Christmas in the Adobes on December 12 & 13 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.

All are cordially invited to the Historic Downtown Monterey Traditional Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, December 5, 5pm-6pm. Join us on the lawn in front of Colton Hall by candlelight to share in this much-loved holiday celebration.

Enjoy cookies, cider, live music and caroling, and the lighting of the tree to bring in the holiday season. KMBY 1240 AM / 106.7 FM will broadcast the event.

Cooper-Molera Adobe presents the 2nd Monterey Bohemian - a family-friendly celebration of local artisans, cuisine, live music, and museum tours on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 3pm-6pm. Free and open to all!

Discover handicrafts at our artisan market , learn local history at the museum, enjoy music by guitarist Daniel Matchain, and more!

Play Full Ground is hosting a Sewing Demo and Open House to celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 29, 1pm-3pm. All are welcome!

Join artist and Play Full Ground owner Mai Ryuno for a live demonstration of how to sew her signature Happy Monterey Sardine Pillows ( sewing patterns available online ) and learn more about Play Full Ground's creative education programs.

In honor of Small Business Saturday, November 29, Manasiri's Crepes is offering you a free Turkey Crepe (with cheese, turkey, and cranberry sauce). Stop by and get in the holiday spirit.

Manasiri's Crepes is a family...

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.

In honor of Small Business Saturday, Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is offering 20% off our current selection of to-go bottles as well as bottles to be enjoyed in-house. Open 1pm-10pm.

The Rose Books and Obscurities is offering 15% off to customers who mention "Small Business Saturday" on Saturday, November 29. We're open 12pm-5pm.

The Rose Books is a small, locally-owned bookstore featuring a well-balanced selection of antiquarian collectible works...

On Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, BoldJewelers will offer 25% off silver jewelry. Come and see our selection!

BoldJewelers is a small, family-owned business offering new and custom made jewelry, laser jewelry engraving, laser soldering, and professional jewelry...

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.

Slowfiber presents our annual Holiday Craft Bazaar opening Friday, November 28 and running through December 20 (open Wed-Fri, 11:30am-5pm, and Sat, 12:30pm-5pm). Featuring locally handmade fiber arts, accessories, and jewelry by 13 makers, it's perfect for holiday shopping.

Celebrate the season at a reception for Youth Arts Collective's 2025 Winter Show on November 21, 6pm-9pm.

Warm up in our cozy studio, where you can enjoy hors d'oeuvres while browsing over 100 exceptional works from YAC artists and mentors. It's a perfect opportunity to find unique holiday gifts.