Events in Monterey/Salinas, CA
Join us for Arts Council Santa Cruz County’s 37th annual Open Studios Art Tour. It’s free, self-guided, and features 322 artists working in dozens of mediums across the County. Meet seasoned artists who’ve participated since 1986, talented newcomers, and makers and creators of all kinds. Neighbors, friends, collectors, and art lovers are invited to connect …
Join us on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 11am to 2pm along our FREE Trick or Treat Trail! Our Steinbeck Spooktacular features delicious candy stops inside the museum, pumpkin painting on the patio and spooky stories inside our theater! Costumes are encouraged. All ages welcome!
Join Washington Union School District Parent-Teacher Organization and Operation Give Back next Wednesday, December 6 from 4-7 pm at San Benancio Middle School to continue donating to local students in need and celebrate the season! We're still in need of these items: Jackets, blankets, clothing, and socks Complimentary hot chocolate and Crumbl cookie (One each, …
Streets of Bethlehem Dec 7-10, 2023 6pm - 8pm FREE ADMISSION Join us for the 32nd annual Streets of Bethlehem outdoor nativity. A free family friendly Christmas event. Explore Bethlehem's bustling marketplace, pet live animals and watch Mary & Joseph search for a place to stay. Peek into the manger to see God’s gift …
A Festive Celebration of Local Art and Culture The Tannery Arts Center welcomes you to experience the world of local artistry and creativity at the 11th annual Winter Art Market. This heartwarming celebration is not just an event; it's an immersive creative experience. Discover local artistry, engage with our vibrant community, and support the creative …
31st Annual First Night Monterey on New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31, 2023, with 9 Hours of Creative Interactive Activities, Live Music and Dance with Outstanding Entertainment For The Whole Family Volunteers and Twilight Procession Participants Sought  Don’t miss a fantastic New Year’s Eve celebration in beautiful Downtown Monterey. Enjoy an amazing array of top entertainment to choose from during First Night …
David Hohmann - a Monterey Peninsula artist - invites you to his opening art exhibit at the Pacific Grove Art Center on Friday, January 5, 2024. David's artistic work expresses the process of his original thoughts free from the exercise of reason and any aesthetic or moral purpose displayed in a surrealistic and fantasy form …
Please join us for our Artist’s Reception Cocktails & Culture on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 5:30-7pm. We will be featuring catering from Main Street Bakery, assorted Monterey County Wines and Martinelli’s Sparkling Apple Cider. Don’t miss your chance to explore the museum after hours and see our newest exhibition “Artists in Parallel: Griffith J. …
Old Monterey Foundation to hold a free lecture, "Experience the Monterey Bay through the Eyes of Early California Artists" on Thursday, February 1, 2024, with a free reception, sponsored by The Marcia F. Devoe Fund of the Community Foundation Attention Monterey Peninsula art, nature and history lovers! Old Monterey Foundation continues its free lecture events …
Pulitzer Finalist Sounds the Alarm on California’s Vanishing Coast and Offers a Way Forward Discussion and book Signing at the Middlebury Institute on March 6 MONTEREY-CA – On March 6, celebrated environmental journalist Rosanna Xia will discuss her new book, California Against the Sea: Visions for Our Vanishing Coastline at a free community event …
The League of Women Voters of Monterey County is sponsoring a Poster Art Contest, "Your Vote is Your Voice—Register and Vote," for High School Students who live in Monterey County to encourage citizens to register and vote during this election year. We are seeking eye-catching poster art that reflects a non-partisan call to voting without …