All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a free certificate of achievement, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron, and pin. 1590 Canyon Del Rey Blvd,, Seaside, 831- 583-0778
for the holiday season and decorate your own Gingerbread Houses. Lots of icing and candy canes, swirly twirly gum drops and tons more candy to make your own house look truly extraordinary. Reservations required. Price includes gingerbread house and drink ticket. 425 Washington Street, Monterey, mymuseum.org
10 a.m. Shop Small Salinas. You’re invited to Shop Small Salinas - celebrate our cool locally-owned businesses in Downtown Salinas and have fun, too. Main and West Gabilan Streets, Salinas, 831- 594-1799 www.salinas411.org
11 a.m. 3rd Annual Christmas on the Wharf Weekend festivities on Old Fisherman’s Wharf featuring great holiday entertainment, a dazzling array of beautiful holiday lights and decorations, a 19-foot Christmas tree, free sweet treats, free Santa “meet and greet” visits, photo ops with Santa, lovely holiday princesses, characters from A Charlie Brown Christmas and much more. Runs through December 2. 1 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, 831-373-3337 www.montereywharf.com
26 monday 3:30 p.m. construction club We’ll bring the blocks, gears, LEGOs and other exciting materials. You bring your young engineers and let’s see what we can create at our monthly Construction Club. This program is for all ages. Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, 831-646-3932 www.monterey.org/library
27 tuesday 6 p.m. Christmas at the Inns Visit 10 bed & breakfast inns decorated for the holidays in Victorian-era splendor during this two night event. Limited number of tickets sold. Also held Nov. 28. 584 Central Ave., Pacific Grove www.pacificgrove.org
29 thursday 10:30 a.m. Baby Rhyme Time at monterey library Sing, dance, and learn with your child through stories, songs, and fun activities designed to build their early literacy skills. This program is for ages 18 months-5 years and a participating caregiver. Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, 831-646-3932 www.monterey.org/library 7 p.m. Gingerbread House Extravaganza Join us again in getting festive
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7:30 p.m.Smuin Presents “The Christmas Ballet” Smuin kicks off the holidays with the return of The Christmas Ballet, the beloved Bay Area tradition featuring two acts packed to the brim with both flawless classical ballet and redhot contemporary numbers. San Carlos Street at Ninth Avenue, Carmel. www.smuinballet.org
1 saturday 10 a.m. 25th Annual Stillwell’s Fun in the Park 25th Annual Stillwell’s Fun in the Park Caledonia Park in downtown PG behind the Post Office will be the site of a huge holiday party. Featuring Santa’s arrival on a shiny PG fire truck, Frosty the Snowman, Snow Queen, hayrides, petting zoo & lots of entertainment. 584 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove. www.pacificgrove.org 10 a.m. 38th Annual Children’s Winterfest This wonderful event takes place on Saturday, December 1st from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and features an adorable Children’s Store where kids can shop for family, friends and even fury members of the fami-
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ly on their holiday gift list. 700 Jewel Avenue, Pacific Grove, 831-646-6583
10 a.m. Monterey Bay Aquarium Open House Tri-county residents enjoy free admission during our annual Community Open House. We’ll be offering bilingual programs on the weekends, too. (valid identification required). Runs through December 9. 886 Cannery Row, Monterey www.montereybayaquarium. org/visit/hours-and-schedule/ special-events 12 p.m. Gabriella’s Snow Day 2018 This charity event benefits Team G Childhood Cancer Foundation’s mission of supporting newly diagnosed families of childhood cancer with our Hope Tote program and fund research for pediatric cancer. This event attracts local families who are looking to have a fun day in the snow while raising funds for research and awareness for pediatric cancer. 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley www.eventbrite.com
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NEW! Meets last Tuesday of the month from 4-6:00 pm. Children ages 18 months to 4 years will explore painting, drawing, play dough, collage, printmaking and much more. Classes are FREE.
Sing-With-Me
Meets last Sunday of the month from 11am-12:00 pm. Songs will be selected for children under 5 but all ages welcome. Bring a snack to this FREE event.
Classes made possible by a grant provided by the Arts Council of Monterey County–$5 donation is welcome.
Register online at www.bookeo.com/parenting hello@parentingconnectionmc.org
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