Events Calendar: 2025-12-13

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

December 13, 2025

Ice Skating by the Bay 2025

 
12/13/25
 
$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.

Weekend Special at I Heart You Candles

 
12/13/25
 
 
I Heart You Candles and Gifts

I Heart You Candles and Gifts is offering a limited time holiday special! On Saturday, 12/13, 11am-2pm only, buy two candles and get the third free. On Sunday, 12/14, 11am-2pm, buy one candle and get one free.

Sketching in the Galleries

 
12/13/25
 
 
Monterey Museum of Art

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.

Christmas in the Adobes 2025

 
12/13/25
 
$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.

Songbird Meadow at Puma Road

 
12/13/25
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents the musical duo Songbird Meadow . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Landing Trio at Albatross Ridge

 
12/13/25
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents the Landing Trio featuring Keith Rayburn, Eliza James, and Rick Chelew. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

John Malkin, Author of "Punk Spirit!" at Old Capitol Books

 
12/13/25
 
Free
 
Old Capitol Books

Punk historian and writer John Malkin will be at Old Capitol Books on Saturday, Dec.13 at 7pm, speaking about his recent book Punk Spirit! which examines faith, spirituality, and liberation movements within punk. This event is a fundraiser for the Monterey Direct Aid Fund.