The Lighthouse District's own Monterey County Film Commission (MCFC) has 20 exclusive tickets to the Monterey Motorsports Festival on August 16. Each ticket is $85, and 100% of proceeds directly support the non-profit MCFC.

Tickets are first-come, first-served! To purchase, email Moira LaMountain .

The Lighthouse District's own Mattress Nation Salesperson, Laura, is coordinating a free Car Week Car Meet at the Mattress Nation location in Sand City on Friday, August 8 at 7pm. This is a family-friendly community event and all are welcome!

The show will feature local car club the Coastal HeadTurners and food by Lighthouse's International Cafe . During Car Week, save up to $500 on your purchase at Mattress Nation - details here .

RM Sotheby's 2025 Classic Car Auction at Monterey Conference Center is hosting public previews on August 13 & 14, 10am-7pm, and August 15 & 16, 10am-5pm.

With a focus on the top tier of the market, this auction will feature some truly amazing cars. Preview admission is $60 for the weekend. Passes can be purchased onsite at the entrance to the plaza.

Monterey Car Week is beginning with a remarkable display of historic race cars on Alvarado Street on Friday, August 8, 5pm-7pm! Come on down, see the cars up close, and meet the drivers. This is a family-friendly event.

RM Sotheby's 2024 Classic Car Auction at Monterey Conference Center is hosting public previews on August 14, 10am-7pm, and August 15-17, 10am-4pm.

With a focus on the top tier of the market, this auction will feature some truly amazing cars. Preview admission is $60 for the weekend. Passes can be purchased onsite at the entrance to the plaza.

Golden State Theatre hosts a documentary film screening by Porsche entitled Edith: Volcano Ascent , at 6pm. Tickets are $32 - purchase here .

The film chronicles a small team's 4-year quest to set a world altitude record by conquering Chile’s Ojos del Salado (the highest active volcano on earth) in a mighty Porsche 911 named Edith.

Monterey Car Week is beginning with a remarkable display of historic race cars on Alvarado Street on Friday, August 9, 5pm-7pm! Come on down, see the cars up close, and meet the drivers. This is a family-friendly event.

Monterey Classic Car Week is beginning with a remarkable display of historic race cars on Alvarado Street!