December 12 & 13, 2025
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Historic Old Monterey
Monterey State Historic Park Association (MSHPA) and California State Parks present the 41st Annual Christmas in the Adobes. Return to the days of Alta California during Monterey’s premier holiday event, Christmas in the Adobes. This early evening walking tour of Monterey’s historic adobes adorned in holiday décor surprises and delights visitors with welcoming, candle-lit luminarias leading the way to each building’s entrance. Enjoy festive music and a variety of entertainment, as you explore over a dozen magical, historic adobes on the tour. Hear the stories of Monterey’s earliest buildings and savor the warm spirit of the community of this annual event that has become a family favorite during the holidays.
This charitable annual fundraiser for Monterey State Historic Park raises funds for the State Park’s educational history programs for elementary students, as well as for the restoration of the historic First Theatre. The State Parks buildings are joined by over a dozen community partner buildings – some of which are only open to the public during this event.
Ticket Sales Begin Friday, October 10, 2025
Tickets may be purchased:
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In person at one of our store locations
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Online (see Will Call details below)
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On event nights at the Pacific House Store
Ticket Prices
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$30 Adult 1-Night Pass
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$25 Adult 1-Night Pass (Early Bird - Purchase before November 1)
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$45 Adult 2-Night Gold Pass
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Children 17 & under are FREE
In-Person Purchase Locations
Custom House Store
1 Custom House Plaza, Monterey (near Old Fisherman’s Wharf)
Thursday–Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Pacific House Store
20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey (adjacent to the Custom House Store)
Tuesday–Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Discounts: Military and MSHPA members receive special discounts (available in stores only).
Online Purchases & Will Call
If you buy tickets online:
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Collect your wristbands and event program map at Will Call on event nights.
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Print-at-home Eventbrite confirmations cannot be used for entry.
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Wristbands are required for building access.
Will Call Locations
There are three designated lcoations where you may pick up your online ticket purchases.
Opens 4:00 pm on event nights.
Stanton Center
Custom House Plaza
Casa Gutierrez
590 Calle Principal
Stevenson House
530 Houston Street
EVENT FAQ
Will there be refreshments available this year at the adobes?
Yes! Select adobes will be serving refreshments during the event.
I purchased a ticket but cannot attend. May I request a refund?
We're sorry, but tickets are non-refundable.
Will the event be canceled if it rains?
Christmas in the Adobes happens rain or shine!
2025 PARTICIPATING HISTORIC BUILDINGS*
California’s First Theater
Casa Abrego
Casa Amesti
Casa Gutierrez
Casa Serrano
Casa Soberanes
Colton Hall
Cooper-Molera Adobe
Custom House
First Brick House
Gabriel de la Torre Adobe
*As of Sept 12, 2025
House of Four Winds
Larkin House
Mayo Hayes O’Donnell Library
Monterey Museum of Art
Old Fisherman’s Wharf
Old Whaling Station
Pacheco Adobe (Saturday Only)
Pacific House
Robert Louis Stevenson House
Royal Presidio Chapel/San Carlos Cathedral
