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!

Join our Impressions of Nature Art Camp this summer to explore the beauty of nature through printmaking! Campers will learn how to create stunning prints using recycled materials, while also discovering ways to protect and preserve the environment.

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At this week-long summer camp, children ages 5-7 will bring Minecraft to life using LEGO® bricks at Monterey Museum of Art. Kids learn resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation as they come together to play a unique building adventure game. Learn more.

At this summer camp at Monterey Museum of Art, design your custom LEGO® creation to take on any challenge. Mix and match chassis designs using wheels, treads, or walking legs and then combine these with tools like drills, hammers, and...

At this summer camp for ages 5-7 at Monterey Museum of Art, June 9-13, kids will design and build their way through the animal kingdom, from sea to safari, using tens of thousands of LEGO® parts with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. More info here.

Bring the whole family to Monterey Museum of Art for a free, fun-filled day of creativity, community, and celebration for all ages on Saturday, June 7, 11am-3pm. Admission is free.

Create art inspired by the 2025 Monterey Biennial and engage with the exhibition in a brand-new creative setting.

Monterey Public Library hosts Irish storyteller and singer Helena Byrne for a free children's storytime with Irish folk tales, music, and games on Friday, May 16, 10:15am-11am in the Community Room. All are welcome, especially ages 2-5.

Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation invites families to join local firefighters for a free Kids' Hero Run on Sunday March 30, 10am-2pm, at Custom House Plaza.

Kids ages 2-17 can come dressed as their favorite superhero and run through a series of inflatable obstacle courses. Come out and have a great time with the whole family!

MY Museum, in conjunction with Monterey Symphony, presents Symphony Saturday! On May 17, 10:30am-11:30am, children can explore the world of sound with an interactive performance by members of Monterey Symphony.

Children can touch, hold, and play musical instruments and participate in an interactive craft. Recommended for children ages 3-8.

MY Museum, in conjunction with Monterey Symphony, presents Symphony Saturday! On April 26, 10:30am-11:30am, children can explore the world of sound with an interactive performance by members of Monterey Symphony at the museum.

This program is recommended for children...

MY Museum, in conjunction with Monterey Symphony, presents Symphony Saturday! On March 15, 10:30am-11:30am, children can explore the world of sound with an interactive performance by members of Monterey Symphony.

Children can touch, hold, and play musical instruments and participate in an interactive craft. Recommended for children ages 3-8.