Join Monterey County Youth Museum for a Holiday Extravaganza on Dec. 14. Enjoy a holiday musical theater performance by the Dance Center, 10am-10:30am, followed by Little Sense Makers in our party room hosting sensory play, 10:30am-12pm. Reserve your spot now.

Ring in the New Year at a kid-friendly hour this year! Join MY Museum 10am-12pm for an unforgettable celebration complete with noisemakers, face painting, and party hats. Watch the Noon Year’s Ball light up as we countdown together. Reservations are required.

Play Full Ground, a creativity-centered microschool and learning lab, is hosting a free holiday card printmaking demonstration and open house on Saturday, December 13, 1pm-3pm. All are welcome! Learn more.

Bring the whole family to Monterey Museum of Art for Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, December 6, 11am-3pm, and enjoy hands-on, Iluminado-inspired art activities designed for all ages. Explore creativity together, discover new ways to make and play, and...

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is holding a Used Book Sale at the Library on Thu (12/4), 3pm-6pm, and Fri & Sat (12/5 & 12/6), 10am-4pm. Find gently used books in popular genres for adults and children and enjoy seasonal nibbles. Proceeds will benefit Monterey Public Library.

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is holding a Used Book Sale at the Library on Thu (12/4), 3pm-6pm, and Fri & Sat (12/5 & 12/6), 10am-4pm. Find gently used books in popular genres for adults and children and enjoy seasonal nibbles. Proceeds will benefit Monterey Public Library.

Celebrate the holidays at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink, open daily November 21 - January 4 . At Custom House Plaza, located behind Portola Hotel & Spa in Old Monterey, skaters can spend the day in a winter wonderland by the Bay.

Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for children 12 & under. Skate rental fee is $5.

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.