Celebrate the holidays at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink, open daily November 19 - January 2 . At Custom House Plaza, located behind Portola Hotel & Spa in Old Monterey, skaters can spend the day in a winter wonderland by the Bay.

Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for children 12 & under. Skate rental fee is $5.

This holiday season, Old Capitol Books encourages you to buy work by local authors at our Monterey Holiday Literary Expo on Friday, Dec. 3 at 6pm. These 10 folks have written a wide range of books that will appeal to any reader on your gift list! Free gift wrapping available.

Esteban Restaurant offers dine-in and to-go dinners this Thanksgiving to express gratitude in a multitude of ways. Gather around the table and dine at Esteban Restaurant on Thursday, November 25, 3pm-8pm, or pick up our delicious 3-course turkey meal to-go,...

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 27, there will be special offers and fun things to do. Check out our calendar for all the latest!

Golden State Theatre hosts Matisyahu , now on his 2021 Festival of Light Tour. Tickets are $25-$99. Matisyahu is a Jewish American musician known for blending Orthodox Jewish themes with reggae, rock, and hip hop beatboxing sounds. His 2005 single "King Without a Crown" was a Top 40 hit in the US.

Monterey Marriott Hotel invites you to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in our iconic Ferrantes Bay View Room overlooking beautiful Monterey Bay on Thursday, November 25, 11am-4pm.

Chef Josh Silva-Arias and his team will prepare a feast of classic...

A community celebration of the arts, First Night Monterey is an affordable, alcohol-free family celebration held on New Year’s Eve, 3pm-midnight, in the heart of Downtown Old Monterey. Join us as we dance, play, act, perform, create and sing our way into 2022! Featuring multiple performance venues. Purchase your admission button here.

Please note: Proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test and valid ID is required to enter indoor venues. Masks are required indoors and recommended outdoors.

Montuno Productions presents Spanish Harlem Orchestra in the Serra Ballroom at Monterey Conference Center on Saturday, December 11 at 8pm. Dancing is encouraged! There will be a large dance floor in the middle of the ballroom. Tickets are $25-$55. ...

Peter B’s Brewpub invites you to celebrate Thanksgiving with us on Thursday, November 25, 12pm-8pm. We'll have award-winning craft beer, football on 18 HDTVs, and a traditional Thanksgiving plate without all the hassle of cooking.

On Thanksgiving Day, we'll...

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Jacks Monterey on Thursday, November 25, 12pm-8pm. Gather with your family and friends under the tree-lined atrium, pair your meal with award-winning wines, and let our team make your Thanksgiving an evening to remember!

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All are cordially invited to the Historic Downtown Monterey Traditional Tree Lighting Celebration, featuring carols, music by Mike Marotta Family & Friends, and good cheer on Friday, December 3, 4:30pm-5:30pm.

Join us on the lawn in front of Colton Hall to share in this much-loved holiday celebration. Face masks are encouraged.

Christmas in the Adobes on December 10 & 11 is Monterey's signature holiday event! Stroll the streets of Monterey and stop in at any one of 15 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, $2 for children ages 6-17 when accompanied by a paying adult, and free for children age 5 and under.

Golden State Theatre presents An Irish Christmas. Take a journey through Christmas in Ireland with superb dancing, singing, and Irish traditional music. It's a perfect family holiday event! Tickets are $35-$55. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .