Farmer's Market - Photo Credit: Dj Jewelz

Dec 3

8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Santa Monica Downtown Farmer's Market

Purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, handmade products and other comestibles from local farmers.

Dec 4

December 4, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - December 5, 2025 @ 8:00 pm

2025 Santa Monica Tree Lighting Ceremony

Start the holiday season with Santa and a snow experience on Third Street promenade! Experience a magical evening under the stars as Santa lights the Official City of Santa Monica Holiday Tree! The holiday festivities will feature performances by local choirs, a special performance of the Nutcracker, and "snow" on Third Street Promenade. After the […]

Dec 4

7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

An Elevated Thursday Night: Live Music at The Penthouse

Join us every Thursday from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM for live music at The Penthouse, Santa Monica’s premier rooftop dining destination. As the sun sets over the Pacific, enjoy a curated musical experience paired with handcrafted cocktails, elevated cuisine, and panoramic ocean views. Whether you’re planning a night out in Santa Monica or looking […]

Dec 7

3:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Miracle on Main Street

Miracle on Main Street 2025 will be the second Sunday in December; Sunday, December 7th, with kids activities, Santa and the tree lighting on the Heritage Museum lawn. Plus, Carolers & street-wide festivities and holiday parties into the night!

Dec 8

8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Santa Monica Downtown Farmer's Market

Purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, handmade products and other comestibles from local farmers.

Dec 10

8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Santa Monica Downtown Farmer's Market

Purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, handmade products and other comestibles from local farmers.

Dec 11

7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

An Elevated Thursday Night: Live Music at The Penthouse

Dec 13

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

City of Santa Monica 150th Celebration Grand Finale

Over the past six months, our community has come together to reflect on 150 years of history. Now, we invite you to celebrate the culmination of this milestone year with a free cultural festival and community gathering on the Promenade, with live music, art activations, and fun for the whole family.

Dec 13

December 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - December 14, 2025 @ 2:00 am

17th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl

'Tis the Season for the 17th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl, Saturday, December 13th Starting at 5pm. Get ready to Crawl for a Cause with thousands of Santas, Elves, & Tipsy Reindeer and fill the streets of Santa Monica with holiday cheer! This iconic, city-wide pub crawl brings the entire community together to support local bars […]