Events Calendar: 2025-11-29

In honor of Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 29 Manasiri's Crepes is offering you a free Turkey Crepe (with cheese, turkey, and cranberry sauce). Stop by and get in the holiday spirit.

This holiday season, Downtown Old Monterey invites you to Shop Small and support locally-owned businesses. Your gifts warm the hearts of loved ones near and far and those purchases help our community remain vibrant.

Throughout the district on Saturday, November 29, there will be special offers and fun things to do. See the full list here .

I Heart You Candles is offering a free gift with any purchase on Small Business Saturday, 9am-5pm. The shop features handmade organic soy candles made by the owner, Sherry Devine, as well as prints by Stacie Marie Photography.

On Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, BoldJewelers is offering 25% off silver jewelry. Come and see our selection!

Scoops Ice Cream Parlor is celebrating our Grand Opening on Nov. 29, 11am-10pm. Locally owned and operated, we're proud to serve Marianne's Ice Cream. At 11am-3pm we're offering free mini scoops featuring three special flavors (one per person). Learn more.

Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery presents our Second Annual Christmas Fair 11am-6pm. You'll find beautiful artwork, giftware, giclee, much more by local artists. All wall artwork will be discounted by 20% on Nov. 29 only.

Choose Your Treasure second hand store is celebrating our seventh anniversary in business. Nov. 15-29, all merchandise is only $5. Visit us and find a great deal.

Celebrate the holidays at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink, open daily November 21 - January 4 . At Custom House Plaza, located behind Portola Hotel & Spa in Old Monterey, skaters can spend the day in a winter wonderland by the Bay.

Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for children 12 & under. Skate rental fee is $5.

Slowfiber presents our annual Holiday Craft Bazaar opening Friday, 11/28 and running through 12/20. Featuring handmade fiber arts, accessories, and jewelry by local artisans, it's perfect for holiday shopping!

Hours are Wed-Fri, 11:30am-5pm, and Sat, 12:30pm-5pm.

Locally owned Rose Books and Obscurities is offering 15% off to customers who mention "Small Business Saturday" on Saturday, Nov. 29. We're open 12pm-5pm.

Explore your creative side at MMA's new event, Sketching in the Galleries! Immerse yourself in our current exhibitions and learn about the art on display. Materials provided.

Stokes Adobe presents our Autumn Market, 12pm-5pm. Enjoy a variety of gifts and wares for sale by local, women-owned small businesses. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

I & I Healing Arts, offering nutrition and lifestyle coaching and integrative bodywork, is offering a special on massage therapy through 11/30. Buy 2 integrative massage therapy sessions and get 25% off the regular price. (Offer good for up to 4 total sessions.) Call 831-277-8552 to purchase.

While shopping and dining in Downtown Old Monterey, stop by Youth Arts Collective to view their Winter Show, 12pm-4pm, featuring over 100 exceptional works from YAC artists and mentors. Many of the works are available for sale.

In honor of Small Business Saturday, Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is offering 20% off our current selection of to-go bottles as well as bottles to be enjoyed in-house. Open 1pm-10pm.

The Transformative Justice Center is holding a holiday open house 1pm-4pm. Drop by to enjoy food and drinks and learn about our programs.

Compact Disco presents a night of house music featuring DJs Jayvi Velasco and Hannah Lee on Saturday, Nov. 29. Ages 21+ only.

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Talmon Owens of Magenta Spreen. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter RJ DeMarco . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Om Studios presents a primal activation dance party led by Josselyn on Saturday, Nov. 29, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Fee is $35 - register here. Drop into the body, awaken primal wisdom, and explore the liberation of tribal ecstatic dance.