Annual Events

Haunted Barn
Redwings Horse Sanctuary
Haunted Barn, scary!
Date: Every Su and Sa (Sep 27-Oct 31) from 11:00am to 8:00pm

Haunted Barn - at the American Tin Cannery
To benefit Redwings Horse Sanctuary
Weekends through October 31, 2009
Saturdays, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sundays, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Not appropriate for younger children.

Salinas Library Events
Salinas Public Libraries
Date: Every day

John Steinbeck
STORY TIME, Saturdays, 11:00am, Stories, crafts and activities for pre-school age.
BEGINNERS COMPUTER LAB, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3pm-6pm, Saturdays, 10am-1pm
ADULT TUTORING (reading, writing, conversation), Tuesdays - Saturdays, 11am-6-pm
One-on-one and small group
GED PREPARATION, Fridays, 10am-1pm, Small group

 

Cesar Chavez Library
LEARN TO PLAY CHESS
Most Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, Children and adults alike can enjoy free chess lessons conducted by Library Commissioner Alberto Murillo. Any person interested in learning how to play chess or advance their skills can participate in this program on a first come first serve basis. Mr. Murillo, a chess instructor for Alisal Center for the Fine Arts, has taught chess classes and strategy to inmates from Monterey County Rehabilitation Center, to the youth in Salinas Recreation Centers and to hundreds of students from the Alisal Union School District.
FAMILY STORY TIME, Wednesdays, 4pm, Fun for all ages!
HOMEWORK CENTER, Tuesdays - Fridays, 3-5:30pm, Saturdays, 10am-2pm, Grades K - 8 (high school volunteer opportunities)
ADULT TUTORING (reading, writing, conversation), Tuesdays - Saturdays, 11am-6pm, One-on-one and small group

 

El Gabilan Library
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, Thursdays, 4pm, Preschool ages, but all children are welcome
PAJAMA STORY TIME, First Thursday of the month, 5:00pm
Preschool ages, but all children are welcome
ADULT TUTORING (reading, writing, conversation)
Tuesdays - Saturdays, 11am-6pm, One-on-one

 

Northern California Renaissance Faire
Northern California Renaissance Faire
Date: Every Su and Sa (Sep 12-Oct 18) from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Ages: all Admission Fees: $10-$35

Northern California Renaissance Faire

Pageantry, Revelry and Romance!

The streets and stages boast music and dance from traditional Morris and English Country, to Celtic and Gypsy Tribal. Swashbuckling swordfighters render women defenseless with their charm and skill.

 

The original form of Renaissance theatre is played out on the Royal Garden stage in the form of the hilarious Commedia Dell Arte performed by the renowned troupe, Commedia Volante.

 

There are several ways to get involved at the Northern California Renaissance Faire. Naturally being a ticket bearing patron is the easiest way to participate in the fun. Patrons are welcome and encouraged to dress in Renaissance style costuming to enhance their experience but this is certainly not required.

 

Aside from being a Patron, the options for participating at the Northern California Renaissance include Entertainment, Marketplace, and Volunteering. Occasionally there are some positions available within Beverage, staff or production.

 

Visit the Renaissance Faire website for more information.

Pumpkin Junction at Casa de Fruta
Casa de Fruta
Pumpkin Junction at Casa de Fruta Find the perfect pumpkin at Casa de Fruta's huge pumpkin patch. There will be more pumpkins t
Date: Every day (Oct 1-Oct 31) from 8:00am to 8:00pm
Ages: all

Pumpkin Junction at Casa de Fruta

Find the perfect pumpkin at Casa de Fruta's huge pumpkin patch. There will be more pumpkins than you can count plus some spooky characters lurking amongst the pumpkins. Bring your camera and your family and make a day of it.

Train Ride ▪ Double Decker Carousel ▪ Water Wheel Sluice

 

We also offer school field trips.

 

Monterey State Historic Park House Tours
State Park Monterey Historic
Step into the past on the "Monterey Walking Path of History"
Date: Every Su, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and Sa
Admission Fees: Free

Monterey State Historic Park is a collection of significant historic houses and buildings interspersed throughout Old Monterey. The inside of the Stevenson House, Larkin House, Cooper-Molera Adobe, and Casa Soberanes can ONLY be viewed with a State Park Guide.  Guided Walking Tours begin at the Pacific House Museum in Custom House Plaza - a great way to start your discovery of Monterey.

Step into the past on the "Monterey Walking Path of History" and view the site where Spanish explorers first landed in Monterey in 1602. See one of the nation's last remaining whalebone sidewalks. Walk the same streets that famed author Robert Louis Stevenson walked in 1879. Explore this two-mile path and discover some of California's most historic homes, buildings and beautiful gardens along the way.

 

Gardens are open daily: May - Sept: 9am-5pm;  Oct - April: 10am-4pm

Five Guided Tours, daily except Thursday:
Cooper-Molera Adobe, 525 Polk Street, 12 & 3pm
Casa Soberanes 336 Pacific Street, 11:30am & 3pm
Larkin House, 510 Calle Principal, 10am & 12pm
Stevenson House, 530 Houston Street Open 1:30-4pmSunday to Wednesday and 1-4pm Saturday, tours daily 2pm
Walking Tours of Old Monterey at 10:30am, beginning at the Pacific House Museum, Custom House Plaza, near Fisherman's Wharf.

Harvest Festival & Sunflower Growing Contest
My Museum
Meet the Great Pumpkin!
Date: 10/10/2009 at 12:00pm

This year at MYM's Harvest Festival & Sunflower Growing Contest the Great Pumpkin will make an appearance. There's been some speculation on who the Great Pumpkin will be...Is the Great Pumpkin a vegetable superhero? Or could it be museum director Lauren Cohen in disguise? There is one thing we know for sure! The Great Pumpkin, who loves to dance, sample fruits & veggies from our local farms, and sip on cider, will be a huge hit at this year's festival. Come join us for some fun, crafts & games. Free with the price of admission.

Marina Air Faire and Car Show
Marina Rotary Found. and the City of Marina
Do you dream about flying over the California Coastline? Hair blowing in the wind and goggles in place? At the Marina Air Faire
Date: 10/10/2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Ages: all Admission Fees: Free

Annual Marina Air Faire and Classic Car Show

 

Air Faire
Vintage, experimental and contemporary airplanes and warbirds are on static display, along with educational and vendor booths. For those with adventurous hearts, buy a ride in a restored 1940's Beechcraft Twin or Stearman open cockpit Bi-Plane, a two-seat helicopter, or other vintage aircraft.

 

Classic Car Show
It's not just about the airplanes, however - the Marina Air Faire is about both wings and wheels! Land machines will also be on display, with a classic car show exhibiting beautiful American cars from before 1973.

 

Other Activities
Vendor booths, food booths, and wine tasting. Compete in a horseshoe tournament, or a chili cook off. Make some bids in the silent auction, and take home a one-of-a-kind memento.

Tour of Tor House and Hawk Tower
Tor House
Visit remarkable Tor House and climb Hawk Tower
Date: Every Fri and Sa at 10:00am
Admission Fees: $2-$7

Tour of Tor House and Hawk Tower
     A visit to the extraordinary home of Robinson Jeffers, Carmel's most famous poet, is a very special experience. Open for docent-led tours throughout the year on Fridays and Saturdays. Tours are conducted hourly, with the first tour at 10am and the final tour at 3pm. Reservations should be made in advance by phone or email.

     Requests by email must be received at least one week in advance and are only assured if you receive a confirming email. Please provide alternate dates and/or times if possible. thf@torhouse.org
     Tour Tor House ... climb Hawk Tower, reminiscent of ancient Irish stone towers. Stroll through an English cottage garden rich in color, texture and fragrance. Experience the atmosphere that inspired some of America's finest poetry. Step back in time and follow the romance of Carmel's poet.
     Docent-led tours of Tor House, Hawk Tower and the old-world gardens are conducted hourly every Friday and Saturday. The first tour begins at 10 a.m. and the final tour at 3 p.m. Each tour is limited to a maximum of six people. For safety reasons, children under 12 years of age are not allowed.

Bug Walk
Earthbound Farm
Learn about beneficial insects and help us release ladybugs into our fields
Date: Every Sa (Jun 6-Oct 31) from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Admission Fees: $5/child (includes goodie bag), adults free

Bug Walk at Earthbound Farm
Kids of all ages learn about beneficial insects and help us release ladybugs into our fields. Fun for the whole family! First Saturday of the month, June thru October.

Condor Classic
Chamber San Juan Bautista
Ride through historic countryside and raise funds for Pinnacles Partnership. All ages!
Date: 10/10/2009
Ages: youth - 99 Admission Fees: $65 / $55 per person, $15 kids under 17, accompainied by paying adult

The Condor Classic Bicycle Event
Enjoy the beautiful historic countryside of early California as you ride through San Benito County. The Condor Classic offers 4 dynamic rides ranging from a flatland ride through the San Juan Valley to a 100 mile ride to Pinnacles National Monument and back around the Gabilan mountain range. Select your ride and register now to reserve a space.

 

This year the ride will be starting and ending at Windhaven Ranch, just up the road from historic downtown San Juan Bautista, California. The location features a rustic barn, beautiful orchards and live farm animals -- a perfect place to take in the scenery and enjoy your post-ride BBQ lunch.

www.condorclassic.com

 

Centennial Challenge - 100 miles
Southside Flight - 100 kilometers
Aromas Trek - 40 miles
San Juan Flatlander - 20 miles
Family Friendly Ride - 10 miles

 

$65 / $55 per person, $15 kids under 17, accompainied by paying adult

The Condor Classic is hosted by the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce and the proceeds will benefit Pinnacles Partnership.

Carmel Walks!
Pine Inn
Walking tour of charming Carmel
Date: Every Tues, Wed, Th, Fri and Sa from 10:00am to 12:00pm

Carmel Walks

Discover the special charms of Carmel-by-the-Sea on a 2-hour guided walking tour thru secret pathways, hidden courtyards, award-winning gardens, and by enchanting fairytale cottages... the homes, haunts, and history of famous artists, writers, and movie stars.
Learn about the spirit, characters, and customs that make Carmel unique.

 

Reservations recommended. $25, Private group tours available on request.
Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am to noon; additional tour at 2pm on Saturdays

Each walk is an extraordinary adventure featuring such sites as:

* The original fairytale cottages and home of Carmel's
"Builder of Dreams," Hugh Comstock.
* Homes and haunts of bohemian artists and writers.
* Edward Weston's photo studio and the photographic legacy of Carmel.
* 1914 Golf House - historic clubhouse of the Carmel golf course.
* Architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles S. Greene, Julia Morgan and Bernard Maybeck.
* Feminist Mary Austin's home and treehouse site.
* Why Clint named his pub the "Hog's Breath Inn."
* Doris Day's dog digs and special K-9 tax forms.
* Plein-Aire painters and local artists.
* Poet Robinson Jeffers' log cabin.
* The oldest art gallery in Carmel.
* Famous movie locations.
* Special off-beat places and unique spots and more!

 

Del Monte Center's Farmer's Market
Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets
A bountiful variety of locally grown produce and specialty items including farm fresh organic eggs, honey, fresh seafood, cut fl
Date: Every Sa (Jun 28-Oct 24) from 9:30am to 12:00pm

Our newest farmers market, the Del Monte Shopping Center's Certified Farmers Market, opens June 28, 2009 and is located in the open-air Del Monte Shopping Center, next to Whole Foods Market, just off of Highway 1 and Munras Avenue in Monterey. Customers will enjoy the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of this convenient Sunday morning farmers market. With over 25 farmers and vendors, this market will offer a bountiful variety of locally grown produce and specialty items including farm fresh organic eggs, honey, fresh seafood, cut flowers, potted plants, seedlings, and fresh baked goods.

 

Big Sur Jade Festival
Big Sur Jade Festival
The 18th Annual Big Sur Jade Festival is one of the largest lapidary shows of it's type in the world!
Date: Every day (Oct 9-Oct 11)
Ages: all Admission Fees: Free Admission

The 18th Annual Big Sur Jade Festival

The Big Sur Jade Festival features jade and other lapidary arts by artists from all across the USA, Canada, and New Zealand. The festival also features selected vendor art, fine food and 3 days of live entertainment.

Festival Hours:
Friday: 12 pm - 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 5pm

 

FREE Lectures & Demostrations

• Jade Lectures by the renowned Jade expert and world famous author Fred Ward Lectures - Sat. 1 PM & Sun. 2 PM (limited seating - so arrive early)
• Jade Carving Demonstrations by artist / educator Deborah Wilson          Demontrations - TBA

This event is a benefit for the Pacific Valley School PTO and the South Coast Community Land Trust.

 

 

Cardinale Pumpkin Patch
Cardinale Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
Date: Every day (Sep 27-Oct 31) from 11:00am to 7:00pm

Cardinale Pumpkin Patch
Daily thru October 31, Mon - Fri ~ 11:00 am - Dusk / Sat - Sun ~ 9 am - 7 pm


School tours available, call for appointment.

 

San Juan Bautista Gallery Walk
San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce
Visit the many galleries featuring original fine art including
Date: The 2nd Sa of every month (May 1-Oct 31) from 1:00pm to 7:00pm

San Juan Bautista Gallery Walk

Wear your walking shoes and visit the many galleries featuring original fine art including, but not limited to oils, acrylics, photography, pottery, watercolor, etchings and mixed media. You will be greeted by artists and enjoy refreshments, music and affordable art in the "City of History". Look for the Gallery Walk signs along Third Street. The local shops and restaurants will be open for your enjoyment as well.
Call 831-623-2454 for more details.
May through Oct.