September 2021
A regional parenting publication for families in Monterey County and Santa Cruz County, California.
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OUT & ABOUT Our top picks for SEPTEMBER<br />
9/3 Monterey County Fair <strong>2021</strong><br />
The Monterey County Fair is<br />
coming back and runs through<br />
Sept. 6. Entertainment, exhibits,<br />
fair food, and more.<br />
montereycountyfair.com<br />
9/12 Touch a Truck <strong>2021</strong><br />
A day of fun for kids and kids<br />
at heart to climb and explore<br />
their favorite trucks and other<br />
vehicles. For the past 6 years,<br />
this event has included more<br />
than 50 vehicles, food trucks,<br />
raffles, music, and more.<br />
Children and adults can clamber<br />
into a fire engine, explore a<br />
bulldozer, and climb behind<br />
the wheel of a big rig. They<br />
can learn about CPR, build a<br />
toy vehicle, and enjoy carnival<br />
games all while enjoying tasty<br />
treats. $5 each or $20/family.<br />
coastalkidshomecare.org<br />
9/16 Santa Cruz Mah: Festival of Light,<br />
Sound, and Digital Culture<br />
Extending over 4-nights, explore<br />
downtown Santa Cruz as local<br />
and visiting artists illuminate<br />
the Santa Cruz Museum of Art<br />
& History, neighboring parks,<br />
plazas, and riverfront areas with<br />
interactive installations, live<br />
performances, and immersive<br />
experiences. Follow the<br />
luminescent glow as artists<br />
highlight some of the most<br />
iconic structures and spaces in<br />
downtown Santa Cruz. Runs<br />
through Sept. 19. While all<br />
outdoor installations can be<br />
visited at no cost, there is a small<br />
entrance fee to the MAH, where<br />
some indoor artworks and<br />
programs are hosted.<br />
santacruzmah.org<br />
Find more fun events for your<br />
family at MontereyBayParent.<br />
com/Calendar.<br />
Just hover your phone’s camera on<br />
image, no special app required.<br />
9/18 Back to School Fun Night<br />
Celebrate the new school year!<br />
Drop the kids off for 2 hours of<br />
fun that includes an inflatable<br />
obstacle course, arts & crafts,<br />
and games. For ages 6-9 years<br />
old. Snacks and prizes included.<br />
Pre-registration required. $15<br />
for Monterey residents, $20 for<br />
others. Program will follow CDC<br />
guidelines.<br />
montereysportscenter.org<br />
9/19 FREE! Kiddie Kapers Parade<br />
Thousands of people line the<br />
streets of the Salinas City Center<br />
to watch over 1,200 children ride<br />
on floats, bikes, in wagons and<br />
more as a kick off to Big Week<br />
and the California Rodeo Salinas.<br />
Kids can participate in 8 different<br />
divisions and the theme is Ready<br />
to Rodeo. Get all the information<br />
you need at www.carodeo.com.<br />
The parade is free and no preregistration<br />
is required.<br />
www.carodeo.com<br />
Serendipity Pre-School LLC<br />
We open the eyes and hearts of children to the wonder and discovery of learning.<br />
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Monterey Bay<br />
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2020-21<br />
• A quality educational program for children<br />
ages 3 to 5<br />
• Full and part-time preschool & Pre-K classes<br />
• Serving Peninsula families since 1981<br />
1231 Seventh Street, Monterey, 93940<br />
www.serendipitypreschoolllc.com<br />
831-375-9743<br />
30 montereybayparent.com MONTEREY BAY PARENT • september <strong>2021</strong>
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