28 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® 2025-2026 California International Airshow Salinas Oct. 4-5, 2025 Aerial acrobatic teams and modern high-tech aircraft spin and glide through the sky as the audience looks up in amazement from the ground. The spectacle is back for its 44th year, with a show by the Blue Angels, the legendary P-51 fighter, a jet truck and more. Salinas Municipal Airport, 30 Mortensen Ave., Salinas. (844) 647-7469, salinasairshow.com Monterey County Open Studio Art Tour Oct. 11-12 and Oct. 18-19, 2025 This is an annual opportunity to see local art and also meet the artists and see where their creative process happens. Artists open their studios and exhibition spaces, welcoming guests for this self-guided tour showcasing the range of work that can be found all over Monterey County. It all takes place over two weekends in October. Various locations. arts4mc.org Meet the Makers Art & Wine Walk Oct. 11, 2025 More than just perusing galleries, the stroll through Carmel includes local wines, food and music. But the focus is still on the art and artists. The tour features the community’s artistowned galleries. Downtown Carmel. (831) 375-9400, carmelcalifornia.com Monterey Tequila Festival Oct. 18, 2025 As the name suggests, there will be tastings of tequila and mezcal. But the festival is a celebration of agave, as well as food and music. Fortunately, there are designated driver deals. Stick around for the afterparty. Hyatt Regency Hotel & Spa, 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey. (831) 800-2899, montereytequilafestival.com Big Sur Food and Wine Festival Nov. 6-8, 2025 Big Sur Food and Wine is a celebration of local flavor, hospitality and personalities—and it is rightfully popular. Keep an eye on the website, or sign up for email updates, to hear when tickets become available. Some events are intimate meals with just a few seats. Venues throughout Big Sur. (831) 596-8105, bigsurfoodandwine.org TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational Nov. 18-23, 2025 The 54th edition of this tournament once again puts golfers from the PGA, LGPA, Champions and Korn Ferry tours in competition on the same course, alongside amateurs. It is the only place to see players from all four series in one event. Pebble Beach Golf Links, 1700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach. (831) 6491533, pureinsurancechampionship.com Pacific Grove Holiday Parade of Lights Dec. 4, 2025 A brightly lit stream of floats, with marching bands and dance teams down Lighthouse Avenue, with an appearance by Santa Claus. The stores of downtown will remain open late. Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove. pacificgrove.org Christmas in the Adobes December TBD, 2025 More than 20 historic downtown Monterey adobes, adorned in colorful lights and seasonal decorations, are open for festive evenings filled with music, and actors portraying the people who historically occupied Monterey when it served as the Mexican capital of the Alta California territory. This is a festive walking tour of downtown Monterey’s history by way of often-closed buildings, plus live dance and musical performances. Various locations in Monterey. (831) 649-7111, mshpa.org First Night Monterey Dec. 31, 2025 First Night Monterey is back with its signature family-friendly celebration with tons of live music and a festive vibe. This alcohol-free (but plenty celebratory) New Year’s tradition goes on rain or shine, with interactive art, music, dance and more happening both indoors and outdoors. Various venues in downtown Monterey. (831) 373-4778, firstnightmonterey. org Trans Am Speedfest Pebble Beach Food and Wine CELIA JIMÉNEZ CALENDAR
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