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Holiday Events

Holidays in Monterey Bay are very special and offer cozy feelings! Various holiday-themed events take place in Carmel, Monterey and Pacific Grove during Christmas, Mother's Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and more. Mark your calendar and choose the best event, dinner or festivities you want to be part of when visiting or staying in Monterey, California.



Valentine’s on Old Fisherman’s Wharf

Valentine’s on Old Fisherman’s Wharf

#1 Old Fishermans Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, February 14, 2025   All Day Event

Celebrate a great Valentine's on Old Fisherman’s Wharf in February! As they say, turn on your love light! Join in the fun with the "Old Fisherman's Wharf's For Love of the...

St. Patrick's Day at Peter B's

St. Patrick's Day at Peter B's

Two Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Wear your green and your lucky charms to Peter B’s Brewpub on St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy live music from 6 pm to 9 pm with Dave Holodiloff Celtic Trio with their dynamic mix of traditional...

Father's Day on the Wharf

Father's Day on the Wharf

#1 Old Fishermans Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Bring your Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and your family to celebrate Father’s Day on the Wharf on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Providing a great backdrop for photos, Monterey Bay Photo...

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Monterey 4th of July Pancake Breakfast

Monterey 4th of July Pancake Breakfast

600 Pacific St.
Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Join Monterey Firefighters Charity Pancake Breakfast from 7:30am to 10:30am at Fire Station #11. Breakfast includes warm fluffy pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit and all the fixings, and...

Carmel-by-the-Sea 4th of July Celebration

Carmel-by-the-Sea 4th of July Celebration

Corner of Ocean and Junipero
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Join us for an old-fashioned, family-style celebration in Devendorf Park across from Carmel Plaza on Ocean Avenue with Monterey County Pops! that will debut its return with a live performance on July...

Monterey 4th of July Celebration

Monterey 4th of July Celebration

Alvarado Street
Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Monterey's 4th of July Parade 2025 is not to be missed and starts at 10am at the corner of Alvarado and Pearl streets. Come and join us to enjoy the festive floats, patriotic displays, entertaining...


4th of July on the Wharf

4th of July on the Wharf

#1 Old Fishermans Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Monterey's Old Fisherman’s Wharf will be festively decorated for 4th of July with an opportunity for wonderful photo ops for your family and friends. Schedule of Events 2 pm - 5...

4th of July Living History Day

4th of July Living History Day

20 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Monterey State Historic Park is celebrating our country’s independence with a special Living History Day on July 4, 11am-3pm in the Memory Garden behind the Pacific House Museum at Custom...

Pacific Grove 4th of July Celebration

Pacific Grove 4th of July Celebration

148 Grand Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce will host a Fourth of July Drive and Dine event at Jewell Park in downtown Pacific Grove from 11am -3pm. The event will feature patriotic decorations and...

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Seaside 4th of July Celebration

Seaside 4th of July Celebration

440 Harcourt Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The City of Seaside will be hosting its annual Red, White and Blues festival from 11am to 4pm. This event will take place on the City Hall Lawn and will feature a petting zoo, pony rides, Inflatable...

The Pebble Beach Zombie Run

The Pebble Beach Zombie Run

4005 Sunridge Road
Pebble Beach, CA 93953

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The Pebble Beach Zombie Race and Emergency Preparedness Fair is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024. We are excited to hold this run in picturesque Pebble Beach on the Fire Defense Roads, from...

Trick or Treating in Downtown Pacific Grove

Trick or Treating in Downtown Pacific Grove

Downtown Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Ghosts and goblins of all ages are invited to this free family event. Activities include candy, giveaways, music, the PGPD Halloween Safety Zone and special offers at participating businesses. Children...

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Point Sur Lightstation Halloween Tour

Point Sur Lightstation Halloween Tour

Hwy One
Big Sur, CA 93920

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

An evening of ghostly fun will begin with a walking tour to the lighthouse in time to watch the sunset, then on to the Barn where a light buffet will be served. Later, Pt. Sur's professional...

Annual Pumpkin Roll

Annual Pumpkin Roll

Ocean Avenue between Santa Rita to Junipero Streets
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Join us for one of Carmel’s longest standing traditions – no need anymore to steal pumpkins to roll down Ocean Avenue under the cover of darkness! We provide the pumpkins, you...

Pumpkin Pandemonium

Pumpkin Pandemonium

1410 Del Monte Center
Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Come celebrate Halloween with your family at The Del Monte Shopping Center! Candy and glow sticks will be handed out, free pumpkins will be available in our Pumpkin Patch along with other kid friendly...

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Halloween on the Wharf

Halloween on the Wharf

1 Old Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Save the Date for this great destination for all ages on Halloween! Fisherman's Wharf Association will hold its free “Halloween on the Wharf: Trick or Treat By the Bay” at...

Carmel by the Sea Birthday Party and Parade

Carmel by the Sea Birthday Party and Parade

Ocean Avenue & San Carlos Street
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Carmel-by-the-Sea is celebrating 109 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,...

Halloween Bonanza

Halloween Bonanza

986 HIlby Avenue
Seaside, CA 93955

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

The City of Seaside will be holding its annual Halloween Bonanza at the Oldemeyer Center located at 986 Hilby Avenue in Seaside. The event will also feature games, a haunted house, activities,...

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Halloween Spooktacular BunnyFest

Halloween Spooktacular BunnyFest

525 Lighthouse Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Join us for our Spook-tacular Event this Halloween night at Lighthouse Cinemas in Pacific Grove! After your trick-or-treating is done, come and partake in our Halloween Spooktacular BunnyFest. You...

Pacific Grove Christmas Tree Lighting

Pacific Grove Christmas Tree Lighting

Grand and Forest Avenues
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Come and join us at Pacific Grove's official 2025 Christmas Tree Lighting celebration at Jewell Park. Festivities at Jewell Park include live entertainment by school bands and choruses beginning...