City of Soledad

Summer Kick-Off
2025-05-31 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Kick off the summer with SPR! Join us for a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities! You’ll also get a chance to learn about all the great programming we have for the community, from basketball to adult hip hop! We’ve got something for everyone to enjoy this summer! Free ice pops for attendees…while supplies last!

Music in the Park
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:00
Summer is around the corner, and we are getting the summer vibes ready! Join us for Soledad’s first Music in the Park series. This series is free to the public! Our aim is to bring the community together by providing a fun and welcoming gathering place for people to enjoy live music and tasty food! Concerts will be held at Cesar Chavez Park, located in downtown Soledad. Each event will feature a different musical act and food vendors. Don’t miss out; join us for some summer fun in the South County!

Soledad Senior Social Lunch
2025-10-14 11:00 - 13:00
If you are a local resident 55+ plus register for our senior social! Enjoy a free lunch, live music, a raffle, resources and more!
Free to register but spaces fill up fast so register today!
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Toledo Basin Input Workshop
2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:30
This is your chance to see the first concept design, give your thoughts and ideas, and help guide the next steps in creating a park that reflects our community’s needs.
Food will be provided. All ages welcome!
Let’s build a park together that serves Soledad now and for generations to come.
Location: Soledad Community Center 560 Walker Dr. Date:Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Youth Forum-5:00 – 5:30 PM General Public-5:30 – 6:30 PM

Halloween Haunt Night
2025-10-24 17:00 - 22:00
Catch a Fright on This Family-Friendly Night! Join us for a spook-tacular evening of Halloween fun for all ages! It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season. From a spooky walk-through to not-too-spooky crafts and treats, there’s something for everyone! Date:10.24.2025 Time:5pm – 10pm Tickets: Adult $8 Youth $6 Location: 560 Walker Drive, at the Soledad Community Center

Holly Jolly Christmas
2025-12-13 16:00 - 19:00
Enjoy cookie decorating, hot chocolate, crafts, a picture with Santa, and more!
When: 12.13 Time: 4pm – 7pm Adult $8 Child $6

CalFresh and Medi-Cal Enrollment
2025-12-18 10:00 - 18:00 | Soledad City Hall, 248 Main Street, Soledad, CA, 93960
The City of Soledad, in partnership with Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey, will be hosting a FREE event on Thursday, December 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Soledad City Hall to assist residents with Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment.
Residents are welcome to walk in to City Hall and Catholic Charities will have trained staff available to help residents complete applications in a safe, secure, and confidential manner.
We recognize these are challenging times for many families, and some community members may still feel hesitant about enrolling in benefits for which they are eligible. Our goal is to ensure residents receive the support they qualify for before December 31, 2025, when the enrollment process is expected to become more challenging.

South County Saturday Market Vendor Info Session
2026-01-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Soledad City Hall, 248 Main Street, Soledad, CA, 93960
Interested in selling at a new South County Saturday Market in Soledad? Join us for a Vendor Information Session to learn how the market will work and to help shape it from the start.

At this session, you’ll learn about vendor participation, required permits, market operations, marketing and promotion — and you’ll have the opportunity to share what you would like to see to make the market successful for everyone.

Thursday, January 29
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Soledad City Hall | Soledad, CA

Hosted by Monarch Small Business Development Center, Soledad Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Soledad.

Can’t make it or want to stay informed?

Fill out the Vendor Interest Form to receive updates and help us build a vendor-centered, community-driven market for South Monterey County.

Complete the Vendor Interest Form today and spread the word! linktr.ee/MonarchSBDC

Sendero Grand Opening
2026-03-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Sendero, 990 Los Coches Drive, Soledad, CA, 93960, United States
SOLEDAD, Calif. — The County of Monterey and the City of Soledad are marking the first-year milestone of a partnership aimed at permanently resolving a long-standing encampment along the Salinas River.
Launched in 2024 and supported by a $4.7 million Encampment Resolution Funding grant from the State of California, the initiative focused on relocating 40 individuals identified during the grant application process for services and housing support.
Citing public health and environmental concerns, including the encampment’s proximity to active agricultural fields, officials prioritized immediate relocation. Individuals were temporarily placed in motels and at a provisional site while construction began on a 16-bed, noncongregate interim housing facility.
In its first year, the program reported the following outcomes:

380 tons of debris and waste removed, and permanent closure of the encampment.
Wraparound case management services for residents, including daily meals, secure storage, showers, restrooms, and climate-controlled sleeping spaces.
Distribution of customized mobile phones preloaded with housing, health, and community resource information.
Ongoing transportation assistance for behavioral health services, medical appointments, and housing navigation support.
Fourteen individuals transitioned into permanent housing.

The City of Soledad will host the official grand opening of the Sendero Interim Housing Facility at noon on March 9 at 990 Los Coches Drive in Soledad. The 16-bed program is the first of its kind in South Monterey County and is designed to serve as a bridge between unsheltered homelessness and permanent housing.
“Progress begins the moment we stop counting our limitations and start multiplying our efforts,” said Roxanne Wilson, Homeless Services Director for the County of Monterey. “This partnership demonstrates what is possible when local governments align around dignity, safety, and lasting solutions.”
Soledad Mayor Anna Velazquez added, “Sendero is more than a housing facility; it is a place of healing, dignity, and new beginnings. By providing safe, supportive housing with intensive services, we are giving our neighbors the opportunity to rebuild their lives and reconnect with their community. I am deeply proud of the partnerships that made this project possible and of Soledad’s unwavering commitment to caring for every member of our community. Sendero stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and to the ability of small communities like ours to lead with compassion and find real solutions to complex challenges. This is what progress looks like, and this is what’s happening in Soledad.”
Supervisor Chris Lopez, Monterey County District 3 supervisor, said, “This initiative is about more than housing; it is about restoring dignity, hope, and stability in our communities, while preserving our natural resources, and protecting our precious agricultural lands. By leading with compassion and coordination, we are proving that even complex challenges can be addressed with thoughtful, collaborative solutions. Together, we are building ladders out of dead ends.”
Officials said the milestone reflects a shared commitment by the county and city to coordinated, data-driven, and humane encampment resolution efforts aimed at supporting long-term housing stability and improved quality of life.
