Ongoing Events- Ongoing
-- Carmel Walks
Historic: Discover the special charms of Carmel-by-the-Sea on a 2-hour guided walking tour thru secret pathways, hidden courtyards, award-winning gardens, and by enchanting fairytale cottages...the homes, haunts, and history of famous artists, writers, and movie stars. Learn about the spirit, characters, and customs that make Carmel unique.(Private group tours available upon request.) Meet in the courtyard of "The Pine Inn" on Lincoln Street at Ocean Avenue, Carmel
Fee: $25Time: Sat 10 a.m. & 2 p.m./Tue-Fri 10 a.m. Phone Number: (831) 642.2700 - Ongoing Fridays & Saturdays
-- Tor House and Hawk Tower Tours
Historic: Docent-led tours of Tor House, Hawk Tower and the old-world gardens. No children under 12. Advance reservations required. 26304 Ocean View Avenue, Carmel
Fee: $2-7Time: Hourly, beginning at 10 a.m. ending at 3 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 624.1813 - Daily
-- Wild Things Public Tours
Recreation, Family Fun: We'll meet you at the gate and take you on a one hour tour of our facility. Just show up...no need to call and no reservations needed. 'Meet & Greet' available after the tour for additional charge. 400 River Road, Salinas
Fee: $10 Adults/$8 ChildrenTime: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 455.1901 - Every Other Friday Night: February 13-June 16
-- Seasonal Dining at Pessagno Winery
Dining: 1645 River Road is a dynamic, seasonal dining experience created by Chef Todd Fisher & Winemaker Steve Pessagno. Together they bring you Monterey County's most distinctive 'Wine & Dine' experience. Combining award-wining, hand crafted wines from Pessagno and a seasonally inspired menu. Reservations required. Pessagno Winery, 1645 River Road, Salinas
Fee: VariesTime: Call for information Phone Number: (831) 206.8401 - Every Sunday
-- Library Sundays at Taste Morgan
Wine Education: A unique opportunity to taste some older wines from Morgan's cellar. July 12th the 1994 Monterey Chardonnay, July 19th the 2002 Monterey Sauvignon Blacn & 1993 Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc and July 26th the 2003 Rosella's Vineyard Chardonnay. 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel
Fee: No additional tasting fees applyTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 626.3700 - Every Sunday
-- Marina's Certified Farmers Market
Market, Live Music: Fresh produce, baked and ethnic foods, educational workshops, children's activities and crafts. Rain or Shine. Marina Village Shopping Center, 215 Reservation Road
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 384.6961 - Every Tuesday
-- Old Monterey Market Place
Market: Arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries. Rain or Shine. Downtown Old Monterey
Fee: FreeTime: 4 p.m.-8 p.m. (ends at 7 p.m. in Winter) Phone Number: (831) 655.8070 - Wednesdays
-- Tarpy's Wine-Down Wednesdays
Wine Education: Join us every week through May as we showcase a different Monterey County wine. Also try our weekly pre-fix menu specially designed to complement the week's featured wine. 2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Monterey
Fee: Half-price featured wine by the glassTime: Call for information Phone Number: (831) 647.1444 - First Wednesday of the Month
-- World of Wine Series at Chateau Julien
Wine Education: Join Chateau Julien Viticulturist & Winemaker Marta Kraftzeck as she explores the unique flavors of wine regions throughout the world during monthly wine tasting sessions at the Wine Estate. Call for information on a complete listing of the featured wine regions. 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
Fee: $40 per person/$35 Club MembersTime: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 624.2600 - Ongoing Thursdays
-- Historic Garden League Tours
Historic: Docent-led tours of historic gardens, including Doud House, as featured in House Beautiful. Reservations are encouraged. Tours begin at the picket fence, 210 Olivier Street, Monterey
Fee: $3.50 per personTime: 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 649.3364 - Ongoing Thursdays
-- Monterey Peninsula College Certified Farmer's Market
Family Fun: You;ll find a bountiful selection of produce, specialty items and beautiful plants and flowers at this bustling, fast-paced market. Monterey Peninsula College, 930 Fremont Street, Monterey
Fee: FreeTime: 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 728.5060 - Every Second Saturday of the month
-- San Juan Bautista Gallery Walk
Exhibition: Art Galleries and supporting shops and restaurants are open to 7 p.m. every second Saturday of each month. Wine and appetizers are available at Galeria Tonantzin, 115 Third Street from 5-7 p.m. Meet artists and enjoy historical San Juan Bautista.
Fee: Free to the publicTime: Galleries open from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: Galeria Tonantzin (831) 623.2783 - Every Saturday
-- Oldtown Certified/Organic Farmers' Market
Market: Enjoy live, family entertainment every week. Produce, flowers, international, bakery and specialty foods, arts, crafts, jewelry and gifts. Across from Maya Cinemas and the National Steinbeck Center, Salinas
Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 776.5540 - First Friday of the Month
-- First Fridays Art Walk Oldtown Salinas
Celebration: Experience art of all shapes, sizes and mediums, live entertainment and light refreshments throughout Oldtown.
Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 758.9126 - First Saturday of the Month
-- Purrrfect Projects Tours at Wild Things
Family Fun: Wild Things invites kids and families to join us to participate in creating a fun arts and crafts project with a private tour afterwards. Craft projects are typically aimed at age groups between 4 and 11 years. 400 River Road, Salinas
Fee: $20 Kids(incl. craft)/$15 AdultsTime: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (831) 455.1901 ext 3 - TBA
-- Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser & Silent Auction
Dining, Benefit: Join us for the Marina International Festival of the Winds Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser and Silent Auction. All proceeds benefit the 10th Annual Marina International Festival of the Winds held on Mother's Day Week-end. St. Jude's Church, 303 Hillcrest Avenue, Marina
Fee: $10 Adults/$5 Under 12/Take-Out AvailableTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 884.1278 - TBA
-- 2nd Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine
Wine & Food Education: Pebble Beach Food & Wine is hosted on one of the most pristine strips of coastline in the world. Bringing together over 60 Celebrity Chefs and 250 wineries for 4-days of luxurious lunches, delectable dinners, cooking demons, wine tastings, and one of the most decadent grand tastings in the country. See you there!
Fee: $100 - $4,750Time: Varies Phone Number: (831) 622.7770 - TBA
-- Paraiso In Bloom
Celebration: Join us for an inspiring afternoon filled with your season's favorite activities including a farmer's market, flower market, "grown-up" Easter egg hunt and gardening demonstrations provided by McShane's Nursery. Paraiso Vineyards, 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad
Fee: $7/Club Members FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 678.0300 - TBA
-- 52nd Annual Good Old Days Celebration
Family Fun: A Pacific Grove tradition! Includes the county's largest arts and crafts show, with over 225 art and food vendors in downtown Pacific Grove, a parade down Pine Avenue, live entertainment on a variety of stages, California Police Motorcycle Competition, old-fashioned games and contests and lots of family fun.
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (831) 373.3304 - TBA
-- Wildflower Show
Recreation: The first wildflower show in the state with more than 600 species, varieties and lesser taxae of local flora on exhibit at the Pacific Grove Museum of National History.
Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for Information Phone Number: (831) 648-5716 - TBA
-- Sea Otter Classic Cycling Festival
Celebration: The 19th Annual Sea Otter Classic will be held at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area. The four-day "Celebration of Sport" is considered the world's largest cycling festival, hosting nearly 10,000 professional and amateur athletes and 50,000 fans.
Fee: $30/4 day event pass, kids under 12 freeTime: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 218.8411 - TBA
-- Pinnacles Wine Festival
Celebration: Join us for the 6th Annual Chalone Appellation Pinnacles Wine Festival. Featuring 19 winemakers pouring their Chalone Appellation wines and paired with hors d'oeuvres prepared by Monterey County's finest, world-class chefs. Hosted by the Inn at the Pinnacles , 32025 Stonewall Canyon road, Soledad
Fee: $50 Advance/$60 after April 10Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 678.2400 - TBA
-- Monterey Spring Home Show
Family Fun: The Home Show will be a great blend of do-it-yourself services, products and much more to help you plan the next step in beautifying your home. Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 772.4600 - TBA
-- Big Sur International Marathon
Recreation: The Big Sur International Marathon offers a course that features incredible beauty as well as a serious challenge for most runners and walkers. Staged on Hwy One, runners and walkers are treated to panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean on the left and the pastoral beauty of the coastal mountain range on the right. There is an eclectic offering of music along the course, including the Yamaha Grand Piano at Bixby Bridge.
Fee: Call for informatinoTime: 6:45 a.m. Phone Number: (831) 625.6226 - TBA
-- Dia del Nino at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Family Fun: Celebrate a day for children and families with a craft room, live music, prize drawings and Latin performances throughout the aquarium. 886 Cannery Row, Monterey
Fee: Aquarium Admission Fee Applies/12 and Under FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 648.4800
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