Described are our current list of events - describing both our Old Fisherman's Wharf events and some fun nearby events, too.
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UPCOMING EVENTS ON OR NEAR MONTEREY'S OLD FISHERMAN'S WHARF
2026 Monterey Peninsula Pride Celebration and Parade
Date: Jun 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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The 2026 Monterey Peninsula Pride Celebration and Parade will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Downtown Monterey. The free, all-ages event features a colorful parade and a festival packed with… Learn More...
4th of July on the Wharf
Date: Jul 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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Join us for 4th of July on the Wharf and see all of our festive decor for fun photo ops. Shop, dine, whale watch, fish and stroll the Wharf, too! Learn More...
Monterey Turkish Arts and Cultural Festival
Date: Aug 29 - Aug 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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This fun free festival is held next to Old Fisherman's Wharf at the Custom House Plaza! The Turkish American Association of California (TAAC) proudly presents the 26th Annual Monterey Turkish Arts… Learn More...
93rd Annual Festa Italia
Date: Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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Please note the event hours that differ each day! This fun event is right next to Old Fisherman's Wharf! Additional New Entertainers Announced for The 93rd Festa Italia at… Learn More...
181st Wharf Birthday Party
Date: Oct 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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Join us for the Wharf's 181st Birthday Party featuring free birthday cake, live music by the amazing Money Band, and much more! Additional activities will be announced but here's the basics! … Learn More...
Halloween on the Wharf
Date: Oct 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Halloween on the Wharf returns on Saturday, October 31st with trick or treating and a great costume contest with cash prizes. More details to come! Learn More...
Christmas on the Wharf
Date: Dec 4 - Dec 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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Christmas on the Wharf returns with Santa Visits, performances by choirs, dancers, beautiful decorations and more! Details to come! Learn More...
17th Annual Whalefest Monterey
Date: Apr 10 - Apr 11, 2027 at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Mark your calendars to join us for the 17th Annual Whalefest Monterey. Two days of celebration, conservation and connection! Whalefest is a free 2-day event set around Monterey’s Old… Learn More...