Events Calendar: 2025-10-18

Venture Gallery is participating in the Open Studios Art Tour of Monterey County October 18-19, 11am-5pm.

See our artists give live demos and speak with them about their work. You'll also find bargain prices on quality original art, reproductions, and gift items that we don't typically stock.

Wholehearted Tattoo is holding a Halloween Flash Event on Saturday, October 18, 12pm-8pm. First come, first served! Don't miss out. We'll be offering Halloween themed flash worth up to $300 for only $100 today. Learn more.

Explore your creative side at MMA's new event, Sketching in the Galleries! Immerse yourself in our current exhibitions and learn about the art on display. Materials provided.

Slowfiber presents a Boro Stitching Workshop taught by Kris Nardello on Saturday, October 18, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Fee is $85 - register on Slowfiber's website .

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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, Disney's Encanto (2021), will begin at 6:30pm. Come dressed in costume! There will be food trucks, fire engines, kids' activities, and more.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents Linda Arceo , an accomplished singer, songwriter, and acoustic rhythm guitarist. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents musician Ryan Sesma . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Monterey Peninsula Pride is hosting a Pottery Paint and Sip at The Hot Spot Studios on Saturday, October 18, 7pm-9pm. 10% of proceeds from the event will go to Monterey Peninsula Pride!

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Monterey State Historic Park invites you to learn about the ships that met their demise along the rocky Monterey Peninsula coastline during a free presentation for all ages - "Shipwrecks of the Monterey Peninsula" - on Saturday, October 18 at 7pm in California's First Theater.

The Golden State Theatre presents Bill Muray and His Blood Brothers on Saturday, October 18 at 8pm. Tickets are $83-$248. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .