Events

The Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world and is held annually on the 20-acre, oak-studded Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, Calif.

Stroll around beautiful Carmel and visit the many participating galleries, then make your way to the Center for Photographic Art to view its current exhibition. 1-5pm PhotoWalk, 5-6pm reception at the Center for Photographic Art.

9/27 from 12-5 pm. Join the 16th Annual Apple Cider Pressing Party at Happy Girl Kitchen. A beloved community tradition. Celebrate everything apples as they press cider from local organic harvests and enjoy an abundance of apple treats. Free community event.

Leslie Jones is a three-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee as well as a Writer’s Guild Award and NAACP Award nominee for her work on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. She has also been honored as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. Jones recently wrapped production on season two of the HBO Max series OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH.

Carmel’s Signature Food & Wine Event at the historic Carmel Mission Basilica for a country-themed celebration of Carmel's vibrant culinary scene. Enjoy bites from over 60 of the area's top restaurants, award-winning wineries, and craft beverage makers while dancing the night away to live entertainment!

October 2nd is National Women Owned Small Business Day & we are celebrating with our first ever Boss Babe Bash, and you’re invited!💌 🌟Raffles, local wine & these Boss Babes popping-up:  @alwaysyoursbookshop - romance bookshop 💜 @amarlahandmade - handwoven bags  @shopbasilplusolive - olive wood serving items & kitchen accessories 💜 @brightfire_artworks - handmade jewelry & stain glass art 💜 @kaaekannoart - custom pet portraits 💜 @lyndonfogcellars - pouring Monterey county wine 💜 @rosebudsmonterey - thrifted & vintage kid’s clothing 💜 @saltedstones - permanent jewelry & gold-filled jewelry line 💜Balloon decor by: @poptopia.balloons 💜Sweet treats by: @tiffanys.sweet.life 📣Grab your gals, grab your boys, and let’s honor the SIXTY PERCENT of businesses in @downtownpacificgrove on this day✨This will be an event you do not want to miss!

Featuring founder Emmaline Malloy. Free event. 1-5 pm.

"Meet the Makers" starts in Devendorf Park and you'll stroll through charming downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea to meet the artists who carry on the artist colony legacy, tour their galleries, sip Monterey County wines and beer, and enjoy tasting food creations! Look for the blue lanterns to find participating art galleries and use this webpage to navigate your way and select your favorites! website Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 4-7pm $50 per person

Oktoberfest at Asilomar! Where Bavaria Meets the California Coast! Join the first-ever Oktoberfest at the Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds — 🍺 Saturday, October 11 ⏰ 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM 📍 Grand Cypress Meadow. A festive afternoon filled with Bavarian-inspired food, local craft brews, live music by Polkageist West, and plenty of coastal cheer! This family-friendly celebration is the perfect way to welcome fall — whether you’re here for the beer, the bratwurst, or to enjoy the lively Oktoberfest atmosphere by the sea. Admission is free! Presale ticket are available for $60 and include: • (4) beer tickets • A commemorative stein 🎟️ Link in bio to purchase presale tickets. 🅿️ Free parking is available on-site and along nearby streets.

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The sumptuous themes of a Russian Romantic unite with rock-infused saxophone riffs in our stirring season opener. Rachmaninoff's supremely melodic Symphony No. 2 returns after Jayce Ogren made his brilliant Monterey Symphony debut with it in the spring of 2022. Trailblazing saxophonist Timothy McAllister also returns for the world premiere of Anemology, a concerto by GRAMMY-winning American composer Steven Mackey (whose Turn The Key we heard in Jayce's debut season). Born from his background as a rock guitarist, Mackey's music spins improvisatory motifs into large-scale works both grooving and dramatic.

Halloween on the Green is back this year — and for the first time, it’s at TPC Monterey at Pasadera! Friday, October 24, 2025. Choose Your Experience: Golf Only, Dinner Only, or Golf + Dinner Combo. Evening Highlights: Dinner Dance, Live & Silent Auctions, and Costume Contest. Your participation fuels inclusive, accessible play for children of every ability.

This halloween, come to the historic Cooper-Molera Adobe for an evening of mystery and celebration. From 6:00pm-10pm, the adobe will come alive as an enchanting masquerade ball. Enjoy live music, dancing, imaginative cocktails, and seasonal bites. Whether you lean towards glamorous, playful, and traditional masquerade or step into character for the night, festive creativity will be rewarded. YES, there is a costume contest! This is the Halloween event you don't want to miss! Cover Charge: $42/person Drink Tickets: $15 each Concessions by Alta Bakery & Cella Restaurant available. Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot early! Costume Judging at 9pm. Doors open at 6pm.

Experience Whiskey & Fire at Pebble Beach — a golden-hour, open-air tasting event crafted by the teams behind Whiskies of the World and Heritage Fire. Set at the scenic Inn at Spanish Bay, this immersive evening brings together rare whiskey pours and bold, live-fire dishes from top chefs around the country. Enjoy a walk-around experience that pairs world-class spirits, smoked and flame-kissed bites, and coastal beauty—all in one unforgettable night. $200 per person. Nov. 1 from 6-9pm.

Mes Amis, a Guest Chef Series welcoming our friends, colleagues, and mentors into our kitchen to collaborate with our team. Dinner will be a four course tasting menu for $165 per person with an optional $95 Wine Pairing. Marti Buckley is an award-winning American writer, chef, and journalist based in San Sebastián, Spain since 2010. Author of the award-winning Basque Country cookbook and The Book of Pintxos, she writes for top publications like Food & Wine and Conde Nast.

In celebration of the publication of their new book, "The Essentials: The Art of Interior Design," book signing with authors Caitlin Flemming and Julie Goebel. Free event.

10 am. Reservations will be available in September at the link.

Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G. performs.

Following a screening of the classic Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan, William Shatner takes the stage to share fascinating and humorous behind-the-scenes stories from his life and illustrious career, including answering audience questions.

Save the Date.

This winter, the Monterey County Fairgrounds will transform into a dazzling Winter Faire & Light Experience filled with twinkling displays, festive cheer, holiday shopping, and family fun

Sea Otter Classic | April 16-19, 2026 The world’s premier cycling festival.