Miss Sarah Sunshine
2026-11-13 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-11-20 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-11-27 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-12-04 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-12-11 10:15 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Please join our very own local celebrity, Miss Sarah Sunshine from It’s Circle Time, every Friday from 10:15 to 11:00 at MY Museum.
This educational and fun program will include singing, dancing, stories, and much more.
It’s Circle Time is a playful learning space where songs, stories, and meaningful connections come together. Designed for young children and the adults who love them, their content supports early literacy, emotional growth, and joyful learning—one circle at a time.
Fee: Included with daily admission, free admission for members.

Seas the Summer
2026-11-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates | CA
Join the Western Flyer Foundation for Seas the Summer, a free community event series taking place every Saturday and Sunday from August 1 through September 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the Moss Landing waterfront.
Enjoy a variety of hands-on art and science activities, free docked tours of the historic Western Flyer and Sunflower Star Laboratory, Saturday seminars with local experts, community outreach booths, local artists and vendors, and family-friendly activities celebrating the unique marine environment of Monterey Bay.
A special celebration featuring the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories will take place on Sunday, August 30, including a free uni tasting for guests 18 and older.
Location: Woodward Marine Market, 10932 Clam Way, Moss Landing, CA 95039
Admission is free. For the full event lineup and to learn more visit www.westernflyer.org/events or follow @westernflyerfoundation on Instagram.

Carmel Art Walk
2026-11-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Throughout Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921, United States
Founded and run by local artists, the Carmel Art Walk is a free and family-friendly event. Support our local artists and keep the HEART of Carmel beating strong! Carmel Art Walk is the second Saturday every month from 4pm-7pm and is open to the public. Tour artist-owned galleries and meet the artists who carry on the Carmel-by-the-Sea artist colony legacy. Follow the blue lanterns at each gallery.

Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium
2026-11-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-12-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Pacific Grove Public Library hosts a monthly reading by poets from Central California and beyond, organized by the Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium. Enjoy all styles of poetry, created fresh by local poets. Sept. 13: Avery Burns and Lee Knight Jr.; Oct. 11: Chrissy Hernandez and Brandi Kary.

Toddler Gymnastics
2026-11-18 10:15 - 10:45, 2026-11-25 10:15 - 10:45, 2026-12-02 10:15 - 10:45, 2026-12-09 10:15 - 10:45 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join us on Wednesdays as we partner with Shea’s Gymnastics
Toddlers will learn about the basics of gymnastics through games and movement in this fun and engaging Caregiver & Me program.
Recommended for children ages 2-5.
Fee: Included with daily admission.

Make & Take Crafts
2026-11-19 10:15 - 10:45, 2026-11-26 10:15 - 10:45, 2026-12-03 10:15 - 10:45, 2026-12-10 10:15 - 10:45 | MY Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Get crafty with us on Thursday mornings!
Art making plays a central role in cognitive, motor, language, and social-emotional development. Enjoy creative exploration and make something fun to take home, too.
Recommended for children ages 2 and older.
Fee: Included with daily admission. free admission for members.

First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
2026-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940
FREE after-hours access to the Museum on the First Friday of the month. Join us for an evening of art, music, and community gathering!

Night Market 831
2026-12-04 17:00 - 21:00 | sand city art park, 525 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA, 93955, United States
Inspired by the vibrant open-air street bazaars from around the world, Night Market 831 is a lively gathering where friends and families can sip, savor, socialize, dance, shop, and explore. Held in the colorful Sand City Art Park, surrounded by stunning murals, the market creates a unique and inviting atmosphere. We are committed to fostering a safe, fun, and inclusive community space, featuring a rotating lineup of local performers, creatives, and entrepreneurs who bring their talents to life each month.

Miró Quartet – Chamber Music Monterey Bay
2026-12-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Celebrate the holiday season with Chamber Music Monterey Bay as we welcome the acclaimed Miró Quartet, one of America’s most distinguished chamber ensembles, to the Sunset Center. Praised by The New Yorker as “furiously committed” and recognized for its “exceptional tonal focus and interpretive intensity” by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the GRAMMY®-nominated quartet has captivated audiences around the world for nearly three decades with its artistry and dynamic performances.
The evening’s program showcases an engaging blend of classical and contemporary works, opening with Haydn’s elegant String Quartet No. 55 in D Major, Op. 71, No. 2. Kevin Puts’ Home offers a deeply expressive modern contrast, followed after intermission by Puccini’s poignant Crisantemi and Ginastera’s powerful and rhythmically vibrant String Quartet No. 2.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Miró Quartet brings its remarkable musicianship and expressive storytelling to our 60th Anniversary Season. The concert will be preceded by a 30-minute pre-concert talk beginning at 6:30 PM, offering ticket holders insightful commentary on the evening’s program.
Single tickets and season subscriptions are on sale now. Chamber Music Monterey Bay’s Kids Up Front & Free! program offers free tickets for young music lovers (grades 3–12) and music teachers. Discounted tickets are also available for college students and active members of the military.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.chambermusicmontereybay.org or by calling the Chamber Music Monterey Bay office at (831) 625-2212. For more information about the 2026–2027 season, visit our website or contact us directly.
Contact: Chamber Music Monterey Bay
Phone: (831) 625-2212
Email: info@chambermusicmontereybay.org
Website: www.chambermusicmontereybay.org
