Enjoy free admission to the Museum and join us for a creative and cozy shopping experience at our Winter Art Market! Held inside the wondrous Iluminado exhibition, visitors are invited to participate in our interactive art installation,...

Celebrate the holidays at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink, open daily November 22 - January 5 . 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.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of celebrating the holidays at the Ainsley House and the Ainsley House will be beautifully adorned to transform the Ainsley House into a magical and unforgettable holiday experience.

Christmas in the Adobes on December 13 & 14 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.

Every Tuesday and Saturday is Fondue night for a limited time! Join us for our house made special blend of Fondue.

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

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter Kito Rayburn . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selecting of craft beer.

Recycled Records hosts a free performance by Turista , led by guitarist Alex Ramirez , on Saturday, December 14 at 6pm. Join us for instrumental alternative rock with a touch of psychedelic and shoegaze.

In addition, enjoy extended hours at the record shop and check out our new pressings, new arrivals, and Christmas records just in time for the holidays.

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse is having a holiday party featuring live music with Alligator on Saturday, December 14 at 7pm. Call 831-375-6958 for reservations.

Tonight, enjoy special additions to our regular menu, seasonal decor, and listening to holiday songs performed by everyone's favorite local Blues, Zydeco, and Cajun musician, Alligator.

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. Enjoy good food and good times! Reservations recommended, 831-375-6958.

The Academy of Classical Ballet joyfully extends an invitation to you for an enchanting evening at our two upcoming ballet performances of "A Winter Wonderland."

The Golden State Theatre presents blues singer-songwriter Samantha Fish on Saturday, December 14 at 8pm. Tickets are $54-$83. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

On the second Saturday of every month at 10pm, Pearl Hour hosts 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.