Golden State Theatre presents Switchfoot on their This Is Our Christmas Tour . Looking to warm up your holidays? Switchfoot is here for you with some California surf-rock holiday cheer.

An album full of nostalgia? Sunshine? Maybe even some honest anti-consumerist lyrics about Christmas muzak at the mall? Yes, yes, and yes - hear everything from fresh new takes on traditional classics to a few new, instant classics. To purchase tickets, please click here .

Golden State Theatre presents the Squirrel Nut Zippers ' Christmas Caravan Tour along with special guest Christopher Wonder on Friday, Decmber 9 at 8pm. Tickets are $27-$62. For more information and to purchase...

Christmas in the Adobes on December 9 & 10 is Monterey's signature holiday event! Stroll the streets of Monterey and stop in at any one of the many decorated adobes with soft holiday lights and entertainment. The event supports Monterey State Historic Park children's educational programs.

Tickets are $25 per night for adults and free for children and youth age 17 and under. A 2-night Gold Pass is available for $40. Reserve your tickets online today.

Ring in the New Year at a kid-friendly hour this year! Join MY Museum 10am-12:15pm for an unforgettable celebration complete with noisemakers, face painting, and party hats. Watch the Noon Year’s Ball light up as we countdown together. Reservations are required.

MY Museum invites adults ages 21 and over to our Gingerbread House Extravaganza. This is the perfect time to get together with friends and start the holiday season off right!

Tickets are $45 per person - advance reservations are required . Fee includes gingerbread house with frosting and candy to decorate, a complimentary beverage, and dessert bar.

MY Museum invites children to get festive and join us in decorating your own gingerbread houses today. There will be lots of icing and candy canes, swirly twirly gum drops, and tons more candy to make your house look truly extraordinary. Reservations are required - register online here .

This holiday season, Downtown Old Monterey invites you to Shop Small and support locally-owned businesses. Your gifts warm the hearts of loved ones near and far and those purchases help our community remain vibrant.

Throughout the district on Saturday, November 26, there will be special offers and fun things to do. Check out our calendar for all the latest!

All are cordially invited to the Historic Downtown Monterey Traditional Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, December 2, 5pm-6pm. Join us on the lawn in front of Colton Hall to share in this much-loved holiday event.

Enjoy cookies, cider, live music and caroling, and the lighting of the tree to bring in the holiday season. Monterey's Mayor and members of the City Council will be present.

Cibo Ristorante Italiano invites you to spend New Year's Eve with us, 9pm-1:30am. No cover charge. For ages 21 and over only.

We'll have DJ Gil spinning tunes, dancing, party favors, a countdown, drink specials, and a regular dinner...

The Old Monterey Marketplace and Farmers' Market will be closed on December 28 and January 4. Please have a happy and safe holiday celebration and join us on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 4pm-7pm, to ring in the first market of the new year!

Esteban Restaurant is offering dine-in and to-go dinners this Christmas! Dine in 4pm-8pm, or pick up our delicious 3-course prime rib meal to go, 3pm-6pm.

To reserve your table at Esteban, call 831-375-0176. To place your to-go order, call 831-324-6773 by Dec. 21.