Family Activities

Saturday Morning Fun Run at Fleet Feet Monterey

 
1/15/22
 
Free
 
Fleet Feet Monterey

Everyone is welcome to join Fleet Feet Monterey on our Saturday Morning Fun Runs. Every Saturday we meet at the shop at 8am and take 15 minutes to socialize before we get moving. This free program is for people of all ages and abilities. All are welcome - the more, the merrier! Run or walk as you wish.

Kids' Gingerbread House Extravaganza 2021 at MY Museum

 
12/12/21
 
$35/$40
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

MY Museum invites children to get festive and join us in decorating your own gingerbread houses today. There will be lots of icing and candy canes, swirly twirly gum drops, and tons more candy to make your house look truly extraordinary. Reservations are required - register online here .

Take a Hike in Downtown Old Monterey with Blue Zones Project

 
11/17/21
 
free
 
Blue Zones Project Monterey County

Join Blue Zones Project Monterey County on National Take A Hike Day, Wednesday, November 17, 12pm-12:30pm, and take a walk with us in beautiful Downtown Old Monterey. Get some fresh air and meet new friends.

We'll meet at the...

Volunteer for Del Monte Beach Cleanup

 
11/20/21
 
free
 
Monterey Bay Park

Join Blue Zones Project Monterey County as we help clean and beautify one of our most popular beaches in Monterey. All ages are welcome! Please register online.

At 10am you'll find us at the Del Monte Beach Parking Lot with buckets and trash pickers. Bring your enthusiasm - we'll provide everything else.

Ice Skating by the Bay 2021

 
11/19/21
 
$15/$13
 
Custom House Plaza

Celebrate the holidays at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink, open daily November 19 - January 2 . 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.

Presidio of Monterey Museum Reopens!

Monterey, CA

The Presidio of Monterey Museum has reopened after nearly 600 days of closure! Located at the Lower Presidio Historic Park, the museum is free and open to the public, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm. There is no entrance fee.

Marvel Comics Halloween Extravaganza at Current Comics

 
10/30/21
 
free
 
Current Comics

Current Comics is participating in the Marvel Comics Halloween Extravaganza on Saturday, October 30, 11am-7pm. The shop will be giving out free comics (4 different titles!) as well as free candy while supplies last. No costume is necessary to get...

Tours of Stevenson House and Larkin House Now Available

Monterey, CA

Monterey State Historic Park is excited to announce that our guided tours of Larkin House and Stevenson House have returned! House tours, lasting 45-60 minutes, are now offered on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Stevenson House tours are offered at 10am; Larkin House tours are offered at 2pm.

Tickets are $10 for adults, free for children 17 and under, and can be purchased on location starting 15 minutes before the tour. Group size is limited to 8 people per tour. For more information, please visit our website .

Traditional Tree Lighting on Colton Hall Lawn 2021

 
12/3/21
 
Free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

All are cordially invited to the Historic Downtown Monterey Traditional Tree Lighting Celebration, featuring carols, music by Mike Marotta Family & Friends, and good cheer on Friday, December 3, 4:30pm-5:30pm.

Join us on the lawn in front of Colton Hall to share in this much-loved holiday celebration. Face masks are encouraged.

2021 Children's Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse Is CANCELLED

Monterey, CA

Because of continuing concerns about Covid-19, Lighthouse Avenue businesses in Monterey will not be hosting our regular community trick-or-treat in 2021.

We wish all of you a happy Halloween this fall and we look forward to welcoming you back for sweet and ridiculous family fun with us in October 2022.

Movie in the Park: "Monsters, Inc."

 
10/23/21
 
Free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

Monterey firefighters present a screening of the film Monsters, Inc. on the lawn of Colton Hall. Pre-show festivities include fire engines, MY Museum crafts, a taco truck, Trader Joe's snacks, and popcorn and cotton candy.

Halloween costumes are encouraged - we will have a few trick-or-treat stations set up for the kids. Make sure to bring chairs or a blanket to sit on and wear lots of warm layers.

Halloween Cookies, Crafting & Stories at MY Museum

 
10/23/21
 
$25
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

My Museum invites you and your children to dress in your favorite Halloween pajamas and join us for an afternoon of Halloween sugar cookie decorating, crafts, and stories on Sat, 3:30pm-5pm.

Reservations and face masks required. One adult per child required. Fee is $25 per child (accompanying adult free). Tickets now available on our website .

Fire Safety Friday at MY Museum 2021

 
10/8/21
 
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

Monterey County Youth Museum celebrates Fire Safety Friday, hosting our favorite firefighters from the Monterey Fire Department for an hour of fire safety demonstrations, activities, and a tour of a real fire engine. Admission is free for MY Museum Members; $10 for all others. Please reserve a spot on our website.

Revival Ice Cream's 5th Birthday Celebration

 
10/9/21
 
 
Revival Ice Cream

Revival Ice Cream is celebrating our 5th birthday! Please join us on Saturday, 12pm-10pm. Every customer will receive a free mini scoop of our Revival Birthday Cake ice cream and, only for today, we're bringing back a favorite seasonal flavor: Matcha Coconut.

Bring the whole family! Today, 3pm-6pm, we'll have an outdoor kids' space with music, balloons, and a limited edition coloring book.

Garden Pop-up Sale at Cooper Molera Adobe

 
10/2/21
 
free
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

The Cooper Molera Adobe and the Historic Garden League invite you to attend a Garden Pop-up Sale on Saturday, Oct. 2, 9:30am-12:30pm which will include a plant sale, garden tours, and a salvia propagation workshop.

Varieties of plants for sale will include scented geraniums, sages, roses, and other propagated plants from the Cooper Molera Gardens.

Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day at MY Museum

 
9/19/21
 
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

Did you know that Talk Like a Pirate Day is on Sunday, September 19? So gather 'round, landlubbers, and learn the pirate lingo. Join us for a pirate scavenger hunt and a special craft during our during our 10am-12 pm...

Celebrate Grandparents Day at MY Museum

 
9/12/21
 
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

Grandparents can be a huge part of any child's life and that's why we give them their own day of celebration! Join MY Museum on Sunday, September 12, during our 10am-12 pm or 1pm-3pm sessions for a special "Grandparent &...

Watch "Finding Dory" at Monterey County Fairgrounds - Spanish Language

 
8/22/21
 
free
 
Monterey County Fairgrounds

Blue Zones Project Monterey County, which has its offices in Downtown Old Monterey, is sponsoring a free outdoor screening of the film "Finding Dory" at Monterey County Fairgrounds. There will be two screenings in English on Saturday, August 21 -...

Watch "Finding Dory" at Monterey County Fairgrounds - English Language

 
8/21/21
 
free
 
Monterey County Fairgrounds

Blue Zones Project Monterey County, which has its offices in Downtown Old Monterey, is sponsoring a free outdoor screening of the film "Finding Dory" at Monterey County Fairgrounds. There will be two screenings in English on Saturday, August 21 -...

Volunteer for Del Monte Beach Cleanup

 
9/7/21
 
free
 
Monterey Bay Park

Join Blue Zones Project Monterey County, City of Monterey Parks Division, and the Monterey Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation as we help one of our local beaches recover from the holiday weekend.

At 3:30pm you'll find us at Monterey Bay Park with buckets and trash pickers in hand. Bring your enthusiasm - we'll provide everything else. All ages are welcome!

Cooper-Molera Adobe Museum Reopens July 31

Monterey, CA

The Cooper-Molera Adobe Museum, located at 506 Munras Avenue in Downtown Old Monterey, is reopening on Saturday, July 31. Hours will be Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm. Admission is free. Face masks required. The museum is self-guided, but a Volunteer Docent Guide will be available on Saturdays, 11am-3pm.

CANCELED: Monterey Bay Greek Festival 2021

 
8/28 - 8/29
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

THIS YEAR'S EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED BECAUSE OF CONCERN OVER THE COVID DELTA VARIANT. All are welcome to the Monterey Bay Greek Festival, a weekend of family fun featuring Greek cuisine, live Greek music, and shopping, August 28 & 29 at Custom House Plaza. Hours are 11am-7pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. Admission is free.

Multi-day event ending on Sun Aug 29, 2021

Robert Louis Stevenson House Reopens

Monterey, CA

Monterey State Historic Park is happy to announce that the Stevenson House has reopened on Saturdays after a long pandemic closure!

Any Saturday, 10am-4pm, stop by the house at 530 Houston Street to see a wonderful collection of artifacts from Robert Louis Stevenson and explore the building where he resided in the latter part 1879. Admission is free.

Volunteer for Del Monte Beach Cleanup

Monterey, CA

On Monday, July 5, 10am-12pm, join Blue Zones Project Monterey County, City of Monterey Parks Division, and Sustainable Monterey as we help one of our local beaches recover from the holiday weekend.

At 10am you'll find us at Monterey Bay Park (717 Del Monte Ave) with buckets and trash pickers in hand. Bring your enthusiasm - we'll provide everything else. All ages are welcome! Please register online in advance so we know to expect you.

Saturday Morning Fun Run at Fleet Feet Monterey

 
6/26/21
 
Free
 
Fleet Feet Monterey

Saturday Morning Fun Runs have returned to Fleet Feet Monterey! Every Saturday we meet at the shop at 8am and take 15 minutes to socialize before we get moving. This free program is for people of all ages and all abilities. Everyone is welcome - the more, the merrier! Run or walk as you wish.