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What To Do This Weekend in Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties

Back-to-school season is here, and this weekend sends summer off in style. Friday brings free community fun in Castroville, an extraordinary opening night of handcrafted folk art sculptures in Oldtown Salinas, and the Night Market 831 in Sand City. Saturday, the Back to School Expo fills Del Monte Center with free activities, school resources, and goody bags for families. Sunday, the beloved San Juan Day street festival takes over historic downtown San Juan Bautista all day long. Here’s what we’re pointing families toward this week.
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Family Table: Dinner With Jenna

Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. Each month, The Family Table brings you a simple, seasonal meal designed for busy families. With...
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Back to School Struggles

Signs a child may be struggling at school, helpful steps to try, and local resources. School is just beginning, and although some students may be...

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Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf Turns 181 — Free Birthday Bash for the Whole Family

Mark your calendars, Monterey County families — Old Fisherman’s Wharf is turning 181, and the whole community is invited to celebrate for free. The Fisherman’s Wharf Association is throwing its annual Wharf Birthday Party on Sunday, October 11, complete with live music, historic boats, birthday cake, and a few brand-new activities for kids this year.

Monterey Adult School Named One of California’s Top Adult Education Programs

Monterey Adult School has earned statewide recognition as one of just two 2026 California Adult Education Program (CAEP) Model Programs to receive the Exemplary Tier honor, the highest commendation given by the program. The award recognizes the school’s “Unlocking Doors” initiative, which pairs English language instruction with parent education and hands-on connections to community resources.

Free Diapers for Every Newborn Born at Natividad Medical Center

Good news for Monterey County families expecting a new baby: Natividad Medical Center in Salinas is one of the hospitals participating in Golden State Start, California’s new statewide program that gives every newborn 400 free diapers — regardless of family income.

A New Tool to Protect Your Family’s Privacy: California’s DROP Deadline Is Here

DROP stands for the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform, a free tool built by the California Privacy Protection Agency. It lets any California resident submit a single request that reaches every data broker registered in the state — more than 500 of them — asking them to delete personal information and stop selling or sharing it.

Your Guide to Monterey County Library Storytimes

Nothing beats a good story — especially when it comes with songs, rhymes, and a room full of other little ones to wiggle along with. Monterey County is lucky to have five different library systems, each running its own storytime programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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