Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2025-12-15 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Long nights and cool short days tell us that the Solstice and Christmas are coming fast. The produce at the farmers markets reflects the change in the growing seasons. More of the winter vegetables are available. This change reflects the variety of foods that are grown in our area. You can come down to the markets and select the best of the locally grown produce. Hard to beat the quality and friendliness of the vendors. Come out and see. More localities and times are at https://www.montereycfb.com

Skeletons of the Opera
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | All Saints Episcopal Church, Dolores & Ninth, Carmel BTS, CA, 93921, United States
The name is derived from the playing of the harpsichord which will accompany the singers. The prices include a four hand composition for the keyboard. Along with the excellent vocal performance by the I Cantori di Carmel this will be an exquisite evening of music. More details at https://www.icantori.org

Free Box of Produce
2025-12-16 15:00 - 17:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States
Perhaps you know someone whose money situation needs a little help. Here’s a small, but essential, piece of information. The WIC Office on E. Alisal in Salinas is offering boxes of produce to needy folks (bring proof of participation in a program) as long as the boxes are available. The program will run as long as the money and food are available courtesy of Everyone’s Harvest. This is the group that runs several of the Farmers Markets locally.

Farmers Market Monterey
2025-12-16 16:00 - 19:00 | CA

Master Boat Builders of Italy
2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, 93953, United States
Why Italian boat builders? Because the Slino family moved to Monterey and established a family business doing just that. Their story will be told by family members at the Hopkins Marine Station. Filled with photos and 100 years of family lore the evening will entertain and educate the audience. Come be a part. Details are at ctomlins@stanford.edu

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2025-12-17 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister
2025-12-17 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City
2025-12-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

San Benito Oriana Chorale Home for the Holidays
2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:30 | san juan bautista mission, 406 2nd St., San Juan Bautista Mission, CA, United States
San Benito County is well represented by this Chorale and they are performing in three concerts in the cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista. Their program will have traditional and unusual songs, You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch as an example. Come out and see what they are up to and join in, with permission. The place for info is sborianachorale@gmail.com

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2025-12-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Pacific Grove's 150th Birthday
2025-12-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Ave. , Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
At this age Pacific Grove isn’t getting too lively but there is a lovely photo exhibit of the history of the city. It will be at the Pacific Grove Library from December 18th through the New Year. It has many photos from the Pat Hathaway Collection and the Monterey County Historical Society. So you know that it will be quite comprehensive. More details and hours of the library are at https://www.pacificgrovelibrary.org

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2025-12-18 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside
2025-12-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2025-12-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Watsonville
2025-12-19 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2025-12-19 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Breaking the Ice
2025-12-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Custom House Plaza, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Come to the Custom House Plaza in Monterey and enjoy some free skating with the purpose of enhancing the mental health of the participants and their loved ones. The rink is set up and hundreds of people have already been enjoying this annual event. This evening Haas a special focus. Check out the details at https://www.mindshiftvpi@gmail.com

Farmers Market Aptos
2025-12-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2025-12-20 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (downtown)
2025-12-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Beth's Holiday High Tea
2025-12-20 11:30 - 15:00 | John Steinbeck House, 132 Central Ave., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The Steinbeck House is hosting its annual High Tea for the following two weekends. The 13th and the 20th will be the dates for their indulgence in tea sandwiches, desserts, quiche, and much more. There will be two seatings each day the first at 11:30 and the second at 1:30 You can enjoy this luscious repast by making a reservation at 831 424-2735 .

Stories with Mrs Claus
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
While her husband is out building and delivering toys, Mrs Claus has a lot of time to read. So she knows many stories that are wonderful for younger listeners and she enjoys sharing them. Come to Asilomar and find out how much she enjoys this. There will also be some refreshments for the listeners, because that demands a lot of energy. Need more info? Call 8321-646-6440

Tuba Christmas
2025-12-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Henry Mello Center, 250 Beach St., Watsonville, CA, United States
For a few hours on this day the Mello Center will be the largest concentration of low brass on the Central Coast. You can be there to witness it and sing-along with all the musicians. It’s guaranteed that you will see instruments that you have never seen or heard before. Unless you are a major fan of low brass instruments, tubas, euphoniums, (or is it euphonia?)bass trombones and a myriad of other obscure instruments. Details are available at https://www.tubachristmasmontereybay.com

Teen Scene Christmas Dinner
2025-12-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Breadbox Recreation Center, 745 N. Sanborn Rd., Salinas, CA, 93905, United States
Actually, it is happening on the 20th. But dinner is dinner, regardless of the day. And Christmas is as much a spirit as a particular day, right? If you are between the ages of 11 and 18 you can come by the Breadbox Rec Center in Salinas and get some delicious food and Holiday spirit. There will be games and activities as well. Call 831-758-7306 for more info.

Dancing @ Chautauqua
2025-12-20 18:00 - 2025-12-23 21:00 | Chataqua Hall, 162 16th St., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
The hall of the local Chautauqua has been the site of a dancing gathering for almost a century. You can enjoy Latin, Ballroom, and Swing dancing with like minded rhythmic folks regularly. Come to the hall and get in the groove most Saturdays. Details are found at https://www.pgdance.org

Breakfast with Santa Claus
2025-12-21 07:30 - 09:00 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Asilomar Conference Center is bringing the jolly old elf to their Crocker Dining Hall to enjoy some breakfast and get in some last minute gift ideas from the young people who are his most important fans. https://www.visitasilomar.com is the place for info and more.

Farmers Market Live Oak
2025-12-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Marina
2025-12-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2025-12-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

West End Holiday Market
2025-12-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Lido Stage, 800 Morgan Way, Sand City, CA, 93955, United States
Head over to Sand City for this unique Holiday Market , it’s a continuation of the fun and variety of August’s West End Celebration in December. Lots of vendors to help you with your last minute shopping because they will have many one-of-a-kind items and friendly people to help you. More info is available at https://www.thewestendcelebration.com
