Name: Seas the Summer
Start: 2026-12-26T11:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-12-26T15:00:00-08:00

Welcome to our arts event calendar! This calendar supports arts programs and events in Monterey County. Find your next creative adventure, or submit your event to be added here upon approval.

December 2026
The Art of Tea Blending in Carmel

December 19 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm The Art of Tea Blending in Carmel

Lighthouse Wellness Studio San Carlos 2 NW of 8th, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Discover the creative and playful process of crafting your own custom tea blends. In this immersive, sensory experience, you’ll explore a curated collection of premium teas, herbs, roots, spices, and botanicals. We’ll introduce foundational blending principles, share insight into ingredient pairings, and guide you through hands-on experimentation. Then, let your curiosity take over. Choose the […]

$70
Streets of Bethlehem

December 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Streets of Bethlehem

First Baptist Church of Salinas 1130 San Vincente Avenue, Salinas

Step into the heart of the Christmas story with an immersive living nativity experience. Wander through a re-creation of the town of Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born—complete with over 100 costumed actors, live animals, and interactive Bethlehem marketplace booths. Follow along with Mary and Joseph as they search for a place to stay, […]

Free
Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month

December 20 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month

Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United States

Oct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]

Free
Seas the Summer

December 20 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Seas the Summer

Join the Western Flyer Foundation for Seas the Summer, a free community event series taking place every Saturday and Sunday from August 1 through September 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the Moss Landing waterfront. Enjoy a variety of hands-on art and science activities, free docked tours of the historic Western Flyer and […]

Free
Streets of Bethlehem

December 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Streets of Bethlehem

First Baptist Church of Salinas 1130 San Vincente Avenue, Salinas

Step into the heart of the Christmas story with an immersive living nativity experience. Wander through a re-creation of the town of Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born—complete with over 100 costumed actors, live animals, and interactive Bethlehem marketplace booths. Follow along with Mary and Joseph as they search for a place to stay, […]

Free
Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month

December 21 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month

Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United States

Oct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]

Free
Streets of Bethlehem

December 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Streets of Bethlehem

First Baptist Church of Salinas 1130 San Vincente Avenue, Salinas

Step into the heart of the Christmas story with an immersive living nativity experience. Wander through a re-creation of the town of Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born—complete with over 100 costumed actors, live animals, and interactive Bethlehem marketplace booths. Follow along with Mary and Joseph as they search for a place to stay, […]

Free
Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month

December 22 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month

Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United States

Oct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]

Free
Streets of Bethlehem

December 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Streets of Bethlehem

First Baptist Church of Salinas 1130 San Vincente Avenue, Salinas

Step into the heart of the Christmas story with an immersive living nativity experience. Wander through a re-creation of the town of Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born—complete with over 100 costumed actors, live animals, and interactive Bethlehem marketplace booths. Follow along with Mary and Joseph as they search for a place to stay, […]

Free
Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month

December 23 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month

Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United States

Oct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]

Free
Toddler Gymnastics

December 23 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Toddler Gymnastics

MY Museum 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, United States

Join us on Wednesdays as we partner with Shea’s Gymnastics Toddlers will learn about the basics of gymnastics through games and movement in this fun and engaging Caregiver & Me program. Recommended for children ages 2-5. Fee: Included with daily admission.

Included with daily admission, free for members!
Streets of Bethlehem

December 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Streets of Bethlehem

First Baptist Church of Salinas 1130 San Vincente Avenue, Salinas

Step into the heart of the Christmas story with an immersive living nativity experience. Wander through a re-creation of the town of Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born—complete with over 100 costumed actors, live animals, and interactive Bethlehem marketplace booths. Follow along with Mary and Joseph as they search for a place to stay, […]

Free
Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month

December 24 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month

Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United States

Oct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]

Free
Make & Take Crafts

December 24 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Make & Take Crafts

MY Museum 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, United States

Get crafty with us on Thursday mornings! Art making plays a central role in cognitive, motor, language, and social-emotional development. Enjoy creative exploration and make something fun to take home, too. Recommended for children ages 2 and older. Fee: Included with daily admission. free admission for members.

Included with daily admission, free for members!
Streets of Bethlehem

December 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Streets of Bethlehem

First Baptist Church of Salinas 1130 San Vincente Avenue, Salinas

Step into the heart of the Christmas story with an immersive living nativity experience. Wander through a re-creation of the town of Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born—complete with over 100 costumed actors, live animals, and interactive Bethlehem marketplace booths. Follow along with Mary and Joseph as they search for a place to stay, […]

Free
Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month

December 25 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month

Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United States

Oct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]

Free
Miss Sarah Sunshine

December 25 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Miss Sarah Sunshine

MY Museum 425 Washington Street, Monterey, CA, United States

Please join our very own local celebrity, Miss Sarah Sunshine from It's Circle Time, every Friday from 10:15 to 11:00 at MY Museum. This educational and fun program will include singing, dancing, stories, and much more. It’s Circle Time is a playful learning space where songs, stories, and meaningful connections come together. Designed for young […]

Included with daily admission, free for members!
Streets of Bethlehem

December 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Streets of Bethlehem

First Baptist Church of Salinas 1130 San Vincente Avenue, Salinas

Step into the heart of the Christmas story with an immersive living nativity experience. Wander through a re-creation of the town of Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born—complete with over 100 costumed actors, live animals, and interactive Bethlehem marketplace booths. Follow along with Mary and Joseph as they search for a place to stay, […]

Free
Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month

December 26 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Art Exhibit National Native American Heritage Month

Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA, United States

Oct 5 - Nov 25, 2026. Exhibition honors National Native American Heritage Month in Seaside, CA. Monterey County. City of Seaside Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Community Artist Becky Olvera Schultz to Exhibit at Seaside’s Oldemeyer Center Gallery. Contemporary Indigenous mixed media artist Becky Olvera Schultz will present an art exhibition at the […]

Free
Seas the Summer

December 26 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Seas the Summer

Join the Western Flyer Foundation for Seas the Summer, a free community event series taking place every Saturday and Sunday from August 1 through September 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the Moss Landing waterfront. Enjoy a variety of hands-on art and science activities, free docked tours of the historic Western Flyer and […]

Free

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