Night Owl

Night Owl is soaring back to the Museum and bigger than ever! Come ready to meet beautiful owls, enjoy delicious drinks and fantastic food, buy one-of-a-kind goods, and maybe just meet the new (fluffy) love of your life! This year’s Night Owl can’t be missed: 

• Owl Hour with Antonio Balestreri and his live owls in the garden 

• Music and Beats by DJ Ice Cream Adventure 

• A raffle featuring the following prizes: 

  Paella afternoon cooked in your yard by Chef Brandon Miller for up to 25 people.  Available in Monterey County Only on a mutually agreed upon date.  Dinner is paella cooking demo and paella served in disposables for 25 with 6 bottles of Chefs Choice of Wine.  Value $2,000 

  Twisted Roots Wine Tasting For 10 in their Tasting Room with the Winemaker and a Cheese and Charcuterie Platter from Platter Perfection for 10 Value $500 

  Dine Around:  $150 to Mezzaluna Pasteria, $150 to Paluca Trattoria, $150 to Haute Enchilada, and $150 to Café Carmel Value $600 

  Adventure Awaits 2025 - complimentary tickets for four to - Artichoke Festival, Monterey Motorsports Festival, California Rodeo, Chamber Music Monterey Bay 2024/2025 Season and Monterey Symphony 2024.2025 Season 

  And more!

• Delicious BBQ from the Butcher’s Pit (vegetarian options available) 

• All-you-can eat charcuterie from Platter Perfection 

• Cookies from Sweet Elena’s 

• Special Brews from our friends at Alvarado Street Brewery 

• Tequila Tastings with the Tequila People 

• Delicious non-alcoholic beverages from the Monterey Tap Truck 

• Cat and Kitten meet and greet and adoptions with the Animal Friends Rescue Project 

• Special VIP Hour with an educational owl meet and greet with falconer Antonio Balestreri and catering by chef Brandon Miller, Charcuterie by Platter Perfection, and cookies from Sweet Elena’s, and bubbles by Twisted Roots 

Ages 21+