Events & Happenings

Published on March 10, 2020

	May 2025
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				1 11AM-4PM 11AM-4PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. The Park will close for a private event at 4PM on May 1st and will reopen to the public at 11AM on May 2nd. May 1, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 Special Hours: The amusement park will close at 3 PM Special Hours: The amusement park will close at 3 PM Pacific Park will be closed for a private event on Thursday, May 1 at 4 PM. The Park will reopen to guests at 11 AM on Friday May 2. May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025 Special Lighting of the Pacific Wheel: AAPI Heritage Special Lighting of the Pacific Wheel: AAPI Heritage The Pacific Wheel will be lit red on Thursday, May 1 in recognition of AAPI Heritage Month, 2024. 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025 • • •	2 11AM-10PM 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 2, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90522 •	3 11AM-10PM 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 3, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90523 Wellness & Waves Wellness & Waves 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA Wellness & Waves is an athletic combo of run + yoga + yoga Pilates-fusion that takes place out at the West End of the Pier deck, and the experience is inclusive and expansive May 3, 2025 May 3, 2025 • •
4 11AM-9PM 11AM-9PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 4, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90524 Santa Monica Airport Antique Market Santa Monica Airport Antique Market 2800 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA Noted as One of the Top Ten “Flea Markets’ in America, visit the Santa Monica Airport Antique Market, a fun outdoor (and dog-friendly!) market full of many great dealers with furniture, antiques, collectibles, art, vintage clothes, jewelry, rugs and much more. May 4, 2025 May 4, 2025 • •	5 11AM-8PM 11AM-8PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 5, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 Special Lighting of the Pacific Wheel: Cinco de Mayo Special Lighting of the Pacific Wheel: Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated in Southern California and Pacific Park will join other destinations in lighting red, white and green for the evening. 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA May 5, 2025 May 5, 2025 • •	6 11AM-8PM 11AM-8PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 6, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 •	7 11AM-8PM 11AM-8PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 7, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 •	8 11AM-5PM 11AM-5PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. The Park will close for a private event at 5PM on May 8th and will reopen to the public at 11AM on May 9th. May 8, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 Special Lighting of the Pacific Wheel: Madhappy Special Lighting of the Pacific Wheel: Madhappy Pacific Park is excited to host Madhappy & Friends, a one-night-only fundraiser, taking place at Pacific Park on Thursday, May 8 . All proceeds will benefit The JED Foundation, the nation's leading organization dedicated to young adult mental health, supporting Los Angeles schools and districts in need. 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA May 8, 2025 May 8, 2025 • •	9 11AM-10PM 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 9, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90529 •	10 2PM-10PM 2PM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 10, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90530 Wellness & Waves Wellness & Waves 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA Wellness & Waves is an athletic combo of run + yoga + yoga Pilates-fusion that takes place out at the West End of the Pier deck, and the experience is inclusive and expansive May 10, 2025 May 10, 2025 • •
11 11AM-9PM 11AM-9PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 11, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90531 •	12 11AM-8PM 11AM-8PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 12, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 •	13 11AM-8PM 11AM-8PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 13, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 •	14 11AM-8PM 11AM-8PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 14, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 •	15 11AM-8PM 11AM-8PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 15, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 5th Annual Rick Crocker 5K Challenge 5th Annual Rick Crocker 5K Challenge 5th Annual Rick Crocker 5K Challenge! Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 4 PM. Stop by Locals' Night after the run! May 15, 2025 May 15, 2025 Locals' Night Locals' Night Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA Join us every THIRD THURSDAY of the month from September to May as the Pier will be rolling out the red carpet for Santa Monicans for a curated series for locals, by locals. Gather your friends and family and head down to the Pier for amazing entertainment including youth activities, a car show, local DJs and live music from local bands, art exhibits, and so much more! You really won’t want to miss this incredible and unique outdoor setting to unwind, all while celebrating Santa Monica. May 15, 2025 May 15, 2025 • • •	16 11AM-10PM 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 16, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90536 •	17 11AM-10PM 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 17, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90537 Konamon Fest Konamon Fest Konamon Fest is designed to spread the creativity and deliciousness of 'Konamon,' a representative of Japanese street food, around the globe. For Japanese people, Konamon is a familiar dish known for its tastiness, convenience, and creativity. The event will showcase not only traditional Konamon dishes but also modern creative arrangements and new ideas, offering a new culinary experience that blends tradition with innovation. May 17, 2025 May 17, 2025 Wellness & Waves Wellness & Waves 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA Wellness & Waves is an athletic combo of run + yoga + yoga Pilates-fusion that takes place out at the West End of the Pier deck, and the experience is inclusive and expansive May 17, 2025 May 17, 2025 • • •
18 11AM-9PM 11AM-9PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 18, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90538 Konamon Fest Konamon Fest Konamon Fest is designed to spread the creativity and deliciousness of 'Konamon,' a representative of Japanese street food, around the globe. For Japanese people, Konamon is a familiar dish known for its tastiness, convenience, and creativity. The event will showcase not only traditional Konamon dishes but also modern creative arrangements and new ideas, offering a new culinary experience that blends tradition with innovation. May 18, 2025 May 18, 2025 • •	19 11AM-8PM 11AM-8PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 19, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 •	20 11AM-8PM 11AM-8PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 20, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 •	21 11AM-8PM 11AM-8PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 21, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 •	22 11AM-4PM 11AM-4PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 22, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 Special Hours: The amusement park will close at 5 PM Special Hours: The amusement park will close at 5 PM Pacific Park will be closed for a private event on Thursday, May 22 at 4 PM. The Park will reopen to guests at 11 PM on Friday May 23. May 22, 2025 May 22, 2025 • •	23 11AM-10PM 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 23, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90543 Street League Skateboarding Championship Tour Street League Skateboarding Championship Tour Street League Skateboarding is set to bring its 2025 SLS Championship Tour to Santa Monica Pier for a free takeover event. May 23, 2025 May 23, 2025 • •	24 11AM-10PM 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 24, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90544 Wellness & Waves Wellness & Waves 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA Wellness & Waves is an athletic combo of run + yoga + yoga Pilates-fusion that takes place out at the West End of the Pier deck, and the experience is inclusive and expansive May 24, 2025 May 24, 2025 • •
25 11AM-10PM 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 25, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90545 •	26 11AM-9PM 11AM-9PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 26, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90546 •	27 11AM-8PM 11AM-8PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 27, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 •	28 11AM-8PM 11AM-8PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 28, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 •	29 11AM-3PM 11AM-3PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 29, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90519 Special Hours: The amusement park will close at 3 PM Special Hours: The amusement park will close at 3 PM Pacific Park will be closed for a private event on Thursday, May 29 at 3 PM. The Park will reopen to guests at 11 PM on Friday May 30. May 29, 2025 May 29, 2025 The Golden Screen: A Cinema Series The Golden Screen: A Cinema Series 9500 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA Step into the golden age of cinema! Join us for The Golden Screen – a monthly centennial screening series at The Culver Theater, presented by MGM & The Culver Hotel. Experience classic films on the big screen, then unwind with exclusive cocktails, canapés, music, and more at The Culver Hotel. May 29, 2025 May 29, 2025 • • •	30 11AM-10PM 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 30, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90550 •	31 11AM-10PM 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 31, 2025 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90551 Wellness & Waves Wellness & Waves 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA Wellness & Waves is an athletic combo of run + yoga + yoga Pilates-fusion that takes place out at the West End of the Pier deck, and the experience is inclusive and expansive May 31, 2025 May 31, 2025 • •

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