Things to Do in
Monterey County This Week
Your curated guide to the best events, hidden gems, and local favorites happening across the Monterey Peninsula this week — from Cannery Row to Carmel and Carmel Valley.
This week in Monterey County, we've found 4 events including 1 free things to do and 4 weekend picks. Sourced from verified sources including See Monterey, City of Monterey, and official county departments.
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The Weekly Brief · week of Sep 28
Uniting to support our neighbors
The community is coming together to aid those impacted by the Timber Fire while preparing for upcoming cultural events like the Carmel International Film Festival.
- Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter — Wed, Sep 30 · Golden State Theatre
- Winter Storm Ready Town Hall — Wed, Sep 30 · Monterey Conference Center
- Taste of Carmel — Thu, Oct 1 · Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Carmel International Film Festival — Thu, Oct 1 · Carmel-by-the-Sea
In the news: Monterey County Board of Supervisors rejects Flock camera contract extension · Monterey County unites to aid Big Sur residents impacted by Timber Fire · Efforts to enroll children in savings accounts for higher education expand
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If you only do one thing in Monterey County this week
From Cannery Row to Carmel, Carmel Valley to the Big Sur coast — this is the one experience our editors would hand-pick as the most authentically Monterey moment of the week.
🆓 Free Things to Do This Week
1 free events happening now
🌊 Weekend Picks
The best things happening Saturday & Sunday across Monterey County
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