Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2023-12-01 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States
The beginning of the holiday celebrations is officially upon us. The Solstice is approaching and the growing season for many things has passed. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t good produce items available at their freshest. Check out the booths at your favorite market for delectable prepared foods and wonderful gift ideas. So much to see and a great way to find the best bargains. There’s a chance that your market might be closing or have different hours than you’re accustomed to. Check out http://www.montereycfb.com for alternatives.

Illuminado First Friday @ Monterey Museum of Art
2023-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
They are beginning a new tradition at the MMA. There will be music (DJ Hanif Wondir), wine, light snacks and of course the art. So if you can’t find a way to get to the celebration this month, try again soon. Details at https://www.montereyart.org

Tree Lighting Carmel Plaza
2023-12-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Carmel Plaza, Ocean & Mission, Carmel BTS, CA, United States
Tree, Lights, Action will be called out in may places this season but we are concerned with Carmel Plaza and their tree right now. There will be lots of festive energy and fun. (This date is confusing, some say the 1st, others say the 6th.) Check out their website for more details. https://www.carmelcalifornia.com/event

Christmas Cuento
2023-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Western Stage, Hartnell College, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The Western Stage at Hartnell College is presenting an innovative take on the famous Dickens tale of redemption and generosity. A Latina mother has a variety of woes facing her and the story is how she copes with the season. More details, dates, and times available at https://www.westernstage.com

Harvey-Baker House
2023-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | 1st Mayor’s House, 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93940, United States
Salinas’ first mayor’s home has been preserved and is available to the public. Knowledgeable docents are on hand to help you rediscover many interesting aspects of local history. But only on the first Saturday of each month. More info at http://www.firstmayorshouse.org

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2023-12-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
2023-12-02 10:00 - 2023-12-03 16:00 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
During the first weekend of each month the dedicated members of the Monterey and Salinas Valley Railroad organization open the doors of their building and share their knowledge and enjoyment of the world of trains. If you or someone you know hears the train whistle blowing repeatedly during this weekend you can be sure that they are “in the house”. Come by and see the diorama they have inside their walls. More information at http://www.msvrr.org

Living History Days San Juan Bautista
2023-12-02 11:00 - 15:30 | San Juan Bautista State Park, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
Looking for a low cost, entertaining, and maybe educational afternoon? Come to San Juan Bautista for a Saturday. It’s close and a step back in time, especially during the Living History Days. The first Saturday of each month the town is host to miners, smiths, coopers, and mountain men to name a few. You can wander among them and ask questions and take in the beauty of the setting. More info at https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30288

AZA Tamazight from Morocco
2023-12-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Palenke Arts, 1713 Broadway, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Featuring the music of the people of the Atlas Mountains in Northern Africa these musicians have been performing and traveling for 20 years. This will be a wonderful evening for people who enjoy world music and those who simply like to try something different and unusual. Details are found at 831-899-9909.

Macy Gray
2023-12-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This musical stylist had some well-received moments in popular music years back. Come check out what she’s been up to in recent years. Her distinctive sound makes some of us think of a latter day Billy Holiday. More info can be had at https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2023-12-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2023-12-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Stanton Art Market
2023-12-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Just the place to find lovely gifts, you decide if they are last minute or not. There’s plenty of time in some people’s minds. Locally created objects and refreshments will be available for your consideration. Check out https://www.stantoncenter.org

Lighted Boat Show
2023-12-03 17:00 - 19:30 | Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The name says it all, come to the Monterey Marina and watch the decorated boats as they sail through the marina and show off their decorations and handling. https://www.montereywharf.com is where you will find more info about the event.

Ballad of a Brown King
2023-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Sandbox, 440 Ortiz Ave., Sand City, CA, 93955, United States
The Three Magi traditionally have a Black man in their group. Years ago, the American poet Langston Hughes and composer Margaret Bond wrote a short piece about him and his journey. This is the premier of this work in our area. Other pieces are also on the program which promises to be an interesting start to the holiday season. More info about this at http://www.sandboxsandcity.com

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-7)
2023-12-04 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
While the weather is changing and days are shorter and shorter, the markets still have the goods. Be cause of our abundant crops and (relatively) mild climate things are still growing and available. Come on out and see what fresh wonders are being offered. As always there are vendors of prepared food and the local artisans with lots of one-of-a-kind items that will be “just the thing” for the people on your holiday gift list. You won’t see this unless you come out and visit. There are other markets available at other times on other days. Check out https://www.montereycfb.com for that information.

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2023-12-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Holiday at the Inns
2023-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Pacific Grove has inns that reflect a gracious part of its history. So they bring that to life during the holiday season. There will be music, treats, and lovely decorations throughout the inns participating in this annual festivity. For more details go tohttps://.www.pacificgrove.org

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2023-12-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Tree Lighting @ Carmel Plaza
2023-12-06 18:00 - 19:30 | CA

YOSAL Performance
2023-12-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Sherwood Community Center, N. Main St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
It’s the Youth Orchestra of Salinas (YOSAL) performing at Sherwood Hall Tonight.Young people and their instructors will be performing a number of different kinds of music, from orchestral music to mariachi. Come to the Sherwood Hall at 7:00 and hear this wonderful gathering of serious young musicians. You need a ticket first so go to the website and set that up. The concert is free but they want to know if you’re coming or not. Go tohttps://www.yosal.org

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2023-12-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2023-12-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2023-12-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Winter Night Market
2023-12-07 16:00 - 20:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States
CSUMB is inviting the community to the campus for the nighttime shopping experience. Local vendors and craftspeople are offering their goods for your consideration. A great chance to find those gifts for the folks on your holiday list, especially the hard-to-shop-for ones.

Nutcracker Ballet
2023-12-08 08:00 - 2023-12-10 17:00 | Carmel Sunset Center
It must be the Christmas Season! You know it because there is a production of the Nutcracker Ballet. Dancers of all ages will be spinning and leaping while telling the story of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker. Come see this version at the Sunset Center. More info is available at https://www.cart.sunsetcenter.org

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)
2023-12-08 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Christmas in the Adobes
2023-12-08 17:00 - 2023-12-09 21:00 | Custom House Plaza, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
For 39 years the State Historical Park has been sponsoring this interesting and informative fundraiser. The Adobe Buildings that are the historic center of Monterey open their beautifully decorated interiors to the public, their staff and volunteers dress in period costumes, and singers and musicians sing/play the local hits from the mid to late 19th century. Check it out for a real Monterey experience. More details available at http://www.parks.ca.gov

Streets of Bethlehem
2023-12-08 17:00 - 2023-12-10 21:00 | First Baptist Church, 130 San Vicente St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The congregation of First Baptist Church in Salinas has been putting on the presentation for 32 years. What is it? They make a good effort at bringing the day of Jesus Christ’s birth to the viewer. There are animals, vendors, Roman soldiers, and much more wandering about and creating an atmosphere of anticipation. All this culminates in a recreation of the appearance of angels, shepherds, and more announcing the birth. You and the family can walk among these people and interact with all of them. Details can be had at http://www.fbcsalinas.com

Feed the Soul
2023-12-08 18:00 - 22:00 | The Pocket Carmel, LIncoln & 6th, Carmel By The Sea, CA, 93921, United States
The work of the Monterey County Food Bank never ends. So many pressures on modern families create so much stress on finance and stability. Here’s a group reaching out to help and letting you be part of the process in the most enjoyable ways, eating and drinking. The good people at Pocket Carmel are sponsoring an event to generate funds for the Food Bank. You come by to listen to music, eat delicious food, and drink wonderful libations. What else you do can be revealed by going to the website, https://www.thepocketcarmel.com
