Christmas & Hannukah

‘Tis the Season for Tree Lightings

Del Monte Shopping Center Christmas Tree Lighting November 21 | 5:00 – 7:00 PMDel Monte Shopping Center, 1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey This family-favorite event kicks off the holiday season […]

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Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events Around Monterey County (and Nearby)

Celebrate safely and joyfully with kids this New Year’s Eve — from creative crafts and countdowns to downtown festivities and early-day “noon” celebrations. Noon Year’s...

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The Salvation Army Distributes 1,500 Holiday Hams Across Monterey County

The Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps is helping families across Monterey County celebrate the holidays by distributing 1,500 hams to local families and community service...

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Seaside Grocery Outlet Announces Annual Holiday “Buy One, Get One Half Off” Sale

Holiday savings return to Seaside this weekend as Seaside Grocery Outlet hosts its annual Buy One, Get One Half Off (BoHoHo) Sale on Saturday, December 6, from 8:00 a.m....

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Raising Helpers: Family Volunteering in Monterey

As we teach kids to be engaged community members, volunteering and donating to others is an essential opportunity. Serving your neighbors is a rewarding and...

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The Making of a School Holiday Concert in Monterey

Michael Blackburn, music and performing arts teacher for Bay View’s lower and upper campuses in Monterey takes us behind the scenes as he prepares his...

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Unpacking the Holidays

Rediscovering the heart of the holidays by embracing the chaos, nostalgia, and fleeting magic of raising young kids. I emerged from the shed, covered in cobwebs, dust,...

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Brunches With Santa (and the Grinch!) in Monterey and Santa Cruz

From Monterey to Santa Cruz, here are 2025 breakfasts and brunches featuring Santa, the Grinch, and other holiday characters. Events are listed by county and...

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Hanukkah For Those Who Need to Be Close To Home

This season, I will call myself a “Quarantine Expert” and share six ideas on making your Hanukkah special.

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Unique Christmas Events for Monterey Bay Families

The holiday season is upon us, and there are a ton of festive activities for families to enjoy in Monterey Bay. Our comprehensive calendar is...

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Sparkling Nights: Holiday Light Displays on the Monterey Bay

Experience the glow of the season with a tour of festive light displays throughout the Monterey Bay and surrounding areas. The arrival of the holiday...

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Christmas on the Wharf Returns to Monterey December 5–21, 2025

Free Family Fun, Santa Visits, New Displays, and Live Entertainment at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf The Fisherman’s Wharf Association will once again host Christmas on the...

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