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Happenings in Monterey County

Whether you’re a car fanatic in town for Monterey Car Week or one of the many year-round races at the legendary WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, 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.

THIS WEEKEND

Maker's Mark Estéban Reserve Bourbon Whisky Release Dinner

Estéban Restaurant

Maker's Mark Estéban Reserve Bourbon Whisky Release Dinner - EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Estéban Restaurant

Night Market 831

Art Park Sand City

First Friday - Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art-Pacific Street

GÜERO Live at Fernwood Resort

King Yellowman w/ Special Guest Wicked Paradise

500 Broadway Ave.

Free Family Fun Day - Your Story

Monterey Museum of Art-Pacific Street

Monterey Bay FC vs FC Tulsa

Monterey Bay FC (MBFC)

Festival of Winds - Four Concert Series

Hidden Valley Music Seminars

Annual Events

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

8/17/2025

Join Pebble Beach for the 74th Concours dElegance, an unmatched tradition of automotive excellence since 1950. The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the flagship of Pebble Beach Automotive Week and is now considered to be the world’s premier celebration of the automobile, this is a can’t-miss event for every car enthusiast. Each year, the finest collector cars gather on the...

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West End Celebration

8/23/2025 - 8/24/2025

Recurring daily

Sand City's West End Celebration is a unique and family-friendly event celebrating community and the diversity of artistic talents found within Monterey County. The streets of the West End District of Sand City come alive with the arts of every genre. Discover innovative art, listen to continuous live music from multiple stages and have the opportunity to purchase works from...

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Festa Italia

9/5/2025 - 9/7/2025

Recurring daily

The 92nd Annual Festa Italia invites the community to celebrate Monterey’s Italian heritage and honor the vital contributions of its local fishermen, both past and present.This beloved, free, family-friendly event offers a full experience of Italian culture, featuring the sights, sounds, flavors, and traditions that have made it one of Monterey’s most cherished festivals. Drawing in locals and visitors from...

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Maker's Mark Estéban Reserve Bourbon Whisky Release Dinner

Estéban Restaurant

Maker's Mark Estéban Reserve Bourbon Whisky Release Dinner Join us for an…

Maker's Mark Estéban Reserve Bourbon Whisky Release Dinner - EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Estéban Restaurant

Night Market 831

Art Park Sand City

Join us the first Friday of every month for the Night Market…

First Friday - Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art-Pacific Street

Enjoy FREE after-hours access at the Museum, create art inspired by our current…

GÜERO Live at Fernwood Resort

Live at Fernwood Resort: Güero Brings Dreamy Indie Rock Indoors at the…

King Yellowman w/ Special Guest Wicked Paradise

500 Broadway Ave.

Reggae icon King Yellowman takes the stage at Deja Blue on Friday,…

Free Family Fun Day - Your Story

Monterey Museum of Art-Pacific Street

Families are invited to enjoy a free afternoon of creativity and fun…

Monterey Bay FC vs FC Tulsa

Monterey Bay FC (MBFC)

THEME: Hospitality Night

Festival of Winds - Four Concert Series

Hidden Valley Music Seminars

As a gift to our wonderful community, Hidden Valley Music Seminars is…

PacRep presents Annie

Outdoor Forest Theater

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become…

POUR FOR THE SHORE Brew Launch + Benefit for Surfrider at Peter B's

Join us for a fun-filled summer evening at the newly renovated Peter…

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Live Music

Dust Bowl Brewing Co

Join for live music every Thursday 5pm-8pm at Dust Bowl Brewing Co.

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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