Local Monterey Events
Find Fun Things To Do Just Steps Away
No matter what time of year you visit Monterey Ca., there are always fun events and things to do just steps from The Monterey Hotel. When planning what to do during your stay in Monterey, check out our event calendar to learn more about things to do while you’re in town.
October - April, 4-7pm, & May - September, 4-8pm | Every Tuesday
Established in 1991, comprised of 3 ½ city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer, it’s the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more than 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just 3 blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
Our new location for the Monterey Farmers Market is conveniently located at the open-air Del Monte Shopping Center, behind California Pizza Kitchen and across from Yama Sushi just off of Highway 1 and Munras Avenue in Monterey. With over 60 vendors, you’ll find a wide selection of certified California-grown produce, artisan products, and plants. Open year-round, rain or shine
The Carmel Art Walk was founded five years ago by local artists who feel strongly about continuing the legacy of Carmel's early 20th-century bohemian art colony, when artists regularly opened their studios to the public, giving people the opportunity to meet and socialize with the artists and to see them at work. Pick up a map at any of the participating galleries (see full gallery list below) and be sure to follow the blue lanterns during the walk - each participating gallery will have a lantern displayed out front to help you along your self-guided tour.
The California Roots Music and Arts Festival is a three-day event packed with live music, fantastic food, refreshing beverages, creative artwork and sustainable practices. Reggae acts from around the globe culminate at the Monterey County Fair and Event Center for good vibes and irie times.
With hundreds of wines offered for tasting, wine lovers will find an embarrassment of riches awaiting them at the Monterey Wine Festival.