Holidays

Slowfiber Holiday Craft Bazaar 2025

Monterey, CA

Slowfiber presents our annual Holiday Craft Bazaar opening Nov. 28 and running through Dec. 20. Featuring handmade fiber arts, accessories, and jewelry by local artisans, it's perfect for holiday shopping!

Slowfiber is located at 517A Hartnell Street. Our Holiday Craft Bazaar is open Wed - Fri, 11:30am-5pm, and Sat, 12:30pm-5pm.

Winter Musings: Venture Gallery's Group Show, December 2025 & January 2026

Monterey, CA

Venture Gallery presents a group show entitled Winter Musings . Come enjoy a diverse array of interpretations of the season by the gallery's talented local artists. All paintings are smaller works, priced reasonably for holiday gift giving. We also have an array of beautiful handmade jewelry.

Venture Gallery is open daily, 10am-6pm, at 260 Alvarado Street.

Monterey Firefighters Holiday Toy Drive 2025

Monterey, CA

Monterey Firefighters and Pacific Grove Kiwanis are teaming up to provide presents to families in need this holiday season and they need your help! They are seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys.

You can make your donation at Fire Stations #11-15 , including the fire station at 582 Hawthorne Street. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 18.

Monterey Firefighters Holiday Toy Drive 2025

Monterey, CA

Monterey Firefighters and Pacific Grove Kiwanis are teaming up to provide presents to families in need this holiday season and they need your help! They are seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys. You can make your donation at Fire Stations #11-15 , including the fire station located at 600 Pacific Street. Donations will be accepted through Thursday, December 18.

New Monterey Neighborhood Association Holiday Party at Gianni's

 
12/7/25
 
Free
 
Gianni's Pizza

The New Monterey Neighborhood Association invites New Monterey residents to a holiday party at Gianni's Pizza on Sunday, December 7, 5pm-7pm. Join us for a fun-filled gathering where we'll connect, discuss community matters, and more. RSVP here.

Do you live in New Monterey and want to become a registered member of the NMNA? It's only $10 per year! Help support the organization and register here.

Massage Therapy Special at I & I Healing Arts

 
11/29/25
 
 
I & I Healing Arts

I & I Healing Arts, offering nutrition and lifestyle coaching and integrative bodywork, is offering a special on massage therapy through 11/30. Buy 2 integrative massage therapy sessions and get 25% off the regular price. (Offer good for up to 4 total sessions.) Call 831-277-8552 to purchase.

Autumn Market at Stokes Adobe 2025

 
11/29/25
 
 
Stokes Adobe

Stokes Adobe presents our Autumn Market, 12pm-5pm. Enjoy a variety of gifts and wares for sale by local, women-owned small businesses. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

2nd Annual Christmas Fair at Reflections Elegante

 
11/29/25
 
 
Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery

Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery presents our Second Annual Christmas Fair 11am-6pm. You'll find beautiful artwork, giftware, giclee, much more by local artists. All wall artwork will be discounted by 20% on Nov. 29 only.

Winter Solstice Party at Monterey Museum of Art 2025

 
12/20/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Celebrate the season of light at Monterey Museum of Art's Winter Solstice Party on Saturday, Dec.20, 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Enjoy this year's Iluminado art exhibition, beats by DJ Atmos, delicious food from Ad Astra, wine from Scheid Vineyards, and craft beer from Other Brother Beer Co.

Winter Art Market at Monterey Museum of Art 2025

 
12/20/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Enjoy free admission to Monterey Museum of Art and join us for a creative and cozy shopping experience at our annual Winter Art Market on Saturday, December 20, 11am-2pm.

About the Market

Held inside the wondrous Iluminado exhibition, visitors...

First Friday: Iluminado Opening Night Celebration

 
12/5/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Join Monterey Museum of Art, 5pm-8pm, as we kick-off Iluminado , a captivating new exhibition featuring the works of Hanif Wondir, Domini Anne, and Joe Ramos. Free admission.

Enjoy an inspired atmosphere with music by DJ Luna, delicious bites from Ad Astra, wine from Scheid Vineyards, and craft beer from Other Brother Beer Co. Gather with friends, artists, and art lovers alike as the museum comes alive with creativity and celebration.

Free Family Fun Day - Iluminado

 
12/6/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

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...

Thanksgiving Weekend Sale at On The Beach

 
11/28/25
 
 
On the Beach Surf Shop

On The Beach Surf Shop will hold our annual holiday sale Nov. 28-30. All clothing now marked on sale in the store will be reduced to 50% off the original retail price. Come catch a great deal! We're open Fri & Sat 10am-7pm, and Su, 10am-6pm.

Holiday Dresses at Fashion Trade

Monterey, CA

Holiday dresses are now in stock at Fashion Trade Boutique. Look great at all your upcoming events, whether it's a holiday party or a formal New Year's Eve celebration. We have short and long dresses in a variety of striking styles - let us help you look fabulous at 554 Lighthouse Avenue.

Holiday Sale at Lighthouse Books 2025

 
11/28/25
 
 
Lighthouse Books

Lighthouse Books is holding our annual holiday sale over Thanksgiving weekend. Buy 2 books, get 1 book free. Movies and TV series (DVD or Blu-Ray) will be 50% off.

Join us on Black Friday (11/28), Small Business Saturday (11/29), or Some Other Excuse Sunday (11/30). We're open 11am-6pm daily.

Cooper-Molera Adobe presents 2nd Monterey Bohemian Artisan Marketplace

 
11/25/25
 
Free
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

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!

Holiday Gifts at Play Full Ground 2025

Monterey, CA

Give the gift of locally made art! For a limited time during the holidays, Play Full Ground is once again selling artist Mai Ryuno's colorful Happy Monterey Sardine Pillows and a selection of vibrant Monterey Bay themed art prints by Emily Underwood and Tim Nixon. Learn more.

Sewing Demo and Open House at Play Full Ground

 
11/29/25
 
 
Play Full Ground

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.

Custom Gift Baskets at International Market and Deli

Monterey, CA

International Market and Deli is offering gift baskets made to order for the holidays. Filled with food from around the world, these make great gifts for friends and family members.

Call 831-375-9451 or e-mail us and let's work together to select the right items for your basket. We're located at 580 Lighthouse Ave.