Casa Gutierrez Exhibit: Memento Mori and Posthumous Portraiture

Monterey, CA

Monterey State Historic Park presents a special exhibit at Casa Gutierrez on family, love, loss, and societal views on death from the late colonial period through the Victorian era: "Though Lost to Sight, In Memory Dear: An Exploration of Memento Mori and Posthumous Portraiture."

The historic Casa Gutierrez is located at 590 Calle Principal. This free exhibit is open Fridays and Saturdays, 11am-4pm, beginning October 9.

Temporary Change to Parking Meter Payment Options

Monterey, CA

The City of Monterey has announced a temporary change to payment options at City parking meters beginning October 1, 2026.

The City's parking meter vendor, POM, will cease operations effective October 1. As a result, credit card payments at...

Customer Appreciation Night at Compact Disco

Monterey, CA

Compact Disco is offering free admission for Monterey County residents every Friday night in October and November to show our appreciation for our local customers.

Look, we’re all in the same boat. Everyone is struggling to get by these...

Order Takeout at Montrio & Support MY Museum, September & October 2026

Monterey, CA

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal - has designated MY Museum as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for September and October 2026.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Montrio , 10% of your order will automatically be donated to this nonprofit children's museum in Downtown Monterey. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

First Night Monterey Fall Art Camp 2026

Monterey, CA

First Night Monterey presents a Fall Art Camp for grades 2-8. Real studio, real materials, zero pressure. No experience needed, just curiosity.

Dates and Times

Dates are October 5-8 for MPUSD students, and October 12-15 for PGUSD and...

First Night Monterey Fall Art Camp 2026

Monterey, CA

First Night Monterey presents a Fall Art Camp for grades 2-8. Real studio, real materials, zero pressure. No experience needed, just curiosity.

Dates are Oct 5-8 for MPUSD students, and Oct 12-15 for PGUSD and CUSD students. All classes held at Archer Park Community Center, Mon-Thu, 9:30am-3pm. 2-day and 4-day sessions available. See details.

Wednesday Specials for Kids at Curry Journey

Monterey, CA

Tired? Let Curry Journey take care of Wednesday family dinner! We know how chaotic mid-week can be.

On Wednesdays, order any adult entree and get one Kids Combo completely free (a $12-$13 value). Dine-in only. For children age 10 and under. Curry Journey is located at 794 Lighthouse Ave. Learn more .

New Downtown Campbell Website Coming Soon

Campbell, CA

After almost 20 years, the Downtown Campbell website is going to get an entirely new look. We're gonna miss the old classic, but it was getting difficult to do what we wanted to do on it. The only reason it stayed around as it was for so long was because it's such a large and complicated website. A new DowntownCampbell.com is coming soon.

Comanche Cellars Welcomes Dogs

Monterey, CA

Four-legged friends are always welcome at Comanche Cellars Wine Room! Here, we feel they only add to the tasting room energy.

Whether you're coming in with your pup or catching up with your two-legged friends, Comanche Cellars is ready with great wine, small bites, and treats for whoever walks through the door at 412 Alvarado Street.

Lighthouse District Business Walk, September 2026

Monterey, CA

On Fri, Sept 11, City Manager Dante Hall and City of Monterey Councilmember Dr. Kim Barber led the Lighthouse District Business Walk. This was an opportunity to discuss community initiatives, infrastructure projects and repairs, and connect with residents and business owners.

Stanton Center Photo Exhibit: "Jo Mora and Family"

Monterey, CA

In celebration of what would have been the 150th birthday of illustrator Jo Mora, the Monterey History and Art Museum at Stanton Center will host an exhibit of photographs of Jo Mora and his family taken 1920-1947 by noted local photographer and Mora's friend, Lewis Josselyn. The exhibit will run October through December, 2026.

Nepal Fundraiser at Namaste India Bistro, September 2026

Monterey, CA

At Namaste, our hearts are with the families and communities affected by the devastating floods in Nepal. Through September, $5 from every buffet lunch purchased at Namaste India Bistro will be donated to Nepal flood relief.

Namaste India Bistro is located at 538 Lighthouse Avenue. Our buffet lunch is served daily, 11am-3pm.

Help Shape Monterey's Economic Future, 2026

Monterey, CA

The City of Monterey wants to hear from you! The City is gathering feedback from a variety of stakeholders that will help shape the final version of its Economic Development Strategy, slated to be presented in early 2027.

If you are age 18 or older, please consider taking this 8-10 minute survey to give the City of Monterey government your feedback. This includes residents, business owners, people who work here, and local students. The survey will close on December 31 .

Help Shape Monterey's Economic Future, Sept-Dec 2026

Monterey, CA

The City of Monterey wants to hear from you! The City is gathering feedback from a variety of stakeholders that will help shape the final version of its Economic Development Strategy, slated to be presented in early 2027.

If you are age 18 or older, please consider taking this 8-10 minute survey to give the City of Monterey government your opinions. This includes residents, business owners, people who work here, and local students. The survey will close on December 31 .

Scoops Ice Cream Parlor Offers Catering

Monterey, CA

Scoops Ice Cream Parlor now offers catering! Are you looking for a fun, unforgettable way to make your next event stand out? Let us turn your celebration into the sweetest event of the year.

From weddings and birthdays to corporate events, school functions, grand openings, festivals, and private parties, family-owned Scoops brings the smiles with award winning, premium Marianne's ice cream made into our wild and wonderful ice cream desserts. Learn more.

Join Piano Freeology at Wendi Kirby Music, Fall 2026

Monterey, CA

Have you stopped playing piano because of perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or performance anxiety? Or maybe you've never had the chance to create your own music?

Wendi Kirby, a pianist and educator, teaches Piano Freeology, an online program designed to help pianists reconnect with your love for the piano. Learn more.