• Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)

    Carmel Valley Community Center 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

    Getting ready for the big meals and seasonal gatherings can be made so much easier by checking out what's available at the local farmers market. Lots of good looking and tasty produce can be found with little effort.  Plus you get the added bonus of speaking with the people who grew the food. While there […]

  • SantaCon

    Compact Disco 420 Tyler St., Monterey, CA, United States

    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

  • Karaoke Extravaganza

    Paper Wing Theater 320 Hoffman, Monterey, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Mannheim Steamroller

    Carmel Sunset Center

    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 […]

  • First Night Monterey

    Custom House Plaza 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

    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]

  • LaBarra ProAm PickleBall Tournament

    Hyatt Regency Spa and Resort 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA, United States

    Some of us still think of pickleball as some weird thing that senior citizens do that annoys the neighbors. Those in the know are aware of the huge following and structure that have made this the fastest growing sport in the US. Here is some evidence of that. Come out and see really good players […]

  • Point Sur Lighthouse Tours

    Point Sur Lighthouse Highway One , CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Asilomar Ramble

    Asilomar Conference Center 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

    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.  […]

  • Monterey County Skepticamp 2024

    Seaside Community Center 220 Coe Ave., Seaside, CA, United States

    The local band of skeptics gathers from time to time and enjoys some talk, truth, and camaraderie. They gather in Seaside at the Community Center and continue at the Winchester Mystery House. You can join them for free but first go to their website and get more details. https://www.abouttimeproject.org  is the place.

  • Wharf Walks

    Harbor House (Fisherman's Wharf) Monterey, CA, United States

    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 […]