Cannery Row Tree Lighting, Monterey

November 24, 2023, 12-9 p.m. | Lighting at 5:45 p.m.

Cannery Row Steinbeck Plaza
Prescott Ave.
Monterey, CA
Free, canneryrow.com

The 29th annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Cannery Row happens in Steinbeck Plaza. This free, family-friendly favorite promises activities and entertainment for all ages, from photos with Santa Claus to Red Engine Rides and Carolers!

12-5 p.m.  Take a FREE Red Engine Ride around Cannery Row
3:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m.  Christmas Carolers
5:45-6 p.m. Tree Lighting in Steinbeck Plaza
6-9 p.m.  Visit Santa Claus in his house in Steinbeck Plaza. Bring a camera to take a free photo!

On weekends beginning November 25th through December 18th, families can visit and take photos with Santa Claus in Steinbeck Plaza  Saturdays and Sundays  12-3 p.m.

The Cannery Row holiday tree will be lit nightly throughout December, so you can revisit the magic with friends and family.

Monterey Del Monte Shopping Center Tree Lighting

November 18, 2023, 5-7 p.m.

Del Monte Shopping Center
Highway 1 at Munras Ave.
Monterey, CA
shopdelmonte.com

Del Monte Shopping Center will hold a free very special holiday tree lighting. The community is invited to come out and enjoy live holiday entertainment, delicious cookies and hot cocoa, and a visit from Santa himself as he magically lights the gorgeous holiday tree.

Bring 3 cans of food for the food drive and receive a ticket you can enter to win gift certificates.

Colton Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony 

December 1, 2023, 5-6 p.m.

Colton Hall Lawn
Monterey, CA
Free, oldmonterey.org

All are cordially invited to Monterey's Community Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, featuring carols, candles, cookies, cider, music, and good cheer. Gather on the lawn in front of Colton Hall to share in this traditional, much-loved Monterey holiday celebration.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.