Family events in Salinas, CA

Celebrate the sounds of blues with a concert in the Sunday Blues Concert Series at Laguna Grand Park.

Night Rider transforms Asilomar’s underground garage into an after hours automotive showcase of award winning lowriders and classic cars, spotlighting the creativity, craftsmanship, and California car culture shaped by Chicano style and lowrider traditions. Chrome, intricate paintwork, custom interiors, and timeless builds tell the stories behind each vehicle while a live DJ from The Mothership Connection spins vintage vinyl. Explore a curated mix of artisan makers and specialty vendors and find local food options as you take it all in. Admission is $65 per person and includes entry plus two complimentary drinks. Attendees can also take part in a voting contest to help select the crowd favorites.

Legends of the Autobahn brings automotive enthusiasts to Pacific Grove Golf Links. Spectator admission is free, and onsite parking is $40. Anyone interested in displaying a vehicle should complete advance registration.

Experience the Second Annual Woodies in the Woods at Asilomar, set in Grand Cypress Meadow. Vintage wood-accented automobiles from the Santa Cruz Woodies club will be on view, with live music by Koastal Konnection, a beer garden, and food and drinks. Admission is free and the event is suitable for all ages. Complimentary parking is available on-site in Lots B, C, E, and F, with overflow in Lots D and P, plus nearby street parking. For more information, call 831.372.8016.

Concours d'Lemons California returns to the Seaside City Hall lawn during Monterey Auto Week, highlighting the oddest and most questionable cars. Hoopties of every description vie for the "Worst of Show" trophy, with celebrity judges who are capricious and bribery prone. Spectator admission is free.

Exotics On Broadway brings an up-close showcase of striking exotics, supercars, and hypercars. Launched in 2015, it has grown from a small gathering into Monterey Car Week’s largest single-day attraction, presenting coveted hypercars and drawing more than 40,000 attendees. Touted as the most anticipated event of the week, it offers an expansive display that celebrates cutting-edge performance and design. The upcoming edition features a refreshed layout with a fully enclosed, ticketed vendor and hypercar showcase designed for a more comfortable viewing experience. Highlights include premier hypercar manufacturers, a roster of 40-plus hypercars, leading sponsors and vendors from across the automotive industry, and a main entertainment stage. The expanded footprint encloses both directions of a major boulevard and introduces an elevated VIP lounge. Children 12 and under receive free entry to the ticketed area. Ticket options include General Admission with an early bird price of $40 for access to the enclosed showcase. Show Car Parking plus General Admission has an early bird price of $95 and includes one show car parking spot and one GA ticket for the enclosed portion. The VIP Show Car Parking package is offered at an early bird price of $925 and includes one VIP parking spot and two VIP Lounge tickets, with lounge access also covering the GA area. A standalone VIP Lounge ticket is available at an early bird price of $375 and provides entry to a private lounge with complimentary food, beverages, and shade inside the enclosed showcase, plus GA access. Each ticket is for one individual unless otherwise noted.