Soul of CA

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-6)
2024-12-09 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
The preparations for your Holiday feasts are beginning to take form. SO get out to the Farmers Markets to find the best fresh produce out there. The growers will be happy to help you find an interesting way to prepare the side dishes for any meals you may have in mind. Maybe you can find some last minute gifts and decorations at the other booths. While there you may find an interesting lunch at one of the prepped food vendors. If this time/date doesn’t work for you, try https://www.montereycfb.com for alternative markets.

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2024-12-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Holidays at the Inns (Pacific Grove)
2024-12-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
There are so many historic and attractive inns in the area and Pacific Grove has a fair share of them. Here’s a chance to get in some of them and have a look around without having to stay overnight. There will be refreshments and music to enhance your experience. A list and maps are available at https://www.pacificgrove.org

Holiday at the Inns
2024-12-10 17:00 - 21:00
The Monterey Peninsula has some gorgeous old inns scattered about near the ocean, mainly. It would be difficult for most of us to check in to all of them. Here’s a chance to pop in, enjoy some refreshments, listen to some music, and take in the beautiful decorations each inn does for the season. A list of the Inns and the church on the tour are available at https://www.business.pacificgrove.org/events

Poetic Journey
2024-12-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, 93953, United States
This features the works and ideas of Monterey County’s Poet Laureate, Rachel Escamilla. She has three published books of poetry and will tell the story of her family, from field workers to her accomplishments. Details can be found at https://www.events.stanford.edu/event

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (1-5)
2024-12-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay (2-6)
2024-12-11 14:00 - 2025-01-16 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States
As we know the long days of January shorten our growing season but our local farmers persevere. They bring us the freshest produce and provide it in the markets all around the Central Coast. You can get recipes and more ideas for interesting presentations of the delightful ingredients they provide. Along with the farmers there are lots of prepared food vendors and crafty folks with great ideas for the hard-to-shop-for people. More info and dates of markets are available at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2024-12-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2024-12-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay (2-6)
2024-12-12 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2024-12-12 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2024-12-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Shop, Sip, & Stroll
2024-12-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Downtown Pacific Grove is the place to do these three activities, as well as many others, in preparation for the upcoming holidays. They will set a lovely ambiance for their customers and visitors and you can be one, easily. Two opportunities to be a part of this experience. Come to both, no one will mind. More details are at https://www.business.pacificgrove.org

Brew for a Cause
2024-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
And the cause is the Monterey Museum of Art. Come to the museum and enjoy some craft beers, and lovely music. Lots of local brewers are on hand with great beverages and some tasty tidbits. Go to https://www.monteryart.org

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)
2024-12-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital (12-5)
2024-12-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial (12-5)

Winter Jam at Cardinale Stadium
2024-12-13 17:00 - 22:00 | Cardinale Stadium, CSUMB campus, Marina, CA, United States
The inaugural concert at CArdinale Stadium will feature three bands, the local “house band” The Money Band, 60 East, and up and comer on the national scene, Mitch Rossell. Check out https://www.cardinalestadium.com

Christmas in the Adobes
2024-12-13 17:00 - 2024-12-14 21:00 | Custom House Plaza, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Another long time tradition in Monterey during the holidays, this tour takes in 23rd different locations in the area and lasts two days. Each site has some interesting information and/or some entertainment, period costumed singers, musicians, and refreshments. For a map, site names, and more go to https://www.mshpa.org

Navidad en Mexico
2024-12-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Fox Theater, 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Maybe you never experienced a Mexican Christmas. We do have a lot of English influence on our Christmas celebrations. So come out to the Fox Theater and have a slightly different experience. Mariachi bands and more will get you in the spirit of the season. More details at https://www.foxtheatersalinas.com

Rocky Mountain High Experience (John Denver)
2024-12-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
A celebration of Mr. Denver’s music and life. It seems oddly appropriate that he lost his life in the Monterey Bay in his experimental airplane. So come out and sing along with the professional performers and have an evening of nostalgia. More info at https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Run, Rudolph, Run
2024-12-14 07:30 - 11:30 | Lovers Point, Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
It’s a Christmas season fun run. Starting at Lover’s Point and heading out for 5k and 1k respectively these runs welcome animals, children, and costumes. It’s all about fun, but you figured that out already. Go to https://www.runsignup.com/Race/CA

Farmers Market Aptos (8-12)
2024-12-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (9-1)
2024-12-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2024-12-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Farmers Market Live Oak (9-1)
2024-12-15 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Yoga in the Galleries
2024-12-15 09:30 - 11:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
You can do your asanas anywhere, almost. Why not in a museum gallery? Try out this interesting change of venue. Nice, calm, inspiring atmosphere and lighting. Try it out as a way to get mentally ready for the holiday intensity. Go to https://www.montereyart.org/event for all those pesky details.

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2024-12-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2024-12-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

'Tis the Season
2024-12-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Moose Lodge, 555 Canyon Del Rey Blvd. , Del Rey Oaks, CA, United States
Dozens of crafters, makers, and other talented folks will be selling their goods at this seasonal market. It has it all for those special people on your list. Come to Del Rey Oaks and see what’s available.

Salinas Valley Pride Benefit
2024-12-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Odonata Winery, 645 River Rd., Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
Come to Odonata Winery and enjoy their delightful wines and support the efforts of the local Pride Community to help the members of the LGBT+ community.
