Also as homage to the butterflies, the town of Pacific Grove commissioned the sculpture by the late Christopher Bell that's in front of the post office. The sculpture has a small boy and girl dressed in Monarch costumes. Co-sponsored by the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce, the Pacific Grove Art Center and the Heritage Society, this tour takes you inside many of the town's immaculately restored Victorian homes and businesses. The number of houses varies from year to year, depending upon the residents and innkeepers who wish to participate. A committee selects participants based on the home's historic value and the quality of restoration done on the property.
Docents dressed in period costume conduct the tours and give information about each home or inn.
The event occurs in early to mid-October each year. This festive event on the first or second Sunday in October features a crafts fair, Jewish food, dance, music, and entertainment and a village market with costumed vendors. Nosh on traditional Jewish fare like kugel and latkes. There are also wandering storytellers, pushcart peddlers, strolling musicians, Israeli dance lessons, synagogue tours, and more. Admission to the event is free.