Community

Fractured Fairy Tales at Psycho Donuts

 
8/24/14
 
free
 
Psycho Donuts

Hey Psycho Donut friends! August 24th is Tooth Fairy Day! Please come to a very special artist reception for "Fractured Fairy Tales and Other Psycho Donut Fables," 10am-3pm at Psycho Donuts in Campbell. We have a great group of very talented and twisted artists putting their CRAZY spin on fairy tales and fables.

Movies in the Park: Life of Pi

 
9/13/14
 
free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

The New Monterey Business Association and Monterey-Salinas Transit's JAZZ Line present Movies in the Park ! Bring the whole family and enjoy a cinematic evening under the stars at Scholze Park. Tonight we'll be watching the stunning Life of Pi (2012), adapted from the wildly popular novel by Yann Martel.

Movies in the Park: Chasing Mavericks

 
8/9/14
 
free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

It's time for Movies in the Park ! Bring the whole family and enjoy a cinematic evening under the stars at Scholze Park in New Monterey.

Tonight we'll be watching Chasing Mavericks (2012), rated PG. Directed by Curtis Hanson and Michael Apted, the film dramatizes the life of surfer Jay Moriarity. Pick up your free tickets from any participating shop on Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey (look for the Movies in the Park poster in the window).

Movies in the Park: Splash

 
7/19/14
 
free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

The New Monterey Business Association and Monterey-Salinas Transit's JAZZ Line present Movies in the Park ! Bring the whole family and enjoy a cinematic evening under the stars at Scholze Park in New Monterey.

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Campbell Summer Concert: The Joint Chiefs

 
7/31/14
 
free
 
Orchard City Green

The City of Campbell's 2014 Summer Concert Series rounds out the season with The Joint Chiefs !

Founded in 1990, The Joint Chiefs play everything from low volume instrumental jazz to full blown dance-crazed funk. Infused...

Campbell Summer Concert: Sage

 
8/7/14
 
free
 
Orchard City Green

The City of Campbell's 2014 Summer Concert Series is pleased to present Sage! Beginning their musical quest in 1969, Sage has stayed true to its mission of playing great R&B funk and soul.

Downtown Campbell First Friday: Cyclemania

 
9/5/14
 
free
 
Downtown Campbell

First Fridays are fun events held on the first Friday of the month in Downtown Campbell, 6pm-9pm, rain or shine, May through December. Bring the whole family for an evening of free entertainment, late-night shopping, and delicious food. Tonight's theme is Cyclemania !

Downtown Campbell First Friday: Hot Night in the Old Town

 
8/1/14
 
free
 
Downtown Campbell

First Fridays are fun events held on the first Friday of the month in Downtown Campbell, 6pm-9pm, rain or shine, May through December. Bring the whole family for an evening of free entertainment, late-night shopping, and delicious food. Tonight's...

Campbell Relay for Life 2026

 
7/11 - 7/12
 
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 12, 2026

OMBA's New Executive Director, Sabrina Hiltunen

Monterey, CA

The Old Monterey Business Association is excited to announce we have hired a new Executive Director, Sabrina Hiltunen! Sabrina has now settled into the OMBA's office at 98 Del Monte Avenue.

Sabrina brings to this position substantial skills in marketing and small business management and a passion for her hometown, Monterey. We warmly welcome her leadership, and look forward to all the possibilities of the new year. Learn more about Sabrina.

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

Bike Night in Downtown Monterey

 
7/9/26
 
Free
 
Old Monterey

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca presents Bike Night on Thursday, July 9, 5pm-7pm. Bring your motorcycle to the 300 block of Alvarado Street and kick-off MotoAmerica SuperBike Speedfest with us!

We'll have a motorcycle block party, rider meet-and-greet, ticket raffles, and more.

Meet Artist Cheryl Kampe at Venture Gallery

 
6/2/26
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Cheryl Kampe at the gallery on Tuesday June 2, 10am-2pm. This is a chance to speak with Cheryl about her work and see her new exhibit of paintings, Water Lilies and Paris Lights.

Community Town Hall: Measure D and Stormwater Fee

 
4/22/26
 
Free
 
Hilltop Park Center

The City of Monterey is hosting a Community Town Hall 6pm-7pm at Hilltop Park Center to discuss the 0.375 cent sales tax measure and the flood protection and clean stormwater initiative that will be voted on at a special election on June 2.

City of Monterey staff will provide a 10-15 minute presentation, then residents will have time to ask questions.

Monterey Trolley Returns May 24, 2025

Monterey, CA

The Monterey trolley is returning! This free service will operate May 24 - September 1, 10am-6pm daily. Trolleys run every 10-15 minutes. Look for the green MST Trolley signs to board along the route .

Park in the Downtown Monterey Garage (340 Tyler) or the Cannery Row Garage (601 Foam) and get a free ride to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Lighthouse District, Downtown Old Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.

Downtown Campbell Farmers' Market

 
6/29/14
 
free
 
Campbell Farmers Market

Come on down each Sunday, 9am-1pm, for the one of the best year-round Farmers' Markets in the South Bay. Enjoy the community atmosphere and fresh produce grown locally by California farmers as well as the crafts vendors, live music, coffee...

Donate Gently Used Halloween Costumes to MY Museum

Monterey, CA

MY Museum is accepting gently used Halloween costumes in good condition for use in our theatre by little performers. Costumes can be dropped off at the museum during regular business hours, Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm. We're located at 425 Washington Street.

Celebrate Campbell

 
3/24/12
 
 
Villa Ragusa

On Saturday March 24, the Campbell Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Celebrate Campbell Event to honor the winners of the 2011 Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year Awards. Many Volunteers of the Year for 2011...

Diapering 101 Workshop: Cloth Diapering Made Simple

 
6/22/13
 
 
Tiny Tots Diaper Service

Experience the ease of cotton diapering with modern diapering techniques and supplies demonstrated by Parent Diapering Experts who have logged hundreds of diapering hours and are excited about passing along their "tips and tricks of the trade." The workshop is...

Campbell Library Grand Reopening

 
5/9/26
 
Free
 
Campbell Library

After being closed for nearly 4 years for extensive renovation, the Campbell Library is ready for its public debut on 2026 Saturday, May 9th with an all-day grand reopening celebration that begins at 9:30am with LION DANCING. This will be fun.

Campbell Relay for Life Kickoff at Water Tower Kitchen

 
3/10/26
 
 
Water Tower Kitchen

Relay for Life of Campbell will be starting their 2026 Relay for Life campaign with a kickoff event and fundraiser at Water Tower Kitchen on Tuesday, March 10th. The kickoff event starts at 6:30pm, but Water Tower Kitchen will be...

2026 4th of July Photos Now Online

Monterey, CA

Photos from the 2026 4th of July festivities in Downtown Old Monterey are now online! View moments captured at the parade , the Colton Hall lawn party , the pancake breakfast , Cooper-Molera Adobe , and Monterey State Historic Park .

The Old Monterey Business Association, which produces the 4th of July Parade, thanks everyone who marched, sponsored, volunteered, and attended! It was a beautiful celebration of our community on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

No Fireworks in Monterey

Monterey, CA

Fire season is here! The City of Monterey asks that you reduce the risk of wildfire by NOT using fireworks when celebrating the 4th of July.

In Monterey, you may be subject to a $1000 fine if you are caught using any type of fireworks (including those marked as "safe and sane"). Thank you for enjoying the holiday safely and responsibly.

No Fireworks Allowed in Monterey

Monterey, CA

The City of Monterey asks that you reduce the risk of wildfire by not using fireworks when celebrating the 4th of July. In the City you may be subject to a $1000 fine if you are caught using any type of fireworks (including those marked as "safe and sane"). Thank you for enjoying the holiday responsibly and safely.