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Thai Fest at the Santa Monica Pier
September 20-21: A celebration of Thai culture featuring Muay Thai demonstrations, celebrity fighter appearances, and authentic Thai food. Enjoy traditional dance and shopping with Thai vendors. FREE!
Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show on the Pier
September 13: Stroll the pier and admire 200+ classics at Santa Monicaโs car show. FREE!
40th Birthday Dance Party Takeover with Heal the Bay Aquarium
August 9: Dance to 80s hits, play retro games, and celebrate Heal the Bayโs 40th birthday with a free family dance party. FREE
Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival
June 28-29: Celebrate the best of beach life with an awesome, free, all ages festival! Festivities include sport competitions, Ninja Nation obstacle course, Museum of Beach Life, all-day music, sandcastle competition, youth activities, and lots more.
Konamon Japanese Street Food Fest at the Santa Monica Pier
May 17-18: Celebrate Japanโs favorite street foods with takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kids fun area.
Holiday Cheer on the Pier in Santa Monica
NOV 21 - DEC 19: The historic Merry Go-Round windows are decked out with a one-of-a-kind installation from the Santa Monica Pier Corporation, that sets the stage for incredible holiday events all season long.ย On select days, enjoy music, performances, a car show, and photos with Santa.
Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA at Santa Monica Pier
OCTOBER 19 - DECEMBER 1: Watch acrobatic performances and the art of clowning during at KOOZA. The show is an innovative journey viewed through the perspective of The Innocent, an endearing yet naรฏve clown looking for his place in the world. Acts include Silks, Double Highwire, Skeleton Dance, and Wheel of Death.ย
Santa Monica Pier 115th Birthday Celebration
SEPTEMBER 6: Enjoy outdoor movie on the pier deck, featuring the Barbie Movie. Listen to live music, enjoy birthday cake and frozen custard from Pier Burger, and kids' activities including games and face painting. Explore local food vendors, visit the Beer Garden (21+), and check out exclusive Pier merchandise.ย
Party on the Pier with Mattel at Santa Monica Pier
NOVEMBER 5: UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital hosts their annual Party on the Pier featuring carnival games with Mattel toys as prizes, celebrity appearances and photo booth, meal vouchers and carnival treats, crafts, activities, meet therapy animals, and more.
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