Christmas in the Adobes is Monterey's signature holiday event, held this year on December 7 & 8, 5pm-9pm. Hundreds of people attend each year to stroll the streets of Monterey and stop in at any one of 22 decorated adobes with soft holiday lights, entertainment, and Christmas refreshments.

The event supports Monterey State Historic Park children's educational programs. Tickets are $25 per night for adults, $2 for children ages 6-17 when accompanied by a paying adult, and free for children age 5 and under. A two-night Gold Pass is $40. Tickets for active military and for groups of 12 or more are $20 per person. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the Custom House Store, open daily 10am-4pm and on event nights. On event nights, ticket sales (no will call pickup) will also be available at the entrance of Casa Gutierrez, located on Pacific Street adjacent to the Monterey Museum of Art.

Event-goers will receive an event program that describes each venue with a map to assist in plotting your course. Proceeds benefit Monterey State Historic Park children's educational and school history programs.