Family Activities

Play Full Ground: Make Your Own Happy Monterey Sardine!

For years, artist Mai Ryuno, owner of Play Full Ground , has been making her signature Happy Monterey Sardine pillows to bring people joy.

Now you can make your own Happy Monterey Sardine! Mai has recently published a step-by-step instruction video on her YouTube channel and provided a downloadable sewing pattern here . It's a new way to have fun making and sharing these playful, colorful fish.

2021 Children's Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse Is CANCELLED

Because of continuing concerns about Covid-19, Lighthouse Avenue businesses in Monterey will not be hosting our regular community trick-or-treat in 2021.

We wish all of you a happy Halloween this fall and we look forward to welcoming you back for sweet and ridiculous family fun with us in October 2022.

Volunteer for Del Monte Beach Cleanup

On Monday, July 5, 10am-12pm, join Blue Zones Project Monterey County, City of Monterey Parks Division, and Sustainable Monterey as we help one of our local beaches recover from the holiday weekend.

At 10am you'll find us at Monterey Bay Park (717 Del Monte Ave) with buckets and trash pickers in hand. Bring your enthusiasm - we'll provide everything else. All ages are welcome! Please register online in advance so we know to expect you.