Monterey Bay Parent Magazine

06/02/2026

We are a day late but not a dollar short in wishing you Happy Pride Month!

Pride flags have been raised all over the county and there are events happening throughout the month including Monterey Pride Parade on June 27.

All families welcome here! ❤️🌈

05/30/2026

What an honor for Nayeli Gil-Silva and her family. Congratulations!

Nayeli Gil-Silva continues her family’s tradition of academic excellence, becoming the fourth valedictorian from Alisal High School, following her mother and two older brothers. FULL STORY⬇️

05/27/2026

🌉 Happy 89th birthday to our iconic neighbor up the coast! The Golden Gate Bridge opened on this day in 1937 — and it’s been a Bay Area bucket-list trip for families ever since. Here are 5 fun facts to share with your kids today:

1️⃣ It took just over 4 years to build and was considered an engineering marvel of its time — many experts said it couldn’t be done.

2️⃣ The bridge stretches 1.7 miles long and its twin towers stand taller than a 65-story building.

3️⃣ That famous color? It’s officially called “International Orange” — chosen to make the bridge visible in San Francisco’s famous fog.

4️⃣ On opening day in 1937, it was first opened to pedestrians only. Over 200,000 people walked across it before cars were allowed the next day!

5️⃣ The bridge connects San Francisco to Marin County — meaning it’s practically in our backyard here in Monterey County. 🌊

Have you done the family walk across the bridge? Drop a 🙋 below if it’s on your bucket list!

05/26/2026

Meet one of our favorite writers — Tricia Vlasak 🏍️

She’s a 25-year law enforcement veteran, mom, grandma, and yes — she rides a Harley. In addition to writing about being a grandparent, Tricia writes about empowerment, wellness, and taking control of your life, and she brings real-world experience to everything she covers.

Her latest piece in our May issue is one we think every mom needs to read: The Leadership Lesson All Moms Need — about why saying “no” is actually the most powerful thing you can do. 🔗 Link in bio.

Follow Tricia at so_cal_biker_grandma for life advice, two-wheel adventures, and the kind of wisdom that actually sticks.

05/25/2026

Honoring those who gave everything so our families could have everything.

Wishing all Monterey County families a meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/17/2026

☀️ TODAY’S THE DAY! ☀️

Join us at Spring Into Parks for an afternoon packed with family fun, community connection, entertainment, giveaways, activities, and amazing local vendors! 🎉🌳

📍 Colton Hall Lawn – Monterey
📅 TODAY | Sunday, May 17
⏰ 11AM–3PM

🎟️ Don’t forget to bring your Spring Into Parks Passport for your chance to win awesome prizes, including:
🎳 Tipsy Putt prize package
🦁 Monterey Zoo family pass
🎟️ MY Museum passes
📚 Mathnasium package
💳 Gift cards & more!

🎶 Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day:
✨ Circle Time
🎷 Rawley Fingers Saxophone
🎺 Monterey Bay Charter School Band & Choir

🌮 Come hungry and support our amazing food vendors:
🍧 Kona Ice
🌮 Tacos By The Bay
🥟 The Lumpia Lady
🍪 Baked In The 831
🍕 La Pizza Piccolo

🪑 Chairs & blankets welcome — stay awhile and enjoy the fun!

Free admission & fun for the whole family 💚

Tag a friend and come spend the day with us! 👇

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