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.

Monterey 4th of July Pancake Breakfast
600 Pacific St
Monterey, CA 93940
Jul 4, 2021 at 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Join Monterey Firefighters Charity Pancake Breakfast from 7am to 11am at Monterey Fire Station 1 before hitting July 4th downtown parade. Breakfast includes warm fluffy pancakes, eggs, sausage...

Monterey 4th of July Celebration
Alvarado Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Jul 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Monterey's 4th of July Parade is not to be missed and starts at 10am at the corner of Alvarado and Pearl streets. The City of Monterey’s free “Big Little Backyard...

Christmas at the Inns
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Nov 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Visit 10 bed & breakfast inns decorated for the holiday with live music at every inn and holiday treats. This is a great celebration for the entire family. Tickets are $20 per person,...

Christmas at the Inns
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Dec 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Visit 10 bed & breakfast inns decorated for the holiday with live music at every inn and holiday treats. This is a great celebration for the entire family. Tickets are $20 per person,...

Annual Holiday Parade of Lights
Lighthouse Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Dec 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
This Lighted parade to happen in 2021 on Lighthouse Avenue in downtown Pacific Grove will feature marching bands, holiday floats, dance-teams, equestrian groups, and of course, Santa Claus. After...

Annual Stillwell's Fun in the Park
Between Central and Jewell Avenues
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Dec 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Caledonia Park in downtown Pacific Grove behind the Post Office will be the site of a huge holiday party in December 2021. Lots of wintry fun for all! Santa will arrive at noon on a shiny Pacific...

Carmel-by-the-Sea 4th of July Celebration
Corner of Ocean and Junipero
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Jul 4, 2022 at 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Join us for an old-fashioned, family-style celebration in Devendorf Park across from Carmel Plaza on Ocean Avenue from noon to 4pm on July 4th, 2022. There will be hot dogs, cold drinks, chips, ice...