INVITATION TO THE HOLIDAYS

Grab your friends and neighbors for a season to delight and discover: Exclusive holiday shopping events, can’t-miss collaborations, and seasonal specials from all your favorite local businesses.
Pacific Grove
Shopping Event

12.11
and
12.18

Holiday Pop-Up Events

The Vague Collection

Join The Vague Collection to celebrate shopping small this holiday season with two exclusive pop-up events—Dec. 11 and 18 from 4 to 7 p.m.—featuring locally owned small businesses, artisans, wine, and more. Sip and shop with additional holiday surprises.

Carmel Valley
Festive Dining

12.12

Holiday Party With Chef Hollie Jackson

Holman Ranch

Join Holman Ranch for its fifth annual Holiday Party. Enjoy small bites from Chef Hollie Jackson paired with estate-grown wines—and learn the inspiration and techniques behind each bite. Guests leave with recipe cards to recreate the festive delights at their own holiday tables.

Monterey
Giveback

12.12
to
12.13

41st Annual Holidays in the Adobes

Monterey State Historic Parks

This early evening walking tour of Monterey’s historic adobes — all adorned in holiday décor—surprises and delights, with candle-lit luminarias leading the way. Enjoy festive music and entertainment, hear the stories of Monterey’s earliest buildings and savor the warm spirit of community at this family-favorite event benefitting the Monterey State Historic Park’s educational programs for elementary students.

Big Sur
Festive Dining

12/13
to
12/14

Pop-Up Weekend at Coast Gallery

Lafler Canyon Cafe

Join Chef John Harry on Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec.r 14 for a pizza pop up at Lafler Canyon Cafe at (the former) Coast Gallery. The menu will feature a variety of Sicilian style pizzas, ice creams, and Lucy’s famous coffee, under the redwoods in this cozy cafe. Follow for menu updates.

Pacific Grove
Shopping Event

12/13

Maker's Market

Asilomar Conference Center

Meet the Makers at this festive holiday market on Dec. 13 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Merrill Hall at Asilomar. Open to the public. Parking is available on property or on nearby streets. Shop goods from Soleia Lane, Salted Stones, The Quail & Olive, Starks Studio, and many more.

Downtown Carmel
Festive Dining

12/18
to
12/20

Feast of the Seven Fishes

Stationaery

It’s time for Stationaery’s most festive event of the year: Feast of the Seven Fishes. Join them in celebrating this Italian Christmas tradition with three nights featuring a special à la carte seafood menu, plus optional wine pairings. Dressing to the nines encouraged! Dec. 18-20 from 5:30-9 p.m. Dinner reservations recommended.

An Italian Christmas Tradition at Stationaery
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Carmel Valley
Shopping Event

12.22

SECRET NIGHT SHOP

Olivia & Daisy Books

Last minute shopper? We won’t tell (and neither will they). Visit Olivia & Daisy Books for a Secret Night Shop on Dec. 22 from 7-9 p.m. Grab a cocktail and snack on seasonal bites from Mirth Kitchen while checking off your last-minute list with gorgeous complimentary gift wrap and other fun surprises.

Monterey
Festive Dining

12/24

Fisherman's Feast

Oystertown

Join Oystertown on Christmas Eve for its Fisherman’s Feast — a festive, 5-course prix fixe culinary celebration featuring oysters and seafood favorites, plus a decadent dessert. $115 per personLimited seating between 5:30 & 7:30 pmCall 831-312-8150 to reserve your spot