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. Learn more and see the entertainment schedule.

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is holding a Used Book Sale on Saturday, October 4, 10am-2pm, in the foyer of the Library. You'll find gently used books across all genres. Proceeds will benefit 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.

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,...

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.

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 online on Wed., July 16, 5pm-6:30pm . Can't make it to the meeting? Contact Mai to make an appointment to talk.

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 Sat., July 12, 2pm-4pm (in-person) and Wed., July 16, 5pm-6:30pm (online). Learn more and register.

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.

It's Circle Time is coming to MY Museum for a Summer Residency! Don't miss out on an evening kick-off concert for all ages by one of the hottest new children's entertainment groups on the Central Coast.

Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are free for MY Museum members, $15 for all others. Purchase tickets.

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.

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.

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...

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!