What to do. Where to go. What to see.
Calendar of Events for The Monterey Peninsula.
Big Sur Food & Wine Festival
November 7-9, 2019
Various locations
Big Sur
Carmel Art Walk
November 9, 2019
5:00pm-8:00pm
Carmel-by-the-Sea
The Monterey Bay Half Marathon
November 10, 2019
Monterey Peninsula
Sergio Mendes & Bebel Gilberto: The 60th Anniversary of Bossa Nova
November 14, 2019
8:00pm-10:00pm
Sunset Center
Carmel by the Sea
Twilight Cycling Ride
November 20, 2019
5:30pm-7:30pm
Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca
Salinas
25th Annual Cannery Row Tree Lighting
November 29, 2019
4:00pm-9:00pm
Cannery Row
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
updated Nov. 1st, 2019
3 Thanksgiving Menu Ideas for the Most Delicious Feast Ever
Looking for the best Thanksgiving menus around? We've got something everyone will love.
1) Classic Thanksgiving Menu
This classic Thanksgiving menu has all the entrées, starters, and sides you've been looking forward to since, well, last Thanksgiving! It's chock full of tried-and-true favorites, all of which have been upgraded to ensure maximum flavor and deliciousness. Let's just say we'd be surprised if your family doesn't fall hard and fast for these Thanksgiving menu ideas.
Main Course:
Seasoned Roasted Turkey with White Wine and Rosemary Gravy
Sides:
Fresh Herb Stuffing
Composed Waldorf Salad
Scalloped Oysters
Corn Salad With Bacon and Honey
Sweet Potato Casserole with Homemade Marshmallow
Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin
Parker House Rolls
Dessert:
Pecan Slab Pie
Double-Crust Apple-Cheddar Pie
2) 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:
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
3) 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:
Sides:
Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes
Vegan Mac and Cheese
Dessert:
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
