Weekends in October
Wild Things Nighttime Tour
Salinas
831-455-1901
www.wildthings.com
Enjoy a unique Halloween tour through Wild Things animal facility. Stroll through decorated grounds, while costumed tour guides tell myths about exotic wild animals. Refreshments follow with a photo opportunity with "spooky" Halloween animals.
October 10-12
Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation Fall Festival
Carmel
831-624-1813
www.torhouse.org
Annual event includes re-enactments, special readings, speakers, theatre, music, benefit luncheon, sunset celebration, guided beach walks and more, all celebrating the life and works of early 20th century poet Robinson Jeffers.
October 10-12
17th Annual Big Sur Jade Festival
Big Sur
831-659-3857
Celebrate the two jewels of Big Sur - the south coast and magnificent jade. Enjoy jade, gems, woodcarving, live music and barbecue at the Pacific Valley School along scenic Highway 1, 65 miles south of Monterey and 35 miles north of Hearst Castle.
October 17-19
Monterey Sports Car Championships
Laguna Seca, Monterey
800-327-SECA
www.laguna-seca.com
The finale of the American Le Mans Serie, this weekend showcases the world�s most exotic sports cars, with prototypes from manufacturers such as Audi, Mazda, Porsche, and Acura, and GT-class cars from Corvette, Aston-Martin, Porsche and Panoz.
October 25-26
FallFest Holiday Gift Faire
Monterey
831-622-0700
www.pacrep.org
Original hand-made arts and crafts exhibition and sale at the Custom House Plaza, all artist will be present. Come to see the artistic talent on display while also enjoying food, drink and family entertainment.
October 25
Carmel's 91st Birthday
Carmel
831-620-2020
www.carmelcalifornia.com
Join Carmelites as they celebrate the city's birthday with a parade and barbecue.
October 29 - November 2
Pebble Beach Equestrian Championships
Pebble Beach
831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
Grand finale to the horse show season in Pebble Beach.
October 31
5th Annual Pumpkin Pandemonium
Monterey
831-373-2705
www.delmontecenter.com
Del Monte Center will be holding its fun and festive 5th Annual Pumpkin Pandemonium and Community Trick-o-Treat event on Halloween. Pumpkin Pandemonium is a free family celebration, which combines pumpkins, family, friends and the community trick-or-treating in a safe environment.
October 31
Halloween Bal Masque
Big Sur
831-667-2345
www.nepenthebigsur.com
Come to dine and dance beneath the moon on the terrace of Nepenthe, one of Big Sur's signature dining spots, at the annual masked costume party. Proceeds benefit the Big Sur volunteer fire brigade.
October (TBA)
Fall Birding Excursion
Moss Landing
631-633-5555
See thousands of birds on their fall migration through Elkhorn Slough. Professional birders will combine bird facts with tips for identifying the various bird species. Relax and enjoy observing these birds from the comfort of a roomy, stable pontoon boat.
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October (TBA)
Big Sur River Run
Big Sur
831-624-4112
www.bigsurriverrun.org
10K foot race and 5K walk amongst the redwoods and along the Big Sur River to benefit local charities.
October (TBA)
Harvest Festival
Carmel Valley
831-625-6219
www.ebfarm.com
Pile 'em high in Earthbound's pumpkin stacking competition, or win your own pile of pumpkins in our famous Pumpkin Scramble. Learn how to carve a unique pumpkin with carver Tami Williams and taste some of the many varieties of organic pumpkins we grow. Children can find the "needle" in the haystack, race rolling pumpkins, listen to spooky stories in the tepee and paint their faces. We'll feature live music, train rides, farm tours, and hay rides with the Belgians draft horse team throughout the day.
October (TBA)
California Constitution Day
Monterey
831-646-5640
www.monterey.org/museum
Screenings of the award-winning re-enactment of California's first Constitutional Convention in Monterey. Free, but reservations required.
October (TBA)
Marina Air Faire
Marina
www.marinaairfaire.com
Display of vintage, experimental, contemporary aircraft and warbirds at the Marina Municipal Airport. Living history from soldiers, sailors and airmen. Games and chili cook-off. Free.
October (TBA)
History Fest Monterey
Monterey
831-649-2900
www.historicmonterey.org
A ten-day celebration of the history of Monterey, from the native populations who lived here first through the arrival of the Americans. Lots of fun for everyone, with hands-on kids programs, exclusive house and garden tours, special exhibits, historical films, and stimulating lectures and workshops.
October (TBA)
5th Annual Historic House Tours
Monterey
831-646-5601
www.monterey.org/library
Hosted by the Friends of the Monterey Public Library, this is a self-guided walking tour of some of Monterey's most interesting vintage homes. Tickets may be purchased at the library in advance $20. Proceeds benefit the library.
October (TBA)
Taste of Carmel
Carmel
831-624-2522
www.carmelcalifornia.org
Annual celebration of all of Carmel's great restaurants and wineries.
October (TBA)
5th Annual Sail Boat Regatta
Monterey
831-372-6668
www.ccvna.com
Benefit on the Bay for VNA afternoon sailboat regatta and evening luau, auction at Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club to benefit Central Coast Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice.
October (TBA)
6th Annual Bernardus Wine Dinner
Carmel Valley
831-658-3550
www.bernardus.com
A 5-course autumn inspired dinner paired with new release Bernardus wines.
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