November 23
�Miracle on Del Monte Center�
Monterey
831-633-4444
www.delmontecenter.com
It's holiday time and guess who's coming to town�not only for photos with his fans, but to star in a fabulously festive musical of merriment? Santa takes center stage in �Santastic! Santa�s Fantastic Musical Revue� and proves why he gets to wear the big red suit! In this most enjoyable presentation, Santa leads four elves in songs, stories and dances retelling the most beloved scenes and melodies. The audience will be invited to join in a holiday sing-along before Santa heads to his Workshop. All kids who visit Santa in his workshop on November 23rd will receive a pair of plush antlers.
November 23
Cannery Row Christmas Tree Lighting
Monterey
www.canneryrow.com
Entrance is free! Cannery Row's holiday season begins with its 13th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Row will be transformed into a glowing, enchanting wonderland with music, dazzling lights and decorations, and the special arrival of Santa Claus! Music will start filling the row beginning at 4 pm and will continue until 8 pm. Santa's official arrival and tree lighting ceremony commences at 6 pm.
November 29
Holiday Parade of Lights
Salinas
(831) 796-6915
www.salinasparade.com
Kick off your holidays at the 7th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights, a family and community delight attracting 10,000 spectators and 80 Parade Entrants from marching bands, floats, dancers, walking groups, and classic cars. The route winds up South Main Street and through Oldtown to the National Steinbeck Center. Celebrity announcers keep you well informed.
November 30
Carmel Holiday Tree Lighting
Carmel
831-620-2020
www.carmelcalifornia.com
Annual holiday celebration, tree lighting and entertainment. Held on Ocean Ave and Devendorf Park at 5 PM.
December 1
Annual Holiday Open House
Carmel
www.carmleplaza.com
Carmel Plaza will host its annual holiday open house immediately following the City of Carmel�s tree lighting with festivities for all ages. Live music, fun foods, holiday giveaways from Carmel Plaza Retailers and complimentary wine sponsored by Robert Mondavi Private Selection.Starts at 5:30p.m.
December 2
Holiday Spectacular at Chateau Julien
Carmel Valley
831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Beautiful a cappella holiday music fills the "Chai" barrel room, followed by a holiday reception with gifts and wine tasting.
December 2
27th Annual Christmas Wreath Making Open House
Soledad
831-678-2132
www.smithandhook.com
Bring your own clippers and gloves and create beautiful grape vine wreaths at Smith & Hook�s annual holiday event. Besides wreath making, there will me food and wine tasting, live music, as well as a bounce house and visit from Santa for the kids.
December 5-9
Streets of Bethlehem
Salinas
831-422-9872
www.1stbaptist.net
A living history interactive experience. Over 200 cast members, numerous musical groups and even live animals help bring this Christmas story to life.
December 6-8
23rd Annual Christmas in the Adobes
Monterey
831-647-6226
www.parks.ca.gov/mshp
Experience Monterey's beautiful historic buildings illuminated by candlelight and enhanced with period decorations, musical entertainment, costumed volunteers and refreshments.
December 7
Monterey Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Monterey
831-646-5640
Gather on the lawn outside Colton Hall to watch the lighting of the town's tree, live music, caroling and good cheer abound!
December 7
11th Annual Truffle Dinner at Bernardus
Carmel Valley
831-658-3550
www.bernardus.com
Indulge in an evening inspired by France's black and Italy's white truffles featuring Chef and Culinary Director Cal Stamenov. Begin the evening with a cocktail reception featuring Prestige Cuvee Champagne and Grey Goose-Black Truffle Martinis followed by seven-course chef�s tasting menu paired with top rated wines from our Award-Winning Wine Cellar.
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December 7-9
The Nutcracker
Monterey
831-646-4213
www.dancekids.org
Enjoy this holiday favorite performed by Dance Kids of Monterey, featuring professional guest stars. MPC Main Stage.
December 8-27
Celebrate a Wild Christmas!
Salinas
831-455-1901
www.wildthingsinc.com
Celebrate the season with a Nocturnal Safari of the Wild Things' Animals. Special Appearance by Santa and his Reindeer. Candy canes for the kids and photos available with a real live reindeer!
December 8
Chocolates and Desserts Cooking Demo at Bernardus
Carmel Valley
831-658-3550
www.bernardus.com
Chef Cal Stamenov, Bernardus Pastry Chef, Abby Brown and Marinus Pastry Chef, Ben Spungin demonstrate their favorite cakes, cookies and chocolates. Guests will be guided through a chocolate tasting and will take home recipes and fresh ideas for cookies, cakes and candies during the holiday season.
December 8
Wreath Making Workshop at Earthbound Farm
Carmel Valley
831-625-6219
www.ebfarm.com
Learn the basic techniques of twisting grapevines into a wreath. Decorate it with natural greenery to create a beautiful wreath for a gift or to take home for the holidays. We recommend bringing your gardening gloves. $15/person.
December 8
Scheid Vineyards Holiday Open House
Salinas
888-478-4946
www.sheidvineyards.com
Enjoy crafting holiday grapevine wreaths, nibbling on wonderful appetizers and holiday shopping!! Don't forget the wine for Santa. Please, bring your children; Santa will fly in for photos!!
December 11-12
Trees of Life
831-333-9023
www.hffcc.org
Light up the night sky by naming a light on the Hospice Foundation Trees of Life (Dec. 11 in Monterey and Dec. 12 in Salinas). These symbolically named lights shining together form the 30-40 foot tall Trees of Life. These lights are each dedicated in someone's name and will be switched on as the celebration's finale, lighting the night sky in support of the Hospice Foundation. Each Tree of Life light dedication represents a minimum suggested donation of $25 to Hospice Foundation where every dollar goes directly to support local programs.
December 15
La Posada
Seaside
831-899-6805
www.ci.seaside.ca.us
One of the most charming customs brought to California by Spanish and Mexican settlers is the Posada, recreating the search by Mary and Joseph for lodgings on the eve of the Christ Child's birth. Seaside presents its own version, as the procession wends through town to Oldemeyer Center.
December 16
Brighten the Harbor
Monterey
831-372-9686
www.mpyc.org
Boats decorated with Christmas lights parade from the Coast Guard Pier to Lover's Point and back. A judging of boats will follow at the Yacht Club.
December 28-29
Smuin Ballet's Holiday Program
Carmel
831-620-2040
www.sunsetcenter.org
The Christmas Ballet has been instilling the holiday spirit in audiences of all ages since 1995. Revel in the magical look and feel of this beloved holiday treat.
December 31
First Night Monterey
Downtown Monterey
831-373-4778
www.firstnightmonterey.org
Celebration of New Year's Eve through the arts. Music, dances, poetry, special installations and exhibits indoors and out throughout historic downtown Monterey. Alcohol-free event for the entire family.
December 31
New Year�s Eve at the Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
www.montereybayaquarium.org
Ring in 2006 with a dance party among the sea creatures sparkling and swimming in the Monterey Bay Aquarium�s award-winning galleries.
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