Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2023-12-07 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States
While the weather is changing and days are shorter and shorter, the markets still have the goods. Be cause of our abundant crops and (relatively) mild climate things are still growing and available. Come on out and see what fresh wonders are being offered. As always there are vendors of prepared food and the local artisans with lots of one-of-a-kind items that will be “just the thing” for the people on your holiday gift list. You won’t see this unless you come out and visit. There are other markets available at other times on other days. Check out https://www.montereycfb.com for that information.

Winter Night Market
2023-12-07 16:00 - 20:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States
CSUMB is inviting the community to the campus for the nighttime shopping experience. Local vendors and craftspeople are offering their goods for your consideration. A great chance to find those gifts for the folks on your holiday list, especially the hard-to-shop-for ones.

Nutcracker Ballet
2023-12-08 08:00 - 2023-12-10 17:00 | Carmel Sunset Center
It must be the Christmas Season! You know it because there is a production of the Nutcracker Ballet. Dancers of all ages will be spinning and leaping while telling the story of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker. Come see this version at the Sunset Center. More info is available at https://www.cart.sunsetcenter.org

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)
2023-12-08 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Christmas in the Adobes
2023-12-08 17:00 - 2023-12-09 21:00 | Custom House Plaza, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
For 39 years the State Historical Park has been sponsoring this interesting and informative fundraiser. The Adobe Buildings that are the historic center of Monterey open their beautifully decorated interiors to the public, their staff and volunteers dress in period costumes, and singers and musicians sing/play the local hits from the mid to late 19th century. Check it out for a real Monterey experience. More details available at http://www.parks.ca.gov

Streets of Bethlehem
2023-12-08 17:00 - 2023-12-10 21:00 | First Baptist Church, 130 San Vicente St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The congregation of First Baptist Church in Salinas has been putting on the presentation for 32 years. What is it? They make a good effort at bringing the day of Jesus Christ’s birth to the viewer. There are animals, vendors, Roman soldiers, and much more wandering about and creating an atmosphere of anticipation. All this culminates in a recreation of the appearance of angels, shepherds, and more announcing the birth. You and the family can walk among these people and interact with all of them. Details can be had at http://www.fbcsalinas.com

Feed the Soul
2023-12-08 18:00 - 22:00 | The Pocket Carmel, LIncoln & 6th, Carmel By The Sea, CA, 93921, United States
The work of the Monterey County Food Bank never ends. So many pressures on modern families create so much stress on finance and stability. Here’s a group reaching out to help and letting you be part of the process in the most enjoyable ways, eating and drinking. The good people at Pocket Carmel are sponsoring an event to generate funds for the Food Bank. You come by to listen to music, eat delicious food, and drink wonderful libations. What else you do can be revealed by going to the website, https://www.thepocketcarmel.com

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2023-12-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Dads Read @ Marina Library
2023-12-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Marina Public Library, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina , CA, 93933, United States
Sure, dads read all the time, but not often at the library, right? Whether this is a celebration of the out of the ordinary or just one more story read by a guy, that’s for you to decide. (It happens every second Saturday.) While you do that there will be some activities for the little ones. The Food Bank will be distributing food, the Buy Nothing folks will sponsor a clothing exchange, and fun kid stuff will be available.
Contact cleahoff@gmail.com for details

Pink Martini
2023-12-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This band has made several appearances in the area in recent years and puts on a great show. If you like a swing/big band sound you’ll love Pink Martini and featured vocalist, China Forbes. More details are available at https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Pete Escovedo
2023-12-09 21:00 - 23:00 | Fox Theater, 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The well known percussionist and bandleader is coming to the Fox in Salinas. One more great musician in the new series of shows bringing music lovers into Salinas City Center. He has played with Mongo Santamaria, Carlos Santana, and numerous others. His daughter Sheila E. has been on her own after being a featured musician with Prince. Great music genes in this family! More info at http://www.foxtheatresalinas.com

Yoga in the Galleries
2023-12-10 09:30 - 11:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Part of their Illuminado program invites members of the community into the museum to do different activities in the galleries. This is your chance to practice yoga in an unusual setting. Megan Cassamos from MOJA Yoga will be leading this session. Check their website https://www.montereyart.org for this and other events coming up this holiday season.

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2023-12-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2023-12-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Along Came Betty
2023-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Carl Cherry Center, 4th and Guadalupe, Carmel , CA, 93921, United States
Those of you who are Bebop Jazz fans will likely recognize this name. If you’d like to learn more about this innovative music this might be a great way to get some background. Local talented musicians will be creating a memorable evening right before your eyes. Come out and broaden your music experience. More details athttps://www.eventbrite.com

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-6)
2023-12-11 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Though there are many fewer examples of fruits, especially the beloved stone fruits, there are lots of vegetables, especially the cruciferous ones. You know, the cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli that are just the thing for good health. SO come on out and find some delicious foods of other types also. There are bakers, and more with prepared items and vendors selling tempting items made locally. If the weather is good there will be neighbors and other nice people to talk to. More dates and locations are found at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2023-12-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2023-12-13 10:00 - 14:00 | CA
The holidays have passed, mostly, and the markets are re-opening with the freshest produce. yes, the selection isn’t the same as in the summer and fall but the stalls are full and the people are helpful. Maybe it’s time to try something new, like an unusual vegetable. There is the temptation of some of the delicious prepared foods and the vendors with the goods they have made. Come out, especially if the weather is pleasant, nothing like some good fresh air after sitting in the house. More dates, places, and times are available for other markets at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2023-12-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2023-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2023-12-14 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2023-12-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex (4-9)
2023-12-15 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Posada Magica
2023-12-15 19:00 - 2023-12-17 17:00 | Alisal High School, 777 Williams Rd., Salinas, CA, United States
The young actors of Alisal High are presenting this redoing of the traditional Mexican Christmas pageant. It’s playing this weekend on Friday at 7:00 and Saturday and Sunday at 1:00. If you’re looking for something different this may be the thing.

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2023-12-16 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

X
2023-12-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
No that’s not a typo. The legendary band “X” is indeed going to appear in Monterey. Break out your punkiest outfit and head over to the GST and prepare to mosh it up. More info is to be had at https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2023-12-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2023-12-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Jake Shimabukuro
2023-12-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Carmel Sunset Center
The ukelele prodigy is coming to town. It’s said that you won’t believe what he can do with a Ukelele. You can see if this is true or not. It is also a wonderful way to get in the spirit of Christmas in Hawai’i. More info is at https://www.sunsetcenter.org
