Celebrate the holidays in Monterey with our ultimate event guide. For Monterey residents and newcomers, this guide is your ticket to a joyful holiday season.
One of the highlights of the season is the festive **Christmas on the Wharf**, where you can enjoy the enchanting atmosphere, live music, and delicious treats along the scenic waterfront. Another cherished event features the spectacular **Cannery Row Holiday Tree Lighting**, where a beautifully adorned tree illuminates the historic district, creating a perfect backdrop for photos. And the **First Night Monterey** is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it offers a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration filled with art, entertainment, and fireworks to ring in the new year. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Monterey
- Christmas in the Adobes
- NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
- Ice Skating By The Bay
- Christmas on the Wharf
- First Night Monterey
- Holiday Parade of Lights (Pacific Grove)
- Carmel-by-the-Sea Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Celebration (Carmel-by-the-Sea)
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Christmas in the Adobes (Monterey) • 0.1 miles
Historic adobes adorned in holiday décor with candle-lit luminarias.
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet (Monterey) • 0.1 miles
Broadway-level sets, puppetry, and international cast
Ice Skating By The Bay (Monterey) • 0.1 miles
Outdoor ice skating with stunning Monterey Bay views
Christmas on the Wharf (Monterey) • 0.3 miles
Annual holiday celebration on a historic wharf
First Night Monterey (Monterey) • 0.9 miles
Alcohol-free community arts celebration on New Year's Eve
Holiday Parade of Lights (Pacific Grove) • 2.0 miles
Coastal California-themed holiday parade
Carmel-by-the-Sea Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Celebration (Carmel) • 3.4 miles
Dual celebration of tree and Menorah lighting
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