Cities: Monterey, California

Free Art and Literature Tours in Monterey State Historic Park 2026

 
6/10/26
 
free
 
Custom House Store

Monterey State Historic Park is celebrating California State Parks Week , June 10-14! Join us for free special tours departing daily at 12:30pm from Custom House. Registration recommended (search by date).

On June 10, 12 & 14, catch the Arts and Literature Tour. Hear readings about Monterey Bay by some of the world's most important writers and view work by California’s preeminent painters.

Miss Sarah Sunshine at MY Museum

 
6/12/26
 
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

Fridays. April 3 - July 31, Miss Sarah Sunshine of It's Circle Time will be at MY Museum, 10:15am-11am, with a fun and educational program for little ones including singing, dancing, stories, and more. Included with museum admission.

Matt Masih at Puma Road

 
6/12/26
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Matt Masih . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Sacred Sound Journey at Om Studios

 
6/12/26
 
$30
 
Om Studios

Join Om Studios for a Sacred Sound Journey led by Jordan. Join us for a grounding journey designed to guide the body into deep relaxation and the mind into stillness. Fee is $30 - register here .

Used Book Sale at Monterey Public Library

 
6/13/26
 
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is holding a Used Book Sale at the Library on Saturday, June 13, 10am-3pm. You'll find gently used books across all genres at great prices. Proceeds will benefit Monterey Public Library.

Community Craft Day at Monterey State Historic Park 2026

 
6/13/26
 
free
 
Memory Garden at Pacific House

Monterey State Historic Park hosts a free community craft day for all ages on Saturday, June 13, 10am-2pm. Visit the Memory Garden for leather stamping, candle making, and more!

Celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public Day on Colton Hall Lawn!

 
6/13/26
 
Free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

Montery Public Library's Afternoon Stitch & Sip Club is joining forces with the Monterey Knitting Social Club to celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public Day on Colton Hall Lawn on Saturday, June 13, 12pm-4pm. Join us anytime!

This event welcomes everyone, from beginners to experts, and is inclusive of all fiber arts (not just knitting). Please bring something to sit on, protection from the sun or fog, a snack, and your latest project to work on.

Skylight Talks: Paintings of the Adobe

 
6/13/26
 
Free
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Step back into the vibrant art scene of 1870s and 1880s San Francisco, when new wealth fueled an unprecedented appetite for local art. Join us at Cooper-Molera Adobe Museum on Saturday, June 13 at 2pm for a free, intimate guided tour which explores the lives and works of six remarkable artists whose paintings grace the walls of the Cooper-Molera Adobe historic home.

Maya and Keith at Puma Road

 
6/13/26
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents father-daughter musical duo Keith and Maya Rayburn. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Poetry Workshop at Old Capitol Books

 
6/13/26
 
 
Old Capitol Books

On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, join us at 7pm for a poetry writing workshop. All levels welcome. Free and open to everyone.

Community Yoga Class at Monterey Hostel

 
6/14/26
 
By donation
 
Monterey Hostel

Join Doris at Monterey Hostel for a yoga class focusing on functional core stability on Sunday, June 14, 8:30am-9:30am. Beginners are welcome!

Improve your balance, mobility, and strength. Learn how to breathe, align, renew, reset, and strengthen so we can live our best possible life. Register here.

Outdoor Yoga Flow at Cooper-Molera Adobe Gardens

 
6/14/26
 
$30
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Join Om Studios for a rejuvenating 60-minute outdoor yoga flow class taught by Naomi Lear amidst the serene beauty of the Cooper-Molera Adobe Gardens, right behind Alta Bakery, on Sundays at 9am (weather permitting). Class suitable for all levels. Learn more here - registration required.

Sunday Jazz Nights at Pearl Hour

 
6/14/26
 
$10
 
Pearl Hour

Every Sunday, Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an evening of live jazz music featuring the Zach Westfall Quartet beginning at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

The quartet features Zach Westfall (bass), Ben Herod (sax), Mike Lent...

Pub Run with Fleet Feet and Fieldwork Brewing

 
6/15/26
 
 
Fieldwork Brewing Company

Fleet Feet Monterey hosts a Pub Run every Monday at 6:00pm. We'll begin and end at Fieldwork Brewing Company. All paces, levels, distances, and abilities are welcome. Post-run, we can grab a beer together!

Tuesday Story Time at Rosebuds Kids Co.

 
6/16/26
 
Free
 
Rosebuds Kids Co.

Rosebuds Kids Co. invites you and your children to join us every Tuesday, 9am-10am, for our weekly story time at the shop. It's a cozy hour of books, connection, and getting out of the house with your littles. This is a free event. No RSVP required.

Monterey Jazz Regional All-Stars Perform at Esteban Restaurant

 
6/16/26
 
 
Esteban Restaurant

This summer, experience live jazz on the patio of Esteban Restaurant Tuesday evenings, 5:30pm-7pm, June 2 - July 28, when the Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star ensembles take center stage. (No show on 6/23.)

Enjoy extraordinary performances by talented student musicians representing the best of Monterey County. Reservations required - call 831-375-0176.

OMBA Monthly Business Meetup

 
6/17/26
 
Free
 
Old Monterey Business Association

The Old Monterey Business Association welcomes OMBA members to the association's Monthly Business Meetup on the third Wednesday of every month, 9am-10am.

This is great chance for OMBA members to chat casually, learn more about the association, and ensure your voice is heard in the district. RSVP and learn the meeting location by calling the office at 831-655-8070.

Kito Rayburn at Puma Road

 
6/19/26
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Kito Rayburn . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Sade Night at Pearl Hour Featuring Diamond Life

 
6/19/26
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Diamond Life , a band dedicated to performing the songs of Sade, on Saturday, June 19 at 8pm.

The 7-piece band, featuring Malinda DeRouen on vocals, beautifully captures the smooth sophistication of Sade's timeless music while infusing it with their unique, improvisational flair.

Sense - A Somatic Journey at Om Studios

 
6/20/26
 
$55
 
Om Studios

Om Studios presents Sense - A Somatic Journey led by Jordan Rossow on Saturday, June 20, 4pm-6:30pm. Fee is $55 - register here .

About the Workshop

This workshop is an immersive experience exploring ritual,...

Adam Behan at Puma Road

 
6/20/26
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Adam Behan . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

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