Yes, a gathering of Santa's helpers or just a bunch of partyers with bright red costumes. You pick. Most of Christmas Eve will be caught up in the revels, so it might be partyers. Bring a Christmas oriented outfit and you might just win the $500 prize for best costume. More details are at https://www.santaconmonterey.com
PaperWing Theater is hosting a 2023 song fest. The difference is that the guests supply the songs and get to belt out their favorite song from the past year. Or maybe one you just hated and wished would just disappear. A good way to work off some of the holiday anxiety. Go to https://www.paperwing.com and get […]
The most popular seasonal group in music history is coming to town. A little late to get you in the holiday spirit, but that shouldn't stop your enjoyment of their music. Because it's obvious that many people do enjoy them. There will be two shows first one at 2:00 and the second at 7:30. Details […]
For over thirty years this event has been part of welcoming in the New Year in a family friendly way. Many artists, musicians , and performers of many types offer their skills for your entertainment. It runs most of the day from 3:00 until well after midnight. More questions? Contact them at [email protected]
Each Wednesday and Saturday the docents at the Pt. Sur Light Station conduct tours of the historic , and still functioning, lighthouse. Wear comfy shoes and be prepared for a slightly demanding walk. It involves walking up the hill to the building. But it is a great piece of local history and you come away […]
If the weather is pleasant this is great walk and informational at the same time. Come out to Asilomar on the Tuesday of each week and get a ranger led tour of the facility. Its historic buildings and the stories behind them, especially about Julia Morgan, will give you a new respect for the place. […]
Local historian, Tim Thomas, leads small groups through the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood and tells the story of the many groups of people who have made their lives through the bounty of the bay. From the original Native Peoples to the tourist businesses of today, the wharf and environs have a rich story. This happens on […]
On the first weekend of each month the Monterey Salinas Valley Railroad Museum is open from 10 until 4. It features their diorama of the valley's railroad and has some wonderfully informative member/docents. It is located next to the Amtrak Station on Market St. Check out their website at http://www.msvrr.org
On the first Saturday of each month the docents open up the First Mayor's House from 10-3. It features items from the daily life of the people who started civic life in Salinas City, as it was called. The docents are friendly and knowledgeable about the lives of the people who lived there. While there […]
On the second Saturday of each month the Carmel Art Society sponsors a tour of some of the artists' galleries and studios in Carmel. So today is the day for you to come out and wander the streets of Carmel and pop in at the various locations. For a map and many more details go […]
