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  • Make and Take Crafts at MY Museum

    Make and Take Crafts at MY Museum

    MY Museum Washington Street, Monterey

    Get crafty every Friday morning! Art making plays a central role in cognitive, motor, language and social-emotional development. Every Friday, MY Museum will host a craft expert to guide kids and caregivers in a fun, hands-on project. Families will enjoy creative exploration and make something fun to take home, too. Leave the mess to us […]

  • Tides and Tinsel Winter Market in Moss Landing

    Woodward Marine Market 10928 Clam Way, Moss Landing, United States

    Free community event with opportunities to step aboard and tour the historic Western Flyer, learn about science, enjoy local artists and makers, and celebrate the season.

  • Featured Christmas on the Wharf Monterey

    Christmas on the Wharf Monterey

    Fisherman’s Wharf Association is pleased to announce the FREE 9th Annual Christmas on the Wharf celebration, returning to historic Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, California, which is celebrating its 180th Anniversary in 2025. This beloved holiday tradition attracts locals and visitors from across the state, nation, and around the world. The event will span three […]

  • Tech Support in Marina

    Tech Support in Marina

    Marina Branch Library Seaside Circle, Marina

    Need help downloading books? Audiobooks? Do you have a divide you want to learn more about? Sign up for a one-hour one-on-one tech support session.

  • Tech Support in Marina

    Tech Support in Marina

    Marina Branch Library Seaside Circle, Marina

    Need help downloading books? Audiobooks? Do you have a divide you want to learn more about? Sign up for a one-hour one-on-one tech support session.

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    Downtown Monterey’s Traditional Tree Lighting

    Colton Hall 570 Pacific Street, Monterey, United States

    The Old Monterey Business Association, First Night Monterey, and KMBY, with support from the City of Monterey, will once again sponsor Historic Downtown Monterey’s Traditional Tree Lighting Celebration, with carols, music, and good cheer on Friday evening, December 5 at 5:00 PM. Monterey residents and visitors are urged to save the date and meet on the lawn in front of […]

  • Carmel Plaza Open House

    Carmel Plaza Ocean Avenue & Mission Street, Carmel, United States

    Live music and entertainment, food, visit with Santa, children's activities, and more.

  • First Friday Salinas Christmas Carolers

    Downtown Salinas 200 Main Street, Salinas, United States

    The Peninsula Harmony Company will share their rich harmonies and joyful energy during First Friday Salinas. https://salinascitycenter.com/whats-going-on/first-friday/

  • Night Market 831

    Night Market 831

    Sand City Art Park 525 Ortiz Avenue, Sand City, United States

    Bringing the community together for delicious dinner options, sweet treats, plus beer and wine, a rotating cast of local artists and makers and live music.

  • Marina Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa in the Neighborhood

    Vince Dimaggio Park Del Monte Blvd., Marina

    Marina Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at Vince DiMaggio Park. This free family event is held the first Friday in December. This year the Tree Lighting will be on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Santa in the Neighborhood will be on Saturday, December 6, 2025, beginning at 10 a.m., around […]

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    Winter Wonderland in Seaside

    Seaside City Hall 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, United States

    Join us for a magical evening at Seaside’s Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting! Friday, December 5th | 6–9 PM 440 Harcourt Ave, Seaside, CA Enjoy festive lights, community cheer, and holiday fun for all ages!

  • RADIUM GIRLS by D.W. Gregory

    RADIUM GIRLS by D.W. Gregory

    Monterey High Welch Theatre 101 Herrmann Drive, Monterey, CA, United States

    The MHS Players proudly present RADIUM GIRLS by D.W. Gregory Based on true events, RADIUM GIRLS tells the powerful story of the young women who worked at the Radium Dial Factory, painting luminous watch faces to support the World War I effort. Unknowingly exposed to deadly radiation, these brave workers faced devastating illness and an […]

    $8 – $15

  • Grinch Breakfast in Salinas

    PAL Armory 100 Howard Street, Salinas, United States

    Guess who's back and "Grinching" it up for Christmas? That's right, The Grinch Breakfast is making a triumphant return to JINGLETOWN - the all themed Christmas pop-up - at Salinas PAL. Join us for a new and improved heartwarming and mischievous holiday feast. The Grinch is coming, and he's up to his old tricks again. […]

  • Breakfast and Photos With Santa in Hollister

    Veterans Memorial Building 649 San Benito Street, Hollister, United States

    Enjoy breakfast with Santa and have your photo taken. Adults 18 & up: $11, students ages 13-17: $10, Children 12 and under: $7. Photos with Santa are $10.

  • Early Bird Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve

    Early Bird Tour at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve

    Elkhorn Slough Safari Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve 1700 Elkhorn Road Watsonville, CA 95076

    Join us at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve every first Saturday of the month for a special early bird walk. #tours   Details: Amateur and expert birders alike will find a place on the Early Bird Tour! Local guides Steve Johnston and Robert Horn alternate leading these walks, sharing the life histories of the birds that […]

  • MPUSD Science Fair in Seaside

    Seaside High School 2200 Noche Buena Street, Seaside, United States

    Support district students at the annual science fair.

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    Santa Cruz Holiday Parade

    Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

    The traditional holiday parade is the official kickoff for the winter holidays celebration and the annual tradition of highlighting Santa Cruz County schools, youth based organizations and local nonprofits.  The Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade draws 1,200 participants and over 3,000 spectators. Rain or Shine! The parade route starts at the intersection of Laurel Street […]

  • Christmas Gift Collection Party

    Monterey Church 401 Alvarado Street, Monterey, United States

    All are invited to join in a morning of Christmas fun, music, and treats at Monterey Church. Please bring an unwrapped gift to benefit The Monterey Firefighters Foundation's Holiday Gift Drive to care for local families in need. Gifts for teenagers are most needed. Suggestion: $25 gift cards to Target, Amazon, or Wal Mart. Gifts […]

  • Marina Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa in the Neighborhood

    downtown Marina CA, United States

    Marina Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at Vince DiMaggio Park. This free family event is held the first Friday in December. This year the Tree Lighting will be on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Santa in the Neighborhood will be on Saturday, December 6, 2025, beginning at 10 a.m., around […]

  • Featured Christmas on the Wharf Monterey

    Christmas on the Wharf Monterey

    Fisherman’s Wharf Association is pleased to announce the FREE 9th Annual Christmas on the Wharf celebration, returning to historic Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, California, which is celebrating its 180th Anniversary in 2025. This beloved holiday tradition attracts locals and visitors from across the state, nation, and around the world. The event will span three […]

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