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Monterey County Youth Museum loves our members! And Valentine's week, February 13-17 only, we're offering you two free additional months of membership when you purchase a 12-month membership or renew your 12-month membership.

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The Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation presents a Kid’s Hero Run and Obstacle Course on Saturday, February 25, 10am-2pm in front of Colton Hall. Fee is $20 per child - register online here . At the event, participants will run through a city block lined with blow-up obstacle courses and meet local firefighters.

MY Museum invites you and your children ages 3+ to join us on Saturday, February 25, as we partner with Red Engine Rides for a cruise around town. We're offering 15 minute rides in an open-air fire engine for $25 per person. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Rides depart every half hour, 9:30am-11:30am. Advance reservations required.

Monterey Museum of Art presents a Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, February 4, 11am-3pm. Drop by the Museum for an afternoon of art making and exploration.

Participants of all ages will enjoy an afternoon of nature-inspired artmaking and exploration with special guests, exhibiting artists Elizabeth Barlow and Susan Manchester.

Monterey Museum of Art presents a Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, December 3, 11am-3pm. Drop by the Museum for an afternoon of art making and exploration.

Participants of all ages will be invited to take part in an exhibition scavenger hunt, collaborate in community chalk art, and create their own mini masterpiece.

Ring in the New Year at a kid-friendly hour this year! Join MY Museum 10am-12:15pm for an unforgettable celebration complete with noisemakers, face painting, and party hats. Watch the Noon Year’s Ball light up as we countdown together. Reservations are required.

MY Museum invites children to get festive and join us in decorating your own gingerbread houses today. There will be lots of icing and candy canes, swirly twirly gum drops, and tons more candy to make your house look truly extraordinary. Reservations are required - register online here .

Monterey Public Library invites children and their caregivers to join us for a special spooky Halloween Storytime in our Community Room. Be sure to wear your favorite costumes as we will be parading around the library after we read the...

All are cordially invited to the Historic Downtown Monterey Traditional Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, December 2, 5pm-6pm. Join us on the lawn in front of Colton Hall to share in this much-loved holiday event.

Enjoy cookies, cider, live music and caroling, and the lighting of the tree to bring in the holiday season. Monterey's Mayor and members of the City Council will be present.