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Happenings in Monterey County

Whether you’re a vintage car fanatic in town for Monterey Car Week, a melomaniac on your way to California Roots Festival and Monterey Jazz Festival or simply out on a spur-of-the-moment getaway and looking for things to do this weekend, there’s always something to celebrate in Monterey County. For year-round entertainment, head to our Annual Events Calendar or download the Annual Events PDF. Want to keep up to date on what’s happening in Monterey County? Subscribe to our newsletter.

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The Peking Acrobats

Since their founding in 1986, The Peking Acrobats have defined and redefined Chinese acrobatics. Expect daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, gymnastics, and more! The Peking Acrobats push the…

Doug Fearnside

Doug Fearnside, In Concert Get ready for a night of raw, soulful music as Doug Fearnside takes the stage with an ensemble of local musicians and friends. With a style that fuses heartfelt folk and brooding…

BLAAC Heritage Celebration Gospel Choir

BLAAC (Black Leaders and Allies Collaborative) Heritage Celebration Gospel Choir Celebrate the soul-stirring power of gospel music with education and an unforgettable performance.

Art Walk

Founded and run by local artists, the Carmel Art Walk is a free and family-friendly event. Support our local artists and keep the HEART of Carmel beating strong! Carmel Art Walk is the second Saturday every…

Afternoon with the Artists: Jeffrey Becom and Lucas Blok

Join us in the galleries for an inspiring afternoon with artists Jeffrey Becom and Lucas Blok as they share their insights into The Persistence of Color II. Through their vibrant and distinctive works, the artists will explore…

Date Night with the Monterey Symphony

Begin a special date night with someone you love by visiting the Museum for tango music from a talented quartet with the Monterey Symphony! Sit and listen or dance, you choose how you want to spend…

Karaoke

Welcome to the FREE Karaoke Night at Tipsy Putt! Join us on Thu Feb 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of singing your heart out with friends and fellow karaoke enthusiasts. Let loose, grab…

SLV Presents: Songs of Love with Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen

Songs of Love 7:00pm Friday Feb. 14th, 2025, (valentines Day) Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsenhttps://www.danandlaurel.ca/Meeting in 2012 via a chance YouTube sighting and fueled by a once-in-a-lifetime musical chemistry and friendship, Canadian-American husband-wife Roots-Folk duo Dan…

Valentine's Weekend 3-Course Dinner Special

Make time for romance this Valentine’s Day & Weekend and celebrate your love at Estéban Restaurant. Treat your special someone to a delicious dinner you both deserve all weekend long, starting Friday, Feb. 14th & Saturday,…

Annual Events

Monterey County’s diverse parks range from tiny jewels beloved by birdwatchers to the vast, unspoiled spaces of the Los Padres National Forest and Fort Ord National Monument. Whether your interest is braving Sniveley’s Ridge Trail, spying a condor at Pinnacles National Park, up-close-and-personal stargazing at Fremont Peak State Park or the peace and tranquility of Pacific Grove’s Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary, you’ll find Monterey County’s parks are the perfect place for outdoor fun.

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

One of the most exciting events on the PGA TOUR is contested annually in front of thousands of spectators and millions of television viewers on Monterey County's premiere golf courses, Spyglass Hill Golf Course and Pebble Beach Golf Links. The 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am returns for its second year as a PGA TOUR Signature Event. Schedule of Events Monday...

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Jazz Bash By The Bay Monterey

The Jazz Bash By the Bay Monterey takes place in the Conference Center and Portola Hotel & Spa with 8 venues and 6 dance floors.Enjoy the colorful forms of American Classic Jazz including: Traditional, Ragtime, Swing, Gypsy, and Blues. 1 Hotel 3 Days 8 Venues 20+ Bands Over 100 Musicians … and YOU!

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Pebble Beach Food & Wine

The West Coast's premier epicurean lifestyle event is back for four days of wine tastings, cooking demos, and some of the most exclusive, unique dining opportunities available in the world. 250 acclaimed wineries and 100 celebrity chefs assemble to bring you the culinary experience of a lifetime on one of the most picturesque strips of coastline in the world.

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Sea Otter Classic

A four-day "Celebration of Cycling," Sea Otter Classic is regarded as the largest and most comprehensive gathering of cycling enthusiasts in the world. Part recreational biking, part competitive event, part festival, part expo and 100 percent fun. This action-packed cycling extravaganza features amateur and pro cycling events as well as family activities for all ages, attracting 71,000 fans from around the world....

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Alpha Win Lake San Antonio Triathlon

Alpha Win is proud to announce that it will be adding a new race to its California lineup at the location of the historic Wildflower Triathlon: the Alpha Win Lake San Antonio Triathlon! Standing by the motto, “A Distance For Everyone,” Alpha Win Lake San Antonio features Sprint, Olympic and 70.3 triathlon distances, coupled with aqua bike and duathlon. Just...

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Big Sur International Marathon

The Big Sur Marathon is 26.2 miles of the most beautiful coastline in the world - and, for runners, the most challenging. The athletes who participate in the Big Sur International Marathon may draw inspiration from the spectacular views, but it takes major discipline to conquer the hills of Highway One on the way to the finish line. Named "Best Marathon...

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Pacific Grove's Good Old Days Celebration

Good Old Days Street Festival is Pacific Grove’s premier community event and is returning to downtown Pacific Grove the first weekend of May! Each year this FREE event draws a great crowd of locals and visitors, rain or shine! Vendors from multiple states display their arts and crafts alongside a wide variety of food booths stretched down historic Lighthouse Avenue,...

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Motul Course de Monterey

As part of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, this event will showcase some of the most advanced sports cars and prototypes in endurance racing, battling it out on one of the most challenging circuits in North America. There's plenty of family fun to be had at the track, including go karts, a Ferris Wheel and a kids zone. The whole...

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Carmel Art Festival

This will be the 32nd anniversary of the Carmel Art Festival, held in Carmel-by-the-Sea since 1993. 60 plein air artists, a veritable list of all-star winners of the past 30 years, arrive in Carmel on May 16 and will be painting all over the Monterey Peninsula for 2 days. Their paintings will be displayed, judged and sold on a "buy...

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California Roots Festival

The California Roots Music and Arts festival is a three-day event packed with live music, fantastic food, refreshing beverages, creative artwork and sustainable practices. Reggae acts from around the globe culminate at the Monterey County Fairgrounds for unforgettable fun. The roster of Cali Roots performers showcases everyone from top names to emergent artists in complementing genres of reggae rock, island...

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Spartan Race

Welcome to beautiful Toro park. Located only six miles from downtown Salinas near the town of Monterey, the park is a vast, sprawling venue covering almost 5,000 acres. With punishing hills, fields and prairies as well as many picturesque wooded areas, it’s easy to understand why this venue is a favorite amongst Spartans. The course covers a variety of trail...

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The Peking Acrobats

Since their founding in 1986, The Peking Acrobats have defined and redefined…

Doug Fearnside

Doug Fearnside, In Concert Get ready for a night of raw, soulful…

BLAAC Heritage Celebration Gospel Choir

BLAAC (Black Leaders and Allies Collaborative) Heritage Celebration Gospel Choir Celebrate the…

Art Walk

Founded and run by local artists, the Carmel Art Walk is a…

Afternoon with the Artists: Jeffrey Becom and Lucas Blok

Join us in the galleries for an inspiring afternoon with artists Jeffrey…

Date Night with the Monterey Symphony

Begin a special date night with someone you love by visiting the…

Need some inspo?

What path do you take? Out here, it’s a whole world of paths….and each one takes you to something incredible. From the dramatic panoramas of Big Sur to the fairytale cottages of Carmel-by-the-Sea, these paths tie all of Monterey together, creating one big, epic journey. A visit to the iconic Monterey Bay Aquarium and a trip through time on historic Cannery Row merely scratch the surface of things to do on California’s central coast. No matter what path you take, it’s sure to lead to inspiration. For additional inspiration, stay in the know with our e-Newsletter.

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