Save the date! Whalefest Monterey is back, mark your calendars for April 12-13, 2025.

This free, fun and educational interactive family event held at Old Fisherman’s Wharf and Custom House Plaza-Monterey State Park celebrates the biodiversity of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and much more! There will be a 2-day Symposium with world-renowned marine experts and dozens of exhibit booths, benefits many local and national marine organizations that educate, inspire, and empower the public to protect the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

A notable change this year includes a marine science-oriented Symposium at the Stanton Center on Sunday, April 13th, and interactive marine-themed exhibits on Custom House Plaza on Saturday, April 12th, among many other engaging activities for all ages.