Events
Stay connected with Santa Monica's vibrant community through our comprehensive Event Calendar. From beach festivals and farmers markets to cultural celebrations and neighborhood gatherings, we compile the most complete listing of local events. Our regularly updated calendar features everything from Pier concerts and Third Street Promenade performances to art gallery openings and community meetings. Whether you're planning your weekend or looking for family activities, our Event Calendar helps you discover the best of Santa Monica's daily happenings. Find detailed information about times, locations, and ticket prices for events throughout our beachside city, all in one convenient place.
August at the Market
August 6-12 is National Farmers Market Week!Join the Santa Monica Farmers Markets in celebrating local farmers and farmers markets.
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Main Street welcomes the chariot parade on Sunday
The 47th Annual Festival of the Chariots, a cultural celebration with elaborately decorated chariots, will take place on Main Street.
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City Hall wants the city to attract more event tourism
Santa Monica officials aim to attract more organized events and visitors, but specific plans and policies are yet to be...
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Sunshine, superheroes and the Santa Monica Police Department made National Night Out a smash hit
National Night Out in Santa Monica was a huge success, bringing the community together for fun activities with police and...
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GRLSWIRL Venice SurfSkate Fest & Festival of Chariots
Your weekend starts here with the GRLSWIRL SurfSkate Fest in Venice, the Festival of Chariots , food and drink highlights...
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Around Town
Your weekend starts here with the Venice Beach Games, National Night Out , food and drink highlights, and much more!
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Salsa Sundays mark two decades on the Promenade
According to 35-year dancing veteran Genina Dimalanta, there’s no better way to kick off a Monday than by doing Salsa...
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Around Town
Your weekend starts here with the release of Barbie and Oppenheimer movies , an Evening with Colson Whitehead, and much...
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Around Town
Welcome to SMDP’s weekly column highlighting upcoming goings on in and around Santa Monica.
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Santa Monica celebrates a safe July 4 amid national trend towards violence
The Independence Day holiday brought some welcome sunshine and jovial crowds to Santa Monica but in contrast to the national...
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