Eventos
Join us aboard the Western Flyer and throughout the community for upcoming tours, festivals, film screenings, and special events.
From the Gulf of California to the Edge of The Pacific | Opens September 16
Artist and natural science illustrator Monica Loncola brings art, science, and close observation together in On the Edge of the Pacific at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History.
Inspired in part by her internship with the Western Flyer Foundation and her 2025 journey aboard the Western Flyer in the Gulf of California, the exhibition celebrates the often-overlooked life found along the Pacific tideline through pencil, watercolor, ink, and oil.
On view: September 16, 2026–January 3, 2027
Meet the Artist: October 10, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Art on Tap: November 12, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Ubicación: Museo de Historia Natural de Pacific Grove
Doors Open California| September 19 & 20
Tour the historic Western Flyer during Doors Open California, the state’s largest celebration of historic places.
Throughout September, Doors Open California invites visitors to explore significant sites associated with California’s architecture, design, and cultural heritage. We are delighted that the Western Flyer is included this year.
Date and time: Saturday and Sunday, September 19–20, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Ubicación: 10928 Clam Way, Moss Landing
Admisión: Free; no registration required
Interconnections Lecture Series
Join the Western Flyer Foundation at Hopkins Marine Station for the first two lectures in a new free series exploring connections among science, nature, literature, and the arts.
October 15: John Gregg
Biomimicry: Technology “Inspired By” (Stolen From) Nature
Register for John Gregg’s lecture.
October 29: Katie Rodgers
Fridays with Ed Jr.: How Research and Friendship Built Two Ricketts Books
Register for Katie Rodgers’ lecture.
Admisión: Free; voluntary donation appreciated.
More lectures will be announced soon.
See Simplemente nos gustó at Upcoming Film Festivals
California Seaweed Festival | October 23 and 24
Join the Western Flyer Foundation for a weekend celebrating seaweed, science, and our Monterey Bay community as part of the 7th Annual California Seaweed Festival!
The California Seaweed Festival brings together researchers, ocean advocates, innovators, chefs, artists, and community members to explore the science, culture, and future of seaweed and kelp forests through talks, demonstrations, tastings, hands-on activities, and more. Learn more at californiaseaweedfestival.org
Friday, October 23
Come aboard the historic Western Flyer para free docked tours. Explore the vessel and learn more about its history, legacy of ocean exploration, and continued role in marine research, education, and conservation.
Tiempo: TBD
Ubicación: Desembarcadero de musgo
Saturday, October 24
Visit the Western Flyer Foundation’s booth for hands-on activities and information about our education and science programs.
Festival time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ubicación: Old Custom House Plaza, 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey
Admisión: Free
The festival is free and open to the public. Come celebrate Monterey Bay’s incredible marine ecosystems and the people working to understand and protect them.