Family Activities

Mini Masterpieces: Free Family Fun Day at Monterey Museum of Art

 
12/3/22
 
free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

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.

Ice Skating by the Bay 2022

 
11/25/22
 
$15/$13
 
Custom House Plaza

Celebrate the holidays at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink, open daily November 25 - January 1 . At Custom House Plaza, located behind Portola Hotel & Spa in Old Monterey, skaters can spend the day in a winter wonderland by the Bay.

Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for children 12 & under. Skate rental fee is $5.

Giant Used Book Sale at Monterey Public Library

 
12/1/22
 
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is hosting a giant used book sale Nov. 29 - Dec. 3 in the Community Room of the Library. You'll find something for everyone on your list including best sellers, rare books, DVDs, puzzles, children's books, coffee table books, and expanded genres.

Hours are Thu-Fri, 11am-2pm, and Sat, 10am-2pm.

Giant Used Book Sale at Monterey Public Library

 
12/3/22
 
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is hosting a giant used book sale from Tuesday, November 29 through Saturday, December 3 in the Community Room of the Library.

You'll find something for everyone on your list including best sellers,...

Giant Used Book Sale at Monterey Public Library

 
11/29/22
 
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is hosting a giant used book sale from Tuesday, November 29 through Saturday, December 3 in the Community Room of the Library.

You'll find something for everyone on your list including best sellers,...

Run, Walk, and Roll with Fleet Feet and Blue Zones Project

 
12/4/22
 
free
 
Blue Zones Project Monterey County

Get into the spirit of community on Sunday, December 4 with a casual Run, Walk, and Roll with Fleet Feet and Blue Zones Project - we'll meet at the office of Blue Zones Project Monterey County at 9am. This event...

Membership Discount for Military Families at MY Museum, Nov. 1-6

To show our appreciation for all enlisted service members and their families, MY Museum is offering $10 off a Family Plus Membership when purchased November 1-6. This offer can be used toward any new or renewed memberships with military ID. Please click here for more information and to register and use code MIL22 at checkout.

Noon Year's Eve Party at MY Museum 2022

 
12/31/22
 
$10/$20
 
Monterey County Youth Museum

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.

Kids' Gingerbread House Extravaganza 2022 at MY Museum

 
12/10/22
 
$35/$40
 
Monterey County Youth Museum

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 .

Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade at Monterey Public Library

 
10/27/22
 
free
 
Monterey Public Library

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...

Traditional Tree Lighting on Colton Hall Lawn 2022

 
12/2/22
 
Free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

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.

Monterey Trunk-or-Treat & Outdoor Screening of "Hocus Pocus"

 
10/22/22
 
free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

Monterey Recreation and Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation present a Trunk-or-Treat and Movie in the Park on Saturday, October 22 on the lawn of Colton Hall. This family-friendly event is free.

Come dressed in costume to trunk-or-treat, 5pm-6:30pm, when we'll have fire engines and activities for kids. The screening of the Disney film Hocus Pocus will begin at 7pm. Free popcorn and cotton candy available.

Fall Food Drive at Dali Museum: October 2022

The MHAA Salvador Dali Exposition is hosting a Fall Food Drive in support of the Food Bank for Monterey County. In October, for every 4 non-expired shelf-stable items you bring in, you'll receive half-off admission to the exhibit.

Gallery hours are Sat-Thu, 10am-5pm at 5 Custom House Plaza.

MY Museum COVID-19 & Flu Vaccination Clinic

 
12/13/22
 
free
 
Monterey County Youth Museum

MY Museum is hosting a free COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinic for everyone ages 2 and up, 3pm-6pm. The museum will have activities and fun music for participating families. Vaccinations are FREE and no insurance is required.

We recommend you register in advance here , but it's not required - walk-ups will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. All children must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver over the age of 18.

MY Museum COVID-19 & Flu Vaccination Clinic

 
11/8/22
 
free
 
Monterey County Youth Museum

Please join MY Museum on Tue, Nov. 8 or Tue, Dec. 13, 3pm-6pm, for a free COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinic for everyone ages 2 and up. The museum exhibits will be closed for play during these events, but we will have activities and fun music for participating families. Vaccinations are FREE and no insurance is required.

We recommend you register in advance here , but it's not required - walk-ups will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. All children must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver over the age of 18.

Used Book Sale at Monterey Public Library

 
10/15/22
 
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is holding a Used Book Sale on Saturday, October 15, 10am-2pm, on the back patio of Monterey Public Library. All funds raised will be used to support the library. Expect to find great deals and great prices!

Kids' Music and Flower Crown Workshop at MY Museum

 
10/13/22
 
 
Monterey County Youth Museum

MY Museum invites you to join us on Thursday, October 13, for Music with Jessica, 10:15am-10:45am, followed by a special Kids' Flower Crown Workshop, 11am-12pm. All supplies will be provided.

Fee for this workshop is included with daily admission....

Matsiko World Children's Choir Performs at MY Museum

 
10/28/22
 
 
Monterey County Youth Museum

MY Museum invites you and your little ones to join us for a special performance by the Matsiko World Orphan Choir on Friday, October 28, 3pm-5pm. Admission to the concert is included with our daily admission fee. Please register online in advance to ensure your spot.

Safety Saturday at MY Museum 2022

 
10/15/22
 
 
Monterey County Youth Museum

MY Museum invites you and your little ones to join us for Safety Saturday. Today, we'll host Monterey firefighters (10am-12pm) and Monterey police officers (1pm-3pm) for safety demonstrations, crafts, and emergency vehicles. Register online here as part of our general admission.

Fire truck rides will be offered by Red Engine Rides for an additional fee, 10am-12pm. Advance registration is required - sign up here .

Dia de los Muertos: Free Family Fun Day at Monterey Museum of Art

 
10/29/22
 
free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art presents a Free Family Fun Day celebrating Dia de los Muertos with Artist in Residence Victor-Mario Zaballa, 11am-1pm.

Participants of all ages will be invited to create engraved images of calaveras (skulls), corazones ardientes (burning hearts) and more. Enjoy free admission to the Museum and view Victor-Mario Zaballa’s lantern installation, NECAUHCAYOTL, Gratitude Memento, Recuerdo de Gratitud .

Monterey Bay Greek Festival 2022

 
9/23/22
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

All are welcome to the Monterey Bay Greek Festival, a weekend of family fun featuring Greek cuisine, live Greek music, and shopping, September 23-25 at Custom House Plaza. Hours are 5pm-9pm on Friday, 11am-7pm on Saturday, and 11am-4pm on Sunday. Admission is free.

Kick-Off Race Car Show: Monterey Classic Car Week 2022

 
8/12/22
 
free
 
Old Monterey

Once called the "Monterey Car Week Kick-Off," this annual event is now called the "Kick-Off Race Car Show," but, as always, Monterey Classic Car Week is beginning with a remarkable display of historic race cars on Alvarado Street!

Come meet the drivers of these beautiful examples of racing history while enjoying great music, a raffle, and drink specials from Cibo at this family-friendly event, 5pm-7pm.

Red Engine Rides at MY Museum

 
7/30/22
 
$25
 
Monterey County Youth Museum

MY Museum invites you and your children ages 3+ to join us on Saturday, July 30, 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, 10am-11am. Advance reservations required.

Open House at Youth Arts Collective

 
7/23/22
 
free
 
Youth Arts Collective

Youth Arts Collective is holding an open house in our studio on Saturday, July 23 and Saturday, July 30, 12pm-4pm. View our Summer Art Show and purchase works by young local artists.

YAC's Summer Art Show will open online on July 22 and run through September. Visit the online show here.

Free Family Fun Day: Art Remix

 
7/2/22
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Montery Museum of Art on Pacific Street invites kids and their adults to join us for an afternoon of free art making with a museum educator on Saturday, July 2, 11am-1pm. No registration is required.

Inspired by our exhibition...

Children's Summer Music Program Thursdays at MY Museum

Monterey County Youth Museum is happy to announce our new summer music program with Jessica Bunn from The Farm in Salinas. Join us on Thursdays at 10:15am for a half hour of singing, dancing, and more! Children have a natural...

Red Engine Rides at MY Museum

 
6/25/22
 
$25
 
Monterey County Youth Museum

MY Museum invites you and your children ages 3+ to join us on Saturday, June 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, 10am-12:30pm. Advance reservations required.