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This Holiday Season, shop where every purchase has purpose. Monterey State Historic Park Association invites you to discover the best-kept secret for holiday shopping at our two Museum Stores.

Choose from the following exceptional Holiday Gifts:
• An extensive Collection of Holiday Ornaments
• Artisan Creations and Local Finds
• Old-fashioned Toys, Books, and Keepsakes inspired by Monterey’s History

Your purchases help fund grade-school education programs and preserve our community’s cultural heritage.

Visit us at to the following Locations:
• Custom House Store, 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey // Thursday through Sunday, 11am to 4:00pm.
• Pacific House Store, 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey // Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 4:00pm.

Don’t wait! Shop early, shop local, and give gifts that give back.

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Winter Wonderfest Monterey continues now through December 28th at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. This very special Holiday Event transforms into a glowing wonderland of Festive Lights, Live Music, Food & Refreshments, and Family Fun.

Highlights include the following:
• A Walk through Light Show
• A Holiday Market with outstanding Local Businesses such as S.E. Filomeo, Made 4 you Monterey, G.B.Creations, Glass by the Sea 831, ALR Forever Mine, Mexisons, Aloha Charms and many more!
• Holiday Treats including Backyard BBQ Village Inc and Bratwurst USA
• A Christmas-themed Bar Area with Nightly Live Music in the Turf Club Patio and food by Forty Love Catering
• Nightly Entertainment including the Penninsula Harmony Carolers, the Matt Masih Acoustic Trio & Others
• A Special Visit from Santa every Saturday & much more!

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DATE: Continuing through Sunday, December 28th
TIME: Ticketed Events begin at 5:00pm nightly
LOCATION: Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Tickets are available for purchase. Please visit Winter Wonderfest Monterey’s website for purchase.

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For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://winterwonderfestmonterey.com.

Winter Wonderfest Monterey - Where the Holidays shine bright!!

This Holiday Season, shop where every purchase has purpose. Monterey State Historic Park Association invites you to discover the best-kept secret for holiday shopping at our two Museum Stores.

Choose from the following exceptional Holiday Gifts:
• An extensive Collection of Holiday Ornaments
• Artisan Creations and Local Finds
• Old-fashioned Toys, Books, and Keepsakes inspired by Monterey’s History

Your purchases help fund grade-school education programs and preserve our community’s cultural heritage.

Visit us at to the following Locations:
• Custom House Store, 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey // Thursday through Sunday, 11am to 4:00pm.
• Pacific House Store, 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey // Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 4:00pm.

Don’t wait! Shop early, shop local, and give gifts that give back.

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This timeless Dylan Thomas short story, cherished by guests of all ages, will be brought to life in the Living Room by the fireplace on Friday, December 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Arrive early to enjoy Toby’s famous mince pies, along with cocktails and wine available for purchase from Terry’s Restaurant + Lounge. A cherished Carmel holiday tradition returns, and we look forward to welcoming you.

Handel’s Messiah
Join us for a beloved holiday tradition and take an evening back from the rush. Music Director Daniel Henriks conducts I Cantori di Carmel’s chorus and orchestra with wonderful soloists Morgan Balfour, Gabriela Estephanie Solís, David Kurtenbach Rivera, and Ben Kazez. Come with friends and let the music set a kinder pace for the season. There’s nothing better than Handel’s Messiah to usher in the holidays.
Dec 13 & 14 · 8 PM · Carmel Mission Basilica, Carmel
Dec 19 · 7:30 PM · Holy Cross Church, Santa Cruz
Dec 20 · 7:30 PM · Sherwood Hall, Salinas

Tickets: icantori.org

Winter Wonderfest Monterey continues now through December 28th at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. This very special Holiday Event transforms into a glowing wonderland of Festive Lights, Live Music, Food & Refreshments, and Family Fun.

Highlights include the following:
• A Walk through Light Show
• A Holiday Market with outstanding Local Businesses such as S.E. Filomeo, Made 4 you Monterey, G.B.Creations, Glass by the Sea 831, ALR Forever Mine, Mexisons, Aloha Charms and many more!
• Holiday Treats including Backyard BBQ Village Inc and Bratwurst USA
• A Christmas-themed Bar Area with Nightly Live Music in the Turf Club Patio and food by Forty Love Catering
• Nightly Entertainment including the Penninsula Harmony Carolers, the Matt Masih Acoustic Trio & Others
• A Special Visit from Santa every Saturday & much more!

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DATE: Continuing through Sunday, December 28th
TIME: Ticketed Events begin at 5:00pm nightly
LOCATION: Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Tickets are available for purchase. Please visit Winter Wonderfest Monterey’s website for purchase.

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For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://winterwonderfestmonterey.com.

Winter Wonderfest Monterey - Where the Holidays shine bright!!

We offer special sunrise hours for our members and volunteers on the third Saturday of each month, as weather permits. Opening time is 7 a.m. Please bring your membership card for check-in at the front gate.

Early mornings are a wonderful time in our gardens, ideal for photography, birding, and quiet enjoyment of nature. If you would like to join us, become a member today!

Shake It Señora invites you to build community through joyful movement. Zumba workouts are offered T/Th&S begin August 5 at 8:30am at N Space Dance Studio, 170 Central Ave. Your first class is free when you mention this announcement. Learn more at ShakeItSenora.com or text Tracy at (919)995-55574.

This Holiday Season, shop where every purchase has purpose. Monterey State Historic Park Association invites you to discover the best-kept secret for holiday shopping at our two Museum Stores.

Choose from the following exceptional Holiday Gifts:
• An extensive Collection of Holiday Ornaments
• Artisan Creations and Local Finds
• Old-fashioned Toys, Books, and Keepsakes inspired by Monterey’s History

Your purchases help fund grade-school education programs and preserve our community’s cultural heritage.

Visit us at to the following Locations:
• Custom House Store, 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey // Thursday through Sunday, 11am to 4:00pm.
• Pacific House Store, 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey // Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 4:00pm.

Don’t wait! Shop early, shop local, and give gifts that give back.

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Celebrate the holidays with the glorious sound of dozens of tubas playing Christmas and Hanukah music at this festive FREE concert! Santa will pay a visit, and the audience is encouraged to sing along. It's jolly holiday fun for the whole family! Visit TubaChristmasMontereyBay.com or e-mail TubaChristmasMB@gmail.com for all the details.