This Week's Highlights

Fleet Feet Monterey: The Big Run 5k 2026

 
6/6/26
 
$54
 
Fleet Feet Monterey

Fleet Feet Monterey invites all runners and walkers to join us on June 6 for the Big Run 5k in celebration of Global Running Day! Register online. Fee is $54. Military and student-athlete discounts available.

The Big Weekend: Free Family Fun Day

 
6/6/26
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Join the Museum for an afternoon of art and creativity for the whole family at our Family Fun Day on June 6, 11am-3pm. This is part of the Museum's weekend-long celebration of the Winter 2026 Exhibition Season! Free admission all weekend.

YAC Summer Art Workshops for Ages 11-13

Does your pre-teen love art? Youth Arts Collective is bringing back our Teaching Across Generations program (TAG), with summer workshops open to artists ages 11-13.

Explore collage, painting, science illustration, and ceramics with us two Saturdays a month, 10am-12pm. Learn more here.

Celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public Day on Colton Hall Lawn!

 
6/13/26
 
Free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

Montery Public Library's Afternoon Stitch & Sip Club is joining forces with the Monterey Knitting Social Club to celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public Day on Colton Hall Lawn on Saturday, June 13, 12pm-4pm. Join us anytime!

This event welcomes everyone, from beginners to experts, and is inclusive of all fiber arts (not just knitting). Please bring something to sit on, protection from the sun or fog, a snack, and your latest project to work on.

Garden Art Walk at Cooper-Molera Adobe

 
6/6/26
 
$8 suggested donation
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Join us in the Cooper-Molera Adobe gardens, 1pm-3pm, for our Garden Art Walk - an afternoon of creativity, community, and nature. Suggested donation is $8.

Stroll through our beautiful gardens and engage with hands-on art lessons for all ages by artist Kristen Burroughs, including color swatches of the garden, flower coloring pages, and drawing and painting of flowers.

Summer Art Camp: From Caves to Canvases, Ages 8–10

 
6/8/26
 
$275
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Each day, campers visit a new era of art at Monterey Art Museum, make fun hands-on projects, and explore how art has changed over time. Perfect for curious campers ages 8-10 who want to create, discover, and go on art adventures.

Held June 8-12, 9am-12pm. Fee is $275 per child. Register here.

Monterey Trolley Returns May 23, 2026

The Monterey trolley has returned! This free service operates May 23 - September 7, 10am-6pm daily. Trolleys run every 10-15 minutes. Look for the green MST Trolley signs to board along the route .

Park in the Downtown Monterey Garage (340 Tyler) or the Cannery Row Garage (601 Foam) and get a free ride to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Lighthouse District, Downtown Monterey, and Old Fisherman's Wharf.

New Tuxedo Cake at Freedom Bakery

Freedom Bakery introduces our new Tuxedo Cake ! It’s a sharp-looking, delicious combination of classic chocolate cake filled with layers of decadent Belgian chocolate ganache and dreamy white chocolate mousse, iced with whipped cream.

Taste free samples at Freedom Bakery's Monterey Boutique at 305 Webster Street. Open Tue-Sun, 10am-1pm.

June and July Specials at Spa on the Plaza 2026

Spa on the Plaza, located at 201 Alvarado Street, is offering summer specials in June and July, including a Coastal Glow Massage (50 min.), a Manuka Drench Facial (50 min.) and a Sunset Glow Package (110 min.).

To learn more and make an appointment, phone 831-647-9000.

Community Craft Day at Monterey State Historic Park 2026

 
6/13/26
 
free
 
Memory Garden at Pacific House

Monterey State Historic Park hosts a free community craft day for all ages on Saturday, June 13, 10am-2pm. Visit the Memory Garden for leather stamping, candle making, and more!

Acoustic Alchemy: Cella Summer Sessions

 
6/15/26
 
$195
 
Cella Restaurant and Bar

The Grammy nominated UK ensemble Acoustic Alchemy returns to Monterey Bay for an appearance at Cella Restaurant on Monday, June 15, 5:30pm-9pm. Tickets are $195 - purchase here.

Sit outdoors at long shared tables, savoring California countryside cuisine while listening to masterful songs and moving stories.

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