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Turkish Arts and Culture Festival 2025

 
8/23/25
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

All are welcome to the Annual Turkish Arts and Culture Festival for a weekend of free family fun, August 23 and 24, 11am-7pm, at Custom House Plaza. We'll have live music and folk dancing performances, Turkish food and drinks, and special activities for children.

Kids' Birthday Parties at MY Museum

Monterey, CA

Did you know you can hold your child's birthday party at MY Museum? Monterey County Youth Museum was voted the “Best Place for a Birthday Party” in the Monterey County Weekly 2023 Reader’s Poll.

Private parties at MY Museum...

Used Book Sale at Monterey Public Library

 
10/4/25
 
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is holding a Used Book Sale on Saturday, October 4, 10am-4pm, in the foyer of the Library. You'll find gently used books across all genres. Proceeds will benefit Monterey Public Library.

Used Book Sale at Monterey Public Library

 
7/12/25
 
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is holding a Used Book Sale on Saturday, July 12, 10am-4pm, in the foyer of the Library. You'll find gently used books across all genres. Proceeds will benefit Monterey Public Library.

Collaborative Art Workshop for Teens at Play Full Ground

 
7/23/25
 
Free
 
Play Full Ground

Artist and educator Mai Ryuno is hosting free Collaborative Art Workshops for students ages 14-17 on Saturday, July 19, 2pm-4pm, and Wednesday, July 23, 3pm-5pm.

Join our community of young creatives! You'll have a chance to reflect your experiences,...

Collaborative Art Workshop for Teens at Play Full Ground

 
7/19/25
 
Free
 
Play Full Ground

Artist and educator Mai Ryuno is hosting a free Collaborative Art Workshop for students ages 14-17 on Sat., July 19, 2pm-4pm, and Wed., July 23, 3pm-5pm.

This workshop will focus on the creative process of Think, Do, Share: facilitating self-reflection, ideation, and the realization of creative ideas as a team. Learn more and register.

Parent Q&A Session: Play Full Ground Micro High School

 
7/16/25
 
Free
 
Play Full Ground

Mai Ryuno, founder of Play Full Ground Micro High School opening in Fall 2025, is offering comprehensive Q&A sessions for parents and guardians about the new school on Saturday, July 12, 2pm-4pm (in-person) and Wednesday, July 16, 5pm-6:30pm (online). ...

It's Circle Time at MY Museum!

 
8/9/25
 
 
Monterey County Youth Museum

It's Circle Time is coming to MY Museum! Don't miss out on this 10:15am performance by one of the hottest new children's entertainment groups on the Central Coast.

Spoon Circus at MY Museum- CANCELED

 
6/12/25
 
 
Monterey County Youth Museum

We regret that, due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled. We look forward to hosting Spoon Circus in the future!

The circus is coming to MY Museum! We're excited to host Spoon Circus on Thursday, June 12, 10am-12pm. Suitable for ages 3-8. Included with daily admission fee.

Spoon Circus is a vibrant, traveling social circus on a mission to bring joy and empowerment to communities through the magic of circus arts and physical education. They believe in the power of play.

Drag Queen Storytime at Oscar's Playground

 
6/11/25
 
Free
 
Oscar's Playground

Oscar's Playground hosts a free Drag Queen Storytime with Saint Sallos. Doors open at 6pm, storytime begins at 7pm. Enjoy fun and creative expression in a welcoming, inclusive environment for all ages.

Today we’ll read C is for Country by Lil Nas X and ‘Twas the Night Before Pride by Joanna McClintick. Register here on Monterey Public Library's events calendar.

Garden Art Walk at Cooper-Molera Adobe

 
6/7/25
 
Free
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Join us in the Cooper-Molera Adobe gardens for a day of creativity, community, and nature at our Garden Art Walk on Saturday, June 7, 12pm-2pm.

Stroll through our beautiful gardens and engage with free, hands-on art lessons for all...

Community Craft Day at Monterey State Historic Park

 
6/14/25
 
free
 
Memory Garden at Pacific House

Monterey State Historic Park hosts a free community craft day for all ages on Saturday, June 14, 11am-4pm. Visit the Memory Garden for leather stamping, candle making, and more!

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