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Things to do with kids in Monterey

Family-friendly things to do in Monterey in 2026: 42 kid-friendly events plus 4 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, August 13, 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. Paws to ReadThursday, August 13, 2026 · Solarium Conference Room
  6. StorytimeFriday, August 14, 2026 · Community Room
  7. Sewing With JuliaSaturday, August 15, 2026 · Community Room
  8. Colton Hall and the Old Jail Walking TourMonday, August 17, 2026 · Colton Hall, 570 Pacific St. Monterey CA 93940
  9. Colton Hall and the Old Jail Walking TourMonday, August 17, 2026 · Colton Hall, 570 Pacific St. Monterey CA 93940
  10. Teen Advisory Board MeetingMonday, August 17, 2026 · Community Room
  11. Teen LoungeTuesday, August 18, 2026 · Community Room
  12. Reading BuddiesWednesday, August 19, 2026 · Main Floor
  13. StorytimeFriday, August 21, 2026 · Community Room
  14. Design & Print in 3D for Kids with ParentsSaturday, August 22, 2026 · Community Room
  15. Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos BilingueTuesday, August 25, 2026 · Community Room
  16. Reading BuddiesWednesday, August 26, 2026 · Main Floor
  17. Paws to ReadThursday, August 27, 2026 · Solarium Conference Room
  18. StorytimeFriday, August 28, 2026 · Community Room
  19. Sewing with Julia- Adults and TeensFriday, August 28, 2026 · Community Room
  20. Puzzle ExchangeSaturday, August 29, 2026 · Community Room
  21. Teen LoungeTuesday, September 1, 2026 · Community Room
  22. Reading BuddiesWednesday, September 2, 2026 · Main Floor
  23. Teen Advisory Board MeetingWednesday, September 2, 2026 · Community Room
  24. StorytimeFriday, September 4, 2026 · Community Room
  25. Library ClosedMonday, September 7, 2026 · Community Room
  26. Book Flight Book Club - The CorrespondentTuesday, September 8, 2026 · Community Room
  27. Reading BuddiesWednesday, September 9, 2026 · Main Floor
  28. Paws to ReadThursday, September 10, 2026 · Solarium Conference Room

Family-friendly spots in Monterey

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Upcoming family events in Monterey

ThuAug 13
  1. 3:30 PMPaws to ReadSolarium Conference Room · Library · Ages 5–12Spend some time reading to a certified therapy dog.
FriAug 14
  1. 10:15 AMStorytimeCommunity Room · Library · Ages 3–12Join friendly library staff for storytime every Friday morning.
SatAug 15
  1. 10:30 AMSewing With JuliaCommunity Room · Library · Ages 5–12Kids aged 7-10 learn sewing skills with Library Clerk Julia.
MonAug 17
  1. 10 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
  2. 2 PMColton 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
  3. 4 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!
TueAug 18
  1. 3:30 PMTeen LoungeCommunity Room · Library · Ages 10–13The Teen Lounge is open to all teens who are looking for a fun hangout spot afterschool.
WedAug 19
  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!
FriAug 21
  1. 10:15 AMStorytimeCommunity Room · Library · Ages 3–12Join friendly library staff for storytime every Friday morning.
SatAug 22
  1. 2 PMDesign & Print in 3D for Kids with ParentsCommunity Room · Library · Ages 5–12CAD program workshop. Join us in designing 3D objects to be printed on our 3D printer, using design software CAD programs. Please note: we…
TueAug 25
  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…
WedAug 26
  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!
ThuAug 27
  1. 3:30 PMPaws to ReadSolarium Conference Room · Library · Ages 5–12Spend some time reading to a certified therapy dog.
FriAug 28
  1. 10:15 AMStorytimeCommunity Room · Library · Ages 3–12Join friendly library staff for storytime every Friday morning.
  2. 4:30 PMSewing with Julia- Adults and TeensCommunity Room · Library · Ages 10–13A hand sewing class for adults and teens.
SatAug 29
  1. 10 AMPuzzle ExchangeCommunity Room · Library · Ages 5–13Summertime isn't complete without a Puzzle Exchange.
TueSep 1
  1. 3:30 PMTeen LoungeCommunity Room · Library · Ages 10–13The Teen Lounge is open to all teens who are looking for a fun hangout spot afterschool.
WedSep 2
  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!
  2. 3 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!
FriSep 4
  1. 10:15 AMStorytimeCommunity Room · Library · Ages 3–12Join friendly library staff for storytime every Friday morning.
MonSep 7
  1. 12 AMLibrary ClosedCommunity Room · Library · Ages 5–13
TueSep 8
  1. All dayBook Flight Book Club - The CorrespondentCommunity Room · Library · Ages 10–13Book Flight: a group that samples across the genres.
WedSep 9
  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!
ThuSep 10
  1. 3:30 PMPaws to ReadSolarium Conference Room · Library · Ages 5–12Spend some time reading to a certified therapy dog.