Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation presents a free screening of the film Shrek on the lawn of Colton Hall at 5:30pm. See fire engines up close, meet your local Monterey firefighters, and enjoy complimentary popcorn and cotton candy. Don't forget to bring chairs or a blanket to sit on!

Monterey's annual 4th of July Parade is a must-attend celebration that draws approximately 15,000 people of all ages to line the streets in and around Old Monterey. We invite you to join us and revel in the festive floats, patriotic displays, entertaining costumes, and musical bands. The parade begins at 10am sharp.

The legendary fishing boat, the Western Flyer, will set sail from Fisherman's Wharf on Sunday, March 16 at apx. 3pm for an 85th anniversary expedition to the Gulf of California. All are welcome to come and help us celebrate the...

MY Museum invites you and your little one(s) to join us on Wednesday, February 12, 1:30pm-3pm, for Valentine's crafts and cookie decorating with our special guest, Freedom Bakery . This is a "caregiver-and-me" event. Advance registration required - space is limited. Free with museum admission.

Join us at Monterey Museum of Art for creative projects inspired by our winter season exhibitions! Enjoy free admission and explore the building blocks of art, learning about the elements of art and color through fun, hands-on activities for the...

Golden State Theatre is holding a screening of Elf (2003) starring Will Farrell as part of our Toys for Tots holiday fundraiser. Doors open 5:30pm, film starts at 6pm.

Tickets are $8-10 - purchase here . Please bring a new, unwrapped toy, book, or game or a non-perishable food item for those in need.

Celebrate the holidays at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink, open daily November 22 - January 5 . 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.

MY Museum invites children to get festive and join us in decorating your own gingerbread houses. There will be lots of icing and candy canes, gum drops, and candy to make your house look truly extraordinary, plus a sugar cookie to decorate and take home to eat. Reservations are required - register online here .

Join us for free after-hours access to the Museum at this special edition of First Friday, celebrating the opening of our annual holiday program, I luminado , a living and growing art installation that invites you to participate.

Kick off the holiday season with DJ Edison Tesla and take in the festivities of Iluminado while sampling drinks, small bites, and art activities.

All ages are welcome to join an English high tea with petit sandwiches, scones with Devonshire cream, and hot tea prepared in the English style at Casa Serrano. All proceeds will benefit Monterey History and Art Association and this historic adobe building. Tickets are $82 - purchase here .

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

Enjoy cookies, cider, live music and caroling, and the lighting of the tree to bring in the holiday season. KMBY 1240 AM / 95.9 FM will broadcast the event.