Second Chance Thrift Store is holding a Halloween Costume Contest for all ages on Saturday, October 25 at 3:30pm. This is a great chance to show off your unique Halloween costume and have lots of fun!

Artist Mai Ryuno invites you to join her at Play Full Ground for a free, fun art activity for all ages during the Children's Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, 2pm-5pm.

Visit Play Full Ground, collect a little bag of Japanese and Asian treats, pop one in your mouth, and spend a few moments drawing and reflecting on the experience.

Current Comics is holding a Halloween Trick or Read on Saturday, October 25, 11am-7pm, featuring a big bowl of candy and free comics to give to kids and parents (while supplies last).

You'll find comics from Spider-Man, X-Men, Godzilla, Fantastic Four, and more. And you might even be able to take a picture with Yoda.

In honor of Halloween, the City of Monterey presents a free Trunk-or-Treat and Movie in the Park on the lawn of Colton Hall.

The walk-through trunk-or-treat will be held 5pm-6:30pm. Our feature film, Disney's Encanto (2021), will begin at 6:30pm. Come dressed in costume! There will be food trucks, fire engines, kids' activities, and more.

All are cordially invited to the Historic Downtown Monterey Traditional Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, December 5, 5pm-6pm. Join us on the lawn in front of Colton Hall by candlelight to share in this much-loved holiday celebration.

Enjoy cookies, cider, live music and caroling, and the lighting of the tree to bring in the holiday season. KMBY 1240 AM / 95.9 FM will broadcast the event.

Join us for a spooky good time! On Saturday, October 25, Lighthouse District shops, restaurants, and boutiques will be open and welcoming little goblins with special treats, 2pm-5pm, rain or shine. So dress up the kids, get in the spirit, and come on down with your family to enjoy a fun and safe time in the community.

All businesses handing out candy will be located on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey between Reeside and David and will have a Lighthouse Halloween poster displayed in the window.

MY Museum is celebrating Our World: Worldwide Day of Play for Children, 10am-12pm. Enjoy a performance by It's Circle Time and an interactive workshop with the Little Sense Maker's Dough To Go team. Reserve your tickets on our website .

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey presents a free Back to School Bullyproof Seminar for children ages 6-12 on Saturday, 12:30pm-2pm. No prior experience necessary. Register here.

Gracie's Bullyproof program teaches children to use verbal assertiveness to deter bullies and non-violent self-defense techniques. Kids gain discipline, control, and focus through fun games and positive reinforcement.

We regret to report that the fall camp has been canceled because of low enrollment. Students in grades 3-5 are invited to join Monterey State Historic Park for Autumn Explorers, a 5-day camp exploring the rich cultural history and natural areas throughout the Park and beyond.

Campers will engage in seasonal crafts, activities, and walking field trips in Downtown Monterey, October 6-10, 9am-4pm. Learn more.

The Lighthouse District's own Casey Starks will be selling her beautiful handmade pottery at Monterey First Theater Fest at Monterey State Historic Park on Saturday, August 30, 11am-4pm. Free admission.

Enjoy a day of all-ages fun with music, theater, family activities, a maker's market, and food trucks.

The City of Monterey is hosting a free city services fair, City Hall in Your Corner, on Thursday, August 21, 5pm-7:30pm at Hilltop Park Center.

Come out and enjoy some hot dogs, games and activities for kids, and meet your City staff. This is a great opportunity to get to know the wide variety of programs and services offered for residents of all ages.