The Campbell Farmers' Market held on Sundays in Downtown Campbell is consistently rated as one of the best if not the best year-round Farmers' Markets in the South Bay. Come and enjoy the festive and vibrant community oriented atmosphere that attracts fans of the Campbell Farmers' Market from all around.

Immerse yourself in a captivating showcase of local talent and creativity at the Winter Stanton Art Market, where artists from our very own community come together to share their extraordinary work. Explore a diverse array of paintings, sculptures, crafts, and more, all created with passion and skill right here in our vibrant town.

Buy, sell, trade video games, tabletop games, related gaming items at the Retrofix II Turbo's RetroMania Game Swap! Vendors will have all kinds of retro and modern video games as well as other collectible items available for purchase.

Celebrate the holidays at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink, open daily November 24 - December 31 . 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.

Casey Starks Studio presents a Make a Mug Workshop on Sunday, December 3, 2pm-4:30pm. Fee is $150. Please register on our website.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make a mug using the slab-building technique. Emphasis will be placed on making a functional mug that feels nice in your hand and feels good to drink from. Some experience with clay would be helpful, but no experience is necessary.

The Academy of Classical Ballet is excited to present a unique performance that celebrates the beautiful season of winter, as well as the holiday spirit. Follow our heroine, Beatrice, as she departs on an adventure through the snow into an enchanted forest.

Casey Starks Studio presents a Ceramic Painting Night where we'll paint ornaments on Sunday, December 3, 5pm-6:30pm. Fee is $50. Please register on our website.

Looking for an easy and fun project to do in an evening with your pals? Come paint three ceramic ornaments! No experience required. Ages 12 and up.

MidiCi Monterey invites you to join us for Jazz Night every Sunday, 5pm-8pm. Tonight we'll feature the Brian Stock Quartet.

The Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club presents Brighten the Harbor , a lighted boat parade. Watch boats beautifully decorated for the holidays cruise along the Monterey Coast.

Every Sunday, Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an evening of live jazz music featuring the Zach Westfall Group beginning at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

Do you love to sniff and discuss wines while you sip them? On December 4, we will learn about comparing Sangiovese: specifically, our 2020, 2021, and 2022 vintages. Fee is $35. Register in advance online.

Fleet Feet Monterey hosts a Pub Run every Monday at 6:00pm. We'll begin and end at Fieldwork Brewing Company. All paces, levels, distances, and abilities are welcome. Post-run, we can grab a beer together!

The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers Market is held on Alvarado Street every Tuesday, 4pm-7pm, featuring local produce, crafts, and food vendors. We're open rain or shine.

You will learn the basics of acrylic painting, what my favorite brushes are and how to use your new skills to make fabulous set of paintings! Absolutely NO experience necessary to enjoy this class.

Last workshop for 2023 ! What a great way to de-stress in between the holiday rush with a grounding and fun workshop learning how to make your own moss art. Join us over a glass of wine for a fun-filled 1.5-hour workshop where you'll learn how to create beautiful moss wall art to take home with you.

Tribe in the Sky presents a Community Jam every Tuesday night, 6:30pm-10:30pm, at Bulldog Sports Pub. All are welcome. Bring an instrument or just bring yourself - we want to make some music and have some fun! Enjoy drink specials and the full dinner menu.

Celebrate WineDown Wednesdays at Hula's Island Grill! Every Wednesday, 12pm-9:30pm, all bottles of wine and sake are offered at half off. You're welcome.

Casey Starks Studio presents a Ceramic Painting Night where we'll paint ornaments on Wednesday, December 6, 6pm-7:30pm. Fee is $50. Please register on our website.

Looking for an easy and fun project to do in an evening with your pals? Come paint three ceramic ornaments! No experience required. Ages 12 and up.

Come on down to Nacho Bizness on Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm, for Kahoot! Trivia Night. Eat nachos, drink drinks, win prizes, and have fun.

Every Wednesday, there are 3 rounds of trivia followed by a speed round⁠. After each round, small prizes are awarded. At the end, all scores are added and the person with the most points wins the big prize⁠.

Join Sovino Wine Bar for Trivia Night every Wednesday, 7pm-9pm, hosted by Miguel Silva. Prizes are awarded for first and second place. Team size is limited to 6 people or less. No reservations are required, but space is limited. Test your knowledge against other trivia geeks!

This fun and interactive workshop is for the moon lovers who would like to learn how to work with the moon in order to get to know themselves on a deeper level. When we learn to work with the natural cycles of nature and our own inner rhythms, we are better able to find harmony, health, and wellbeing.

Come to Bon Ton L'Roy's every Thursday, 7pm-10pm, and share some music at our Open Mic Night. Join this friendly, supportive group of people for a fun, low-key evening of originals and covers and make some new friends.

Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a special holiday season champagne tasting on Thursday, December 7, 7pm-10pm. Participation fee is $40.

Golden State Theatre presents The Clairvoyants and their Holiday Spectacular on Thursday, December 7 at 8pm. Tickets are $24-$79. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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Are you a New Monterey resident? Join the New Monterey Neighborhood Association (NMNA) for our Annual Holiday Party at Gianni’s Pizza on Friday, December 8, 5pm-7pm. Come meet your neighbors!

Pizza and soft drinks will be provided by NMNA....

Christmas in the Adobes on December 8 & 9 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 children's educational programs and the restoration of the historic First Theatre.

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

Every month, Old Capitol Books and Boukra Press host a poetry writing workshop. All levels are welcome. This is two hours of facilitated and structured poetry writing for only $10. Feedback given by trained and published poets.

Golden State Theatre presents comedian Carlos Ballarta on Friday, December 8 at 8pm. Tickets are $29-$39. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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We know that some of you have been fantasizing about gathering in dark parking lots. With strangers. To read poetry. Let Old Capitol Books help you with that.

Our next monthly Poetry Open Mic Night will be held on Friday, November 10 at 9pm in the parking lot behind our building (at 499 Calle Principal).

Join Flex Party on Saturday, December 9 on the back patio of Bulldog Sports Pub for a dragtastic holiday brunch in support of Monterey Peninsula Pride hosted by the one and only Rouge Roulette! Tickets are $15 each. We'll have...

Youth Arts Collective invites you to view our artists' 2023 Holiday Show in person during our open house events on Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, 12pm-4pm. Enjoy the artwork and don't miss the opportunity to take home a stunning piece right away if you decide to make a purchase.

YAC's Holiday Art Show will run through December. Can't make it to one of our open houses? View the show online here.

Om Studios invites you to join us for a transformative afternoon retreat to embrace the winter's shift with grace as we journey inward - nourishing mind, body, and spirit through movement, sound, and serenity on Saturday, December 9, 3pm-6pm. Fee...

Enjoy Saturday Dessert Night at The Perfect Crumb Bakery! Every Saturday, we're open 4pm-9pm, serving ice cream sandwiches, brownies a la mode, ice cream sundaes, cookies, cupcakes, and a special baked good just for the night. Bring the family, celebrate a birthday, or take a study break with us.

South Bay Dance Center presents an enjoyable student version of the holiday tradition, The Nutcracker. Local dancers and volunteers combine their talents to bring this classic ballet to the stage. Audiences of all ages are sure to enjoy!

On the second Saturday of every month at 7pm, Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents Alligator , a legendary Blues, Zydeco, and Cajun guitar and fiddle player. Advance reservations recommended, 831-375-6958.

Defected Records superstar Mr. V returns to Compact Disco on Saturday, December 9, for what is sure to be yet another sold out performance! Tickets are $10 in advance , $15 at the door. Ages 21+ with ID.

Golden State Theatre and (((folkYEAH!))) present Pink Martini featuring China Forbes on Saturday, December 9 at 8pm. Tickets are $58-$98. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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On the second Saturday of every month at 10pm, Pearl Hour presents The Roulette Hour , a drag, burlesque, and variety show featuring a dazzling array of talent hosted by Rogue Roulette and Khloe Quarterpounder. $15 cover charge.