Community Events
Community events across the Monterey Peninsula welcome everyone — locals and visitors alike — for celebrations that reflect the character, culture and spirit of this special coastline.
From the beloved Good Old Days street festival in Pacific Grove and the Carmel Art Festival to 4th of July celebrations on the Wharf, Festa Italia at Custom House Plaza, and the one-of-a-kind Poodle Day in Carmel — there is something here for every kind of visitor. Browse the calendar below and click Add to Trip to build an itinerary you can email, share or print.
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Carmel by the Sea Birthday Party and Parade
Ocean Avenue & San Carlos Street
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Carmel-by-the-Sea is celebrating 110 years in style with a dazzling parade of awe-inspiring floats and amazing performers. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea was incorporated on Halloween in 1916,...
Holiday Tree Lighting and Carmel Plaza Party
Ocean Avenue & Mission Street
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Friday, December 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Come and join us in celebrating the Holiday Season at the annual City Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Celebration, followed by the Carmel Plaza Holiday Open House. The celebration begins at Devendorf...
Run Rudolph Run
631 Ocean View Blvd
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
The Arthritis Research Coalition brings back Pacific Grove's annual holiday run for arthritis! Run Rudolph Run, presented by Monterey Spine and Joint, is a fun and festive way to raise awareness...
Carmel-by-the-Sea Earth & Arbor Day
Carmel, CA
Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Join us for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration—a day dedicated to community, sustainability, and the beauty of our natural world. Come together...
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