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Things to do with kids in Monterey

Family-friendly things to do in Monterey in 2026: 53 kid-friendly events plus 4 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Monday, July 6, 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. Paint and Draw at the LibraryMonday, July 6, 2026 · Library Makerspace
  6. Paint a Mushroom!Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · Library Makerspace
  7. Reading BuddiesWednesday, July 8, 2026 · Main Floor
  8. Reverie Rainbow - Rainbow ScienceThursday, July 9, 2026 · Community Room
  9. Paws to ReadThursday, July 9, 2026 · Community Room
  10. Storytime and Miss Molly Bubbles with the Bookmobile at Colton Hall LawnFriday, July 10, 2026 · Monterey Public Library
  11. Bookmobile Presents! Miss Molly Bubbles at Casanova Oak Knoll ParkFriday, July 10, 2026 · Monterey Public Library
  12. Pacific Biological Lab TourSaturday, July 11, 2026 · Pacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey
  13. Flower Arranging with Hailey FangerSaturday, July 11, 2026 · Community Room
  14. Pacific Biological Lab TourSaturday, July 11, 2026 · Monterey Public Library
  15. Pacific Biological Lab Open HoursSaturday, July 11, 2026 · Pacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey
  16. Afternoon Stitch & Sip ClubSaturday, July 11, 2026 · Community Room
  17. TerrariumsMonday, July 13, 2026 · Community Room
  18. Plant a Seed, Read with InternsTuesday, July 14, 2026 · Community Room
  19. Book Flight Book Club - They Called Us EnemyTuesday, July 14, 2026 · Community Room
  20. Reading BuddiesWednesday, July 15, 2026 · Main Floor
  21. Recipe SwapWednesday, July 15, 2026 · Community Room
  22. Bubble Art HydrangeasThursday, July 16, 2026 · Community Room
  23. StorytimeFriday, July 17, 2026 · Community Room
  24. Paint and Draw at the LibraryFriday, July 17, 2026 · Community Room
  25. Sewing With JuliaSaturday, July 18, 2026 · Community Room
  26. Design & Print in 3D for Adults & TeensSaturday, July 18, 2026 · Library Makerspace
  27. Colton Hall and the Old Jail Walking TourMonday, July 20, 2026 · Colton Hall, 570 Pacific St. Monterey CA 93940
  28. Colton Hall and the Old Jail Walking TourMonday, July 20, 2026 · Colton Hall, 570 Pacific St. Monterey CA 93940

Family-friendly spots in Monterey

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Upcoming family events in Monterey

MonJul 6
  1. 4 PMPaint and Draw at the LibraryLibrary Makerspace · Library · Ages 5–13Join us for a beginner art workshop with Library & Museums Director Brian Edwards.Free
TueJul 7
  1. 1 PMPaint a Mushroom!Library Makerspace · Library · Ages 5–12Enjoy an afternoon painting wooden mushrooms inspired by the art of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
WedJul 8
  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!
ThuJul 9
  1. 1 PMReverie Rainbow - Rainbow ScienceCommunity Room · Library · Ages 5–12An interactive adventure for where kids uncover the real science hiding inside rainbows — all wrapped in magic, storytelling, and laughs.
  2. 3:30 PMPaws to ReadCommunity Room · Library · Ages 5–12Spend some time reading to a certified therapy dog.
FriJul 10
  1. 10:15 AMStorytime and Miss Molly Bubbles with the Bookmobile at Colton Hall LawnMonterey Public Library · Library · Ages 5–12Join the Bookmobile for a special storytime on Colton Hall Lawn followed by a magical bubble performance with Miss Molly Bubbles!
  2. 2:30 PMBookmobile Presents! Miss Molly Bubbles at Casanova Oak Knoll ParkMonterey Public Library · Library · Ages 5–12Join us for a magical bubble performance with Miss Molly Bubbles at Casanova Oak Knoll Park!
SatJul 11
  1. 10 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.
  2. 10:30 AMFlower Arranging with Hailey FangerCommunity Room · Library · Ages 10–13Growing flowers in your garden this year?
  3. 11:30 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. 1 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. 2 PMAfternoon Stitch & Sip ClubCommunity Room · 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…
MonJul 13
  1. 3 PMTerrariumsCommunity Room · Library · Ages 10–13Make a terrarium with us! Terrariums are miniature ecosystems housed in glass or plastic containers. For tweens/teens.
TueJul 14
  1. 1 PMPlant a Seed, Read with InternsCommunity Room · Library · Ages 5–12Join us for a fun, thematic program designed by our SRP Interns.
  2. All dayBook Flight Book Club - They Called Us EnemyCommunity Room · Library · Ages 10–13Book Flight: a group that samples across the genres.
WedJul 15
  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. 4 PMRecipe SwapCommunity Room · Library · Ages 10–13Write up recipe cards and swap with other participants.
ThuJul 16
  1. 1 PMBubble Art HydrangeasCommunity Room · Library · Ages 5–12Learn two messy but fun and unique ways on how to paint hydrangeas.
FriJul 17
  1. 10:15 AMStorytimeCommunity Room · Library · Ages 3–12Join friendly library staff for storytime every Friday morning.
  2. 4 PMPaint and Draw at the LibraryCommunity Room · Library · Ages 5–13Join us for a beginner art workshop with Library & Museums Director Brian Edwards . Each session we hope to dive into your creativity!Free
SatJul 18
  1. 10:30 AMSewing With JuliaCommunity Room · Library · Ages 5–12Kids aged 7-10 learn sewing skills with Library Clerk Julia.
  2. 2 PMDesign & Print in 3D for Adults & TeensLibrary Makerspace · Library · Ages 10–13CAD program and fantasy character workshop.
MonJul 20
  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