History Fun
2025-11-01 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Harvey Baker House, Station Plaza, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The Harvey-Baker House is part of the Heritage Plaza in downtown Salinas. The knowledgeable docents there are pleased to share the story of the families who lived in this building on the first Saturday of each month. It has been a part of Salinas’ history and has many interesting pieces in their collection. While visiting there you can also check out the other historical buildings nearby. More details are to be found at https://www.firstmayorshouse.org

Railroad Days
2025-11-01 10:00 - 2025-11-02 16:00 | Amtrak Station, Market St. and Salinas St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The first weekend of each month the members of the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad organization open their doors to the public. They have an extensive and detailed diorama display of the railway going through the Salinas Valley. Much more information about the local rail history than most of us have any idea about. More information is available at their website https://www.msvrr.org

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2025-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Carmel Valley community Center, 4860 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
It is perfectly clear to anyone paying attention that fall is upon us. Time to make sure that you have lots of good autumnal produce ready for those holiday dinners and regular family dinners. As you know the best and freshest are available at the local farmers markets. In some of the venues they will have pros in cooking and nutrition helping you get the best out of the delicious veggies and fruits they sell. Make sure to check if your local market is closing at the end of October, some are. More locations and times are at this website, https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Live Oak
2025-11-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Marina
2025-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Las Cafeteras (Hasta La Muerte)
2025-11-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Carmel Sunset Center
The band is Las Cafeteras. The program is called Hasta La Muerte. It is a celebration of the role of death in our cycle of life. A character called La Catrina will guide the audience through several stories and cultural attitudes in hopes of reconciling us to our fates. More info is available at the website,https://www.sunsetcenter.org

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2025-11-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Autumn is beginning to give way to the cooler, wetter weather of Winter. Some of the Farmers Markets are closing for the season and will be back in the spring. Make sure you check before setting out, filled with hope of fresh veggies. There are still out there but take a quick look at https://www.montereycfb.com and get the locations of the market that are operating through the winter.

Farmers Market Monterey
2025-11-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2025-11-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City
2025-11-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2025-11-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Big Sur Wine & Food Festival
2025-11-06 10:00 - 2025-11-08 19:00 | COAST Big Sur, 49901 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
The setting is incomparable and the food will be just as wonderful, to say nothing of the wine and company. Make your plans now because this usually sells out. Talented local chefs and the best of Monterey County and California wine will make your taste buds realize that they too are in Big Sur. More details are at https://www.bigsurfoodandwine.org

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2025-11-06 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside
2025-11-06 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad
2025-11-06 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Monterey Bay Giant Scale Fly-in
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09 | Chualar Dump Rd., 24200 Chualar Dump Rd., Chualar, CA, United States
What? It’s a model airplane gathering. And these are some big models. So the enthusiasts are really serious about their “models”. It sounds very interesting though. There are more details at https://www.salinasareamodelers.org

Carmel Orchid Society
2025-11-07 09:00 - 2025-11-08 16:00 | Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 4560 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
There are those who love these delicate, yet durable, blooms. Most of us see them as tricky and demanding, however lovely. If you want to know more or get some lovely plants, this is the place. There will be lots of enthusiasts and knowledgeable folks who will be happy to help you grow your plants successfully. Find out more at https://www.CarmelOrchidSociety.org

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2025-11-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Watsonville
2025-11-07 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2025-11-07 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

First Friday Salinas
2025-11-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Salinas’ City Center is inviting you to come down and see the nightlife and art scene. Lots of performances, art galleries, and lively restaurant are making it ever so much more interesting. More info is at https://www.arts4mc.org/event

Monterey Bay Half Marathon
2025-11-08 06:30 - 10:30 | El Estero Lake, Del Monte St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
It is that time of year. Get out the running gear and start the training for the beautiful course that is this race. Starting in Monterey and passing through the waterfront of Pacific Grove, it’s hard to beat this view. Except for the Big Sur Marathon, but that’s a different deal. More details at https://www.montereyhalfmarathon.org

Monterey Bay Half Marathon
2025-11-08 06:30 - 2025-11-09 10:30 | CA
It’s the little sister of the Big Sur Marathon. It takes place on the scenic shores of Pacific Grove and has numerous views of the Bay as you move through the lovely community. Check out https://www.montereybayhalfmarathon.org for lots more info.

Farmers Market Aptos
2025-11-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2025-11-08 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (downtown)
2025-11-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Old Town Salinas, Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Asilomar Neighborhood Craft Fair
2025-11-08 09:00 - 15:00 | 1150 Pico Ave, 1150 Pico Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
It’s back for the fifteenth year. The address is 1150 Pico Ave in Pacific Grove. The idea is that lots of the folks in the area are crafty and well-meaning. So they put their artistic endeavors to a good cause, the Hitchcock Animal Shelter in Salinas. You come and buy cool things and the money helps abandoned and lost animals. This year they expect 17 artisans. So lots of selection. Info is at jandhbeach@comcast.net

Pacific Biogical Lab Tours
2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Pacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
You may not know that this was the name of “Doc” Ricketts’ business during the Cannery Row era. It has had many colorful uses since then but it is available for the true Steinbeck fan to tour and ask questions of knowledgeable docents. So go to their website and check times, dates, and tickets. It’s at https://www.montereypl.libcal.com

Farmers Market Live Oak
2025-11-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Gratitude Forest Soundbath
2025-11-09 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
Soundbathing is the latest way to get healthy in nature and using the sound energy of different percussive and melodic instruments. This will combine nature and sound to pull in lots of positive energy. and who couldn’t use that? Details are at https://www.tarashealinghands.org and more are provided after registration.
