special event

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Whale Festival with a viewing of the 1975 classic film, The Boy Who Talks to Whales. Barry Cusick, one of the Whale War founders, will introduce the film which was released during the height of 1970s environmental activism. The film follows 15-year-old Andy and his Uncle Will as they embark on an arduous search for Gigi, a gray whale they [...]

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mendocino Land Trust with the opening of this new exhibit honoring their incredible work preserving the natural beauty of the Mendocino Coast, our forests, and our working lands. Raise a glass and share your stories and memories with MLT staff and members, then view the “Conservation Forever” exhibit, which will be on display at the Kelley House Museum during April and [...]

Stop by the bars in Mendocino any time they are open from Thursday to Sunday and try the specialty-themed beverage or cocktail crafted just for the Murder, She Wrote Festival. You never know whether you'll get a glass of Murder Ridge Wine or a Cabot Cove Cosmo, but it's a great way to socialize with locals and other fans. Also open to the general public. Participating [...]

THE 2026 FESTIVAL IS NOW SOLD OUT. SCROLL DOWN TO SIGN UP FOR WAITLIST Kelley House Members Festival Pass (all inclusive): $200 Members may purchase two tickets at the member's price. There is a four ticket limit per order.  Kelley House General Public Festival Price (all inclusive): $250 Scroll down to purchase. Kelley House Members get early access to the wildly popular Murder, She Wrote Festival [...]