Soul of CA

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2025-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, 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.

Great Bowls of Fire (Chili Cook-off)
2025-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Folktales Winery, 8940 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
The Folktales Winery is hosting their annual cook off of local pro and amateur chefs and their individual recipes of Chili. Of course it raises funds and has several other activities but we know that what people are after is the HEAT. So come out and get your tastebuds livened up. Get lots more info at https://www.carmelchamber.org

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2025-11-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Got to start thinking about the feasting to happen at the end of the month, don’t you? What is available and traditional? Or what variations will be fun and interesting? The best place to look and talk to the person who grew the food is the farmers market. There are many around us and they do have the best and freshest. these are great places to get the ideas and later , the produce itself. MOre options for dates and times are at https://www.montereycfb.com

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

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2025-11-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister
2025-11-12 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City
2025-11-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2025-11-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2025-11-13 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside
2025-11-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

History on Tap
2025-11-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
This is the Pacific Grove Natural History Museum’s program combining interesting presentations about the local history with adult beverages* (From Dust Bowl Brewery) to enhance the overall experience. It may even enhance your retention of the information. Check it out. More info is available at https://www.pgmuseum.org
*there will be non-alcohol drinks as well.

Point Pinos SeaWatch
2025-11-14 06:30 - 2025-11-16 17:00 | Pt. Pinos Lighthouse, Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
There are many ways to figure out how the animals and environment are doing. One straightforward way is just to count them. This gets tricky when we are talking about birds. They don’t sit still and when migrating they just fly by really quickly. That doesn’t stop intrepid bird counters. They will be out at the tip of the peninsula counting the many migratory birds as they go south along our beautiful coast. You can help or just observe. For the former, go to Shannon.conner@montereyaudobon.org

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2025-11-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

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

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2025-11-14 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Aptos
2025-11-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

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

Farmers Market Salinas
2025-11-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Old Town Salinas, Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Salinas Valley Toy Show
2025-11-15 09:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00 | Salinas Armory Hall, 100 Howard St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
This is becoming a regular presentation, a real indication of the popularity of toy collecting in the area. You can be part of the scene by stopping by, it’s free, and checking out the latest available “toys”. More info is at https://www.salinaspal.org

Family STEM Day
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Monterey Peninsula College, Morgan Stock Theatre 980 Fremont, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Monterey Peninsula College is sponsoring its annual STEM Day to encourage interest in the basic learning areas which are receiving so much attention lately. Bring your young friends and family members out to have some fun with many interesting activities that demonstrate some important scientific principles and more.

Sketching in the Galleries
2025-11-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Monterey Museum of Art is the place where these galleries are. They provide the materials and you bring your eye and hand to make the whole experience wonderful. These are occurring monthly, so check the website for details and other dates. It’s at https://www.montereyart.org

Big Birds (California Condors)
2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
The condors’ comeback is documented in the film presented this evening. As remarkable as it is the condors are not yet in a secure place. Come out this afternoon and learn lots more about the efforts on behalf of these magnificent birds. In addition, there will be a presentation and dance by Rumsen/Ohlone tribe members. Info is at https://www.visitasilomar.com

Star Trek ll (Wrath of Khan) w/ William Shatner
2025-11-15 18:30 - 23:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Yes, the original Capt Kirk is coming to town and will be viewing one of the Star Trek movies with the audience and will fill them in on the behind the scenes action, and working with the now iconic cast. You may want to make a point of going, Mr. Shatner is in his nineties. Details and tickets are at https://www.goldenstatetheater.com

William Shatner
2025-11-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Yes, that Shatner, the one from Star Trek. He’s coming to the Golden State Theater and will regale the audience with stories and maybe a song or two. He did release a couple of songs back in the day. Go to https://www.goldenstatetheater.com for more info.

William Shatner and Star Trek 2
2025-11-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
A showing of the movie and a live appearance by the star, William Shatner. Should be a very interesting evening, especially for the fans of Star Trek. Go to https://www.goldenstatetheater.com for more details.

Farmers Market Live Oak
2025-11-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Marina
2025-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2025-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2025-11-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
The holidays are creeping up on us and the preparations are probably weighing on your mind. Even if you don’t have all the prep there are still the regular meals to be concerned about. Here is a possibility, check out the farmers market in your area. In some lucky places there are more than one. They have a great seasonal selection and friendly people to suggest new, different ways to cook some of the produce. If these sites/ days don’t work for you go to https://www.montereycfb.com there you’ll find more possibilities.

Fabulous Thunderbirds
2025-11-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Golden Bough Theater, Monte Verde St. &SW 8th Ave., Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93922, United States
Good rockin’ is guaranteed with this band on the stage. You can find out why if you come to the Golden Bough. Go to their website for details and tickets info. It’s https://www.pacrep.org
