Holiday Events in Old Monterey 2019

Join us at Saltwater Sanctuary for our holiday open house featuring boutique shopping, a raffle, refreshments, and the launch of our new lavender potpourri bar!

Youth Arts Collective invites you to join us for the opening reception of our annual Holiday Art Show featuring artwork by YAC artists and their mentors. The show will run through February 2020.

Celebrate the holidays along the scenic coastline at Ice Skating by the Bay’s seasonal ice skating rink, November 22 - January 5 . At Custom House Plaza, located behind Portola Hotel & Spa in Old Monterey, skaters can spend the day in a winter wonderland by the Bay.

Shear Addiction presents a New Moon Makers' Market, featuring handmade items by local vendors, upcycled denim, plant-based skin care products, naturally-dyed children's clothing, and more. It's a great place to find holiday gifts!

Don’t stress over cooking the perfect Thanksgiving dinner this year! Instead, start a grand new tradition. Portola Hotel & Spa is offering a traditional thanksgiving feast in our Grand Ballroom on Thursday, November 28, 12pm-7pm. Indulge...

Golden State Theatre presents An Irish Christmas. Take a journey through Christmas in Ireland with superb dancing, singing, and Irish traditional music. It's a perfect family holiday event! Tickets are $28-$55.

The Old Monterey Business Association is celebrating Small Business Saturday! We cordially invite you to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of Old Monterey with its many gift shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Get 2 hours free holiday parking at the West Parking Garage, 340 Tyler Street.

Visit the Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers' Market during the holidays! Open rain or shine every Tuesday, 4pm-7pm, it’s the perfect place to find handcrafted items and gourmet products for holiday gift-giving and fresh produce for holiday meals.

Cibo Ristorante Italiano presents a fundraiser and canned food drive for San Carlos Cathedral ’s Loaves and Fishes Program, 5pm-10pm. Cibo will donate 20% of the revenue from the evening. Please bring canned goods and non-perishable packaged food to donate.

MY Museum invites adults ages 21 and over to our Gingerbread House Extravaganza. Fee includes food, a drink ticket, and a bare gingerbread house with plenty of sweet decorations to add. Reservations required.

Monterey Fisherman's Wharf Association presents Christmas on the Wharf on Fridays (4pm-9pm), Saturdays (9am-9pm), and Sundays (1pm-6pm), December 6-23.

Festivities will include holiday entertainment, free visits with Santa, wandering characters including holiday princesses, and a dazzling array of holiday...

Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street welcomes all ages to join us for a Free Family Fun Day: Mini Masterpieces! Join us at the museum for art, music, and fun.

Monterey County Youth Museum invites children to get festive this holiday season and join us in decorating your own gingerbread houses on Sunday, December 8, 9:30am-11:30am. There will be lots of icing and candy canes, swirly twirly gum drops, and...

Puma Road at Portola Plaza invites you to join us for an evening of great wine and music while we celebrate our first six months in beautiful Old Monterey! Tonight we'll have wine specials, hors d'oeuvres, and live music by local favorites Max & Brownyn & Friends.

Visit the Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers' Market during the holidays! Open rain or shine every Tuesday, 4pm-7pm, it’s the perfect place to find handcrafted items and gourmet products for holiday gift-giving and fresh produce for holiday meals.

Cibo Ristorante Italiano presents a fundraiser for Carmel Mission Junipero Serra School on Wednesday, December 11, 5pm-10pm. No cover charge. Cibo will donate 20% of the revenue from the evening when diners mention they are here for the...

Portola Hotel & Spa invites you and your family to enjoy the magic of this holiday season with our Winter Wonderland, December 12-25 , offering a variety of holiday treats, entertainment, activities, a visit from Santa, dining experiences, and more. View the schedule here.

Monterey Fisherman's Wharf Association presents Christmas on the Wharf on Fridays (4pm-9pm), Saturdays (9am-9pm), and Sundays (1pm-6pm), December 6-23.

Festivities will include holiday entertainment, free visits with Santa, wandering characters including holiday princesses, and a dazzling array of holiday...

Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things presents a class in the art of furoshiki gift wrapping on Saturday, December 14. There will be two one-hour sessions from which to choose: one at 11am and one at 1pm. Fee is $5. Workshop...

The tubas are back for TubaChristmas! This free holiday concert features the spectacular resonance of over 50 tubas in one fabulous setting. It's a toe-tapping, finger-snapping, and soul-stirring sing-along concert of your favorite holiday carols.

Visit the Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers' Market during the holidays! Open rain or shine every Tuesday, 4pm-7pm, it’s the perfect place to find handcrafted items and gourmet products for holiday gift-giving and fresh produce for holiday meals.

Cibo Ristorante Italiano invites you to join us for a Christmas in Italy Holiday Party featuring great food and drinks and live Christmas music by The Monterey Italian All Stars and special guests.

Monterey Fisherman's Wharf Association presents Christmas on the Wharf on Fridays (4pm-9pm), Saturdays (9am-9pm), and Sundays (1pm-6pm), December 6-22, plus on Monday, December 23, 10am-5pm.

Festivities will include holiday entertainment, free visits with Santa, wandering characters including holiday princesses,...

The Old Monterey Business Association presents the Peninsula Harmony Company , singing and spreading good cheer on Alvarado Street every Saturday, 12pm-4pm, December 7-21. Bring the whole family and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Old Monterey.

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant presents a Holiday Paint and Sip Class ! Tonight, local artist and retired art teacher Bunny Paivine will be teaching an easy-to-follow painting class. You’ll take home your own 11 x 14 canvas painting. Fee is $40, advance registration required. All materials, instruction, and a glass of wine are included.

Christmas is a family affair in Spain, and like most Spanish fetes, food takes center stage. Estéban Restaurant shares this enthusiasm for gathering around the table this holiday season on Christmas Eve, 5pm-9pm, and Christmas Day, 4pm-9pm.

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Christmas is a family affair in Spain, and like most Spanish fetes, food takes center stage. Estéban Restaurant shares this enthusiasm for gathering around the table this holiday season on Christmas Eve, 5pm-9pm, and Christmas Day, 4pm-9pm.

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Ring in the New Year at a kid-friendly hour this year! Join MY Museum 10am-12:15pm for an unforgettable celebration complete with noisemakers, face painting, and party hats. Watch the Noon Year’s Ball light up as we countdown together. Call to register.

Lopez Restaurante y Cantina is hosting a special tequila tasting, featuring anejo tequila (aged 1-3 yrs) and extra anejo tequila (aged 3+ yrs). The aging makes the flavor smooth, rich, and complex. Come try it! $15 in advance, $25 at the door.

Luminata Books and Gifts is holding a Love and Harmony Sale. 2pm-4pm, we'll offer 20% off everything in the store! Refreshments will be served.

Lopez Restaurante y Cantina and the Monterey Bay Tequila and Mezcal Tastings Group invite you to enjoy high quality tequilas and mezcals with other agave enthusiasts and newcomers - we usually feature 3 to 4 brands to sip and savor. Must be 21 years or older. $10.

Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street welcomes all ages to join us for a Free Family Fun Day: Whosits and Whatsits! Join us at the museum for art, music, and fun.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Lopez Restaurante y Cantina and the Monterey Bay Tequila and Mezcal Tastings Group invite you to enjoy high quality tequilas and mezcals with other agave enthusiasts and newcomers - we usually feature 3 to 4 brands to sip and savor. Must be 21 years or older. $10.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street welcomes all ages to join us for a Free Family Fun Day: Nautural Wonders! Join us at the museum for creative art projects inspired by nature.

The Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club presents Brighten the Harbor , a lighted boat parade. Watch boats decorated for the holidays cruise along Monterey Bay's coastline.

MY Museum invites children to get festive and join us in decorating your own gingerbread houses today. There will be lots of icing and candy canes, swirly twirly gum drops, and tons more candy to make your house look truly extraordinary. Reservations are required - register online here .

A community celebration of the arts, First Night Monterey is an affordable, alcohol-free family celebration held on New Year’s Eve, 3pm-midnight, in the heart of Downtown Old Monterey. Join us as we dance, play, act, perform, create and sing our way into 2022! Featuring multiple performance venues. Purchase your admission button here.

Please note: Proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test and valid ID is required to enter indoor venues. Masks are required indoors and recommended outdoors.

Golden State Theatre and (((folkYEAH!))) present Pink Martini featuring China Forbes . Tickets are $60-$100. To purchase, please click here .

With the combined power of a dozen musicians, Pink Martini brings its rollicking cross-genre mix of classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop to major venues all over the world.

The Golden State Theatre presents Grammy-nominated musician Chris Isaak . His legendary shows with his longtime band Silvertone have entertained tens of thousands of people for over two decades.

MY Museum invites adults ages 21 and over to our Gingerbread House Extravaganza. This is the perfect time to get together with friends and start the holiday season off right!

Tickets are $45 per person - advance reservations are required . Fee includes gingerbread house with frosting and candy to decorate, a complimentary beverage, and dessert bar.

The Old Monterey Business Association presents the Peninsula Harmony Company , singing and spreading good cheer on Alvarado Street every Saturday, 12pm-4pm, December 10-24. Bring the whole family and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Old Monterey.

Ring in the New Year at a kid-friendly hour this year! Join MY Museum 10am-12:15pm for an unforgettable celebration complete with noisemakers, face painting, and party hats. Watch the Noon Year’s Ball light up as we countdown together. Reservations are required.

In honor of Small Business Saturday, Gasper's Jewelers is offering a 20% discount off any purchase of $100 or more today only. And, if you're willing to leave your watch with us today, we'll replace your watch battery (lithium or silver oxide) for free.

The Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club presents Brighten the Harbor , a lighted boat parade. Watch boats beautifully decorated for the holidays cruise along the Monterey Coast.

Golden State Theatre and (((folkYEAH!))) present Pink Martini featuring China Forbes on Saturday, December 9 at 8pm. Tickets are $58-$98. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Golden State Theatre presents A Flock of Seagulls on Friday, December 15 at 8pm. Tickets are $48-$78. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Golden State Theatre presents X on Saturday, December 16 at 8pm. Tickets are $35-$50. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Golden State Theatre presents Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton with their Atomic Funk Cosmic Holiday Jam on Friday, December 22 at 8pm. Tickets are $49-$150. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click...

Ring in the New Year at a kid-friendly hour this year! Join MY Museum 10am-12:15pm for an unforgettable celebration complete with noisemakers, face painting, and party hats. Watch the Noon Year’s Ball light up as we countdown together. Reservations are required.

Today only, in honor of Small Business Saturday, Gasper's Jewelers is offering a 20% discount on any cash purchase. And, with a purchase of $100 or more, we'll replace your watch battery (lithium or silver oxide) for free.

The Monterey Yacht Club presents Brighten the Harbor , a lighted boat parade. Watch boats beautifully decorated for the holidays cruise along the Monterey Coast.

Ring in the New Year at a kid-friendly hour this year! Join MY Museum 10am-12pm for an unforgettable celebration complete with noisemakers, face painting, and party hats. Watch the Noon Year’s Ball light up as we countdown together. Reservations are required.