Featured Events

Visit our neighbors at Winston House every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for live music featuring an array of artists. First show runs from 7-10pm, the second show is from 10pm-2am.

Get in the Thanksgiving spirit and work up an appetite running along Santa Monica’s beautiful beach path. Trot 5k, 10k, 15k, or Half Marathon on Thanksgiving Day to work toward your personal best or take a leisurely stroll!

Join the locals for a fun and festive night out with delicious food and shopping at First Fridays on Abbot Kinney. Enjoy food trucks galore with an ongoing rotation of cuisines on the first Friday of every month.

Join the Venice Chamber of Commerce for a beloved tradition—the annual changing of the Venice Sign lights for the holidays! This special celebration will take place on Windward Avenue (east of Pacific Avenue), with street closures to make room for live music and family-friendly activities.

Mark your calendar and get ready to join the jolliest run – The 47th annual Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run returns on December 14th. Run along the beautiful streets of Santa Monica and Venice including a long stretch through the famous Venice Beach boardwalk.

Join the locals for the 62nd Annual Marina Del Rey Holiday Boat Parade on December 14. Experience cheer with music, lights and decor all to get you in the proper holiday spirit.

Ring in the new year and enjoy the festivities with the whole family. Experience countdown fireworks, live music, face painting, food trucks and more.