Community

New Specialty Coffee Shop: Six Over

Six Over Coffee and Company, a small but mighty coffee shop, has recently opened at 160 Webster Street.

Owned and operated by two locals, TJ and Avery, Six Over is brewing up well-sourced beans into expertly crafted coffee and espresso beverages and serving hot and cold tea drinks and baked goods. Open Wed-Mon, 6:30am-2:30pm.

Coffee with a Cop at Crepes of Brittany

 
1/28/26
 
 
Crepes of Brittany

The Monterey Police Department will be hosting their first Coffee with a Cop event of the year! Join them at Crepes of Brittany on Wed, Jan. 28, 9am-11am for hot drinks, crepes, and a chat.

Annual Chocolate and Wine Benefit for Monterey Public Library 2026

 
2/21/26
 
$75
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation presents the 21st Annual Chocolate & Wine Benefit at Monterey County Library for ages 21 and over.

Celebrate with chocolate, wine, beer, savory snacks, live music, and a silent auction at the library. Tickets are $75 - purchase here . Proceeds will benefit Monterey Public Library.

Adobes of Monterey: A Plein Air Exhibition at Casa Gutierrez

Adobes of Monterey: A Plein Air Exhibition is now on display at historic Casa Gutierrez at 590 Calle Principal. The exhibition is free and open to the public Fridays and Saturdays, 11am-3pm.

The exhibition features 12 paintings of adobes houses and gardens in Monterey State Historic Park by members of the Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association.

Foster's Fosters Holiday Gift Drive at Johnny Wicks 2025

Johnny Wicks Candle Studio is hosting our 5th annual holiday gift drive for foster children to bring joy, laughter, and a sense of belonging to kids who don't have the opportunity to experience the magic of Christmas like most of us do.

We welcome financial donations here and donations of gifts or gift cards dropped off by appointment at our studio on Franklin Street (call 831-224-0269).

OMBA's New Executive Director, Sabrina Hiltunen

The Old Monterey Business Association is excited to announce we have hired a new Executive Director, Sabrina Hiltunen! Sabrina has now settled into the OMBA's office at 98 Del Monte Avenue.

Sabrina brings to this position substantial skills in marketing and small business management and a passion for her hometown, Monterey. We warmly welcome her leadership, and look forward to all the possibilities of the new year. Learn more about Sabrina.

Monterey Firefighters Holiday Toy Drive 2025

Monterey Firefighters and Pacific Grove Kiwanis are teaming up to provide presents to families in need this holiday season and they need your help! They are seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys. You can make your donation at Fire Stations #11-15 , including the fire station located at 600 Pacific Street. Donations will be accepted through Thursday, December 18.

Scoops Ice Cream Parlor: Grand Opening!

 
11/29/25
 
 
Scoops Ice Cream Parlor

Scoops Ice Cream Parlor is celebrating our Grand Opening on Nov. 29, 11am-10pm. Locally owned and operated, we're proud to serve Marianne's Ice Cream. At 11am-3pm we're offering free mini scoops featuring three special flavors (one per person). Learn more.

Winter Musings: Art Reception at Venture Gallery

 
12/6/25
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet our many talented local artists on Saturday, Dec. 6, 3pm-5pm, at a reception for our December group exhibit, Winter Musings . Enjoy a diverse array of interpretations of the season in this new group holiday show.

Clothing Donation Drive at Franklin Street Collaborative

 
11/21/25
 
 
Franklin Street Collaborative

Franklin Street Collaborative hosts Cozy Cause for Kindness, a clothing donation drive on Friday, November 21, 11am-4pm. We welcome all donations of gently used or new clothing, shoes, and hats plus bags, scarves, blankets, and other warm winter accessories. Donations...

Reception for Youth Arts Collective's Winter Show 2025

 
11/21/25
 
Free
 
Youth Arts Collective

Celebrate the season at a reception for Youth Arts Collective's 2025 Winter Show on November 21, 6pm-9pm.

Warm up in our cozy studio, where you can enjoy hors d'oeuvres while browsing over 100 exceptional works from YAC artists and mentors. It's a perfect opportunity to find unique holiday gifts.

Holiday Toy Drive Party!

 
12/6/25
 
 
Monterey Church

Join in a family-friendly Toy Drive Party full of Christmas fun, music, and treats at Monterey Church on Saturday, Dec. 6, 10am-12pm. Please bring an unwrapped gift to benefit The Monterey Firefighters Foundation's Holiday Gift Drive for local families in need.

Event Rentals at Cooper-Molera Museum and Courtyard

Did you know Cooper-Molera Adobe's house museum and courtyard garden are available for event rentals? We love hosting local organizations and intimate celebrations in our historic space.

Imagine your event here at 506 Munras Avenue! Interested? Submit an Event Inquiry Form . You’ll hear back from us soon.

Transformative Justice Center's First Anniversary Party

 
11/15/25
 
Free
 
Transformative Justice Center

The Transformative Justice Center invites you to join us in celebrating our first anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2pm-6pm.

Meet a former prisoner and listen to their story, experience 10-30 minute prison cell simulations, learn about our Empathy in Action program, and enjoy a raffle, silent auction, and refreshments.

Donate Gently Used Halloween Costumes to MY Museum

MY Museum is accepting gently used Halloween costumes in good condition for use in our theatre by little performers. Costumes can be dropped off at the museum during regular business hours, Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm. We're located at 425 Washington Street.

Fleet Feet Shakeout Run for Monterey Bay Half Marathon 2025

 
11/8/25
 
free
 
Fleet Feet Monterey

Join the vibrant Monterey running community for a free Shakeout Run hosted by Fleet Feet on the Saturday morning before the Monterey Bay Half Marathon. You'll have the opportunity to interact with sponsors and fellow half marathon participants while grabbing all the race day essentials you need. Register here.

Grand Opening of I Heart You Candles and Gifts

 
11/1/25
 
Free
 
I Heart You Candles and Gifts

I Heart You Candles and Gifts is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 1, 10am-6pm. Enjoy live music by Dan Cioper, prizes, specials, raffles, refreshments, and fun!

I Heart You features handmade organic soy candles made locally by Sherry Devine. Come find a unique gift or create your own customized candle in-house.

Meet Artist Edi Matsumoto at Venture Gallery

 
11/1/25
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Edi Matsumoto on Saturday, Nov. 1, 3pm-5pm for a reception and book signing. In Otter Therapy , sea otters whimsically appear in reimagined classic masterpieces and transform into cultural icons, blending fine art with humor.

Historic and Haunted Walking Tour - Colton Hall and Old Jail

 
10/29/25
 
Free
 
Colton Hall

Join Library and Museums Director Brian Edwards as we explore inside and outside Colton Hall and the Old Jail at night, and hear some of the history of Old Monterey on Wednesday, October 29, 6pm-7:30pm. Appropriate for teens and adults....

Coffee with a Cop at East Village Cafe

 
10/1/25
 
 
East Village Cafe

Monterey Police invite you to join them for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, October 1, 9am-11am at East Village Cafe to enjoy coffee and conversation.

Celebrate The Pearl Works' 4th Anniversary!

 
10/24/25
 
Free
 
The Pearl Works

Join The Pearl Works as we commemorate four incredible years of connection, creativity, and community. On Oct. 24, 5pm-8pm, we’re celebrating in style with a special evening of food, music, and the art opening of our newest art exhibition. RSVP here.

Volunteer Orientation for Monterey Public Library and Museums

 
10/3/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Public Library

Are you interested in volunteering for Monterey Public Library or the museums? Come learn more! We're holding an orientation / information session on Friday, October 3, 5pm-6pm in the Community Room of Monterey Public Library. No registration is required.