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.
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.
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.
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.
Rosebuds Kids Co. has a bright and cheerful selection of holiday clothing for infants, toddlers, and children up to size 10-12. Come and check them out! We're located at 535 Foam Street and open Tue - Fri, 9am-4pm, and Sat, 10am-4pm.
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.
Golden State Theatre presents the Billie Holiday Project Big Band with Stella Heath on Friday, December 12 at 8pm. Tickets are $25-$60. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .
Golden State Theatre presents the Pink Martini All-Stars on Thursday, December 4 at 8pm. Tickets are $71-$111. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .
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, ...
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.
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...
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.
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...
Malinka European Mini Market offers a wealth of traditional holiday treats and a beautiful selection of wooden Christmas ornaments and decorations from Europe. We invite you to visit us this season at 484 Lighthouse Avenue. Learn more.
This holiday season, buy a ukulele for a loved one at Carmel Valley Guitar. These instruments, made by Olive Ukulele, are reasonably priced and great for kids and budding musicians of all ages. We're open Tue - Sat, 10am-6pm.
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 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.
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.
I & I Healing Arts, an independent, locally-owned studio offering nutrition and lifestyle coaching and integrative bodywork, is now offering a special on massage therapy.
Now through November 30, 2025, when you buy 2 integrative massage therapy sessions, get...
Esteban Restaurant presents Dinner with Dickens and The Three Spirits: A Culinary Christmas Carol on Wed, Dec. 10, at 6pm. Expect a magical evening filled with delightful food, exquisite whisky spirits, and the warmth of holiday cheer. Learn more here.
Pre-order deadline is Mon. 11/24 at 12pm for pick up on Wed., 11/26, 3pm-6pm. Call 831-312-8150 or email us to place your order. Oystertown is located at 281 Lighthouse Avenue.
Neighbors can bring canned and dry goods to the hostel at 778 Hawthorne Street any day between 9am and 8pm. Anyone who drops off a donation can pick up a free Monterey Hostel water bottle sticker as a thank you!
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!
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.
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.
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.
In honor of Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 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.
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.
Come to locally-owned Mattress Nation for our extended Black Friday Sale. We've got excellent deals on adjustable mattress sets from Stearns & Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Sealy, plus all mattresses and bedding from Avocado at 296 Lighthouse Avenue. Open daily, 10am-6pm.