Family Activities

City of Monterey Services Fair: City Hall in Your Corner

 
8/21/25
 
Free
 
Hilltop Park Center

The City of Monterey is hosting a free city services fair, City Hall in Your Corner, on Thursday, August 21, 5pm-7:30pm at Hilltop Park Center.

Come out and enjoy some hot dogs, games and activities for kids, and meet your City staff. This is a great opportunity to get to know the wide variety of programs and services offered for residents of all ages.

Old Fisherman's Wharf 180th Birthday Celebration

 
10/12/25
 
Free
 
Old Fisherman's Wharf

Celebrate the 180th Birthday of Monterey’s historic Old Fisherman’s Wharf on Sunday, October 12, 10am-5pm. This free, family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, tours of the legendary boat The Western Flyer, and activities for all ages.

Monterey First Theater Fest 2025

 
8/30/25
 
Free
 
California's First Theatre

Monterey State Historic Park presents an afternoon of free, all-ages fun at the second annual First Theater Fest on Saturday, August 30, 11am-4pm.

Join us at California's First Theater and Casa del Oro Garden for entertainment by Monterey Peninsula Theatre Company and musician Katherine Lavin, a Maker's Market featuring talented local artisans, a bunch of family-friendly activities, and food trucks. Learn more.

Children's Music Classes at Wendi Kirby Music, Fall 2025

Monterey, CA

Wendi Kirby Music is offering three music classes for children beginning in September: a Group Piano Class (6+ yrs), a Kindermusik Little Musicians Class (4.5 - 7 yrs), and a Kindermusik Mixed Age Class (6 mo - 4.5 yrs).

All three classes provide children with a strong foundation of skills in a fun and engaging setting. Learn more.

Gaming Flea Market at Mythic Games 2025

 
8/17/25
 
 
Mythic Games Monterey

It's out with the old, in with the new at Mythic Games Monterey's Gaming Flea Market on Sunday, August 17, 12pm-4pm. Use this chance to find some new projects from other gamers in the community.

Make Charm Bracelets with The Green Craft Club

 
8/10/25
 
$10-$20
 
Play Full Ground

The Green Craft Club invites you to join us at Play Full Ground to make custom friendship bracelets with beads, charms, and ribbon on Sunday, August 10 at 2pm.

Open to all ages (younger children may need adult assistance). Register here. Fee is $15 for 1 bracelet, $20 for 2 bracelets, and $10 for an additional sibling to attend.

Reception for Youth Arts Collective's Summer Show 2025

 
7/25/25
 
Free
 
Youth Arts Collective

Youth Arts Collective invites you to the opening reception for our 2025 Summer Art Show on Friday, July 25, 6pm-9pm. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we showcase over 100 original works created by YAC’s talented young artists and mentors.

Baby Rave at Monterey Public Library

 
7/26/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library is hosting our first Baby Rave! Is your baby a party animal? Keeping you up at night? Dancing and wiggling around ALL the time? If so, Baby Rave is the place for you (and your baby)....

Summer Garden Art Walk at Cooper-Molera Adobe

 
7/26/25
 
$10
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Cooper-Molera Adobe hosts a Summer Garden Art Walk for all ages on Saturday, July 26, 10am-2pm. Come and paint in the garden! $10 fee includes a personal watercolor paint kit and canvas.

Limited supplies available - first come, first served. Proceeds will benefit Cooper-Molera Adobe and Monterey Peninsula Pride.

Kick-Off Race Car Show: Monterey Classic Car Week 2025

 
8/8/25
 
free
 
Old Monterey

Monterey Car Week is beginning with a remarkable display of historic race cars on Alvarado Street on Friday, August 8, 5pm-7pm! Come on down, see the cars up close, and meet the drivers. This is a family-friendly event.

Kids' Birthday Parties at MY Museum

Monterey, CA

Did you know you can hold your child's birthday party at MY Museum at 425 Washington Street? We were voted “Best Place for a Birthday Party” in the Monterey County Weekly 2025 Reader’s Poll.

Private parties at MY Museum include 2 hours exclusive playtime for up to 50 guests, a scavenger hunt, a photo op, and a goody bag for children under 12. Plus you can bring treats and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy in the party room. Learn more on MY Museum's website .

Used Book Sale at Monterey Public Library

 
7/12/25
 
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is holding a Used Book Sale on Saturday, July 12, 10am-4pm, in the foyer of the Library. You'll find gently used books across all genres. Proceeds will benefit Monterey Public Library.

Used Book Sale at Monterey Public Library

 
10/4/25
 
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is holding a Used Book Sale on Saturday, October 4, 10am-2pm, in the foyer of the Library. You'll find gently used books across all genres. Proceeds will benefit Monterey Public Library.

Super Chexx Pro Bubble Hockey at High Scores Arcade

Monterey, CA

High Scores Arcade now has Super Chexx Pro Bubble Hockey available for play at 459 Alvarado Street. This is some serious fun, people.

Pay a flat fee ($10/hour or $22/day) and you can play all the games in the arcade (including this one) as many times as you want.

It's Circle Time at MY Museum!

 
7/12/25
 
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

It's Circle Time is coming to MY Museum! Don't miss out on this 10:15am performance by one of the hottest new children's entertainment groups on the Central Coast.

Spoon Circus at MY Museum- CANCELED

 
6/12/25
 
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

We regret that, due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled. We look forward to hosting Spoon Circus in the future!

The circus is coming to MY Museum! We're excited to host Spoon Circus on Thursday, June 12, 10am-12pm. Suitable for ages 3-8. Included with daily admission fee.

Spoon Circus is a vibrant, traveling social circus on a mission to bring joy and empowerment to communities through the magic of circus arts and physical education. They believe in the power of play.

Drag Queen Storytime at Oscar's Playground

 
6/11/25
 
Free
 
Oscar's Playground

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.

Garden Art Walk at Cooper-Molera Adobe

 
6/7/25
 
Free
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

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...

Community Craft Day at Monterey State Historic Park 2025

 
6/14/25
 
free
 
Memory Garden at Pacific House

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!

Free Family Fun Day: 2025 Monterey Biennial

 
6/7/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

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.