Family Activities

Batman Day 2024 at Current Comics

 
9/21/24
 
 
Current Comics

Before Movie in the Park: Jumanji at Scholze Park on Saturday, stop by Current Comics, located only a half block away, to celebrate Batman Day.

They'll have free activity sheets, 11am-7pm, while supplies last, and a great collection of Batman comics for sale for all ages, including a reprint of the story that started it all in 1939.

Halloween Costume Contest at Second Chance Thrift Store

 
10/26/24
 
 
Second Chance Thrift Store

Second Chance Thrift Store is holding a Halloween Costume Contest for all ages on Saturday, October 26 at 3:30pm. This is the perfect chance to show off your most unique Halloween costume and compete for prizes while enjoying our haystack photo area and having lots of fun!

Halloween ComicFest 2024 at Current Comics

 
10/26/24
 
free
 
Current Comics

Current Comics is hosting a Halloween ComicFest on Saturday, October 26, 11am-7pm, featuring a big bowl of candy and free comics to give to kids and parents.

We'll also have a sidewalk sale, 11am-5pm, with Pokemon cards, LEGO mini figures, bargain plush toys, framed Disney lithographs, and 50% off select comics.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse 2024

 
10/26/24
 
free
 
Lighthouse District

Join us for a spooky good time! On Saturday, October 26, Lighthouse District shops, restaurants, and boutiques will be open and welcoming little goblins with special treats, 2pm-5pm, rain or shine. So dress up the kids, get in the spirit, and come on down with your family to enjoy a fun and safe time in the community.

All businesses handing out candy will be located on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey between Reeside and David and will have a Lighthouse Halloween poster displayed in the window.

Lighthouse Movie in the Park: "Jumanji"

 
9/21/24
 
free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

The Lighthouse District is hosting a free outdoor screening of the classic, all-ages adventure comedy Jumanji (1995), starring Robin Williams and Bonnie Hunt.

The film will be shown at 7:30pm in front of the Scholze Park Community Center. You're welcome to come early and bring a picnic! Remember to dress warmly and bring blankets and/or chairs. No pets or alcohol.

View photos from last year's Movie in the Park here.

Join the NMBA at Monterey's 4th of July Parade!

 
7/4/24
 
Free
 
Old Monterey District

Come to Downtown Old Monterey for the annual 4th of July Parade , beginning Thursday at 10am sharp, and cheer on members of the Lighthouse District!

Led by the On The Beach Surf Shop vehicle, expect to see the owners of Escape Room 831 , American Burger, and The Break Room marching together in the parade. All are members of the New Monterey Business Association which supports the many small, locally-owned businesses along Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Free Aquarium Admission for Families on SNAP / CalFresh

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has begun participating in the Museums for All initiative!

Now, anyone enrolled in federal food assistance benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (also known as CalFresh) will receive free admission to the Aquarium for up to four people by showing their SNAP EBT card and photo ID at the door.

Fundraiser Fridays at Escape Room 831

Throughout 2024, Escape Room 831 and Oscar's Playground are supporting local nonprofit Central Coast Overdose Drug Prevention (CCODP) with Fundraiser Fridays.

Every Friday in 2024, Escape Room 831 and Oscar's Playground will donate a percentage of their proceeds for the day to CCODP. So you can have fun while supporting an important initiative working to raise awareness and eliminate overdoses in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties.

Escape Room 831 's three New Monterey locations and Oscar's Playground on Cannery Row boast a total of 9 unique, wildly creative escape rooms plus a full arcade lounge only at Oscar's. Book your escape room here.

Youth Day at International Market and Deli

 
11/25/23
 
free
 
International Market & Deli

On Saturday, November 25, International Market and Deli will host children's art activities and snack-making, offer food samples for all ages, and hold a cooking demonstration for adults at 2pm. We'll also serve complimentary tea to all our guests. More details here.

In celebrating the arrival of the holiday season, we're focusing on activities for all ages encouraging peace, tolerance, and mutual understanding for a better future.

Visit "Rababank" at Escape Room 831

Escape Room 831 invites you to channel your inner criminal and rob a bank! Here at 599 Lighthouse Avenue, we're located in a former bank building with an old vault, so what better place to see if you can put your criminal tendencies to a completely legal use?

"Rababank" presents 2-6 guests at a time with a series of analog and digital puzzles to solve in 1 hour. With an exciting story, lighting and sound effects, and an experienced escape room guide, it's a lot of fun. Book your visit online today.

Horror Author Francesca Maria at Current Comics

 
10/28/23
 
 
Current Comics

Current Comics presents a book signing by author Francesca Maria on Saturday, October 28, 1pm-4pm. Francesca Maria is the creator of The Black Cat Chronicles , a true horror comic book series, as well as a short story collection, They Hide: Short Stories to Tell in the Dark.

Halloween ComicFest 2023 at Current Comics

 
10/28/23
 
free
 
Current Comics

Current Comics is hosting a Halloween ComicFest on Saturday, October 28, featuring candy and free Halloween-themed comics (11am-7pm), a vintage toy sale (11am-5pm), and a book signing by local horror author Francesca Maria (1pm-4pm).

Connecting People Through Food at International Market and Deli

 
10/2/23
 
free
 
International Market & Deli

On Monday, October 2, International Market & Deli will celebrate the U.N.'s International Day of Nonviolence. In front of the market, enjoy samples of delicious food from around the world, 2pm-3pm, and a demonstration of Iraqi cooking, 3pm-4pm.

A local, family-run business, International Market and Deli is known for being a warm and welcoming space for people from all around the world, young and old. Full of good cheer, this little market wants to share a message of peace and tolerance on this special day. Food is the thing that brings us all together!

Casey Starks Studio: Open Studio and Ceramics Exhibit

 
9/30/23
 
free
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks is opening up her ceramics studio to visitors as part of the free Monterey County Artists Studio Tour taking place over two weekends, 9/30-10/1 and 10/7-10/8, 11am-5pm. Casey's beautiful new sculpture exhibit, Tide Patterns , will be on display.

Tour the studio, speak with Casey, learn about her latest work, enter the raffle, make a purchase from the gallery, and/or sign up for a specially discounted ceramics workshop!

Lighthouse Movie in the Park: "North Shore"

 
9/16/23
 
free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

The Lighthouse District is hosting a free outdoor screening of the surfing film North Shore (1987) , featuring some of the legends of pro surfing of that era and great surf cinematography.

The film will be shown at 7:30pm in front of the Scholze Park Community Center. You're welcome to come early and bring a picnic! Remember to dress warmly and bring blankets and/or chairs. No pets or alcohol.

Event Sponsors : Escape Room 831 , Gianni's Pizza , GP Piping , Lilify , Namaste India Bistro , On The Beach , Sunrise Cafe

Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse 2023

 
10/28/23
 
free
 
Lighthouse District

Join us for a spooky good time! On Saturday, October 28, Lighthouse District shops, restaurants, and boutiques will be open and welcoming little goblins with special treats, 2pm-5pm, rain or shine. So dress up the kids, get in the spirit, and come on down with your family to enjoy a fun and safe time in the community.

All businesses handing out candy will be located on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey between Reeside and David and will have a Lighthouse Halloween poster displayed in the window.

Monterey Garden Tour 2023 Includes New Monterey Homes

 
6/10/23
 
$25
 
Casa Del Oro Garden

Monterey State Historic Park Association and the Historic Garden League present the Monterey Garden Tour on Saturday, June 10, 11am- 4pm. Tickets are $25 per person. Please reserve your tickets online today.

The self-guided tour will feature Casa del Oro Garden at Monterey State Historic Park plus 11 private gardens in the New Monterey Area. Learn about rainwater catchment systems, water-wise plantings, and weed suppression methods.

Halloween Member Night at Monterey Bay Aquarium

 
10/29/22
 
free for members
 
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium invites our members to join us for a family-friendly Halloween Member Party, October 29, 7pm-10pm. Show off your costumes in an Aquarium full of your favorite people - all dressed up. We'll have a live DJ to get every ghoul dancing!

Are you a member? Please register for the party on our website . Not a member? Here's your chance to join!

Halloween Member Night at Monterey Bay Aquarium

 
10/22/22
 
free for members
 
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium invites our members to join us for a family-friendly Halloween Member Party, October 22 and 29, 7pm-10pm. Show off your costumes in an Aquarium full of your favorite people - all dressed up. We'll have a live DJ to get every ghoul dancing!

Are you a member? Please register for the party on our website . Not a member? Here's your chance to join!

Annual Children's Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse 2022

 
10/29/22
 
free
 
Lighthouse District

Halloween festivities on Lighthouse are back! On Saturday, October 29, Lighthouse District shops, restaurants, and boutiques will be open and welcoming little goblins with special treats, 2pm-5pm, rain or shine. So dress up the kids, get in the spirit, and come on down with your family to enjoy a fun and safe time in the community.

All businesses handing out candy will be located on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey between Reeside and David and will have a Lighthouse Halloween poster displayed in the window.

Presidio of Monterey Museum Reopens!

The Presidio of Monterey Museum has reopened after nearly 600 days of closure! Located at the Lower Presidio Historic Park, the museum is free and open to the public, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm. There is no entrance fee.

Marvel Comics Halloween Extravaganza at Current Comics

 
10/30/21
 
free
 
Current Comics

Current Comics is participating in the Marvel Comics Halloween Extravaganza on Saturday, October 30, 11am-7pm. The shop will be giving out free comics (4 different titles!) as well as free candy while supplies last. No costume is necessary to get...