Holidays

Cooper-Molera Adobe presents the 2nd Monterey Bohemian - a family-friendly celebration of local artisans, cuisine, live music, and museum tours on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 3pm-6pm. Free and open to all!

Discover handicrafts at our artisan market , learn local history at the museum, enjoy music by guitarist Daniel Matchain, and more!

Venture Gallery invites you to meet our many talented local artists on Saturday, Dec. 6, 3pm-5pm, at a reception for our December group exhibit, Winter Musings . Enjoy a diverse array of interpretations of the season in this new group holiday show.

Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation is holding a Used Book Sale at the Library on Thu (12/4), 3pm-6pm, and Fri & Sat (12/5 & 12/6), 10am-4pm. Find gently used books in popular genres for adults and children and enjoy seasonal nibbles. Proceeds will benefit Monterey Public Library.

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.

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.

Franklin Street Collaborative hosts Cozy Cause for Kindness, a clothing donation drive on Friday, November 21, 11am-4pm. We welcome all donations of gently used or new clothing, shoes, and hats plus bags, scarves, blankets, and other warm winter accessories. Donations...

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.

Celebrate the season at a reception for Youth Arts Collective's 2025 Winter Show on November 21, 6pm-9pm.

Warm up in our cozy studio, where you can enjoy hors d'oeuvres while browsing over 100 exceptional works from YAC artists and mentors. It's a perfect opportunity to find unique holiday gifts.

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.

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 2026! Featuring multiple performance venues. Purchase your admission button here.

Update 12/30: Even with some showers in the forecast, First Night Monterey 2026 is very much on and full of ways to celebrate. Your First Night button gets you into the premier indoor venues all evening - music, dance, and hands-on art - so there’s plenty to enjoy while staying warm and dry. (85% of performances are indoors!)

Enjoy a festive afternoon at Casa Serrano on Saturday, December 7, 3pm-4:30pm, where holiday magic meets the charm of a traditional British tea.

Tickets are $75 per guest, gratuity not included - purchase tickets here . All proceeds will benefit MHAA's historic Casa Serrano Adobe.

All are cordially invited to the Historic Downtown Monterey Traditional Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, December 5, 5pm-6pm. Join us on the lawn in front of Colton Hall by candlelight to share in this much-loved holiday celebration.

Enjoy cookies, cider, live music and caroling, and the lighting of the tree to bring in the holiday season. KMBY 1240 AM / 106.7 FM will broadcast the event.