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Things to do with kids in Monterey

Family-friendly things to do in Monterey in 2026: 40 kid-friendly events plus 4 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Monday, October 26, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Monterey Bay AquariumCulture · $$
  2. Monterey Museum of ArtCulture · $$
  3. YMCA of the Monterey PeninsulaCulture · $$
  4. Salad Days SkateboardShopping · 86.8 mi
  5. A Night in the Other WorldMonday, October 26, 2026 · Community Room
  6. Historic and Haunted Walking Tour - Colton Hall & Old JailMonday, October 26, 2026 · Colton Hall, 570 Pacific St. Monterey CA 93940
  7. Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos BilingueTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Community Room
  8. Reading BuddiesWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Main Floor
  9. Halloween Storytime and ParadeFriday, October 30, 2026 · Colton Hall, 570 Pacific St. Monterey CA 93940
  10. A Tribute to Classic Monster Movies: Frankenstein (1931) and The Wolf Man (1941)Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Community Room
  11. Pacific Biological Laboratories Evening Tours - Cannery Row DaysSunday, November 1, 2026 · Pacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey
  12. Teen LoungeTuesday, November 3, 2026 · Community Room
  13. Reading BuddiesWednesday, November 4, 2026 · Main Floor
  14. Teen Advisory Board MeetingWednesday, November 4, 2026 · Community Room
  15. Classic Movie in the Library: "East of Eden" (1955)Thursday, November 5, 2026 · Community Room
  16. StorytimeFriday, November 6, 2026 · Community Room
  17. Hunger Games Watch PartyMonday, November 9, 2026 · Community Room
  18. Book Flight Book Club - Mona's EyesTuesday, November 10, 2026 · Community Room
  19. Library ClosedTuesday, November 10, 2026 · Community Room
  20. Paws to ReadThursday, November 12, 2026 · Solarium Conference Room
  21. Classic Movie in the Library: "Cannery Row" (1982)Thursday, November 12, 2026 · Community Room
  22. StorytimeFriday, November 13, 2026 · Community Room
  23. Fall Bingo EndedSaturday, November 14, 2026 · Monterey Public Library
  24. Pacific Biological Lab TourSaturday, November 14, 2026 · Pacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey
  25. Pacific Biological Lab TourSaturday, November 14, 2026 · Monterey Public Library
  26. Pacific Biological Lab Open HoursSaturday, November 14, 2026 · Pacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey
  27. Afternoon Stitch & Sip ClubSaturday, November 14, 2026 · Library Makerspace
  28. Colton Hall and the Old Jail Walking TourMonday, November 16, 2026 · Colton Hall, 570 Pacific St. Monterey CA 93940

Family-friendly spots in Monterey

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Upcoming family events in Monterey

MonOct 26
  1. 4 PMA Night in the Other WorldCommunity Room · Library · Ages 10–13Join the Teen Advisory Board for a Halloween Town Watch Party (1hr 24 minutes) and themed crafts!
  2. 6 PMHistoric and Haunted Walking Tour - Colton Hall & Old JailColton Hall, 570 Pacific St. Monterey CA 93940 · Library · Ages 10–13Join Library & Museums Director Brian Edwards as we explore inside and outside Colton Hall and the Old Jail at night, and hear some of the history of Old Monterey.
TueOct 27
  1. 10:30 AMBilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos BilingueCommunity Room · Library · Ages 5–12Every fourth Tuesday of the month. With stories, songs, and more! With toys and time to play afterward. Cada cuatro Martes del mes. ¡Con…
WedOct 28
  1. 3 PMReading BuddiesMain Floor · Library · Ages 5–13A Teen Reading Buddy is looking for a little buddy who needs to practice their reading or who simply loves to read!
FriOct 30
  1. 10:15 AMHalloween Storytime and ParadeColton Hall, 570 Pacific St. Monterey CA 93940 · Library · Ages 5–12Boo! Join us for a special spooky Halloween Storytime on the Colton Hall Lawn. Be sure to wear your favorite costumes, we will be parading…
SatOct 31
  1. 2 PMA Tribute to Classic Monster Movies: Frankenstein (1931) and The Wolf Man (1941)Community Room · Library · Ages 5–13Spend Halloween afternoon watching two Universal Monster Classics at the library.
SunNov 1
  1. 3 PMPacific Biological Laboratories Evening Tours - Cannery Row DaysPacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey · Library · Ages 3–12Take a journey through Monterey’s storied past with a tour of Pacific Biological Laboratories.
TueNov 3
  1. 2:30 PMTeen LoungeCommunity Room · Library · Ages 10–13The Teen Lounge is open to all teens who are looking for a fun hangout spot afterschool.
WedNov 4
  1. 2 PMReading BuddiesMain Floor · Library · Ages 5–13A Teen Reading Buddy is looking for a little buddy who needs to practice their reading or who simply loves to read!
  2. 2 PMTeen Advisory Board MeetingCommunity Room · Library · Ages 10–13Join TAB twice a month to plan out teen events, help manage the teen instagram page, receive volunteers hours and more!
ThuNov 5
  1. 3 PMClassic Movie in the Library: "East of Eden" (1955)Community Room · Library · Ages 3–12Join us for a classic film followed by a discussion with the 1955 film East of Eden . (1 hour 55 minutes) An adaptation of John Steinbeck's…
FriNov 6
  1. 9:15 AMStorytimeCommunity Room · Library · Ages 3–12Join friendly library staff for storytime every Friday morning.
MonNov 9
  1. 2:30 PMHunger Games Watch PartyCommunity Room · Library · Ages 10–13The most anticipated movie, Sunrise on the Reaping, is coming to theatres!
TueNov 10
  1. All dayBook Flight Book Club - Mona's EyesCommunity Room · Library · Ages 10–13Book Flight: a group that samples across the genres.
  2. All dayLibrary ClosedCommunity Room · Library · Ages 5–13
ThuNov 12
  1. 2:30 PMPaws to ReadSolarium Conference Room · Library · Ages 5–12Spend some time reading to a certified therapy dog.
  2. 3 PMClassic Movie in the Library: "Cannery Row" (1982)Community Room · Library · Ages 1–3Join us for a classic film followed by a discussion with the 1982 film Cannery Row . (2 hours) Set in Monterey, California's old "Cannery…
FriNov 13
  1. 9:15 AMStorytimeCommunity Room · Library · Ages 3–12Join friendly library staff for storytime every Friday morning.
SatNov 14
  1. 9 AMFall Bingo EndedMonterey Public Library · Library · Ages 5–13Thanks for participating in our annual Fall Bingo activity sheet.
  2. 9 AMPacific Biological Lab TourPacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey · Library · Ages 10–13Take a journey through Monterey’s storied past with a tour of Pacific Biological Laboratories.
  3. 10:30 AMPacific Biological Lab TourMonterey Public Library · Library · Ages 3–12Take a journey through Monterey’s storied past with a tour of Pacific Biological Laboratories.
  4. 12 PMPacific Biological Lab Open HoursPacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey · Library · Ages 3–12Stop by and take a journey through Monterey’s storied past with a visit to Pacific Biological Laboratory ( PBL ).
  5. 1 PMAfternoon Stitch & Sip ClubLibrary Makerspace · Library · Ages 5–13Working on a fiber arts project? Come hang out with us and work on your project while sipping tea with other fiber arts creators. A drop in…
MonNov 16
  1. 9 AMColton Hall and the Old Jail Walking TourColton Hall, 570 Pacific St. Monterey CA 93940 · Library · Ages 5–13Step back in time to 1849, where forty-eight delegates debated, wrote, and signed the California Constitution during the California…Free