JAN 1 - OCT 31 MONTEREY: Old Fisherman’s Wharf is pleased to announce a special milestone: its 180th anniversary and will celebrate with a variety of special promotions and events throughout 2025. For starters, Old Fisherman’s Wharf is commemorating the Wharf's 180 years of fishing, delivering, and cooking fresh calamari in a variety of delicious […]
MAY 3 - MAY 4 FELTON: Drawing on Far West Fungi's 40 years of experience in the mushroom community, come hear from the best and brightest who have shaped the industry to host a massive two-day fungus extravanganza.
MAY 3-4 PACIFIC GROVE: The 66th Annual Good Old Days Street Festival is Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, May 4th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Good Old Days Street Festival is Pacific Grove’s premier community event and is returning to downtown Pacific Grove the first weekend of May! […]
MAY 8-11 PARKFIELD: Celebrate the 25th Annual Parkfield Bluegrass Festival On Mother’s Day Weekend An unforgettable weekend of music at the Parkfield Bluegrass Festival! Every Mother’s Day weekend, the tiny town of Parkfield on California’s Central Coast transforms into a lively hub for bluegrass fans. This historic town, home to just 18 residents, invites over […]
FELTON - Treat MOM to something memorable on her special day with a beautiful Mother's Day train ride through the towering Redwoods. Hallcrest Vineyards will be pouring their local wines for purchase.
SANTA CRUZ: Show Mom you’re thinking of her! Head to Lighthouse Point on West Cliff Drive to find artisan goods, specialty food and music, and something for everyone! Enjoy shopping with the best views in Santa Cruz!
SANTA CRUZ: Check out the UC Santa Cruz Arts division at this salon-style gathering presenting the work of UCSC’s Digital Arts and New Media Department.
MAY 16 - MAY 18 CARMEL: This will be the 32nd anniversary of the Carmel Art Festival, held in Carmel-by-the-Sea since 1993. 60 plein air artists, a veritable list of all-star winners of the past 30 years, arrive in Carmel on May 16 and will be painting all over the Monterey Peninsula for 2 days. […]
SANTA CRUZ: The first ever VDubs in the Village is open to the public for everyone to come spend the day in Capitola Village and check out some beautiful vintage Volkswagen cars. Enjoy the Capitola surf culture and live music with some vintage Volkswagens!
MAY 23-25 PARKFIELD: Experience Authentic Cowboy Culture at the Parkfield Ranch Rodeo! Every Memorial Day Weekend, the historic town of Parkfield, California—home to just 18 people—hosts the Parkfield Ranch Rodeo, a true celebration of Western traditions. Known as the Cowboy Side of California, Parkfield offers a rare chance to experience California’s rich ranching heritage. Spectators […]
MAY 24 - MAY 26 FELTON: This Memorial Weekend, take the Redwood Forest Steam Train up to Bear Mountain and return. Enjoy family-friendly activities in the town of Roaring Camp.
SANTA CRUZ: This month’s nature hike at Loch Lomond Recreation Area will feature noted botanist Andy Werner, who will discuss native plant species found in the Newell Creek watershed. In addition to native plant species, park rangers will provide information on water system operations and watershed lands management.
MAY 31 - JUN 1 FELTON: The annual Redwood Mountain Faire brings together a wide range of music styles on two stages. The Faire benefits nonprofit and service organizations and is organized by the Valley Women's Club of the San Lorenzo Valley.