Holiday Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremony

December 1, 2023, 3:00 PM-7:00 PM

Location: Ocean Avenue between Junipero Avenue & Mission Street

Smuin's The Christmas Ballet

Friday, December 1, 2023, 7:30 pm and Saturday, December 2, 2023, 2:00 pm. Smuin's annual holiday extravaganza is back! Celebrate the festive season with a show that's a little ballet, a little Broadway, and a whole lot of Smuin. As always, look for new numbers alongside iconic mainstays like Santa Baby.

At the Sunset Center in Carmel

Zoppé-An Old-World Family Circus

December 1-11, 2023. A Spectacle for All Ages whether you’re three years old, or ninety-nine, you’ll find something to love at Zoppé Circus.

Monterey County Fairgrounds

Macy Gray and the California Jet Club

December 2, 2023, Doors 7:00 pm | Show Time 8:00 pm

At the historic Golden State Theater in Monterey

Hanukkah

December 07-15, 2023

Pink Martini featuring China Forbes

December 9, 2023, Doors 7:00 pm | Show Time 8:00 pm

At the historic Golden State Theater in Monterey

Christmas and New Years Holidays

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is one of the most enchanting places to spend the holidays. From the charming twinkling lights and festive holiday decorations to live entertainment, fun leisure activities, and boutique shopping, there’s something magical about celebrating Christmas time in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton Present An Atomic Funk Cosmic Holiday Jam

December 22, 2023, Doors 7:00 pm | Show Time 8:00 pm

At the historic Golden State Theater in Monterey

Mannheim Steamroller

Saturday, December 30, 2023, 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm. The longest-running concert tour in the industry – Mannheim Steamroller's annual Christmas concert tour – is sleighing its way to the Sunset Center!

At the Sunset Center in Carmel

Martin Luther King weekend

January 15, 2024

AT&T Pro Am Golf Tournament 2024

January 30-February 4, 2024

Valentine's Day

Plan for your romantic get-away February 14, 2024!

President's Day Weekend

Feb. 19, 2024

Easter Weekend 2024

March 31, 2024

Sea Otter Classic Bicycle Races

April 18-21, 2024

Laguna Seca/Fort Ord/Monterey CA

Big Sur International Marathon

April 28, 2024

The Pacific Coast Highway in Big Sur

Lamborghini SUPER TROFEO/IMSA Motul Course

May 10-12, 2024

At WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Carmel Art Festival 2024

May 17-19, 2024

Carmel-by-the-Sea Plein Air Painting Competition & Art Sale, Venue is Devendorf Park

Memorial Day Weekend

May 27, 2024

Carmel Culinary Week

May 31 - June 8, 2024

Join us for Carmel-by-the-Sea Culinary Week from May 31 - June 8, 2024 and experience the Art of the Plate through immersive culinary events, curated menus, and special offers at more than 30 participating restaurants, along village-wide events.

Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey Indycar races

Indycar races June 20-23, 2024

At WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Canada Day

Canada Day is observed on July 1 each year in Canada, celebrating the “birthday” of Canada—the July 1, 1867 enactment of the Constitution Act which united three British colonies into a new country called Canada.

US Independence Day

July 4th, the day the United States of America became the first nation in history to declare indepedence from a ruling country.

Motorcycle MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest

July 6-8, 2024. How about 190 mph superbikes and some family fun?

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey CA

AHRMA Classic Motofest of Monterey

July 12-14, 2024 dates are a placeholder. Please check back for more information on 2024 event! Phone: (831) 242-8201

at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy

Carmel Bach Festival

July 13-27, 2024

at various venues throughout each day

California Rodeo Salinas

July 18-21, 2024. The California Rodeo Salinas is one of the top 10 Professional Rodeos in the United States and the largest in California.

Salinas Sports Complex

Mexican Independence Day (Día de la Independencia)

September 16 following El Grito de Dolores

The Monterey Jazz Festival

September 26-29, 2024. The longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world!

Performed at the famous 20-acre, oak-studded Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey CA

Poodle Day Weekend

October 3-6, 2024. Dates are tentative. Check the website below for updates.

Poodle Day is an annual event in Carmel, California, that unites poodle owners and lovers—and their furry companions—for a fun-filled day, which includes a parade for poodles, poodle mixes, and their human companions, off-leash beach play, as well as evening cocktail parties. In addition to being one of California’s premier vacation destinations, Carmel consistently ranks as one of Dog Fancy’s top ten most dog-friendly cities in America.

Indigenous Peoples' Day

October 14, 2024

Monterey Bay Half Marathon

November 8-10, 2024

Big Sur Pacific Coast Highway

Thanksgiving Week

November 19-24, 2024

Holiday Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremony

December 6, 2024, 3:00 PM-7:00 PM

Location: Ocean Avenue between Junipero Avenue & Mission Street

Christmas and New Years Holidays

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is one of the most enchanting places to spend the holidays. From the charming twinkling lights and festive holiday decorations to live entertainment, fun leisure activities, and boutique shopping, there’s something magical about celebrating Christmas time in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Hanukkah

December 25, 2024 - January 2, 2025