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Join us on Sunday, January 31, 2010 for the 5th annual Point Reyes National Seashore Fungus Fair.The Fungus Fair is an opportunity to learn about the fungi gathered by more than 100 volunteers who are helping to collect, identify and catalog the species of mushrooms at the Point Reyes National Seashore. Amateur mycologists will be on hand to talk about mushrooms, their role in the environment, and more!For the 2009–2010 winter season, the Bay Area Mycological Society's Point Reyes Fungus Fair…See More

A Holiday Family Sing-AlongBring the whole family for a merry sing-along at Grace Cathedral! Join the festive Pacific Boychoir in singing your favorite carols of the holiday season. There will also be a special surprise guest in red velvet!Based in Oakland, the Pacific Boychoir participates in a very old tradition, as boychoirs have been around for hundreds of years, dating back at least to the fourth century. The chorus was formed in 1998 with 6 boys, and it now includes more than 100 singers…See More

A family-friendly way to usher out the old year and welcome in the new takes place in over 20 performance venues, over nine hours and throughout a four-block area of downtown Monterey. The night kicks off with a mardi-gras style parade down Alvarado Street. Colorful clowns, costumed dance troupes from many cultures and performers of every description sing and dance their way through the streets. The evening continues with music, dancing, poetry, art -exhibits and many kid friendly, inter-active…See More

-- Northern California's most prestigious surfing competition, The O'Neill Coldwater Classic, draws professional surfers, sports media and surfer wannabes from all over the world. The frigid waters and rocky cliffs of Steamer Lane add drama to the four-day competition, and locals and tourists jockey for the best views along the cliffs above the action. The 2009 event is the culmination of a series of world-class competitions in Scotland, Canada, Tasmania and South Africa, with a $50,000 prize…See More

I'm looking for a good family spot in Big Sur that can handle two families each with two adults and two younger kids. Is Ventana reasonable for families? Are there other, more family-friendly spots I should think about?

Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 25th, when the witches and the goblins will appear live at Gamble Garden Mansion. We dare you to show up in costume from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and meet and greet the ghosts in person. This daring event will be suitable for trick-or-treaters, ages 4-10, accompanied by an adult. The friendly Gamble volunteer witches will be creating games, activities, and a safe Halloween venue for all. Boo! (Younger visitors may enjoy coming earlier when it is lighter both…See More

-- Northern California's most prestigious surfing competition, The O'Neill Coldwater Classic, draws professional surfers, sports media and surfer wannabes from all over the world. The frigid waters and rocky cliffs of Steamer Lane add drama to the four-day competition, and locals and tourists jockey for the best views along the cliffs above the action. The 2009 event is the culmination of a series of world-class competitions in Scotland, Canada, Tasmania and South Africa, with a $50,000 prize…See More