Lace up your sneakers and get ready for an Oktoberfest Fun Run like no other! Whether you’re decked out in lederhosen or ready to conquer the 10K or 5K, join us on Saturday, October 19th at Campbell Park for a morning of fitness and fun. After the race, stroll over to Downtown Campbell for Oktoberfest celebrations with great food, music, drinks, and dancing.

Good news! The deadline to register with the 10K/5K race shirt and medal has been extended until October 8th so there's still time to score your race swag! Plus, all participants will receive a goodie bag with treats, including discounts from our amazing Sponsors!!

Special offer: Ages 21 and under can enjoy a $20 discount at checkout!

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Venture Gallery presents the paintings of William Eatmon, our featured local artist for October. His latest exhibit, Big Cats, features six original paintings of the world's largest wild cats.

The majestic beauty of these big cats - the lion, jaguar, tiger, Siberian tiger, clouded leopard, and snow leopard - is unique in the animal world. The six paintings, each 24 in. x 24 in., are all available for sale.

Venture Gallery is open 10am-6pm daily. William Eatmon's artwork will be featured through October 2024. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.

Paris Bakery has new Halloween treats available, including beautifully hand decorated cookies (skeletons, ghosts, and pumpkins), a jack-o'-lantern fruit tart, and vanilla or chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate spiders.

Visit us at 271 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey, or call us to place your order in advance, 831-646-1620. These sweet treats make great gifts for anyone who loves spooky season.

Rosine's Restaurant has announced new cocktails and mocktails for Fall 2024! Visit us at 434 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.

Drink Menu Highlights

Apple Cider Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, apple cider, and pumpkin spice syrup

Apple Pie Old Fashioned
John Culcasi (GM/owner) creates his own syrups and infusions for his signature cocktails. This drink features a cinnamon spiced infused Four Roses Bourbon, with maple syrup, chocolate bitters, and star anise

Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
Vanilla vodka, pumpkin spice RumChata, coffee liqueur, espresso, and chocolate bitters

La Rosina
This new drink is dedicated to our family matriarch, Rosine, made with Ketel One Citroen, Italicus, cranberry, prosecco, and fresh lime

Apple Ginger Fizz Mocktail
Apple cider, ginger beer, cinnamon, lime, and fresh mint

Having a party? Freedom Bakery is now offering dessert party trays featuring cookies, brownies, cupcakes, cream puffs, and our signature Dream Log (chocolate chiffon cake rolled with whipped cream). All are made with love in our family-owned bakery in Watsonville and available for pick-up at our Monterey boutique, Friday-Sunday, 10am-1pm, at 305 Webster Street.

Each party tray, which comes with a lovely bamboo dessert tray, can be purchased for $68-$210, depending on the size. We are happy to exclude treats containing nuts on request.

These are beautiful dessert trays for all occasions - formal and informal - including the upcoming holiday season, when we gather with friends, family, and co-workers. Please place your order at least 3 days in advance on our website.

Cypress Boutique's new women's clothing for fall is here! We've got cozy sweaters and cardigans - perfect layering options - and soft, ribbed knit pants and skirts you’ll love.

Plus, we've just received a stunning collection of jewelry from Presh, handmade in Oregon by Nicole Apostoli, a trained metalsmith and jewelry artist. These beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces featuring a rich assortment of metals, semi-precious stones, and hand crafted leather are perfect for gifting.

Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey.

Casey Starks Studio has new Halloween-themed pieces in the shop along with a restock of perennial bestsellers!

Find ceramic mugs and cups, small trinket dishes, spoon rests, wall hangings, tiny pumpkins, vases, and beautiful pendants and earrings. Casey makes each piece by hand in her studio at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A in Monterey.

You'll love the illustrations Casey adds to her ceramics - Halloween owls and snakes, little ghosts, California poppies, and shining blue suns with smiling faces.

Visit the studio or Casey's website to view the entire collection. But do it soon, because each piece is unique and Casey rarely makes more than a couple with a similar design.

Autumn is here, and pumpkin pancakes are back at First Awakenings! Come get your fix. All our pancakes are always made from scratch at 300 David Avenue in Monterey.

Current Comics now has the new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Stellar Crown set booster packs, booster boxes, and Elite Trainer boxes. Come get them while they're in stock at the shop, 400 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey!

FALL in love with fun at Campbell Recreation! From toddlers to seniors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season. Join us for activities that bring the whole community together!

We know it can be overwhelming to try to navigate all of the exciting classes and activities, so we hope these direct links will make the process easier for you. If a class has already started, feel free to reach out to see if there's still time to join!

Special Events

• Oktoberfest Fun Run/Walk 10K, 5K & Kids' Dash Saturday, October 19th
  • All ages and abilities welcome! Register by September 30th to secure your 10K/5K Race shirt and medal. 10K/5K - $50 adults 21+, $20 discount applied at checkout for 20 & under, Kids' Dash - $15 ages 6 & under.
• Campbell Mayor's State of the City - September 18th
• Caregivers Count (FREE Conference for families and friends caring for Loved Ones)
• Floating Pumpkin Patch - October 5th
• Storytime with Santa - December 6th & 8th
• Ainsley House & Museum Events - History Happy Hour
• Heritage Theatre Events - 2024/2025 Season Tickets on Sale Now! Nick Carter, Jimmy Vaughn and more!

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Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street, is offering summer specials including a Fall Into Relaxation Massage (60 min., $170) and a Better Than Botox Facial (60 min., $300). To learn more and make an appointment, please phone us at 831-647-9000.

Autumn Specials 2024

Fall Into Relaxation Massage
$170 for 60 minutes
Our cranberry spice massage will help you prepare for the colder months ahead. Hot stones are incorporated throughout the service to warm and relax the muscles.

Better Than Botox Facial
$300 for 60 minutes
This in-spa facial is paired with a full-size take-home P-Tiox Serum. This advanced SkinCeuticals neuropeptide serum is formulated with polyhydroxy acid, niacin amide, and laminar extract to encourage cell turnover and improve skin texture.

Franklin Street Collaborative, located at 201 W. Franklin Street in Downtown Old Monterey, is searching for a merchandising specialist and retail specialists / style besties.

Applicants must be available on weekends. Hourly wage will vary based on experience. Please email Stacia at FCS for more information and to apply.

About Franklin Street Collaborative

Franklin Street Collaborative is a collaborative concept store featuring clothing and fashion accessories, local and handmade goods, and a luxury hair salon.

On The Beach Surf Shop now carries Kelly Slater's new sun block line, Freaks of Nature, in the shop at 693 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Protect your skin with the good stuff!

About Freaks of Nature

The Freaks of Nature collection, created by champion surfer Kelly Slater, includes the 100% mineral sunscreens Daily Defender SPF 30 and Pearl Performance SPF 50 plus the Deeper Dive Moisturizer hydrating serum.

Freaks of Nature sunscreen is plant-based, water resistant, dermatologist tested, fragrance free, vegan, and reef-safe.