Christmas on Fisherman’s Wharf 2024

Bring your family and friends to create Christmas memories at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf with dazzling decorations on display all throughout the month of December.Santa Visits plus some musical and dance performances at various times during the weekend will be held on:

Fridays: December  6, 13, 20, 5 – 9pm

Saturdays: December 7, 14, 21, 11am – 9pm

Sundays: December 8, 15, 22, 1pm – 6pm

Additional Entertainment Schedule is posted on the event page of MontereyWharf.com.

Old Fisherman’s Wharf will have its majestic 23-foot Christmas tree that is surrounded by giant illuminated sea creatures and beautiful decorations up and down Old Fisherman’s Wharf including silhouetted lit trees, tin soldiers, holiday-themed inflatables and much more.

Santa Claus will be on site for fun Santa Visits at his Santa house on Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays starting on December 6th through December 22nd during the event hours described above. Families are encouraged to come meet Santa and his elves with his popular “Meet and Greets” to create special holiday memories. Enjoy free Santa visits at his “house” with a photo op for kids and family.

Holiday Safety Afternoon on the Wharf is on Saturday, December 7th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Representatives from the Monterey Police Department will be on site with holiday safety information and giveaways. There will also be a fire engine and representatives from the Monterey Fire Department.

Brighten the Harbor Lighted Boat Parade will be held on Sunday, December 8th from 5:15 pm – 7:00. Come and enjoy the beautiful lights on the boats that pass by Old Fisherman’s Wharf at 5:30 pm and return to pass by on their way back, as well. Many of the lights on the boats will remain lit throughout the holiday season in the Monterey Harbor.

Talented performers of holiday music will be on site at various times. Currently scheduled are performances by

• The Dance Center’s Musical Performance Troupe (12/7/24),
• Watsonville Community Band (12/8/2024)
• Pacific Pop n’ Jazz  (12/8/2024),
• Folkorico Dancers and Katherine Lavin (12/22),
• Peninsula Harmony Group (Friday and Saturday evenings – 12/6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21)

Many more performers will be announced! The schedule will be posted and updated on the Christmas on the Wharf event page.

If attendees want to do so they can bring along a folding chair to relax and enjoy these great performances. Well-behaved dogs are allowed on a leash.