9th Annual Christmas on the Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf Association is proud to sponsor and hold its 9th Annual Christmas on the Wharf event on Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, California. In addition to beautiful decorations throughout the month of December, Christmas on the Wharf features free weekend live entertainment including holiday musical performances such as choirs, youth dancers, a variety of singers, and Santa visits at his Santa House on the Wharf. Check out the California sea lions, otters, seagulls and other marine life surrounding Old Fisherman's Wharf while you stroll with family and friends.
Festive holiday decorations and photo ops can be enjoyed daily during the month of December through January 4, 2026.
Christmas on the Wharf performances will span three weekends from Friday, December 5th through Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Santa Visits plus some musical and dance performances at various times during the weekend will be held on:
- Fridays (December 5th, 12th, 19th) from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Saturdays (December 6th, 13th, 20th) from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Sundays (December 7th, 14th, 21st) from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.