• December 6 -- Holiday Spectacular
  Holiday, Live Music: Chateau Julien Wine Estate A magnificent performance of acoustic perfection featuring The Choral Project of San Jose. 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. 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
  Fee: $40 per person, $30 club membersTime: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 624.2600

Ongoing Events

• Ongoing -- Carmel Walks
  Historic: Discover the special charms of Carmel-by-the-Sea on a 2-hour guided walking tour thru secret pathways, hidden courtyards, award-winning gardens, and by enchanting fairytale cottages...the homes, haunts, and history of famous artists, writers, and movie stars. Learn about the spirit, characters, and customs that make Carmel unique.(Private group tours available upon request.) Meet in the courtyard of "The Pine Inn" on Lincoln Street at Ocean Avenue, Carmel
  Fee: $25Time: Sat 10 a.m. & 2 p.m./Tue-Fri 10 a.m. Phone Number: (831) 642.2700

• Ongoing Fridays & Saturdays -- Tor House and Hawk Tower Tours
  Historic: Docent-led tours of Tor House, Hawk Tower and the old-world gardens. No children under 12. Advance reservations required. 26304 Ocean View Avenue, Carmel
  Fee: $2-7Time: Hourly, beginning at 10 a.m. ending at 3 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 624.1813

• Daily -- Wild Things Public Tours
  Recreation, Family Fun: We'll meet you at the gate and take you on a one hour tour of our facility. Just show up...no need to call and no reservations needed. 'Meet & Greet' available after the tour for additional charge. 400 River Road, Salinas
  Fee: $10 Adults/$8 ChildrenTime: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 455.1901

• Every Sunday -- Library Sundays at Taste Morgan
  Wine Education: A unique opportunity to taste some older wines from Morgan's cellar. July 12th the 1994 Monterey Chardonnay, July 19th the 2002 Monterey Sauvignon Blacn & 1993 Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc and July 26th the 2003 Rosella's Vineyard Chardonnay. 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel
  Fee: No additional tasting fees applyTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 626.3700

• October 1 - December 31 -- Half-Price Wine Night
  Celebration: Starting Sunday, October 1, 2006, Montrio Bistro will offer customers a 50 percent discount on all bottles from its extensive wine list every Sunday night (allocated wines not included). Reservations are strongly recommended. 414 Calle Principal, Monterey
  Fee: VariesTime: 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m., every Sunday Phone Number: (831) 648.8880

• Every Sunday -- Marina's Certified Farmers Market
  Market, Live Music: Fresh produce, baked and ethnic foods, educational workshops, children's activities and crafts. Rain or Shine. Marina Village Shopping Center, 215 Reservation Road
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 384.6961

• Every Tuesday -- Old Monterey Market Place
  Market: Arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries. Rain or Shine. Downtown Old Monterey
  Fee: FreeTime: 4 p.m.-8 p.m. (ends at 7 p.m. in Winter) Phone Number: (831) 655.8070

• First Wednesday of the Month -- World of Wine Series at Chateau Julien
  Wine Education: Join Chateau Julien Viticulturist & Winemaker Marta Kraftzeck as she explores the unique flavors of wine regions throughout the world during monthly wine tasting sessions at the Wine Estate. Call for information on a complete listing of the featured wine regions. 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
  Fee: $40 per person/$35 Club MembersTime: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 624.2600

• Ongoing Thursdays -- Historic Garden League Tours
  Historic: Docent-led tours of historic gardens, including Doud House, as featured in House Beautiful. Reservations are encouraged. Tours begin at the picket fence, 210 Olivier Street, Monterey
  Fee: $3.50 per personTime: 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 649.3364

• Ongoing Thursdays -- Monterey Peninsula College Certified Farmer's Market
  Family Fun: You;ll find a bountiful selection of produce, specialty items and beautiful plants and flowers at this bustling, fast-paced market. Monterey Peninsula College, 930 Fremont Street, Monterey
  Fee: FreeTime: 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 728.5060

• Third Thursday of the Month -- Art After Hours at La Mirada
  Museums & Exhibitions: This monthly open house offers light appetizers, wine and a chance to socialize while viewing some wonderful works of art. Monterey Museum of Art at La Mirada, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 372.3689

• Every Friday -- Fromage Fridays at Taste Morgan
  Food & Wine Education: Whether you're winding down from a work week or winding up for a great weekend, Friday afternoons are for fun! At Taste Morgan, we believe Fridays are for Fromage (cheese) -- paired with marvelous wines and good company, of course! Drop in and enjoy a special cheese sampling paired with your tasting of Morgan and Lee Family Farm wines. 204 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel
  Fee: No additional tasting fees applyTime: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 626.3700

• Every Second Saturday of the month -- San Juan Bautista Gallery Walk
  Exhibition: Art Galleries and supporting shops and restaurants are open to 7 p.m. every second Saturday of each month. Wine and appetizers are available at Galeria Tonantzin, 115 Third Street from 5-7 p.m. Meet artists and enjoy historical San Juan Bautista.
  Fee: Free to the publicTime: Galleries open from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: Galeria Tonantzin (831) 623.2783

• Every Saturday -- Oldtown Certified/Organic Farmers' Market
  Market: Enjoy live, family entertainment every week. Produce, flowers, international, bakery and specialty foods, arts, crafts, jewelry and gifts. Across from Maya Cinemas and the National Steinbeck Center, Salinas
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 776.5540

• First Friday of the Month -- First Fridays Art Walk Oldtown Salinas
  Celebration: Experience art of all shapes, sizes and mediums, live entertainment and light refreshments throughout Oldtown.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 758.9126

• July 24 - December 31 -- Forge in the Forest-Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Every Fourth Thursday of Every Month. Come and join the friends of The Forge for their upcoming wine tasting featuring wines from the locally California grown grapes of various California Vineyards. Light hors d'oeuvres and live music will enhance the beautiful ambiance as you learn about the various grapes and winemaker's history. The Forge in the Forest SW Corner of 5th & Junipero Carmel-by-the-Sea
  Fee: $20.00 Per PersonTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: Tamara Swanson (831) 624.RSVP (7787)

• First Saturday of the Month -- Purrrfect Projects Tours at Wild Things
  Family Fun: Wild Things invites kids and families to join us to participate in creating a fun arts and crafts project with a private tour afterwards. Craft projects are typically aimed at age groups between 4 and 11 years. 400 River Road, Salinas
  Fee: $20 Kids(incl. craft)/$15 AdultsTime: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (831) 455.1901 ext 3

• TBA -- 7th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights
  Holiday, Family Fun: 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. Pacific Grove
  Fee: FreeTime: Call for information Phone Number: (831) 373.3304

• TBA -- Trees of Life
  Holiday, Benefit: Light up the night sky by naming a light on the Hospice Foundation Trees of Life (Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m., National Steinbeck Center, One Main St. Salinas - Dec. 12, 5:30 p.m., Veteran's Memorial Plaza, 649 San Benito St., Hollister - Dec 14, 5 p.m., Rabobank, 532 Broadway, King City - Dec. 16, 5:30 p.m., Monterey Conference Center, One Portola Plaza, 3rd Floor). These symbolically named lights shining together form the 30-40 foot tall Trees of Life. These lights are each dedicated in someone's name and will be switched on as the celebration's finale in support of the Hospice Foundation. Each Tree of Life light dedication represents a minimum suggested donation of $25 to Hospice Foundation.
  Fee: FreeTime: See Description Phone Number: (831) 333.9023

• TBA -- 44th Annual Wine Tasting & Art Show
  Benefit: Join us for the Windy Acres for Preschoolers 44th Annual Wine Tasting & Art Show. Featuring local wineries, silent auction and raffle, complimentary wine glass and hors d'oeuvres. Windy Acres for Preschoolers is a non-profit corporation offering quality early childhood education. Greenfield Memorial Building, Hwy 101 & Cherry, Greenfield
  Fee: $20 Donation/$25 At the DoorTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 678.0328

• TBA -- 10th Annual Monterey Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival
  Festival, Live Music: The festival features the best cowboy poets and balladeers in a three-day weekend event that also showcases western artists and gear makers. Monterey Conference Center, Monterey
  Fee: VariesTime: Varies Phone Number: (800) 722.9652

• TBA -- Galante Vineyards Holiday Celebration
  Holiday, Celebration: Come on by our Tasting Room and Western Emporium in Carmel-by-the-Sea and enjoy a glass of Holiday Cheer on us, along with some savory treats. Receive special discounts on our wines to help kick off the holiday season. Galante Vineyards, 18181 Cachagua Road, Carmel Valley
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (800) GALANTE

• TBA -- Scheid Vineyards Holiday Open House
  Holiday, Celebration: Enjoy crafting holiday grapevine wreaths, nibbling on wonderful appetizers and holiday shopping. Don't forget the wine for Santa. Please, bring your children; Santa will fly in for photos! 305 Hilltown Road, Salinas
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 478.4946

• TBA -- Holiday Celebration Performance & Silent Auction
  Family Fun, Performing Arts: Join SpectorDance for the annual holiday celebration with a silent auction and performance. Get your gifts for the holiday or give yourself a gift while supporting SpectorDance. Bring the family to see a fabulous and diverse performance. SpectorDance Studio & Performance Space, 3343 Paul Davis Drive, Marina
  Fee: $20 Adults/$15 Children under 12/$15 Seniors & Students with IDTime: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 384.1050

• TBA -- Christmas in the Adobes
  Holiday, Celebration: This community-wide event features 20 of Monterey's historic adobes lit by luminarias, and a variety of musical entertainment, refreshments, and decorations to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
  Fee: $17-20 Adults/$2 Ages 6-17/Under 5 freeTime: Call for information Phone Number: (831) 649.7118

• TBA -- 12th Annual Truffle Dinner at Marinus
  Dining: To celebrate the long anticipated arrival of truffle season, Chef Cal Stamenov hosts an evening of culinary magnitude and allows his inspiration to combine local ingredients from the Central Coast with rare diamonds of Italy & France. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception featuring a prestigious Cuvee Champagne and Grey Goose Black Truffle Martinis. Cocktails are followed by a six-course chef's tasting menu and a once in a lifetime culinary experience. Marinus Restaurant at Bernardus Lodge, 415 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (831) 658.3595

• TBA -- First Night Monterey 2009
  Festival, Family Fun: First Night Monterey's theme for this year is 'Blazing the Trail for Cultural Diversity through the Arts'. Join the celebration for a family New Year's Eve in Downtown Monterey with a celebration of the arts, music, dance, poetry and exhibits.
  Fee: $12 until Dec 13/Youth $10 until Dec 13Time: Call for Information Phone Number: (831) 373.4778

• TBA -- Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
  Holiday, Family Fun: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of Colton Hall. Carolers, music, refreshments and a visit from Santa. 580 Pacific Street, Monterey
  Fee: FreeTime: Call for information Phone Number: (831) 646.5648