Community Events

Cover of a Westside Event Guide with bold maroon text: 'WESTSIDE EVENT GUIDE' and subtitle 'What to do, see and watch in the week ahead'

SAVE THE DATES

51 things to do in and around Santa Monica (August 7–13)

Plan your week with our informal guide to Santa Monica happenings.

Outdoor summer banner announcing Tongva Twilight Sounds & Cinema with a starry night background and the tagline 'Celebrating music, movies & community'

FREE SUMMER FUN

Santa Monica brings back ‘Twilight’ vibes with Tongva Park series

The new, free weekly event kicks off Saturday.

Crowded outdoor street market with white tents and people browsing stalls on a sunny day.

FAMILY FUN

‘Art on Ocean’ festival to feature food, music and wine garden

The street will be closed to cars on Saturday, August 8.

Outdoor concert on a lawn: a full stage with an orchestra performing under colorful lights, audience seated on blankets and chairs near trees by the water.

DOUBLE THE FUN

‘Encanto’ x World Cup: 2026 Marina Del Rey Summer Concert Series kicks off July 11

Burton Chace Park opens at 6:00 a.m. for early birds.

Skateboarder in a white tank top and khaki pants grinds a metal pipe on a wooden ramp at Santa Monica Pier, with spectators in the background.

SUMMER FUN

Santa Monica’s ‘Pier 360’ Beach Festival brings the heat this weekend

Admission is free on Saturday and Sunday.