Make it a family outing for storytime and crafts at the Mendocino Community Library during Whale Fest! 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. The library is located at 10591 William Street near Little Lake Street.
Back by popular demand…it’s the Chowder Tasting event at Crown Hall. Savor and sample Chowders from several local restaurants! Event is from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or until chowder runs out). For more information click here https://mendocinocoast.com/whale-home
Join CA State Parks staff and docents to spot gray whales from the high bluffs of the Mendocino Headlands as they migrate north to their arctic feeding grounds. We’ll scout for spouts at Shipping Point; about a 1/4-mile past Portuguese Beach at the west end of Main Street. Drop in anytime between 11:00 AM and […]
Meander through the village of Mendocino and duck into shops that are hosting wineries. Hop aboard the MTA Trolley for a scenic ride to each participating wine-tasting venue.
This film will be viewable at the Kelley House Museum from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Admission is $10. Museum is open Friday through Sunday, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino.
Join a CA State Park Interpreter for a mini-hike along the Spring Ranch trail to look for migrating gray whales! The guided portion of the hike will end at the coast, and visitors should plan to enjoy the 0.75-mile return hike at their own pace. RSVP limit - 18 cars at Spring Ranch and a […]
Sip, Savor, and Vote! Join us for the ultimate Margarita showdown—a thrilling competition and fundraiser for MendoParks! Watch as bartenders from near and far shake, mix, and rim their way to victory. You’ll get to judge sample Margaritas and vote for your favorite, all while supporting 10 coastal state parks.
Join participating lodging partners in Little River for the first ever Mocktail Trail, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Try creative mocktails at Little River Inn, SCP Mendocino Inn & Farm, Cottages at Little River Cove, and Inn at Schoolhouse Creek. Tickets are $25/per person.
Join California State Park Interpreters for an engaging evening of songs, stories, trivia, and s'mores around the campfire in MacKerricher State Park's Campfire Center. Visitors will learn why we celebrate this charismatic cetacean while sipping hot cocoa as the sun sets. All ages welcome. This FREE program is weather-dependent. www.mendoparks.org/whale-festival
Whale Fest is making a splash in Downtown Fort Bragg the weekend of March 20–22, 2026, and—like the migrating Whale Fest is making a splash in Downtown Fort Bragg the weekend of March 20–22, 2026, and—like the migrating leviathans we adore—this year’s celebration is bigger, bolder, and breaching with fun. Even better, 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary Whale War, […]
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