Events Calendar: 2026-04-01

Wednesday Jazz Night at Pearl Hour

 
4/1/26
 
$10
 
Pearl Hour

Every Wednesday, Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an evening of live jazz music featuring the Ben Herod Trio beginning at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

831 INK: First Friday Tattoo Special

 
4/3/26
 
 
831 INK

831 INK offers a tattoo special on the first Friday of every month, 12pm-8pm. Tattoos are first come, first served (no trading sign ins). No cap on number of tattoos per person, $50 each. We'll have a lot of designs to choose from.

With five artists on hand, you'll have minimal wait times. Bring a friend along and make it a memorable night. View details here.

First Friday at Monterey Museum of Art

 
4/3/26
 
free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Come celebrate the weekend with Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street with extended hours and free access to the galleries every First Friday of the month, 5pm-7pm. Enjoy an all-ages community gathering featuring art, music, refreshments, and a casual vibe.

46th Annual Campbell Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt!

 
4/4/26
 
Free
 
Campbell Community Center

Campbell Kiwanis Club presents the 46th Annual Campbell Eggstravaganza Easter Egg hunt for children ages 1-12! It's a morning of free festivities that morning will include face painting, jump houses, a petting zoo, baton dancers, a petting zoo with bunnies, pictures with Campbell Kiwanis's special Easter Bunny, and an egg hunt with tens of thousands of eggs.

2026 Bunnies and Bonnets Easter Parade

 
4/4/26
 
Free
 
Downtown Campbell

Come join us for the 2026 Bunnies & Bonnets Parade in Downtown Campbell! This annual Easter Parade tradition features marching bands, dancers, animals, community groups, local organizations, and more. It's a wonderful Campbell tradition the entire family can enjoy!

Poetry in the Park: Poetry Reading at First Theatre 2026

 
4/4/26
 
Free
 
California's First Theater

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Monterey State Historic Park invites you to Poetry in the Park, an afternoon of live readings by local poets at California's First Theater on Saturday, April 4, 1pm-3pm. This is a free event. Doors...

Downtown Campbell Weekly Farmers' Market

 
4/5/26
 
 
Downtown Campbell

The Campbell Farmers' Market held on Sundays in Downtown Campbell is consistently rated as one of the best if not the best year-round Farmers' Markets in the South Bay. Come and enjoy the festive and vibrant community oriented atmosphere that attracts fans of the Campbell Farmers' Market from all around.

Sunday Jazz Nights at Pearl Hour

 
4/5/26
 
$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

 
4/6/26
 
 
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 Night Jam at Bulldog Sports Pub

 
4/7/26
 
 
Bulldog Sports Pub

Join Tribe in the Sky at Bulldog Sports Pub every Tuesday for our weekly jam session and community connection, 6:30pm-10pm. We feature a dynamic mix of music, comedy, and storytelling. All ages welcome. Pet-friendly.

Whalefest Monterey 2026

 
4/11/26
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

Whalefest is an educational and entertaining family-friendly event held at and around Custom House Plaza and Old Fisherman's Wharf on April 11 & 12, 10am-5pm, rain or shine.

It includes fun activities for all ages, live music, tours of research and rescue vessels, lots of interactive exhibits, and a symposium at Stanton Center .

Learn to Make Felt Blossoms at Slowfiber

 
4/11/26
 
$75
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber invites you to learn how to make unique felt blossoms from scratch in this workshop taught by Sahar Jabr on Saturday, April 11, 12:30pm-3:30pm. Fee is $75. Register here.

This hands-on felting workshop is designed for beginning or intermediate students, whether you're learning to work with felt for the first time or expanding your existing skills.

Ryan Sesma at Melville Tavern

 
4/14/26
 
 
Melville Tavern

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature local musician Ryan Sesma. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover.

Recycled Records Celebrates Record Store Day 2026

 
4/18/26
 
 
Recycled Records

Celebrate Record Store Day with Recycled Records on Saturday, April 18, 11am-6pm. While we won't be participating in "RSD Exclusive Releases" this time around, we'll still be celebrating our love of music! We'll be extra stocked with new and used vinyl, cassette tapes, CDs, movies, and stereo equipment.

Lucky Star Dance Party with DJ Atmos at Pearl Hour

 
4/18/26
 
No cover
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Lucky Star, Monterey's premier LGBTQIA+ dance party, on the third Saturday of every month, 8pm until closing. Music by DJ Atmos. No cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Recycled Records at S.A.G.E. Collective's Vintage & Record Expo 2026

 
4/19/26
 
Free
 
Moose Lodge

The Lighthouse District's own Recycled Records will participate in S.A.G.E. Collective's 2nd Annual Monterey Bay Vintage and Record Expo in Del Rey Oaks on Sunday, April 19, 11am-4pm.

Join Recycled Records and many other vinyl lovers for a day...

2026 Spring Wine Walk in Downtown Campbell

 
4/23/26
 
TBD
 
Downtown Campbell

The Downtown Campbell Wine Walk is one of the original South Bay Wine Walks and remains one of the only ones held at night. Come out for dozens of wine of all kinds and some evening magic in our charming Downtown.

History Happy Hour: "A Whale of a Tale" with Nick Garcia

 
4/24/26
 
$25
 
Ainsley House

Museum Researcher, Nick Garcia, will discuss how the golden era of New England whaling became intertwined with California—and even Campbell itself—revealing surprising maritime connections that helped shape our local history.

Moyozashi Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
4/25/26
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Moyozashi Sashiko Stitching Workshop taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Saturday, April 25, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Fee is $85 - register here.

In this workshop, you'll create a template to mark the cloth, discover the best way to stitch lines in traditional Moyozashi style, and get help creating an effective color palette of threads.

Learn to Make Vivacious Baskets at Slowfiber

 
4/25/26
 
$140
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Vivacious Vessels, Project Baskets taught by Vicki Assegued . Register here.

Radiant Fabric Collage is an innovative design concept developed by Vicki using concentric layering and repetition. You get to experiment with balance, color and shape. There's no sewing involved - we'll use an iron-on adhesive with a cardboard background. Perfect for all levels.

Dr. T and the Remedy at Melville Tavern

 
4/28/26
 
no cover
 
Melville Tavern

Melville Tavern hosts live music every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature Dr. T and the Remedy: Greg Tapson and Steve Moseley. Arrive early and enjoy our Happy Hour, 4pm-6pm. Dinner reservations recommended. No cover charge.