Events

Walk in the footsteps of artists and poets who have called Monterey Bay home. Monterey State Historic Park invites you to attend an afternoon of live poetry readings at California’s First Theater in celebration of National Poetry Month! Free event, doos open at 12:45 pm. Event is from 1-3pm.

Explore unforgettable flavors and experiences at the premiere food and wine festival.

Sea Otter Classic | April 16-19, 2026 The world’s premier cycling festival.

Experience the magic of Monterey Bay Aquarium after dark at this exclusive evening of dancing, trivia, and community connection, all while supporting the Aquarium’s work to protect our ocean planet. We’re thrilled to welcome Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a renowned marine biologist, policymaker, author, and optimistic conservation visionary. Each ticket includes a paperback copy of her provocative and hopeful book, What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures.

SING! at the Lighthouse Cinema in Pacific Grove. Join us for A Night at the Movies with SPCA Monterey County, a fun and feel-good evening celebrating compassion, community, and the animals who inspire everything we do.

The course is from Big Sur to Carmel on scenic Highway 1, the nation's first nationally-designated Scenic Highway. The course is USATF certified and is an official Boston qualifier. The course reopens to traffic at 1:00 PM, an approximate 6-hour course limit, just over a 13:45 pace per mile.

A powerful reflection on 250 years of liberty and governance, the WE THE PEOPLE Edition features constitutional scholar and bestselling author Jeffrey Rosen, as he examines how the Constitution has guided America through turbulent times and continues to shape civic dialogue,access to information, and democratic freedoms.

The 6th annual Carmel Culinary Week returns June 5–13, bringing four village-wide events in Carmel’s most scenic and whimsical locations, plus immersive food and wine experiences, curated menus, and special offers at more than 30 beloved restaurants. This is your invitation to the most delicious week of the year.