Holidays

First Night Monterey 2024

 
12/31/23
 
 
Old Monterey District

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 2024! Featuring multiple performance venues. Purchase your admission button here.

Britannia Arms Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

 
12/24/23
 
 
Britannia Arms of Monterey - CLOSED

The Britannia Arms of Monterey will be open on Christmas Eve, 10am-5pm, playing the full NFL schedule on our big screen TVs. We'll also be open on Christmas Day, 10am-8:30pm. Don't miss the Raiders game at 10am and the 49ers...

Noon Year's Eve Party at MY Museum 2024

 
12/31/24
 
$10/$20
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

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.

First Night Monterey 2025 Seeks Volunteers

First Night Monterey is seeking volunteers for their upcoming New Year's Eve celebration in Downtown Old Monterey. If you, your family, or your group are interested in joining them for a fun and festive evening for a 4-hour shift, please visit their volunteer page .

Adults' Gingerbread House Extravaganza 2023 at MY Museum

 
11/30/23
 
$50
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

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 $50 per person - advance reservations are required . Fee includes gingerbread house with frosting and candy to decorate, a complimentary beverage, and dessert bar.

Holiday Prime Rib Dinner Served at Rosine's

 
12/13/24
 
 
Rosine's Restaurant

In celebration of the holidays, Rosine's is serving a special Prime Rib Dinner on Friday nights, December 13, 20, and 27. Enjoy 12oz prime rib au jus, baked potato, carrots, special broccoli casserole and creamy horseradish sauce for $39.

Foster's Fosters Holiday Gift Drive at Johnny Wicks 2025

Johnny Wicks Candle Studio is hosting our 5th annual holiday gift drive for foster children to bring joy, laughter, and a sense of belonging to kids who don't have the opportunity to experience the magic of Christmas like most of us do.

We welcome financial donations here and donations of gifts or gift cards dropped off by appointment at our studio on Franklin Street (call 831-224-0269).

Yule Log Cake and Dessert Board from Freedom Bakery

Freedom Bakery is offering Yule Log Cake for the holidays! This traditional Christmas treat, shaped like a wooden log, is made with our melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chiffon cake rolled with a layer whipped cream, iced with chocolate truffle, and decorated with a bright red frosting poinsettia.

Want to go a step further for a larger gathering? Order our Yule Log Dessert Board for pickup at our Monterey boutique at 305 Webster Street, Tue-Sun, 10am-1pm.

Christmas Dinner at Esteban Restaurant 2025

 
12/25/25
 
 
Esteban Restaurant

Esteban Restaurant invites you to celebrate Christmas Dinner with us, 4pm-8pm. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. We'll offer a three-course dinner special as well as a selection of regular menu items and a children's menu. Call to reserve your table, 831-375-0176.

Holiday Sale at Old Capitol Books 2025

It's out with the old and in with the new! Old Capitol Books is hosting our annual holiday sale, featuring 25% off everything in the store the entire month of December. Come check out what we have on the shelves at 482 Alvarado Street. We're open Fri-Sun, 12pm-6pm.

Holiday Stollen Now at Parker-Lusseau Pastries

Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe, located at 539 Hartnell Street, has fresh stollen on our shelves from now until Christmas.

This holiday favorite is so popular we recommend placing your order in advance at 831-641-9188. Slice it, toast it, smother it with butter, eat it...repeat!

Hot Chocolate Candle Making Workshop at Johnny Wicks Studio

 
12/20/25
 
$70
 
Johnny Wicks Candle Studio

The sweetest Johnny Wicks tradition is back - our Hot Chocolate Candle Making Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 6pm.

Get cozy, pour a hot-chocolate-themed candle, enjoy drinking hot chocolate with all the goodies, and decorate your own gingerbread house. Register here .

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.

Christmas Eve Sound Journey at Om Studios

 
12/24/25
 
$30
 
Om Studios

Join Om Studios for a Christmas Eve Sound Journey on Wednesday, December 24, 11am-12pm. Fee is $30 - register here .

Immerse yourself in a blissful fusion of gentle yoga postures and soothing vibrations with sounds of crystal bowls, gongs, and other healing instruments.

No Farmers Market on Dec. 23 & 30

 
12/23/25
 
free
 
Old Monterey District

The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers Market will be closed on December 23 and December 30. We wish you a very happy holidays and look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, January 6, 4pm-7pm.

MY Museum Holiday Extravaganza 2025

 
12/14/25
 
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

Join Monterey County Youth Museum for a Holiday Extravaganza on Dec. 14. Enjoy a holiday musical theater performance by the Dance Center, 10am-10:30am, followed by Little Sense Makers in our party room hosting sensory play, 10:30am-12pm. Reserve your spot now.

Noon Year's Eve Party at MY Museum 2025

 
12/31/25
 
$15/$25
 
MY Museum (Monterey County Youth Museum)

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.

Yacht Rock: New Year's Eve Party at Portola Hotel & Spa 2026

 
12/31/25
 
$220-250
 
Portola Hotel & Spa

Portola Hotel & Spa presents Yacht Rock: A New Year's Eve Party. Tickets available here .

Step aboard for an unforgettable evening as the De Anza Ballroom transforms into a nautical-chic escape filled with casual sophistication, smooth Yacht Rock vibes, and nonstop celebration.

Holiday Raffle at BoldJewelers

Get ready for BoldJewelers' holiday raffle on December 24. Anyone can enter - no purchase is necessary. All you have to do is follow BoldJewelers on Facebook and Instagram . Don’t miss out! We're located at 408 Alvarado Street.

Slowfiber Holiday Craft Bazaar 2025

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

Slowfiber is located at 517A Hartnell Street. Our Holiday Craft Bazaar is open Wed - Fri, 11:30am-5pm, and Sat, 12:30pm-5pm.

Winter Musings: Venture Gallery's Group Show, December 2025 & January 2026

Venture Gallery presents a group show entitled Winter Musings . Come enjoy a diverse array of interpretations of the season by the gallery's talented local artists. All paintings are smaller works, priced reasonably for holiday gift giving. We also have an array of beautiful handmade jewelry.

Venture Gallery is open daily, 10am-6pm, at 260 Alvarado Street.

Monterey Firefighters Holiday Toy Drive 2025

Monterey Firefighters and Pacific Grove Kiwanis are teaming up to provide presents to families in need this holiday season and they need your help! They are seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys. You can make your donation at Fire Stations #11-15 , including the fire station located at 600 Pacific Street. Donations will be accepted through Thursday, December 18.

Massage Therapy Special at I & I Healing Arts

 
11/29/25
 
 
I & I Healing Arts

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.

Autumn Market at Stokes Adobe 2025

 
11/29/25
 
 
Stokes Adobe

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.

2nd Annual Christmas Fair at Reflections Elegante

 
11/29/25
 
 
Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery

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.

Winter Solstice Party at Monterey Museum of Art 2025

 
12/20/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Celebrate the season of light at Monterey Museum of Art's Winter Solstice Party on Saturday, Dec.20, 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Enjoy this year's Iluminado art exhibition, beats by DJ Atmos, delicious food from Ad Astra, wine from Scheid Vineyards, and craft beer from Other Brother Beer Co.