Join Monterey County Youth Museum for a Holiday Extravaganza on Dec. 14. Enjoy a holiday musical theater performance by the Dance Center, 10am-10:30am, followed by Little Sense Makers in our party room hosting sensory play, 10:30am-12pm. Reserve your spot now.

Play Full Ground, a creativity-centered microschool and learning lab, is hosting a free holiday card printmaking demonstration and open house on Saturday, December 13, 1pm-3pm. All are welcome! Learn more.

Golden State Theatre presents The Sleeping Beauty preformed by the international ballet stars of Clasical Arts Entertainment on Wednesday, December 3, at 7pm. Tickets are $38-$98. For more information and to purchase tickets, ...

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...

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.

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.

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.

I Heart You Candles and Gifts is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 1, 10am-6pm. Enjoy live music by Dan Cioper, prizes, specials, raffles, refreshments, and fun!

I Heart You features handmade organic soy candles made locally by Sherry Devine. Come find a unique gift or create your own customized candle in-house.

Artist Mai Ryuno invites you to join her at Play Full Ground for a free, fun art activity for all ages during the Children's Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, 2pm-5pm.

Visit Play Full Ground, collect a little bag of Japanese and Asian treats, pop one in your mouth, and spend a few moments drawing and reflecting on the experience.

Venture Gallery is participating in the Open Studios Art Tour of Monterey County October 18-19, 11am-5pm.

See our artists give live demos and speak with them about their work. You'll also find bargain prices on quality original art, reproductions, and gift items that we don't typically stock.

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, Disney's Encanto (2021), will begin at 6:30pm. Come dressed in costume! There will be food trucks, fire engines, kids' activities, and more.