Cannery Row kicks off the holiday season in Monterey with its 30th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring festive family entertainment for children of all ages and of course, the arrival of Santa Claus. This event is FREE.
Event schedule:
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Take a free Red Engine Ride around Cannery Row
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Christmas Carolers
5:45 p.m. – 6:00 –Tree Lighting in Steinbeck Plaza
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Visit Santa Claus in in his toy factory located inside on the second floor of 685 Cannery Row (by Oscar's Playground, the Candy Factory, Sharky's Shirts, and Adventures by the Sea) and bring a camera to take a free photo!

Families and children of all ages can visit Santa Claus for FREE in his workshop -- Saturdays and Sundays through December 22th from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Event parking is available in the Cannery Row parking garage located at the intersection of Foam and Wave Streets.