Events Calendar: 2026-04-11

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 .

Spring Art and Wearable Art Sale at Venture Gallery

 
4/11/26
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to a two-day Spring Art and Wearable Art Sale featuring the work of Venture Gallery artists on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 & 12, 10am-6pm. We'll have racks of art and wearable pieces at "Spring Cleaning" prices, and artist demonstrations out on Alvarado Mall.

Monterey Museum of Art's Block Party 2026

 
4/11/26
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Get ready for the Monterey Museum of Art's 4th Annual Block Party! This vibrant arts festival, free and open to all, transforms Downtown Monterey into a bustling hub of art and creativity.

Discover local artisans and makers showcasing their unique crafts alongside dazzling performances and a variety of delicious food and drink options. Participate in interactive arts activities designed for all ages, and enjoy free admission to our latest exhibitions.

Earth Day Tide Pool Exploration: What the Heck Is That?

 
4/11/26
 
$50
 
The Great Tide Pool

Play Full Ground presents an Earth Day Ecology Exploration - What the Heck Is That? at the Great Tide Pool in Pacific Grove on Sat, 4/11, 12pm-2pm, and Wed, 4/22, 9am-11am. Middle and high school students and curious adults are welcome!

Guided by ecologist and artist Emily Gottlieb, participants will explore the tide pools using ecology, field observation, and creative documentation. Fee is $50 per person. Learn more and register.

Cyanotype Garden Workshop at Cooper-Molera Adobe

 
4/11/26
 
Free
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

On Saturday, April 11 from 12pm-2pm , Cooper-Adobe Museum will participate in the Monterey Museum of Art's Block Party as a Historic Hotspot. Local Scientific Illustrator/Educator Kristen Burroughs will lead curious artists in a Cyanotype Garden Workshop using flowers...

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.

Songbird Meadow at Puma Road

 
4/11/26
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents the musical duo Songbird Meadow . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

MMA Dance Party 2026

 
4/11/26
 
$25
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art presents an outdoor dance party in our sculpture garden, 8pm-10pm, after our daytime Block Party .

Enjoy a music and light experience along with craft beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and delicious treats from local vendors. Tickets are $25 - purchase here . Ages 21+ only.