December 1
Monterey Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-5648
Gather on the lawn outside Town Hall to watch the lighting of the town's tree: carolling and good cheer abound!
December 1
Holiday Tree Lighting
Carmel
Tel: 831-620-2020
Carmel-by-the-Sea puts a festive touch to the top of Ocean Avenue at Devendorf Park with the lighting of its annual holiday tree.
December 1
Carmel Plaza's Annual Holiday Open House
Carmel
www.carmelplaza.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.
December 1-17
Oliver!
Salinas
Tel: 831-755-6816
www.westernstage.org
The Western Stage puts audiences in joyful holiday spirit with Lionel Bart's award-winning musical production of Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist.
December 2
Reindoggie Parade
Carmel
Tel: 831-626-0600
www.mackiesparlour.com
�On Dasher, on Dancer, on Donner, on�Fido?� All pampered pooches and their doting doggie �parents� are welcome at Carmel-by-the-Sea�s second annual Reindoggie Parade. Owners and dogs don their holiday haute as they parade along Carmel�s luxury-lined Ocean Avenue. Judges will bestow various honors upon the canine contestants, including honors for �Best Dressed�, �Cutest Costume�, �Most Festive�, �Most Outrageous�, �Fastest Wag�, �Look-alike� and �Best of Show�. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
December 2
Christmas With Santa at the Steinbeck House
Salinas
Tel: 831-422-7735
www.steinbeckhouse.com
Reservations recommended. Each child receives a Polaroid photograph taken with Santa and a toy from Santa. Special children�s menu. Event package is $15.00 per child.
December 2-3
WinterFest Holiday Gift Fair
Monterey
Tel: 831-622-0700
www.pacrep.org
Original hand-made arts and crafts exhibition and sale. All artists on-site, as well as food, drink and family entertainment.
December 2-3
26th Annual Artist's Christmas Fair
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-659-0570
www.cvartists.atspace.com
This years arts and craft fair will be held at the theater at Hidden Valley Muisc Seminars in Carmel Valley. Twenty Local artists present hand-crafted items: art glass, bird houses, photography, fine art, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, leather, wood bowls and wearable art.
December 3
Holiday Spectacular
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Get in the holiday spirit with festive music in Chateau Julien Wine Estate's Chai, complete with wine-tastings and displays of great holiday gift ideas.
December 3 - 17
Holiday Baking Series Hands-On Classes
Monterey
Tel: 831-333-2133
The Culinary Center of Monterey welcomes Chef Sharon Campbell from the Monterey Plaza Hotel to offer the center's Holiday Baking Series. Classes include: Gingerbread House (Dec 9th and 16th); Christmas Ornament Cookies (Dec 3rd); Chocolate Holiday Decadence (Dec 10th); and Holiday Pastry Centerpiece (Dec 17th) Fee: $125-145 per class, per person.
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December 6-10
Streets of Bethlehem
Salinas
Tel: 831-422-9872
www.1stbaptist.net
A living history interactive experience. Over 200 cast members, numerous musical groups and even live animals help bring the Christmas story to life.
December 10
Brighten The Harbor
Monterey
Tel: 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 7-17
The Nutcracker
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-4213
www.mpcfaculty.net/drama_dept/season.htm
MPC's Drama Department collaborates with Dance Kids of Monterey County to present a sprightly Nutcracker sure to enchant young and old.
December 8
Christmas Night at The Farm
Salinas Valley
Tel: 831-455-2575
www.thefarm-salinasvalley.com
Gather around the bonfire to sing Christmas carols, sip home-made cider and nibble cookies, and even take a moonlit hayride.
December 8-9
23rd Annual Christmas in the Adobes
Monterey
Tel: 831-649-7118
www.parks.ca.gov
Experience Monterey's beautiful historic buildings illuminated by candlelight and enhanced with period decorations, musical entertainment, sweet treats, and costumed docents who inhabit the 19th century as if they were born to it.
December 8-10
8th Annual Monterey Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival
Monterey
Tel: 1-800-722-9652
www.montereycowboy.com
The best cowboy poets and balladeers are featured in a three-day weekend event that also showcases western artists and gear makers.
December 16-17
Explorer�s Passport Winner Weekend
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
www.montereybayaquarium.org
A weekend of events and activities especially for families and kids who have participated in the Oceans 2006 program of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
December 31
First Night Monterey
Downtown Monterey
Tel: 831-373-4778
www.firstnightmonterey.org
Celebration of New Year's Eve through the arts. Music, dances, poetry, special installations and exhibits from 2pm to midnight 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.
November 23-January 1, 2007
Monterey on Ice
Monterey
831-915-9831
www.montereyonice.com
There�s nothing like a brisk skate on a crisp winter day to get you in the mood for the holiday season. Bring the kids or your sweetheart and join in the fun and excitement of the Monterey County Fairground�s second annual Monterey On Ice. Open daily for public skating from Thanksgiving Day through New Year�s Day; children (ages 12 and under) $10, adults $12. All prices include skate rental.
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