Community

Whalefest 2025 Seeks Volunteers

Monterey, CA

Whalefest Monterey 2025 is seeking community volunteers ages 18+ to help with this free, family-friendly event on April 12 & 13 at Old Fisherman's Wharf and Custom House Plaza.

From arts and crafts to marine mammal costume ambassadors, merchandise booths to survey teams - there's no shortage of fun ways to contribute. Learn more here.

Meet Artist Gordon Mayfield at Venture Gallery

 
4/5/25
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Gordon Mayfield on Saturday, April 5, 3pm-5:30pm. Drop by the gallery, view Gordon's exhibit of his beautiful watercolor landscape paintings, and speak with him about his work. Gordon's art will be featured at the gallery through April.

Go Hiking with Monterey Hostel

 
3/6/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Hostel

Monterey Hostel invites you to join us for our weekly hikes. We meet at the hostel every Thursday at 9am for coffee and coordination, then head out by 9:30am. All are welcome! No reservations necessary.

Hikes will last approximately 2 hours and be in different locations each week in a variety of environments. We aim to keep hikes accessible for beginners and all ages. In case of rain, please text the hostel at 831-677-6060.

Restoration Project at Cooper-Molera Adobe 2025

Monterey, CA

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has begun a significant restoration project at Cooper-Molera Adobe at 506 Munras Avenue. Work is focused on preserving the site's historic structures and ensuring their longevity.

The museum, gardens, Alta Bakery & Cafe, and Cella Restaurant will remain open throughout the process. The second floor of the museum will be closed to protect and store the Cooper-Molera Adobe collection and archival materials. The project is expected to end by June 30. Learn more.

Campbell Relay for Life 2025

 
7/12 - 7/13
 
Free
 
Campbell Community Center

Fighting cancer takes many things like research, free rides to chemo and lodging near hospitals, and our 24/7 helpline. But we can’t do any of that without you. Join Relay For Life, the largest, most inspiring, and supportive cancer fundraising event on the planet.

Multi-day event ending on Sun Jul 13, 2025

Monterey: Residential Parking Program Town Hall

 
3/27/25
 
free
 
Monterey Council Chamber

The City of Monterey presents a Community Town Hall meeting to address updates to the Residential Parking Program. The City plans to launch an updated, more modern program in 2025 and wants input from Monterey residents. All are welcome.

Ribbon Cutting Celebration: Breakthrough Men's Community

 
3/11/25
 
free
 
Breakthrough Men's Community

Join Breakthrough Men's Community as we celebrate a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, March 11, 5pm-7pm. We’re excited to unveil our new office, introduce our 2025 curriculum, and share program updates that continue our mission of empowering men to build healthier lives and relationships.

Information Session: Play Full Ground Micro High School

 
3/29/25
 
free
 
Play Full Ground

Learn about Play Full Ground's new micro high school (opening Fall 2025) and share your hopes for your child's high school education with school founder Mai Ryuno. Register for a session on March 29 , 3pm-4:30pm.

Students and parents are invited to share their experiences and challenges to help Mai create detailed educational plans to meet local needs. More info here.

Information Session: Play Full Ground Micro High School

 
3/15/25
 
free
 
Play Full Ground

Learn about Play Full Ground's new micro high school (opening Fall 2025) and share your hopes for your child's high school education with school founder Mai Ryuno. Register for a session on March 15 or March 29 , 3pm-4:30pm.

Students and parents are invited to share their experiences and challenges to help Mai create detailed educational plans to meet local needs. More info here.

Meet Artist Noriko Constant at Venture Gallery

 
3/1/25
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Noriko Yoshikawa-Constant on March 1, 3pm-5pm. Drop by the gallery, view Noriko's exhibit of her monotype prints of dogs and cats, and speak with her about her work. Noriko's art will be featured at the gallery through March.

Fleet Feet Monterey Wins 2025 Award

Monterey, CA

Congratulations to Fleet Feet Monterey, which was recognized by its parent company as one of the top 25 Fleet Feet stores out of more than 280 in the country!

Fleet Feet Monterey offers fitness gear plus classes and events year-round. We're proud to have the store at 472 Alvarado Street, and thank them for contributing to the vibrancy of our district.

7th Annual Taste of Campbell Fundraiser for Campbell CERT

 
3/30/25
 
$55
 
Campbell Community Center

Taste of Campbell 2025 will be on Sunday, March 30th! Here's your chance to sample bites from a variety of Campbell food establishments and try beer & wines from local wineries and breweries. You won't want to miss this because last year the food lineup featured TWO restaurants that were listed in the Michelin Guide!

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