What to do. Where to go. What to see.
Calendar of Events for The Monterey Peninsula.

“Magnificent Migrations: A Journey Through Central California” February 1, 2019 5:00pm-7:00pm Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Pacific Grove Music & Movement with the Library February 1, 15, 2019 9:30am-10:00am Northridge Mall Salinas B…

“Magnificent Migrations: A Journey Through Central California”
February 1, 2019
5:00pm-7:00pm
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Pacific Grove

Music & Movement with the Library
February 1, 15, 2019
9:30am-10:00am
Northridge Mall
Salinas

Billy Elliot, the Musical
February 1, 3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 2019
Golden Bough Playhouse Monte Verde
Carmel by the Sea

Planting at the Ponds: Enhance Your Community Recreation Space!
February 2, 2019
10:00am-2:00pm
North Monterey County High School
Castroville

Saturday Night Chef Series
February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019
4:00pm-6:00pm
Bargetto Winery
Monterey

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
February 4-10, 2019
Pebble Beach Resorts

INDYCAR Spring Testing
February 8, 2019
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Salinas

Carmel Art Walk
February 9, 2019
5:00pm-8:00pm
Carmel-by-the-Sea

River Road Wine Trail Valentine's Passport
February 9, 2019
11:00am-4:00pm
River Road Wine Trail
Salinas

Carmel Jewish Film Festival
February 9, 2019
7:30pm
Congregation Beth Israel
Carmel-by-the-Sea

Valentine's Day with Disney Princess
February 12, 2019
10:00am-12:00pm
Northridge Mall
Salinas

Paint & Sip
February 12, 2019
6:00pm-8:30pm
Sovino Wine Bar & Merchant
Monterey

Monterey Symphony Sound Waves - February Preview Luncheon
February 14, 2019
Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar
Monterey

Valentine's Day Events & Dinners
February 14, 2019
Various locations
Monterey

Monday Pacific Grove Certified Farmers' Market 3pm - 7pm, 3pm - 6pm (winter) Grand Avenue and Central Avenue Tuesday Old Monterey Marketplace 4pm - 8pm (summer), 4pm - 7pm (winter) Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street Thursday Carmel-by-the-Sea C…

Monday
Pacific Grove Certified Farmers' Market
3pm - 7pm, 3pm - 6pm (winter)
Grand Avenue and Central Avenue

Tuesday
Old Monterey Marketplace
4pm - 8pm (summer),
4pm - 7pm (winter)
Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street

Thursday
Carmel-by-the-Sea Certified Farmers' Market
10am - 2pm
6th Street and Mission Street
Soledad Farmers' Market
4pm - 8pm (May - December)
Encinal Street

Friday
Monterey Peninsula College Certified Farmers' Market
10am - 2pm
Monterey Peninsula College
930 Fremont St.
Carmel Valley Community Center
2:30-6:00pm

Saturday
Downtown Salinas Saturday Certified Farmers' Market
9am - 2pm
Gabilan Street between Main and Salinas Streets

Sunday
Marina Everyone's Harvest Certified Farmers' Market
10am - 2pm
215 Reservation Road

Whether you and your significant other have been together for a lifetime or just a little while, make Valentine's Day absolutely unforgettable with one of these fun activities. No matter what you and your beau decide to do, you'll both have the best…

Whether you and your significant other have been together for a lifetime or just a little while, make Valentine's Day absolutely unforgettable with one of these fun activities. No matter what you and your beau decide to do, you'll both have the best time—because you're spending the day with each other.

1. Cook dinner together

A special home-cooked meal can be so much more romantic than going out to eat at a super busy restaurant. Even if one of you doesn't have chef-worthy skills, you can still make a memorable dinner you'll both enjoy.

2. Have a romantic movie marathon

Grab the popcorn and settle in on the couch for an evening filled with your favorite rom-coms. Need help choosing which flick to start with? We have a complete list of Valentine's Day movies ready to stream ASAP!

3. Exchange heartfelt gifts

No, February 14 doesn't have to be all about presents, but it is nice to give—and receive—a little token of affection. Consider purchasing an item your loved one has always wanted, DIYing something special, or even just gifting a homemade card.

4. Make heart-shaped food

Pizza, strawberry pie, eggs in a basket, cupcakes... your imagination's the limit on this one. Up the romance factor by making finger foods (heart-shaped mini quiches, anyone?) and feeding them to each other.

5. Play hooky

Take the day off from work and enjoy some R&R. Have breakfast in bed, do a crossword together, and go see a matinee movie. Reminisce about how and why you two first fell in love.

6. Get to know each other better over a bottle of wine

Once the booze is flowing, ask each other these 36 questions scientifically proven to break intimacy barriers. Some you may already know the answer to ("How's your relationship with your mother?") while others are hypotheticals you've likely never posed ("If you could wake up tomorrow having gained one quality or ability, what would it be?").

7. Write love letters to each other

If you've never done it before, now's the time to put in writing why your partner is so special to you. Tell them which of their qualities you most admire, how they make you feel, and why you fell in love with them. Get inspired by these famous love letters throughout history.

8. Recreate one of your favorite dates

Maybe it's the drive-in where you first kissed or the restaurant where you celebrated becoming homeowners—pick a place that's special to your history as a couple and go back.

9. Take a class together

Is there a skill you both want to brush up on? Learning something new together is a great way to bond. Try a cooking class, dance lesson, or golf clinic, or visit CourseHorse.com for more ideas.

10. Send your partner on a treasure hunt

If gift-giving is your love language, send your significant other on a scavenger hunt dotted with trails of rose petals and handwritten clues to find their Valentine's Day present. For ideas, check out Pinterest.

Comment