Children

Rosebuds' First Birthday Party!

 
8/23/26
 
Free
 
Rosebuds Kids Co.

Come celebrate Rosebuds Kids Co.'s first birthday on Sunday, August 23, 11am-4pm! We’ll have sales, a raffle, giveaways, treats, and plenty of fun for the whole family.

It's been one year of secondhand finds, tiny shoppers, new friends, and community, and we're so grateful for every single person who has been a part of it.

Halloween Trunk-or-Treat and Movie in the Park 2026

 
10/17/26
 
free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

In honor of Halloween, the City of Monterey presents a free Trunk-or-Treat and Movie in the Park on the lawn of Colton Hall.

The walk-through trunk-or-treat will be held 5pm-6:30pm. Our feature film, Scooby-Doo (2002), will begin at 6:30pm. Come dressed in costume! There will be food trucks, fire engines, kids' activities, and more.

Creative Research Lab for Teens at Play Full Ground, Fall 2026

Monterey, CA

This fall, Dream Lab at Play Full Ground welcomes a new program for ages 13-19: the Creative Research Lab . This 8-week journey in creative inquiry, beginning Sept. 8, is an intensive studio residency for teens who are ready to develop original artwork and build their creative portfolios.

Through research, making, sharing, and reflection, participants will develop creative projects rooted in their own questions, interests, and observations. Learn more.

Play Full Ground: The Story of Mr. Stripes

Monterey, CA

Meet Mr. Stripes. One of Play Full Ground's students spent hours creating him as a birthday gift for another student and brought him to our Co-Creation Studio . The birthday student named him Mr. Stripes, and he sat on a plate of Japanese snacks, quietly observing what happened during the session.

During studio time, Mr. Stripes received a few more additions: a tie and socks. Because sometimes a creation is finished...until it asks for one more thing.

At Play Full Ground, we don't always know where an idea will lead. A project grows through making, noticing, conversations, and unexpected moments. Learn more about our fall educational programs for teens.

Christmas in July at Rosebuds

 
7/25/26
 
 
Rosebuds Kids Co.

It's only July and Rosebuds Kids Co. already has 8 bins of Christmas stuff in the back room. So we're celebrating Christmas in July on Saturday, July 25, 10am-4pm!

We'll have live music by Tatt's Musical Tales (10am-11am), photos with Santa (12pm-2pm), Christmas cookies by Tiffany's Sweet Life , special sales, and holiday cheer.

MY Museum: Drawing to Win a 2027 Mercedes-Benz!

Monterey, CA

It's your last chance to get a ticket for a drawing to win a beautiful 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ electric sedan. (Yes, an electric car!) All proceeds support Monterey County Youth Museum , the beneficiary of a charity drawing sponsored by Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and Mercedes-Benz.

Tickets for the drawing are $100 each. All funds go directly to MY Museum. Reserve tickets online or call MY Museum at 831-649-6444. Drawing is on August 16.

The Hot Spot: Now Open 7 Days a Week!

Monterey, CA

The Hot Spot Studios is now open seven days a week. Our new hours are Sun-Thu, 11am-8pm, and Fri & Sat, 11am-9pm.

Come paint pottery, paint a blank canvas, create a mosaic, make a candle, design a fairy garden, or mix some slime at 458 Alvarado Street.

Tatt's Musical Tales at Rosebuds Kids Co.

 
6/20/26
 
Free
 
Rosebuds Kids Co.

Rosebuds Kids Co. presents Tatt's Musical Tales on Saturday, June 20, 10am-11am. Free. Great for kids age 0-8 and their grownups.

Enjoy original songs woven around your favorite children's books. Just a guitar, a voice, and a great story.

July 4th Living History Day 2026 - Monterey State Historic Park

 
7/4/26
 
free
 
Memory Garden at Pacific House

Monterey State Historic Park Association presents a free July 4th Living History Day for all ages in the Memory Garden behind Pacific House, 11am-4pm.

Bring the whole family for 19th century games, rope making, leather stamping, candle making, and guided history tours.

Stars, Stripes & Stories: A Fourth of July Celebration 2026

 
7/4/26
 
Free
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Stars, Stripes & Stories: A Fourth of July Celebration at Cooper-Molera Adobe is a free, family-friendly community event celebrating Independence Day through live performances, crafts, storytelling, and more, 12pm-4pm. View the schedule.

Make a Custom Hat for Dad at Rosebuds

 
6/21/26
 
 
Rosebuds Kids Co.

Join Rosebuds Kids Co. on Sunday, June 21, 11am-1pm as The Hattie Co. pops up with their hat bar! Choose your patches, build your design, and create a one-of-a-kind hat for your favorite dad. $25 per hat. No registration needed.

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