Santa Monica Pier Locals’ Night October 2025

Published on October 14, 2025

Locals’ Night Returns October 16 with a Community Pep Rally, Student Performances, and Playland Arcade’s 71st Anniversary

WHAT:
Santa Monica Pier Locals’ Night

WHEN:
Thursday, October 16, 2025
3:30 PM – 10 PM

WHERE:
Various Locations along the
Santa Monica Pier

The community’s favorite monthly tradition is back! Locals’ Night returns to the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 3:30 to 10 p.m., featuring a Community Pep Rally with Santa Monica High School, St. Monica High School and Palisades High School, and honoring the 71st anniversary of the Playland Arcade with Mario Kart and Air Hockey competitions, among other activities at one of the Pier’s most iconic destinations.

Presented by Pacific Park and Playland Arcade, this “Third Thursday at the Pier” event unites the local community and all Angelenos with an evening of free, family-friendly programming—including live music, student performances, car club displays, interactive booths, and beachside dancing.

FREE tickets are available HERE.

Don’t forget to stop by Pacific Park where the fun continues! And speaking of fun, Pacific Park’s newest attraction The Funhouse is sure to impress the whole family!

About the Santa Monica Pier Corp

The Santa Monica Pier Corporation (SMPC) is a 501c(3) non-profit public benefit corporation that was founded in 1983. SMPC was formed for the purpose of assisting the City in the rehabilitation, preservation, protection, development, operation, and management of the Pier. SMPC produces and manages free public programing at the Santa Monica Pier including Locals’ Night, Pier 360, and the Twilight Concert Series. Learn more at santamonicapier.org.

 

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Feature image courtesy of @santamonicapier