All are welcome to the Annual Turkish Arts and Culture Festival for a weekend of free family fun, August 29, 11am-7pm, and August 30, 11am-6pm, at Custom House Plaza.

We'll have live music and folk dancing performances, Turkish food and drinks, and special activities for children. It's a great celebration of food, arts, and culture for all ages. Learn more.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with timeless elegance as Rosemary & Thyme High Teas invites guests to a beautifully curated Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on Sunday, May 10, 3pm-4:30pm.

This special event offers a refined escape filled with delicate flavors, thoughtful presentation, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Tickets are $90 - purchase here .

Monterey State Historic Park is celebrating California State Parks Week , June 11-15. Join us for free daily tours departing at 12:30pm daily from Custom House. Registration is recommended (search by date).

June 11, 13, & 15, take a free Garden Tour with stops at the Memory Garden and Casa Soberanes Garden, learning about the gardens' history and the flowers that bloom there.

Kick off Halloween Week in New Monterey! On Saturday, October 24, Lighthouse District shops, restaurants, and boutiques will be open and welcoming little goblins with special treats, 2pm-5pm, rain or shine. So dress up the kids, get in the spirit, and come on down with your family to enjoy a fun and safe time in the community.

All businesses handing out candy will be located on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey between Reeside and David and will have a Lighthouse Halloween poster displayed in the window.

The Hot Spot Studios Monterey is teaming up with Monterey Dog Moms for craft days with a big heart to raise funds for Peace of Mind Dog Rescue on September 12 &...

In honor of Halloween, the City of Monterey presents a free Trunk-or-Treat and Movie in the Park on the lawn of Colton Hall.

The walk-through trunk-or-treat will be held 5pm-6:30pm. Our feature film, Scooby-Doo (2002), will begin at 6:30pm. Come dressed in costume! There will be food trucks, fire engines, kids' activities, and more.

The Lighthouse District is hosting a free outdoor screening of the fun, all-ages comedy School of Rock (2003) starring Jack Black. Bring the whole family for a cinematic evening under the stars!

The film will be shown at 7pm in front of Scholze Park Community Center. You're welcome to come early and bring a picnic. Remember to dress warmly and bring blankets and/or chairs. No pets or alcohol.

What's the event like? View photos from Movie in the Park 2023.

The Japanese American Citizens League Hall hosts a 3-day pop-up art exhibition entitled The Beauty and Wonder of Wabi-Sabi, August 28-30. Admission is free. Hours are: Friday, 5pm-7pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 1pm-4pm.

In this exhibit, artists Adam...

Step back into the vibrant art scene of 1870s and 1880s San Francisco, when new wealth fueled an unprecedented appetite for local art.

Join us at Cooper-Molera Adobe Museum for a free, intimate guided tour led by Nicholas Sanchez which explores the lives and works of six remarkable artists whose paintings grace the walls of the historic adobe.

Members of the New Monterey Business Association and their families, led by the On The Beach Surf Shop vehicle, are excited to march together in Downtown Monterey's 4th of July Parade - showing our civic pride, promoting our district, and having fun as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

We hope you'll join us at the parade on Saturday at 10am. Get details here.