Events Calendar: 2025-12-12

For upcoming conferences happening in Old Monterey, please see the Conference Calendar.

December 12, 2025

Ice Skating by the Bay 2025

 
12/12/25
 
$15/$13
 
Custom House Plaza

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.

Christmas in the Adobes 2025

 
12/12/25
 
$30/$45
 
Custom House Store

Christmas in the Adobes on December 12 & 13 is Monterey's signature holiday event! Stroll the streets of Monterey and stop in at any one of the many decorated adobes with soft holiday lights and entertainment. The event supports Monterey State Historic Park's K-12 educational history program.

Tickets are $30 per night for adults and free for children and youth age 17 and under. A 2-night Gold Pass is $45. Reserve tickets online.

Sabelle at Puma Road

 
12/12/25
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

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

Ryan Sesma at Albatross Ridge

 
12/12/25
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

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

Poetry Workshop at Old Capitol Books

 
12/12/25
 
 
Old Capitol Books

On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, join us at 7pm for a poetry writing workshop with Brian Sheffield. All levels welcome. Free and open to everyone.

DJ Colette at Compact Disco

 
12/12/25
 
 
Compact Disco

Compact Disco presents DJ Colette on Friday, December 12. Ages 21+ only.

A founding member of the pioneering DJ collective Superjane, Colette is an international DJ, singer, songwriter, and a landmark figure of American dance music.