Arts Council for Monterey County

Miss Sarah Sunshine
2027-10-01 10:15 - 11:00, 2027-10-08 10:15 - 11:00, 2027-10-15 10:15 - 11:00, 2027-10-22 10:15 - 11:00, 2027-10-29 10:15 - 11:00, 2027-11-05 10:15 - 11:00, 2027-11-12 10:15 - 11:00, 2027-11-19 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.

First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
2027-10-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-11-05 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
2027-10-01 17:00 - 21:00, 2027-11-05 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.

Toddler Gymnastics
2027-10-06 10:15 - 10:45, 2027-10-13 10:15 - 10:45, 2027-10-20 10:15 - 10:45, 2027-10-27 10:15 - 10:45, 2027-11-03 10:15 - 10:45, 2027-11-10 10:15 - 10:45, 2027-11-17 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
2027-10-07 10:15 - 10:45, 2027-10-14 10:15 - 10:45, 2027-10-21 10:15 - 10:45, 2027-10-28 10:15 - 10:45, 2027-11-04 10:15 - 10:45, 2027-11-11 10:15 - 10:45, 2027-11-18 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.

Carmel Art Walk
2027-10-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2027-11-13 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
2027-10-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2027-11-13 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.
