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Christmas & Hannukah

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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Holidays

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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Christmas & Hannukah

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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Thanksgiving

300 Monterey Peninsula Families to Receive Thanksgiving Turkeys and Hams

More 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...

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Christmas & Hannukah

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 & Hannukah

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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Christmas & Hannukah

Monterey & Santa Cruz Crafts Shows For Holiday Gifts

If 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....

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Christmas & Hannukah

Santa Claus is coming to Monterey and Santa Cruz

In 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.

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Local News

Monterey and Santa Cruz Winter Holiday Events

The 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...

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Halloween

Pumpkin Plunge Events in Monterey and Santa Cruz

When 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...

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Halloween

Family-Friendly Trick-or-Treat Alternatives Across Monterey Bay

Halloween 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,...

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Parenting

Experiential Gift Ideas for Grandparents in Monterey & Santa Cruz

When 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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