey County's hard working people and the world they lived in.  It's all at the San Lorenzo Park and its Agricultural Museum. Come on out and enjoy the many activities, vendors, and exhibits.  More details can be found at https://www.mcarlm.org

These singers will be part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.There will be songs, stories, skydivers, food, fireworks, and hundreds of choices. Come on out and join in the fun at the Sports Complex in Salinas.

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Although the coast gets a lot of the tourism, other parts of the area are also beautiful. For instance, San Benito County. Here's a chance to hike through the lovely hills and wooded areas with a knowledgeable person to guide and explain. Go to https://www.business.sanbenitochamber.com for details.

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Corn is said to be "knee high by the Fourth of July" except around here with our exceptional growing seasons. All of that great weather and mild climate make for ideal conditions for growing produce. Right now in the markets there is an outstanding selection of all that bounty. Come out to the markets and […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Some might recognize this as the site of Doc Ricketts Lab. He was the friend and companion of John Steinbeck whom he featured in his writing. Ricketts was also a writer and scientist. His lab is a landmark and historical site. More details are at https://www.montereypl.libcal.com/event

It's coming! The concert that lets us know that things are getting started. This year it's Miranda Lambert and Dylan Scott. They will begin the festivities at 5:00 and continue until 11:30. A full evening of music and entertainment. For more details and ticket information go to https://www.carodeo.com

There are some real issues in our area about star gazing. Our wonderful climate also includes lot of cloud cover. So going out and watching the sky can be a challenge. The folks at MIRA know this and plan special events to help us learn about our skies. Come to Garland Park  in Carmel Valley […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

Summer continues to bring lots of good food and new ideas for preparation to our kitchens. The growing season is at its peak and the flavors abound. The best of these foods and flavors is at the Farmers Markets around the area. You can find something nearby and at a convenient time. If not right […]

The annual celebration of the ancestors that made our lives possible takes place at the Buddhist Temple in Seaside.  Come see the dancing, eat the delicious food, and then get up and dance yourself. After all you have ancestors, right?  Everything you need to know is at https://www.MPBT.org

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

Here's a chance to try something brand new, maybe even before it's out in the world. Board game inventors present their creations and look for input about the game. You can bring your own as well. Just be sure to play others' games and give them some helpful ideas. Got to https://www.starflyergames.com

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

The local musician and music director for the Teatro Campesino is touring and presenting his latest efforts. Come out and see what he has been up to. Go to https://www.bandsintown.com for more details.

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

Maybe these are not familiar names. If you are a fan of mandolin music though, they sure are familiar. Come out to the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur and hear some marvelous music made right in front of you. Details can be found at https://www.henrymiller.org or https://www.bachfestival.org especially the times of performance.

The days are still summery but their length is dwindling. This is NOT the end of summer it just means that the stone fruits are coming in and will be delicious. Come out to the markets and find out for yourself. There will be lots to select from and friendly vendors at each stall. The […]

Almost everything associated with books will be here. Authors, publishers, discussions, and of course, lots of books. Come and share your love of reading with other fans and scholars. No telling who you might meet.

Looking for a fun, family, and inspiring day? Here is one choice. A full day in the sun and good weather of Aptos. There will be lots of activities, food, music, and ice cream. Come out and see what's up. More details are available at https://www.truelovechristianmusicfestival.com

This presentation, part of the Bach Festival, will focus on the music which has been restricted in some official way. Some very interesting and challenging pieces have had to suffer this fate. You will likely be surprised by some of the titles and composers who are part of the evening's program. More information is available […]

Since there is work on some important roads in Santa Cruz the traditional route is changed but the show will go on!  From the Santa Cruz Wharf to the Capitola Wharf (six miles) this run has become quite the fun thing. Lots of community support and all that Santa Cruz vibe make for a wonderful […]

Garland Park is a lovely, local gem.  Most visitors overlook it because of the number of beautiful sights in the area. Here's a chance to get to know this lovely place with someone who knows the place well. A park docent, Sharon Osgood, will lead a hike through the Garzas Canyon part of the park. […]

Everything you ever wanted to know about barbering and hair will be on display at the Fox Theater in Salinas.  Come and check it out but make sure you either need a haircut or you are already looking good. No telling what might happen otherwise. But you can find out easily. More info is at https://www.eventbrite.com

The Chamber of Commerce in Carmel By The Sea is hosting this event featuring professionals and amateurs and you. The people enjoying the event are perhaps the most important part. Wonderful food and beverages will be available of course. Details and tickets are at https://www.members.carmelchamber.org/events Tickets will not be available at the door.

One if the biggest issues in the country right now is the treatment of migrant workers. From Washington to the fields in our Valley people are discussing the best ideas on how to handle the needs of employers and the workers. Here's a chance to be part of the local discussion. Go to https://www.eventbrite.com for details […]

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 […]