• November 13 - 15 -- The Great Wine Escape Weekend
  Food & Wine Education: This annual tradition, presented by the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association and Wine Enthusiast Magazine, celebrates Monterey County's world-class wines and gastronomic delights crafted by nationally recognized chefs during a weekend of unbeatable events.
  Fee: price may varyTime: times may vary Phone Number: (831) 375.9400

Ongoing Events

• Ongoing -- Carmel Walks
  Historic: Discover the special charms of Carmel-by-the-Sea on a 2-hour guided walking tour thru secret pathways, hidden courtyards, award-winning gardens, and by enchanting fairytale cottages...the homes, haunts, and history of famous artists, writers, and movie stars. Learn about the spirit, characters, and customs that make Carmel unique.(Private group tours available upon request.) Meet in the courtyard of "The Pine Inn" on Lincoln Street at Ocean Avenue, Carmel
  Fee: $25Time: Sat 10 a.m. & 2 p.m./Tue-Fri 10 a.m. Phone Number: (831) 642.2700

• Ongoing Fridays & Saturdays -- Tor House and Hawk Tower Tours
  Historic: Docent-led tours of Tor House, Hawk Tower and the old-world gardens. No children under 12. Advance reservations required. 26304 Ocean View Avenue, Carmel
  Fee: $2-7Time: Hourly, beginning at 10 a.m. ending at 3 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 624.1813

• Daily -- Wild Things Public Tours
  Recreation, Family Fun: We'll meet you at the gate and take you on a one hour tour of our facility. Just show up...no need to call and no reservations needed. 'Meet & Greet' available after the tour for additional charge. 400 River Road, Salinas
  Fee: $10 Adults/$8 ChildrenTime: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 455.1901

• Every Sunday -- Library Sundays at Taste Morgan
  Wine Education: A unique opportunity to taste some older wines from Morgan's cellar. July 12th the 1994 Monterey Chardonnay, July 19th the 2002 Monterey Sauvignon Blacn & 1993 Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc and July 26th the 2003 Rosella's Vineyard Chardonnay. 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel
  Fee: No additional tasting fees applyTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 626.3700

• Every Sunday -- Marina's Certified Farmers Market
  Market, Live Music: Fresh produce, baked and ethnic foods, educational workshops, children's activities and crafts. Rain or Shine. Marina Village Shopping Center, 215 Reservation Road
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 384.6961

• Every Tuesday -- Old Monterey Market Place
  Market: Arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries. Rain or Shine. Downtown Old Monterey
  Fee: FreeTime: 4 p.m.-8 p.m. (ends at 7 p.m. in Winter) Phone Number: (831) 655.8070

• First Wednesday of the Month -- World of Wine Series at Chateau Julien
  Wine Education: Join Chateau Julien Viticulturist & Winemaker Marta Kraftzeck as she explores the unique flavors of wine regions throughout the world during monthly wine tasting sessions at the Wine Estate. Call for information on a complete listing of the featured wine regions. 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
  Fee: $40 per person/$35 Club MembersTime: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 624.2600

• Ongoing Thursdays -- Historic Garden League Tours
  Historic: Docent-led tours of historic gardens, including Doud House, as featured in House Beautiful. Reservations are encouraged. Tours begin at the picket fence, 210 Olivier Street, Monterey
  Fee: $3.50 per personTime: 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 649.3364

• Ongoing Thursdays -- Monterey Peninsula College Certified Farmer's Market
  Family Fun: You;ll find a bountiful selection of produce, specialty items and beautiful plants and flowers at this bustling, fast-paced market. Monterey Peninsula College, 930 Fremont Street, Monterey
  Fee: FreeTime: 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 728.5060

• Every Friday -- Fromage Fridays at Taste Morgan
  Food & Wine Education: Whether you're winding down from a work week or winding up for a great weekend, Friday afternoons are for fun! At Taste Morgan, we believe Fridays are for Fromage (cheese) -- paired with marvelous wines and good company, of course! Drop in and enjoy a special cheese sampling paired with your tasting of Morgan and Lee Family Farm wines. 204 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel
  Fee: No additional tasting fees applyTime: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 626.3700

• Every Second Saturday of the month -- San Juan Bautista Gallery Walk
  Exhibition: Art Galleries and supporting shops and restaurants are open to 7 p.m. every second Saturday of each month. Wine and appetizers are available at Galeria Tonantzin, 115 Third Street from 5-7 p.m. Meet artists and enjoy historical San Juan Bautista.
  Fee: Free to the publicTime: Galleries open from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: Galeria Tonantzin (831) 623.2783

• Every Saturday -- Oldtown Certified/Organic Farmers' Market
  Market: Enjoy live, family entertainment every week. Produce, flowers, international, bakery and specialty foods, arts, crafts, jewelry and gifts. Across from Maya Cinemas and the National Steinbeck Center, Salinas
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 776.5540

• First Friday of the Month -- First Fridays Art Walk Oldtown Salinas
  Celebration: Experience art of all shapes, sizes and mediums, live entertainment and light refreshments throughout Oldtown.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 758.9126

• July 24 - December 31 -- Forge in the Forest-Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Every Fourth Thursday of Every Month. Come and join the friends of The Forge for their upcoming wine tasting featuring wines from the locally California grown grapes of various California Vineyards. Light hors d'oeuvres and live music will enhance the beautiful ambiance as you learn about the various grapes and winemaker's history. The Forge in the Forest SW Corner of 5th & Junipero Carmel-by-the-Sea
  Fee: $20.00 Per PersonTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: Tamara Swanson (831) 624.RSVP (7787)

• First Saturday of the Month -- Purrrfect Projects Tours at Wild Things
  Family Fun: Wild Things invites kids and families to join us to participate in creating a fun arts and crafts project with a private tour afterwards. Craft projects are typically aimed at age groups between 4 and 11 years. 400 River Road, Salinas
  Fee: $20 Kids(incl. craft)/$15 AdultsTime: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (831) 455.1901 ext 3

• TBA -- 28th Annual Big Sur Harvest & Craft Fair
  Fair: A unique collection of artists from Big Sur and their friends from the outlying areas who craft or practice their arts year round. Big Sur Grange Hall, Hwy 1 & Juan Higara Creek
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 667.2557

• TBA -- Classique d'Elegance
  Benefit, Auction: Join us at the extraordinary Spanish Bay Resort in Pebble Beach for this epicurean event. Twenty top chefs from Monterey County paired with the top designers will create an evening of fantasy and passion. This gala sells out each year, so register and reserve your place early! Benefits Meals On Wheels for elderly home-bound seniors, and the Sally Griffin Active Living Center.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 375.4454

• TBA -- Gem Faire
  Fair: Just in time for holiday gift-shopping, the Gem Faire brings beautiful precious and semi-precious stones to the Monterey County Fairgrounds
  Fee: $5Time: Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m./Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone Number: (503) 252.8300

• TBA -- 8th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights
  Family Fun, Holiday: Kick off your holidays at the Holiday Parade of Lights, a family and community delight attracting 10,000 spectators and 80 parade entrants from marching bands, floats, dancers, walking groups and classic cars. The route winds up South Main Street and through Oldtown to the National Steinbeck Center.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 796.6915