Here is a holiday event for both locals and visitors that is well worth the drive or flight! Visitors from all over the state, nation and world come to Monterey and stop off at Old Fisherman's Wharf to enjoy the free 7th Annual Christmas on the Wharf festivities which will span four weekends this year. During the upcoming holiday season, bring your family and friends to create wonderful memories at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf with dazzling decorations on display all throughout the month of December.

Fisherman's Wharf Association is proud to sponsor and hold its “7th Annual Christmas on the Wharf” event on Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, California. In addition to beautiful decorations throughout the month of December, Christmas on the Wharf features free weekend live entertainment including holiday musical performances such as choirs, youth dancers, a variety of singers, and Santa visits at his Santa House on the Wharf.  Check out the California sea lions, otters, seagulls and other marine life surrounding Old Fisherman's Wharf while you stroll with family and friends.

Entertainment Schedule:

Friday, Dec. 1st, 2023

Peninsula Harmony Company – 6 pm – 7 pm

Saturday, Dec. 2nd, 2023

Carmel Dance Center – 12 pm – 4 pm

Santa at Princess Monterey Whale Watch - 1 pm

Santa Visits at the Santa House at Crab House Restaurant 1:15 pm - 5 pm and

Free candy cane for first 100 visitors to Santa House

Peninsula Harmony Company – 6 pm – 7 pm

Sunday, December 3rd, 2023

Brighten Your Harbor Lighted Boat Parade – 5:30 pm

Enjoy some special Wharf boat trips to reserve in advance (Discovery

Whale Watch & Princess Monterey Whale Watch -- for a fee)

Community Caroling with His Grace Ministries – 5pm – 7 pm

Friday, Dec. 8th, 2023

Santa Visits at Santa House in front of the Crab House Restaurant - 5 pm - 9 pm

Peninsula Harmony Company – 6 pm – 7 pm

Christmas in the Adobes Celebration from 5 pm - 9 pm

Saturday, Dec. 9th, 2023

1 pm - 4 pm - Holiday Safety Afternoon on the Wharf with Monterey Police

Dept, Monterey Fire Dept (Fire Engine, Fire Boat Displays, Giveaways)

Watsonville Community Band, a 50-piece band – 1 pm

Pacific Pop 'n' Jazz, a 20-piece band - 3 pm

Santa Visits at Santa House at Crab House Restaurant - 11 am - 9 pm

Christmas in the Adobes Celebration from 5 pm - 9 pm

Peninsula Harmony Company – 6 pm – 7 pm

Sunday, Dec. 10th, 2023

Santa Visits at Santa House at Crab House Restaurant - 1 pm - 6 pm

Carmel Presbyterian Church Choir – 2 pm – 3 pm

Community Caroling with His Grace Ministries – 5 pm – 7 pm

Friday, Dec. 15th, 2023

Santa Visits at Santa House at Crab House Restaurant -5 pm - 9 pm

Carmel Dance Center – 5 pm – 6:30 pm

Peninsula Harmony Company – 6 pm – 7 pm

Saturday, Dec. 16th, 2023

Jingle Jammers from U-Jam Fitness – Noon – 1 pm

Singer/Songwriter Katherine Lavin- 2:30 - 4:30 pm

Santa Visits at Santa House at Crab House Restaurant - 11 am - 9 pm

Peninsula Harmony Company – 6 pm – 7 pm

Sunday, Dec. 17th, 2023

Santa Visits at Santa House at Crab House Restaurant- 1 pm - 6 pm

DiFranco Dance Project – 2 – 2:30 pm

Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community Choir – 3 – 4 pm

Caroling with His Grace Ministries – 5 pm – 7 pm

Friday, Dec. 22nd, 2023

Santa Visits at Santa House at Crab House Restaurant - 5 pm - 9 pm

Saturday, Dec. 23rd, 2023

Singer/ Songwriter Katherine Lavin - 1 pm - 3 pm

Santa House Visits at Crab House Restaurant - 11 am - 9 pm

When:

Fridays (December  1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd) from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays (December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd) from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sundays (December 3rd, 10th, 17th) from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Where: Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA. (GPS to 201 Washington Street)

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