The eighth annual Polar Bear Plunge returns to Santa Monica's Annenberg Community Beach House on January 10, 2026, featuring an ocean plunge, 300-yard swim, heated pool access, and hot chocolate for participants of all ages.
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Sandy Candy Cane Lane at the Pier, Christmas restaurant offerings, and much more!
LoveBug & Me Music will host its annual Holiday Pajama Day Sing-Along, a festive, family-friendly event for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers.
Families are encouraged to come dressed in
Several holiday celebrations will light up the Santa Monica area this week, offering residents multiple opportunities to embrace the season with tree lightings, visits with Santa Claus and festive activities.
The Venice Chamber of Commerce will host its 14th Annual Venice Holiday Sign Lighting Celebration Saturday, Dec. 6 from 6-9 p.m. at Windward Avenue and Pacific Avenue.
The free,
The Santa Monica Pier Corporation has postponed its November 20 Locals' Night event due to expected inclement weather, rescheduling the free community celebration for Dec. 18 with an expanded
WestEdge Design Fair will celebrate its 10th anniversary Nov. 20-22 at Santa Monica's Barker Hangar, focusing on purpose-driven design and community rebuilding.
The milestone edition brings together more
Santa MoniCARES raised $1,940 at the fourth annual Volley-Ween fundraiser event on Oct. 29 for local Santa Monica nonprofits. With Santa MoniCARES matching the donation, a total of $3,
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Museum of Illusions Opening, An Evening with Padma Lakshmi, Blue Plate Oysterette Community Dinner Series,
More than 250 underserved children from across Los Angeles County experienced their first taste of seaside joy Oct. 11 as the Santa Monica Pier launched its inaugural Youth Day, reviving
