Events Archives

New farmers’ market to arrive in Watsonville

April 14, 2021 6:48 AM Carina Nocon

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) El Mercado will be the newest weekly farmers’ market addition to the city of Watsonville. The Community Health Trust of…

18th Annual Youth Fishing Derby to be held at Fort Hunter Liggett

April 13, 2021 6:04 AM Carina Nocon

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) The 18th Annual Youth Fishing Derby will be hosted by the Fort Hunter Liggett Directorate of Family & Morale,…

UCSC plans ‘staycation’ events for students staying on campus for spring break

March 15, 2021 5:38 PM Avery Johnson

The University of California, Santa Cruz says most of its on-campus students are planning to stay on campus…

California Airshow Salinas announces dates for 2021 event

March 8, 2021 11:28 AM Avery Johnson, Elisha Machado

The California Airshow Salinas was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is planning to go forward this…

City of Watsonville cancels most 2021 events

February 22, 2021 10:51 AM Avery Johnson, Jocelyn Ortega

The City of Watsonville has decided to cancel most of its events scheduled for 2021, according to Mayor Jimmy…

Dinosaur drive-thru event in Salinas

February 4, 2021 5:21 AM Carina Nocon

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Jurassic Empire is calling all dinosaur lovers in Salinas! They will be holding a dinosaur drive-thru…

Volunteers needed for Salinas Relay for Life event

February 5, 2021 4:22 PM Avery Johnson

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life says it needs volunteers for its upcoming…

List of nominations for Golden Globe Awards 2021

February 3, 2021 6:42 AM Carina Nocon

(KION AND CNN) Nominations for the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards, celebrating the best in television and film, are now out.…

Watch: See the 10th Annual Veteran’s Day celebration

November 11, 2020 10:50 AM Avery Johnson

Despite COVID-19 restrictions, the 10th Annual Veterans Day celebration in Salinas will be going on, but held…

Zach McIntyre’s Picks for Halloween Weekend

October 30, 2020 7:33 AM Zach McIntyre

This weekend is going to be a fun…

Halloween events on the Central Coast

October 15, 2020 2:18 PM Avery Johnson

Drive-in Movies Monterey County Fairground- The fairground will host drive-in showings on Oct. 31 of “Coco” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”…

Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County hosts online Be the Difference Awards ceremony

October 21, 2020 11:30 AM Avery Johnson

The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County and its sponsors are hosting the 2020 Be the Difference…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Oct 9-11th

October 9, 2020 8:32 AM Zach McIntyre

HAUNTED HOUSE & PUMPKIN PATCH | MOCO FAIRGROUNDS | ALL WEEKEND On this edition of Weekend Picks… you might just get scared. …

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Mar 6 – 8

March 6, 2020 9:52 AM Zach McIntyre

Tower Of Power | Golden State Theatre, Monterey | Fri This weekend is all about feeling good. Friday night, head out to see Tower of Power at the…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Feb 28 – Mar 1

February 28, 2020 8:16 AM Zach McIntyre

Social Dance Class Open House | Arthur Murray Monterey Dance Studio | Fri Let’s kick off the weekend dancing! Learn the basics to Foxtrot, Rumba…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Feb 21 – 23

February 21, 2020 8:52 AM Zach McIntyre

Clam Chowder Cook-Off | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Sat-Sun I must be hungry because this weekend is all about the food! Let’s kick off the…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Feb 14 – Feb 16

February 14, 2020 10:22 AM Zach McIntyre

Kayak with the Otters! | Urban Diversion Adventures |…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Feb 7 – Feb 9

February 7, 2020 5:53 AM Zach McIntyre

Mini Golf | Monterey Conference Center | Fri-Sun Like putt-putt? How about kicking off the weekend with 18 holes of mini-golf! Head out to the…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Jan 31 – Feb 2

January 31, 2020 8:34 AM Zach McIntyre

We’re heading into another weekend! Along with the big game this weekend, here are some other fun things to do.…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Jan 24-26

January 24, 2020 10:32 AM Zach McIntyre

This weekend is all about food and…

Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf welcomes back annual whalefest

January 25, 2020 5:51 PM Megan Meier

The annual Monterey Whalefest is back on the fisherman’s wharf, this weekend.…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Jan 17-19

January 17, 2020 8:57 AM Zach McIntyre

Here are some fun things to do this…

Jurassic Quest comes to the Central Coast

January 17, 2020 9:11 AM Mary Coleman

Dinosaurs have made their way to the Central Coast! Nearly 100 moving, 50-foot animatronic creatures will be at the Monterey County Fairgrounds for a…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Dec 27 through Dec 29

December 27, 2019 9:17 AM Zach McIntyre

It’s the last weekend of the year, so get out there and enjoy it! Here are a few events to check out this weekend. CANDY CANE LANE // MORSE…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Dec 20 through Dec 22

December 20, 2019 9:07 AM Zach McIntyre

It’s the last weekend before Christmas, so get out there and enjoy it! Here are a few events to check out this weekend.…

More than 42,000 Central Coast residents attend Monterey Bay Aquarium during free week

December 16, 2019 2:05 PM Avery Johnson

Between Dec. 7 and 15, the Monterey Bay Aquarium offered free admission to residents of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties, and more than…

Zach McIntyre’s Weekend Picks for Dec 14 and Dec 15

December 13, 2019 12:11 PM Zach McIntyre

We’re heading straight into the holidays which means there are a ton of activities for you and your family to enjoy on the Central Coast CHRISTMAS ON…

Thousands return to Central Coast for the Monterey Bay Half Marathon

November 12, 2019 10:32 PM Megan Meier

The runners took off early Sunday morning for the annual Monterey Bay Half Marathon. The 13-mile run is a Central Coast…

Live Oak students build greenhouse

October 1, 2019 7:43 PM KION546 News Team

Students at Live Oak Elementary experienced a real lesson in building a healthy environment. Along with partners including Santa Cruz County…