DOWNTOWN MONTEREY, Monterey County — October 28, 2026. For residents interested in classic cinema, Monterey Public Library and Museums has scheduled a Halloween movie program featuring two well-known black-and-white monster films on Saturday, October 31, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event is listed for the library’s Community Room.
What’s playing and when?
The library’s official calendar lists Frankenstein (1931) at 2 p.m. and The Wolf Man (1941) at 3:30 p.m., with a 15-minute break between the programs. The listing describes the films as approximately 70 minutes each and rated TV-PG in the organizer’s event information. Visitors may attend one screening or both, and the library says refreshments will be provided.
Who can attend?
The official audience categories include adults, teens and children. Families should consider each film’s spooky subject matter and the ages of their own children. The event listing does not specify an admission price or advance ticket requirement; to confirm any capacity limit, accessibility accommodation or last-minute change, contact the library directly before visiting.
Is this the same as the October 29 author talk?
No. The classic-film afternoon is a separate October 31 library program. The October 29 Susan Shillinglaw/Steinbeck event concerns a book and environmental writing, with required registration and an online attendance note. The two events have different dates, activities and audiences.
Plan a visit
Monterey Public Library’s event calendar lists its Community Room but may change times or space arrangements. Check downtown parking information and official library announcements before leaving home. Please do not assume that a library event guarantees available street parking or a specific number of refreshments.
Official source: Monterey Public Library and Museums — A Tribute to Classic Monster Movies, October 31, 2026. Event information checked October 28, 2026.
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