What to do. Where to go. What to see.
Calendar of Events for The Monterey Peninsula.
Big Sur Food and Wine
November 1-4, 2018
12:00pm-3:00pm
Big Sur
19th Annual International Documentary Film Festival
November 2-3, 2018
7:00pm
Golden State Theatre
Monterey Bay
20th Annual Monterey Cowboy Festival
November 3, 2018
11:15am
Monterey County Fairgrounds
Monterey Bay Half Marathon
November 10-11, 2018
6:50am
Downtown Monterey
TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational
November 12-18, 2018
Pebble Beach
Ice Skating by the Bay
November 21-January 6, 2018
11:00am-10:00pm, 12:00pm-8:00pm
Custom House Plaza
Monterey
Cannery Row Holiday Tree Lighting
November 23, 2018
5:00pm-9:00pm
Monterey
Salinas Holiday Parade of Lights
November 25, 2018
6:00pm
Downtown Salinas
Pacific Grove Christmas Tree Lighting
November 26, 2018
5:30pm-6:30pm
Jewell Park Forest Avenue and Grand Avenue
Pacific Grove
17th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights
November 29, 2018
6:00pm-7:00pm
Main Street
Pacific Grove
Historic Downtown Monterey's Traditional Christmas Tree Lighting
November 30, 2018
5:00pm-6:00pm
Colton Hall
Monterey
Sanctuary Rock Gym
Pfeiffer Big Sur
Andrew Molera State Park
Asilomar State Beach
Folktale Winery
Carmel Wine Walk
National Steinbeck Center
Pacific Grove Museum of
Natural History
Colton Hall Museum
Ski Central
Bay Area Ski Bus
Gizdich Ranch
Cannery Row Brewing Co.
Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey Lanes
Top 10 Day Hikes
Quail Lodge & Golf Club
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Cannery Row
Mirror Maze
Whale Watching
Fishing and Sailing
Mazda Raceway
Jacks Peak Park
Carmel Mission
Pebble Beach
Monterey County Fair & Event Center
Point Lobos
Tor House
Pinnacles National Park
Point Pino Lighthouse
Moss Landing State Beach
Museum of Monterey
Pacific Repertory Theatre
November 2, 2018
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
In Search of Greatness
Bohemian Rhapsody
Prospect
November 9, 2018
Holmes & Watson
Here and Now
El Angel
Overlord
November 16, 2018
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
At Eternity's Gate
A Private War
Widows
November 23, 2018
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph
Welcome to Marven
Creed II
Robin Hood
November 30, 2018
Sicilian Ghost Story
Anna and the Apocalypse
Monday
Pacific Grove Certified Farmers' Market
3pm - 7pm, 3pm - 6pm (winter)
Grand Avenue and Central Avenue
Tuesday
Old Monterey Marketplace
4pm - 8pm (summer),
4pm - 7pm (winter)
Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street
Thursday
Carmel-by-the-Sea Certified Farmers' Market
10am - 2pm
6th Street and Mission Street
Soledad Farmers' Market
4pm - 8pm (May - December)
Encinal Street
Friday
Monterey Peninsula College Certified Farmers' Market
10am - 2pm
Monterey Peninsula College
930 Fremont St.
Carmel Valley Community Center
2:30-6:00pm
Saturday
Downtown Salinas Saturday Certified Farmers' Market
9am - 2pm
Gabilan Street between Main and Salinas Streets
Sunday
Marina Everyone's Harvest Certified Farmers' Market
10am - 2pm
215 Reservation Road
This year, we're giving thanks for these simple Thanksgiving dinner menus. Build the best feast ever this year with these 10 easy Thanksgiving menus:
1) Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Menu
Believe it or not, you can make almost every Thanksgiving course in your trusty slow cooker. Save yourself time and effort by letting a few of these dishes cook while you work on other recipes.
Main Course:
Herbed Chicken With Beets and Brussels
Sides:
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Slow Cooker Stuffing
Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
Dessert:
Slow Cooker Pecan Bread Pudding
2) Vegan Thanksgiving Menu
Guests who forgo all animal products can still enjoy a decadent Thanksgiving dinner. Our vegan menu makes going meat-, dairy-, and egg-free easy for everyone at the table.
Starters:
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
Thanksgiving Harvest Salad
Main Course:
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Sides:
Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes
Vegan Mac and Cheese
Dessert:
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
3) Friendsgiving Menu
Host a laid-back feast with your small town community, like Erin and Ben Napier of HGTV's Home Town. This BYOCACD ("Bring Your Own Chair and Covered Dish") party features lots of delicious sides that everyone can share.
Main Course:
Red Chile and Orange-Glazed Turkey
Sides:
Erin Napier's Skillet Cornbread
Grape Salad
Cheesy Rice
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Squash Casserole
Braised Greens
Dessert:
Bourbon-Pecan Pie
4) Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu
Who said you need turkey to have a delicious Thanksgiving?! Ditch the meat and opt for these classic meatless dishes instead.
Starters:
Corn Fritters
Ricotta and Strawberry Toast
Main Course:
Tofurkey Roast
Mushroom Herb Gravy
Sides:
Asparagus, Peas, and Tomato with Herb Butter
Anchor Steam Mac and Cheese
Pepper Jack Corn Muffins
Ricotta Mashed Potatoes
Dessert:
Apple Blossom Tart
Fall Apple Cranberry Pie
5) Easy Thanksgiving Menu
This year, do yourself a favor with blessedly simple recipes that deliver on flavor while still allowing you time to, say, sneak a nip of bourbon with grandpa (don't forget the glassware and whiskey stones!). Woven placemats look elegant yet fuss-free. Roll out a runner, light some candlesticks, and add a bouquet to complete the quick and easy table setting.
Main Course:
Turkey Roulade Three Ways
Sides:
Rosemary Monkey Bread Stuffing
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potato-and-Cauliflower Salad
Desserts:
Sweet Potato Snickerdoodles
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Cookie Crust
Grape Slab Pie
6) Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Menu
Whether you have a gluten intolerance or have decided to give it up for other reasons, these recipes prove you don't need gluten to have a delicious Thanksgiving.
Starters:
Creamy Feta Stuffed Peppers
Rosemary-Infused Wild Rice Stuffed Mushrooms
Main Course:
The Perfect Roast Turkey
Sides:
Crispy Garlic Smashed Baby Potatoes
Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls
Green Bean Casserole
Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries
Desserts:
Pumpkin Roll
Maple Pumpkin Pie
7) Grandma's Thanksgiving Menu
Pull out the vintage china! We added a few fresh twists to time-tested staples, from green bean casserole to cranberry sauce, for a retro meal rooted in nostalgia. Oh, and don't forget to queue up an old-school playlist to match.
Main Course:
Herb and Citrus Butter Roasted Turkey
Sides:
Apple-Walnut Stuffing
Maple Meringue Sweet Potato Casserole
Green Bean Casserole with Fried Shallots
Rosemary-Port Cranberry Sauce
Desserts:
Chocolate Brown Sugar Butter Cake with Spiced Pumpkin Frosting
Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Fudge Pie
8) Rustic Thanksgiving Menu
This down-home gathering with a hint of Texas twang (deep-fried turkey! cranberry salsa!) is perfect for the casual, potluck kind of crowd. Opt for simple dishes (serve the chili spoonbread straight out of the cast iron skillet!) and use wood slices instead of chargers.
Main Course:
Fried Turkey
Sides:
Pickled Peach-and-Cranberry Salsa
Jalapeño-Green Chili Spoonbread
Baked Kale Gratin
Sorghum-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Desserts:
Apple Crostata
Maple Granola Pecan Pie
9) Farm-to-Table Thanksgiving Menu
A pioneer in California's farm-to table movement, chef (and author of Cindy's Supper Club: Meals from Around the World to Share with Family and Friends) Cindy Pawlcyn's menu offers a touch of exotic to tried-and-true recipes.
Starter:
Avocado-Papaya Salad
Main Course:
Roast Turkey with a Pipian Sauce of Tomatoes, Chiles, and Sesame Seeds
Side Dishes:
Cornbread Stuffing with Sweet Peppers, Onions, and Celery
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Scallions
Tangerine-Cranberry Jam
10) Traditional Thanksgiving Menu
When it comes to his Thanksgiving menu, Joe Randall—the coauthor of A Taste of Heritage: The New African-American Cuisine in Savannah—doesn't mess with tradition.
Main Course:
Butter-Roasted Turkey with Giblet Pan Gravy
Side Dishes:
Cornbread Dressing with Sage and Pork Sausage
Mom Pan's Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Sun-Dried Cranberry Salsa
Southern-Style Green Beans