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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.

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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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Monterey County Fair

8/28/2025 - 9/1/2025

The Monterey County Fair returns August 28–September 1, 2025, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center. Enjoy five days of live entertainment, carnival rides, livestock exhibits, shopping, delicious fair food, and special events for all ages. Highlights include nightly concerts free with admission, the Monterey County Fair Rodeo, and unique exhibits showcasing local agriculture and talent. Special admission days...

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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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Meet the Makers Art & Wine Walk

10/11/2025

"Meet the Makers" starts in Devendorf Park and you'll stroll through charming downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and meet the artists who carry on the artist colony legacy, tour their galleries, sip Monterey County wines, and enjoy tasting food creations. Look for the blue lanterns to find participating art galleries!Art galleries include: Aaron Chang Gallery, Delia Bradford Gallery, Carmel Art Association, Edi Matsumoto,...

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Taste of Carmel

10/2/2025

Giddy up for an unforgettable evening at Carmel’s most anticipated fall event! This year’s theme, Boots, Bottles & Bites, brings together the very best of our region’s food, drink, and hospitality — all with a western flair! Savor bites from over 70 of Carmel’s top restaurants Sip award-winning wines, brews & craft beverages  Kick up your boots with live music,...

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Monterey Jazz Festival

9/26/2025 - 9/28/2025
Recurring daily

*Please check back for more information on 2025 event! Since 1958, the nonprofit Monterey Jazz Festival has been committed to celebrating America's creativity and cultural heritage by presenting legendary jazz musicians, composers, and young rising stars.

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Glass Pumpkin Patch of Carmel

9/13/2025 - 9/14/2025
Recurring daily

Now in its 13th year, the Glass Pumpkin Patch of Carmel is a cherished community tradition, featuring thousands of stunning, hand-blown glass pumpkins created by local award-winning artists, including Nick Leonoff, Kevin Chong, and others. Held annually on the second weekend of September, this event serves as MEarth’s largest fundraising initiative, attracting more than 2,000 guests to the Habitat. The...

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Ferrari Challenge North America

9/10/2025 - 9/14/2025

Witness the captivating spectacle of high-performance Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo race cars as they navigate the circuit’s challenging twists and turns, including the iconic “Corkscrew” uphill section. The season will begin and end at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, which bookends the year for Ferrari Challenge in the United States, kicking off with pre-season testing in late February and concluding with...

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Pacific Grove Holiday Parade of Lights

12/4/2025

Participate in the 22nd Annual Holiday Parade of Lights on Thursday, December 4th, starts at 6:00 pm. The parade features marching bands, holiday floats, dance teams, animal groups, and of course Santa Claus! Rain or Shine! 

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First Night Monterey

12/31/2025
Recurring every December 31st

Don’t miss a fantastic New Year’s Eve community celebration of the arts in beautiful Downtown Monterey. Enjoy an amazing array of top entertainment to choose from during this family-friendly event to ring in the new year. Join us for the Twilight Procession as we enjoy the lights, the magic, and the joy of First Night into the New Year! It's...

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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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