Our weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes Howl-o-ween on Main Street, lots of other Halloween happenings and much more.
Trick or Treat Downtown: Ready for a trick-or-treating adventure in Downtown Santa Monica? We're conjuring up the perfect roadmap, so make sure you're dressed to impress! Participating businesses will be handing out candy. Don't forget to share your hauntings with us on Instagram by tagging @dtsantamonica. Stay tuned for more updates on all the Halloween fun. Thursday, October 31, 3pm–6pm, Downtown Santa Monica. More info here.
Montana Avenue Halloween Hop: Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and goblins! Join us for the annual Halloween Hop on Montana Avenue! Bring the family for a spook-tacular day filled with candy, fun activities, and Halloween surprises. Costumes encouraged. See you there for a fang-tastic time. Thursday, October 31 3pm–6pm, Montana Avenue from 6th–17th Streets. Details here.
SaMo Pier Dia de los Muertos Celebration: This two-day event features free, family-friendly programming, community altars, and the interactive "Letters of Life" installation. Friday, November 1, 5pm–8pm and Saturday, November 2, 5pm–10pm. More details here.
Main Street HOWLOWEEN Event & Pet Costume Contest: Enjoy a spooktacular afternoon at the annual Main Street HOWL-O-WEEN event. Dress up your furry friend in their best costume and enter the Costume Contest for a chance to win some fang-tastic prizes. Additional activities: Face Painting Pet Photo Booth Pet Adoption by theyari.org Pet-Approved Vendors Performances by Sophie Dance West & Lincoln Middle School Choir. After the contest, grab some popcorn and settle in for a special outdoor screening of the original Ghostbusters. Sunday, November 3, Ashland Hill Parking Lot, 2807 Main Street More info here.
Main St. Halloween Movie on the Street - Ghostbusters: This year’s movie (as voted by the community) is the original Ghostbusters (1984). Lincoln Middle School Madrigals will kick off the evening at 5:45pm with a 15 minute medley of Halloween carols before a showing It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, followed by the original Ghostbusters. The movies and popcorn are free, but *BYO whatever else you want (food, drink, lawn chairs, blankets). Sunday, November 3, Ashland Hill Parking Lot, 2807 Main Street. Details here.
Westside Food Bank’s Hunger Walk: Proceeds from the free walk will benefit those experiencing food insecurity in Los Angeles County. Based in Santa Monica, Westside Food Bank aims to end hunger in our community by providing those in need with access to free, nutritious food. The 5K begins at noon and all participants will receive a free t-shirt and swag bag. Sunday, November 3, 12noon, Ocean View Park 2701 Barnard Way. Details here.
What to Eat & Drink?
EaterLA Profiles Orla, Chef Michael Mina’s New Santa Monica Restaurant: "Chef Mina explores Egyptian and Mediterranean food inside the new Regent Santa Monica Beach resort "serving an ambitious Egyptian-Middle Eastern menu from the Egypt-born chef." "With its striking view of the Pacific, it will likely become Santa Monica’s new hot spot for oceanside fine dining." 1700 Ocean Ave. More info here.
Halloween at the Edgemar: Enjoy some thrilling surprises and a party atmosphere, in addition to regular dinner service, set in an original 1928 bowstring truss warehouse space further developed by Frank Gehry in the 1980’s, including Special $10 cocktail menu all-night, additional off-menu surprise beverages, best dressed contest, and a DJ spinning all-night along with ongoing later evening programming. More info here.
Halloween Pre-Game Party at The Rose Venice: Guests can enjoy chilling music, festive treats and a costume contest to kick off Halloween on Thursday, October 31, 5:30pm–8pm. $40 admission includes passed appetizers and two craft cocktails. 220 Rose Avenue. More info here.
Halloween Murder on the Dance Floor Party at Gran Blanco: $130 includes open bar, light bites, and more. Thursday, October 31, 8pm, 80 Windward Avenue, Venice. Details here.
Esters Wine Shop Hallo-Wine Party: $25 per ticket + tax Complimentary Specialty Wine, Beer or Cocktail Horror Film Screenings Live DJ Set Best costume wins a bottle of champagne. Thursday, Oct. 31, 6pm, 1314 7th Street. More info here.
Wanderlust Creamery x Williams Sonoma Ice Cream Demo Event: Wanderlust Creamery owner, Adrienne Borlongan is hosting an ice cream demo and book talk at the Williams Sonoma at 1600 Montana Avenue on Friday, November 1 at 6pm. Adrienne will walk everyone through her Chicha Morada ice cream recipe, chat about her book and hand out Wanderlust scoops. Details here.
Luke's Lobster Opens in Downtown SaMo: It is serving its signature lobster, crab and shrimp rolls, along with side dishes like poppyseed slaw, kettle chips, and soups, along with drinks from local craft breweries Crown & Hops and Three Weavers. 200 Santa Monica Blvd. More info here.
+++Further Afield+++ Día de los Muertos Family Day at LA Plaza de Cutura y Artes: Remember deceased loved ones by building ofrendas adorned with photos, candles, marigold flowers and more at this family event with a wind music band, Oaxacan folk dancers and authentic foods such as tamales, tacos, pan de muerto, mole and hot chocolate. Friday & Saturday, November 1-2, 501 N Main Street. More info here.
Looking Ahead: Ice at Santa Monica (11/9 - 1/20); Main St. Holiday Party & Tree Lighting (12/8)
If there’s something you think is worth highlighting around town, reach out to me at sean@smdp.com
