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...
Read ArticleFrom Monterey to Santa Cruz, here are 2025 breakfasts and brunches featuring Santa, the Grinch, and other holiday characters. Events are listed by county and...
Read ArticleThis season, I will call myself a “Quarantine Expert” and share six ideas on making your Hanukkah special.
Read ArticleThe holiday season is upon us, and there are a ton of festive activities for families to enjoy in Monterey Bay. Our comprehensive calendar is...
Read ArticleMore than 8,000 additional residents will be served free Thanksgiving meals across Monterey County Thanksgiving will be brighter for hundreds of local families thanks to...
Read ArticleExperience the glow of the season with a tour of festive light displays throughout the Monterey Bay and surrounding areas. The arrival of the holiday...
Read ArticleFree 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...
Read ArticleIf you're looking for handmade gifts for those on your 2025 Christmas or Hanukkah gift list, here are crafts shows where you can shop locally....
Read ArticleIn addition to appearances at various events, Santa can be found at numerous locations around Monterey Bay. Most locations require a reservation for photos so be sure to check the website before heading out.
Read ArticleThe 2025 holiday season is packed with community celebrations across the Monterey Bay area. From long-standing tree lightings and neighborhood parades to new winter festivals and...
Read ArticleWhen most people think of pumpkin picking, they imagine a trip to a farm or patch—but in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, families can dive...
Read ArticleHalloween is just around the corner, and for some families, traditional neighborhood trick-or-treating at night isn’t the best fit. Whether you’re looking for a safer,...
Read ArticleWhen it comes to gift-giving, many grandparents will say they already have enough “things.” Having just returned from a vacation in Montana with my daughter,...
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