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Also check out the
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Butterfly Parade
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Held in early October, local kindergarden
children dress as Monarchs and welcome the returning insects.
Older elementary school kids also join in and welcome the returning
butterflies to their winter home. The parade is followed by a
Butterfly Bazaar at Robert
Down School: (831) 646-6540. |
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Candy Cane Lane |
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The area surrounding Platt Park
off of Forest Avenue becomes a winter wonderland in December,
with Christmas decorations galore. |
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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony |
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Festivities at Jewell Park. Live
entertainment and a visit from Santa: Contact the Chamber of
Commerce via e-mail at chamber@pacificgrove.org
or call (831) 373-3304 for more info. |
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Feast
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The week-long festival held near
the end of July includes a pancake breakfast, street dance,
salad fest, pet parade, and a Saturday night pageant that
includes the dramatic recreation by gem-related princesses of
the legend told on blue willow china, followed by fireworks.
Call (831) 372-7625 for more info. |
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Good
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Held in early April, this annual
event features a parade, pie eating, and other old-timey fun.
Contact the Chamber of Commerce via e-mail at chamber@pacificgrove.org
or call (831) 373-3304 for more info. |
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Lyceum
of Monterey County |
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The Lyceum's mission is to stimulate
the individual creativity and intellectual promise in children
through enrichment classes that aim to inspire a life-long love
of learning. |
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Marching
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Traditionally held in early November,
when approximately 30 high school bands compete in marching and
field competitions. Sponsored by Pacific Grove High School Music
Program:
(831) 646-6595 |
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Pacific
Grove Museum of Natural History
Forest and Central
avenues
(831) 648-5716 |
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Cool exhibits include Sandy the
Whale out front, a hands-on touch gallery, whale eye in a bottle,
and a giant squid. The museum offers free admission. |
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Pacific
Grove Recreation Department
Pacific Grove Community
Center
515 Junipero Avenue
(831) 648-3130 |
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This city department offers a number
of classes and activities of interest to children ranging in
age from toddlers to teens. They publish a quarterly Activity
Guide, available free at the department. |
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Pacific
Grove Youth Center
Nodilo Building
302 16th Street |
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This multi-story
building houses teen programs, and is open to Pacific Grove students
in grades 6 - 12.
Monthly activity calendars available at the Youth Center or Recreation
Department office. Call (831) 648-3130 or 648-3134 for more info. |
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Stillwell's Snow in the Park
December |
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Caledonia Park. Holiday carols,
hayrides, and entertainment: Contact the Chamber of Commerce
via e-mail at chamber@pacificgrove.org
or call (831) 373-3304 for information. |
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