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.

Bring the whole family to Monterey Museum of Art for Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, December 6, 11am-3pm, and enjoy hands-on, Iluminado-inspired art activities designed for all ages. Explore creativity together, discover new ways to make and play, and...

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.

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.

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.

The Carol of Lights is Campbell's annual celebration to open the holiday season. It features Santa visits, a petting zoo, donkey rides, bounce houses, craft tables, face painting, musical entertainment, and a community stage with performances from local dance teams.

The City of Monterey presents the Dave Holodiloff Duo on Saturday, Dec. 6, 4pm-5:30pm, at Colton Hall. Admission is free - registration required .

Join Dave Holodiloff (vocals, mandolin, guitar) and Elijjah McCullar (violin) on a fun, all-ages journey through a variety of musical genres.

Saturday, December 6th, at 6:00 PM, and Sunday, December 7th, at 12:30 PM

A Classic Holiday Tradition - The Nutcracker Ballet

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents guitarist and songwriter Peter Barnes Martin . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Tonight at Pearl Hour cocktail bar, the Ben Herod Jazz Group will perform Vince Guaraldi's music composed for the 1965 television special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21+ only. We hope you can join us to enjoy this holiday jazz classic.