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Calendar of Events 2010 Jan | Feb | Mar | April | May | June July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec October October - Pacific Grove's Annual Butterfly Parade & Bazaar. Local elementary school children welcome the monarchs to Pacific Grove during this annual parade 10:30am, followed by the Butterfly Bazaar behind the Robert Down School. More info: 831-646-6548 or www.pacificgrove.org October 3 - St. Angela's Children's Center 19th Annual Fall Festival from 11am to 3pm. Tri-Tip Feast catered by Mansmith's Barbecue. $15 for adults, $5 for children. Silent & live auction which include restaurants, golf, spa, hotel and vacations. For more information call 831-372-3555. St. Angela's Children Center is located at 136 8th Street in Pacific Grove. October - Kidfest 10am - 5pm at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. A popular family event for 14 years, Kidfest is a FREE two-day event full of education, entertainment, interaction, fun and prizes! This year, A&S Metals (asmetals.com) will be promoting and expanding this very special community event. October 23 - Big Sur River Run in Big Sur. 10K foot race and 5K walk amongst the redwoods and along the Big Sur River to benefit local charities. Start time 10am. For more information call (831) 624-4112 or www.bigsurriverrun.org October 31 - Carmel’s Birthday Party. Join Carmelites as they celebrate the city’s birthday with a parade 11am and barbecue at 12pm. (831) 620-2020 or www.carmelcalifornia.com October - Wild Things Nighttime Tour in Salinas. 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. (831) 455-1901 or www.wildthingsinc.com Back to top Contact Us | Disclaimer

October 14 - Monterey House Tour: Homes from the Past in Monterey. This self-guided tour features some of Monterey’s most interesting and beautiful homes, representing a variety of architectural styles and tasteful interiors. All proceeds from the tour benefit the Monterey Public Library. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the tour. Purchase tickets at the library or request tickets by telephone. (831) 646-5601

October 15 - November 5 - Musical beginnings presented by the City of Monterey for children ages 18 months through 3 years and an accompanying parent or caregiver. Participants will enjoy singing, moving, listening and playing simple instruments while exploring musical concepts through motion in a social and creative environment. (No unregistered siblings or infants). For more information call 831-646-3866.

October 15 - November 5 - MusicKids! Designed for children ages 3-5 years and an accompanying parent or caregiver. Through movement, vocal play, singing, listening and sound exploration, participants will expand their musical experiences and concepts in a fun and creative environment. (No unregistered siblings or infants). Please call 831-646-3866 for more information.

October 20 - Daddy & Me Spooky Halloween Baking Class at Hilltop Park in Monterey for ages 2-4 years. Here is an adorable workshop where daddies and children can spend some quality time together baking creepy cookies, singing songs and playing ghostly games. $25 for Monterey residents, $33 non-residents. Additional children $10/$13. Workshop will run from 2:30-4:30pm. Call 831-646-3866 to register.

October 25 - Monster Mansions & Tricky Treats: a one-day workshop with the City of Monterey for ages 3-9 years. This workshop offers students the opportunity to build a Monster Mansion. Join friends for a "spooktacular" time with tricky treats and ghostly stories. Enjoy creating an elaborated cookie and candy Halloween mansion that tastes great! Hilltop Park staff. Please call 831-646-3866 for more information.

October 26 - Tricks, Treats & Sweets at Casanova Oak Knoll Park on Ramona Avenue in Monterey. Calling all ghosts and goblins... Enjoy an evening of creepy crafts, goolish goodies, play ghostly games and experience some truly spooky surprises for ages 6-12 years. Please call 831-646-3866 for more information.

October 27 - Big Sur River Run in Big Sur. 10K foot race and 5K walk amongst the redwoods and along the Big Sur River to benefit local charities. (831) 624-4112 or www.bigsurriverrun.org

October 27 - Carmel’s 91st Birthday Party in Carmel. Join Carmelites as they celebrate the city’s birthday with a parade 11am and barbecue at 12pm. (831) 620-2020 or www.carmelcalifornia.com

October 31 - Fourth Annual “Pumpkin Pandemonium” at Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey. Fourth Annual Pumpkin Pandemonium and Community Trick-o-Treat on Halloween. Starting at 3pm. Farmer Mike, “The Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers”, will transform a 700lb. Giant Pumpkin from Borchard Farms into a three-dimensional work of art. Costumed children are invited to have their photo taken with the Giant Pumpkin, compete in the Costume Contests, create pumpkin-inspired fare at arts-and-crafts booths, and trick-or-treat throughout the center at Del Monte Shopping Center’s 85 retail shops. Free. www.delmontecenter.com

October - Wild Things Nighttime Tour in Salinas. 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. (831) 455-1901 or www.wildthingsinc.com

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