• Dec 2: 9th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights
• Pacific Grove
• Lighted parade will feature marching bands, holiday floats, dance teams, equestrian groups, and of course, Santa Claus. After the parade, stores will remain open for Holiday shopping & wagon rides, photos with Santa & carolers. This event begins at 6:00pm.
• For more information: 831-373-3304

• Dec 4: 17th Annual Stillwell’s Snow in the Park
• Pacific Grove
• Caledonia Park in downtown PG behind the Post Office will be covered in a blanket of snow & decorated with twinkling lights. Lots of wintry fun for all! Featuring Santa’s arrival on a shiny PG fire truck, Frosty the Snowman, Snow Queen, hayrides, petting zoo & lots of entertainment. The hours are from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
• For more information: 831-373-3304

• Dec 5: Holiday Spectacular at Chateau Julien Wine Estate
• Carmel
• 2:30pm - 5:30pm featuring The Choral Project A magnificent performance of acoustic perfection. A capella choir echoes beautifully throughout the Chai for an awe-inspiring event filled with holiday delight. A holiday wine tasting and gift reception follows in the eloquently decorated Great Hall.
• For more information: 831-624-2600

• Dec 11: 3rd Annual Pet Parade - FREE!
• Cannery Row, Monterey
• Dress your pets in their holiday finest and parade from the American Tin Cannery down the Rec Trail to Cannery Row's Steinbeck Plaza and enjoy a doggie costume contest, fun games and prizes! This fun free festive family event benefits the SPCA for Monterey County and Animal Friends Rescue Project.

• Dec 31: First Night Monterey
• Custom House Plaza and other Monterey venues
• Wonderful New Years celebration of the arts with music, food and entertainment. From afternoon to midnight finale, this event has something for everyone, all within walking distance!
• More info at www.firstnightmonterey.org