Described below are our current list of events - both our Old Fisherman's Wharf events and some fun nearby events, too.

Look further down this page to find the date of the event you're interested in and click on its link for more details.

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UPCOMING EVENTS ON OR NEAR MONTEREY'S OLD FISHERMAN'S WHARF

Wharf Birthday Party

Date: Oct 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Don't miss the Wharf Birthday Party! Happy 178th Birthday to Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf!   Enjoy a fun free birthday party with beautiful… Learn More...

Halloween on the Wharf

Date: Oct 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf  to hold its 5th Annual Halloween on the Wharf:   Halloween on the Wharf: Trick or Treat By the Bay & Costume Contest September 2023… Learn More...

Homecoming Celebration for the Western Flyer

Date: Nov 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Old Fisherman's Wharf
201 Washington Street
Monterey, CA 93940

  The Western Flyer Returns Home to Monterey Bay Save the Date for the ‘Welcome Home Celebration’ on Saturday, November 4th!   She's coming home at last! After being away… Learn More...

Christmas on the Wharf

Date: Dec 1 - Dec 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM
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7th Annual Christmas on the Wharf Festivities to be held on weekends from December 1st – December 23rd, 2023 Live Entertainment and Dazzling Decorations on Display During December September 20,… Learn More...

Brighten the Harbor Lighted Boat Show

Date: Dec 3, 2023 at 5:15 PM to 7:30 PM
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Come and enjoy the beautiful lights on the boats that pass by Old Fisherman's Wharf at 5:15 pm and return to pass by around 6:15 pm as well.   Get your dinner reservations in early, too… Learn More...

Prior Whalefest Monterey Symposium Presentations - Virtual

Date: Mar 1 - Dec 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Below are links to prior Symposium presentations at Whalefest Monterey. To view the 2023 Symposium Schedule, click here   To view the 2022 Symposium Schedule, click here To view the… Learn More...

14th Annual Whalefest Monterey

Date: Apr 13 - Apr 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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14th Annual Whalefest Monterey Announces New Dates: April 13 and 14, 2024 The Monterey Bay Whale Watching Capital of the World    May 2023. Monterey, CA. Save the date for… Learn More...