The Monterey Peninsula & surrounding areas offer
a variety of activities & events for all ages.
Scroll down for major events or select one of the links below:
* Old Monterey/Downtown * Carmel Chamber of Commerce
* Monterey County * Pacific Grove
August 2010
Coldwell Banker - Habitat for Humanity Raffle Ticket Sale
August 1-31
(831) 626-2285
26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day
September 25
California Coastal Cleanup Day is the premier volunteer event focused on the marine environment in the country.
Otter Days
September 25-26
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Harvest Carmel
September 25-26
Quail Meadows, Carmel Valley
October 2010October 2nd
Annual Butterfly Parade & Bazaar Local elementary school children welcome the Monarchs to Pacific Grove during this annual parade (10:30am), followed by the Butterfly Bazaar behind the Robert Down School. More info: 831-646-6540.
30th California Internatioal Airshow
October 2-3
Featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Salinas
Annual Great Carmel Sandcastle Contest - FreeOctober 3
Carmel Beach
Building at 8:00 AM and judging noon to 2:00pm
831-620-2020
Carmel Art & Film FestivalOctober 6-10
Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea
(831) 620-1648
Taste of CarmelOctober 7
(831) 624-2522
Architecture/Design Home TourOctober 16
This event celebrates the architecture and design work of the peninsula's top architects. The tour will spotlight several properties and will focus on architecture, design, furnishings and landscaping. The hours are from 10:00 to 3:00pm. More info: 831-373-3304
30th Annual Big Sur River RunOctober 23
"The most beautiful 10k in the world" begins at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and runs along the Big Sur River through redwood and oak groves.
(831) 624.4112
FallFest Arts and Crafts FaireOctober 23-24
Custom House Plaza
831 622-0700
PacRep Theatre hosts this Arts and Crafts Faire
94th City Birthday Party & ParadeOctober 30
Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea
11 AM Parade on Ocean Avenue and 12 noon Lunch at Sunset Center
831-620-2020
Free (a fee is charged for the hot dog lunch)
Halloween
October 31
November 2010
Veterans Day Ceremony
November 11
Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea
in Devendorf Park
(831) 620-2020
Holiday Fashion Show
November 12
A Fashion Show by eight PG Boutiques. Held at Asilomar Conference Grounds, Merrill Hall from 5:30-8:30 pm, the event includes dinner & live entertainment. 831-373-3304
Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey and Salinas
November 16-21
Pebble Beach
40th Annual Homecrafters Marketplace - Free
November 20
Sunset Center, Carmel-by-the-Sea
(831) 620-2020
Thanksgiving
November 25
Christmas at the Inns
November 30th & December 1st
Visit 10 bed & breakfast inns decorated for the holidays in Victoria-era splendor. Limited number of tickets sold. Entertainment and light refreshments served. The hours are 6:00pm - 9:00pm. For information & tickets $20 per person, call: 831-373-3304
December 2010
Streets of Bethlehem
December 1-4 at 6 PM
Salinas
Holiday Tree Lighting
December 3
Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea
in Devendorf Park and Carmel Plaza
(831) 620-2020
Holiday Spectacular - The Choral Project
December 5
Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley
Inns of Distinction Tour
December 5
Throughout Carmel-by-the-Sea
(831) 624-4447
Christmas in the Adobes
December 9 & 11
Monterey
12th Annual Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival
December 10 - 12
Monterey Conference Center
3rd Annual Pet Parade - FREE
December 11
Cannery Row, Monterey
Christmas Day
December 25
First Night
December 31
Monterey - Various Locations
Year-Round
Certified Farmer's Markets
Oldtown Monterey Farmer's Market
Alvarado Street in Downtown Monterey
Tuesdays - Rain or Shine
Apr-Oct 4-8pm
Oct-Mar 4-7pm
Info: 831-655-8070
