7 events found.
Welcome to our arts event calendar! This calendar supports arts programs and events in Monterey County. Find your next creative adventure, or submit your event to be added here upon approval.
Week of Events
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OSAT Special Exhibit
Come view the incredible work of our participating OSAT artists all in one place! On display from August 3 to October 1, this ongoing gallery show is the perfect hub to experience local art. It is a great opportunity to preview the artwork and plan your studio visits before the tour weekends, or come back […]
Free
Art Show: Birds in the Landscape
Come see new paintings from local artist Morgan Lewis aka Ripple in the Wild, on display at The Ship's Store in Moss Landing from August 29th through October 11th. Birds in the Landscape is a fundraiser art show for Monterey Audubon Society, featuring original paintings exploring the dynamic between birds and local coastal habitats. Join […]
Free
Creative Research Lab
Creative Research Lab is an 8-week studio residency for teens ages 13–19 at Play Full Ground's Dream Lab in Monterey. Through guided inquiry, creative experimentation, group critique, and one-on-one mentorship, participants develop an original project rooted in their own interests, questions, and artistic practices. The program supports emerging artists, makers, and creative thinkers in deepening […]
Creative Research Lab
Creative Research Lab is an 8-week studio residency for teens ages 13–19 at Play Full Ground's Dream Lab in Monterey. Through guided inquiry, creative experimentation, group critique, and one-on-one mentorship, participants develop an original project rooted in their own interests, questions, and artistic practices. The program supports emerging artists, makers, and creative thinkers in deepening […]
Featured
Open Studios Art Tour Weekend 1
Discover the vibrant creativity of Monterey County at the Open Studios Art Tour 2026! Open Studios Art Tour is a free, self-guided event over two weekends, giving you the chance to visit artists’ studios, explore their creative processes, and even take home a one-of-a-kind piece. Plan your journey easily with our mobile app and printed […]
Free
Monday, September 7, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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September 9, 2026 -Toddler Gymnastics
Toddler Gymnastics
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.
Included with daily admission, free for members!
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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September 10, 2026 -Make & Take Crafts
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September 10, 2026 -Poetry in the Park: California Biodiversity Week
Make & Take Crafts
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.
Included with daily admission, free for members!
Poetry in the Park: California Biodiversity Week
Attend an evening of live poetry readings and light refreshments in celebration of California Biodiversity Week at The Memory Garden (behind the Pacific House Museum). Monterey State Historic Park presents a special biodiversity themed “Poetry in the Park” on Thursday, September 10th from 6-8pm. Doors open at 5:30pm and seating is limited- arrive early to […]
Free
Friday, September 11, 2026
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September 11, 2026 -Miss Sarah Sunshine
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September 11, 2026 -Dracula A Comedy Of Terrors
Miss Sarah Sunshine
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 […]
Included with daily admission, free for members!
Dracula A Comedy Of Terrors
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is a lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud re-imagining of the classic gothic tale that turns horror on its head. This madcap comedy delivers a fresh, wildly theatrical twist on Bram Stoker's classic novel, packed with quick changes, clever wordplay, and nonstop hilarity. When the mysterious Count Dracula arrives from Transylvania, his dark intentions […]
$35.00 – $79.00
Saturday, September 12, 2026
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September 12, 2026 -Seas the Summer
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September 12, 2026 -Carmel Art Walk
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September 12, 2026 -Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium
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September 12, 2026 -Dracula A Comedy Of Terrors
Seas the Summer
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 […]
Free
Carmel Art Walk
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 […]
Free
Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium
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.
Free
Dracula A Comedy Of Terrors
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is a lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud re-imagining of the classic gothic tale that turns horror on its head. This madcap comedy delivers a fresh, wildly theatrical twist on Bram Stoker's classic novel, packed with quick changes, clever wordplay, and nonstop hilarity. When the mysterious Count Dracula arrives from Transylvania, his dark intentions […]
$35.00 – $79.00
Sunday, September 13, 2026
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September 13, 2026 -Seas the Summer
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September 13, 2026 -Dracula A Comedy Of Terrors
Seas the Summer
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 […]
Free
Dracula A Comedy Of Terrors
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is a lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud re-imagining of the classic gothic tale that turns horror on its head. This madcap comedy delivers a fresh, wildly theatrical twist on Bram Stoker's classic novel, packed with quick changes, clever wordplay, and nonstop hilarity. When the mysterious Count Dracula arrives from Transylvania, his dark intentions […]
$35.00 – $79.00