Soul of CA

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2026-05-09 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States
The warmer weather and the longer days of May are yielding great bounty from our local fields and this is the time to enjoy it. Fresh produce, friendly people, and unique vendors selling wonderful things that make the best presents for the coming occasions will make for a wonderful day at the market. You won’t realize it until you come out and see for yourself. New markets have opened as of this month, don’t overlook them!

Farmers Market Salinas
2026-05-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Walk of Remembrance
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
The contributions of the Asian community in the Monterey and Salinas areas is often overlooked. This is one of the efforts at reviving and restoring that oversight. Although the experience of the Asian people in the area wasn’t always happy, this event Center’s on the contributions and joy throughout the community. Sponsored by the Pacific Grove Museum, you can find more information at their website https://www.pgmuseum.org

Eric Johnson
2026-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Golden Bough Theater, Monte Verde St. &SW 8th Ave., Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93922, United States
Guitar Virtuoso, Johnson has won several prestigious awards and comes to town to share his artistry. More details at https://www.goldenstatetheater.com

Pinto Lake Mothers' Day Run
2026-05-10 07:00 - 11:00 | Pinto Lake, 757 Green Valley Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
For 42 years Pinto Lake has been the site of this fundraiser for local homeless and women’s shelters. Come on out and be a part of history, the lake is said to be over 10,000 years old. But the run is only 10 K & 5K. More info is at the shelter’s website https://www.pvshelter.org

Farmers Market Live Oak
2026-05-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Marina
2026-05-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2026-05-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Mid Valley Shopping Center, 9550 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

S.F. Scottish Fiddlers Stravaig
2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:30 | Crocker Theater, Cabrilo College, Aptos, CA, United States
Over 90 musicians are coming to join this extravaganza of Scottish music. Under the direction of Caroline McCaskey they will rock the roof off. Metaphorically, of course. In any case it will be a rollicking evening of music. Maybe they will tell you what Stravaig means. More information and tickets can be found at https://www.sfscottishfiddlers.org

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2026-05-11 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Mothers’ Day is right here Maybe you have something in mind, maybe not. There are the makings of a wonderful dinner at the market and there are wonderful ideas for one-of-a-kind gifts. Why not check out something that will make this year a little different? There are different vendors at different markets so maybe check out a new market. They are listed at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market The Barnyard
2026-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | The Barnyard, Barnyard Shopping Center, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

Farmers Market E. Alisal
2026-05-12 13:00 - 16:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Piano on the Beach
2026-05-13 07:00 - 12:00 | Del Monte Beach, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
WHAT? Yes, a piano will be played on the Del Monte Beach and you can come listen. There is a catch, you will need headphones to hear the music. You can wander about, roll in the sand, sit quietly, or eat your meal all while listening to the pianist. Interesting . The pianist is Murray Hidary. Come, check it out.

Jewish Food Festival
2026-05-13 08:00 - 17:00
Beth El Congregation in Carmel Valley has been hosting this fundraiser for many years. You can find and enjoy a remarkable number of interesting foods associated with the Jewish culture of Eastern Europe. Not only that but there will be music, dance, cultural activities and basically a lot of fun. Details are available at

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital
2026-05-13 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2026-05-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Pacific Grove Museum Experience
2026-05-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Cesar Chavez Library, 615 Williams Rd., Salinas, CA, 93905, United States
The peninsula is coming to East Salinas! The award winning PG Museum of Natural History is bringing several exhibits to the Cesar Chavez Library in Salinas. You can check out the fossils, animals, and flowers that are part of the museum’s collection of of local flora and fauna. Go to https://www.library.salinas.gov for details.

Farmers Market Hollister
2026-05-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City
2026-05-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2026-05-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2026-05-14 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside
2026-05-14 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Castroville
2026-05-14 15:00 - 19:00 | Castroville Recreation Center, 11261 Crane St., Castroville, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad
2026-05-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Regional Economic Outlook
2026-05-15 08:30 - 14:00 | Embassy Suites Seaside, 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
The business, government, and community members all have an important stake in the future of our area. this gathering is intended to give an objective look at how things are going in the area and what we can reasonably expect the future to hold. It certainly give the attendees something to talk about and think about with the members of their respective communities. More information is at https://www.mbep.biz

Carmel Art Festival
2026-05-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel
For ten days the city of Carmel By The Sea is bringing creative people to town and unleashing them on the area. There will be painters creating beautiful plein air paintings, sculptors creating in the Park, and artists painting as you watch. Lots of activities of a creative nature for all ages. They’ve been doing it for 33 years now so they have it down to a science (or an art). Information is at https://www.whatsupmonterey.com/events

Farmers Market Salinas Memorial Hospital
2026-05-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Watsonville
2026-05-15 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2026-05-15 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Aptos
2026-05-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
