Join the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters for a free, family-friendly concert on Sunday, March 19 at 3:30pm in the Serra Ballroom of Monterey Conference Center. Space is limited to the first 1,000 guests - please reserve your tickets online .

The Navy Band Sea Chanters are the U.S. Navy's official chorus. The ensemble performs traditional choral music, sea chanteys, patriotic fare, opera, Broadway tunes, and contemporary music. They regularly perform for the president, vice president, and foreign dignitaries.

Whalefest is an educational and entertaining family-friendly event held at and around Custom House Plaza and Old Fisherman's Wharf on March 18 and 19, 11am-5pm, rain or shine. It includes fun activities for all ages, live music, boat displays, and dozens of fascinating marine-related interactive exhibits by numerous local organizations.

MY Museum invites you and your children ages 3+ to join us on Saturday, February 25, as we partner with Red Engine Rides for a cruise around town. We're offering 15 minute rides in an open-air fire engine for $25 per person. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Rides depart every half hour, 9:30am-11:30am. Advance reservations required.

Monterey Museum of Art presents a Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, February 4, 11am-3pm. Drop by the Museum for an afternoon of art making and exploration.

Participants of all ages will enjoy an afternoon of nature-inspired artmaking and exploration with special guests, exhibiting artists Elizabeth Barlow and Susan Manchester.

Monterey Museum of Art presents a Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, December 3, 11am-3pm. Drop by the Museum for an afternoon of art making and exploration.

Participants of all ages will be invited to take part in an exhibition scavenger hunt, collaborate in community chalk art, and create their own mini masterpiece.

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is hosting a giant used book sale Nov. 29 - Dec. 3 in the Community Room of the Library. You'll find something for everyone on your list including best sellers, rare books, DVDs, puzzles, children's books, coffee table books, and expanded genres.

Hours are Thu-Fri, 11am-2pm, and Sat, 10am-2pm.

Get into the spirit of community on Sunday, December 4 with a casual Run, Walk, and Roll with Fleet Feet and Blue Zones Project - we'll meet at the office of Blue Zones Project Monterey County at 9am. This event...

Christmas in the Adobes on December 9 & 10 is Monterey's signature holiday event! Stroll the streets of Monterey and stop in at any one of the many decorated adobes with soft holiday lights and entertainment. The event supports Monterey State Historic Park children's educational programs.

Tickets are $25 per night for adults and free for children and youth age 17 and under. A 2-night Gold Pass is available for $40. Reserve your tickets online today.

Ring in the New Year at a kid-friendly hour this year! Join MY Museum 10am-12:15pm 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.

Monterey Public Library invites children and their caregivers to join us for a special spooky Halloween Storytime in our Community Room. Be sure to wear your favorite costumes as we will be parading around the library after we read the...

Monterey Recreation and Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation present a Trunk-or-Treat and Movie in the Park on Saturday, October 22 on the lawn of Colton Hall. This family-friendly event is free.

Come dressed in costume to trunk-or-treat, 5pm-6:30pm, when we'll have fire engines and activities for kids. The screening of the Disney film Hocus Pocus will begin at 7pm. Free popcorn and cotton candy available.

Monterey Bay Aquarium invites our members to join us for a family-friendly Halloween Member Party, October 22 and 29, 7pm-10pm. Show off your costumes in an Aquarium full of your favorite people - all dressed up. We'll have a live DJ to get every ghoul dancing!

Are you a member? Please register for the party on our website . Not a member? Here's your chance to join!

MY Museum is hosting a free COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinic for everyone ages 2 and up, 3pm-6pm. The museum will have activities and fun music for participating families. Vaccinations are FREE and no insurance is required.

We recommend you register in advance here , but it's not required - walk-ups will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. All children must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver over the age of 18.

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is holding a Used Book Sale on Saturday, October 15, 10am-2pm, on the back patio of Monterey Public Library. All funds raised will be used to support the library. Expect to find great deals and great prices!