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Creative Research Lab for Teens at Play Full Ground, Fall 2026

Monterey, CA

This fall, Dream Lab at Play Full Ground welcomes a new offering for ages 13-19: the Creative Research Lab . This 8-week journey in creative inquiry, meeting Tue & Thu, 1pm-3pm, 9/8-10/29, is an intensive studio residency for teens who are ready to develop original work and build their creative portfolios.

Through research, making, sharing, and reflection, participants will develop creative projects rooted in their own questions, interests, and observations. Learn more.

Play Full Ground: The Story of Mr. Stripes

Monterey, CA

Meet Mr. Stripes. One of Play Full Ground's students spent hours creating him as a birthday gift for another student and brought him to Play Full Ground's Co-Creation Studio, which meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

The birthday student named...

Christmas in July at Rosebuds

 
7/25/26
 
 
Rosebuds Kids Co.

It's only July and Rosebuds Kids Co. already has 8 bins of Christmas stuff in the back room. So we're celebrating Christmas in July on Saturday, July 25, 10am-4pm!

We'll have live music by Tatt's Musical Tales (10am-11am), photos with Santa (12pm-2pm), Christmas cookies by Tiffany's Sweet Life , special sales, and holiday cheer.

The Hot Spot: Now Open 7 Days a Week!

Monterey, CA

The Hot Spot Studios is now open seven days a week. Our new hours are Sun-Thu, 11am-8pm, and Fri & Sat, 11am-9pm.

Come paint pottery, paint a blank canvas, create a mosaic, make a candle, design a fairy garden, or mix some slime at 458 Alvarado Street.

Tatt's Musical Tales at Rosebuds Kids Co.

 
6/20/26
 
Free
 
Rosebuds Kids Co.

Rosebuds Kids Co. presents Tatt's Musical Tales on Saturday, June 20, 10am-11am. Free. Great for kids age 0-8 and their grownups.

Enjoy original songs woven around your favorite children's books. Just a guitar, a voice, and a great story.

July 4th Living History Day 2026 - Monterey State Historic Park

 
7/4/26
 
free
 
Memory Garden at Pacific House

Monterey State Historic Park Association presents a free July 4th Living History Day for all ages in the Memory Garden behind Pacific House, 11am-4pm.

Bring the whole family for 19th century games, rope making, leather stamping, candle making, and guided history tours.

Stars, Stripes & Stories: A Fourth of July Celebration 2026

 
7/4/26
 
Free
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Stars, Stripes & Stories: A Fourth of July Celebration at Cooper-Molera Adobe is a free, family-friendly community event celebrating Independence Day through live performances, crafts, storytelling, and more, 12pm-4pm. View the schedule.

Make a Custom Hat for Dad at Rosebuds

 
6/21/26
 
 
Rosebuds Kids Co.

Join Rosebuds Kids Co. on Sunday, June 21, 11am-1pm as The Hattie Co. pops up with their hat bar! Choose your patches, build your design, and create a one-of-a-kind hat for your favorite dad. $25 per hat. No registration needed.

Celebrate MY Museum's 29th Birthday!

 
7/19/26
 
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

MY Museum is turning 29, and we want to party like a rock star on Sunday, July 19, 10am-12pm. It's Circle Time will be back to help us celebrate with a live concert; we'll also have face-painting, crafts, and much more. Tickets included with daily admission. RSVP here .

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