SANTA MONICA BLOCK FEST is back for a special Halloween edition on third street promenade. three blocks of third street promenade turned into one open-air festival of music, food, and culture. multiple stages, night market, and vendor village.

Live djs. diverse music lineup. pop-up bars. VIP lounges. full custom production. open container throughout the EZSM zone.

Free. all ages. open to the public.

📍 third street promenade, santa monica

🗓 saturday, october 10, 2026 · 5 PM – 12 AM (Aft

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10 blocks. Art, music, shopping, family fun & more. Join us on Montana Avenue as we celebrate 100 years of Route 66!

The Montana Avenue Art Walk returns to Santa Monica on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for a special celebration of 100 Years of Route 66.

As one of Santa Monica’s official Route 66 Centennial celebrations, this year’s Art Walk will transform 10 blocks of Montana Avenue, from 7th Street to 17th Street, into a vibrant, walkable celebration of art, music, culture, community, and the iconic Mother Road.

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Pier Play returns to the Santa Monica Pier for an expanded 2-Day Immersive Experience.

An expanded, 2-day multi-genre dance music experience

Oceanside stage with sunset views

Limited capacity for a more intentional environment

Interactive and immersive playground

21+

October 3rd from 2:30pm to 10:30pm

October 4th from 2:30pm to 10:30pm

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The Bay Foundation’s Blue Waters: Santa Monica Bay Boating Festival takes place on Saturday, 10/3/2026, at Marina del Rey’s Burton Chace Park! You’re invited to this day anchored in celebrating Santa Monica Bay and stewardship. At the festival, explore:

FREE clean boating resources and giveaways

An expert panel on innovative, eco-friendly boating solutions

Local community organizations making a difference in safeguarding the ocean

Ways you can help keep Santa Monica Bay healthy for current and future generations

Burton Chace ParkMarina del Rey, CA
Saturday, October 3
10 AM - 1 PM

Whether you’re a boating enthusiast, passionate about protecting the coastline, or just curious to learn more about local waters, this free in-person event offers something for everyone. Bring your friends and celebrate the ocean, connect with communities, and discover ways to help steward Santa Monica Bay while recreating on the waters we all enjoy! Thank you to the California State Coastal Conservancy for supporting this event.

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The Venice Afterburn is a yearly celebration of art and community in Venice Beach. As an official Burning Man Regional, it brings the playa spirit into the “default world,” blending it with the creative and colorful energy of Venice.

For two days, Windward Plaza transforms into a playground of magic full of art cars, installations, theme camps, music and comes alive with burners and locals alike.



Free before 6pm. Family-friendly during the day; after 6pm, the kids head home.

OCTOBER 10th & 11th, 2026 | 12PM-10PM
WINDWARD PLAZA, VENICE BEACH, CA

Free until 5:30 PM
$30 donation after 5:30 PM each day
18+ after 5:30 PM
NO Ins-Outs past 5:30 PM
LAST ENTRY 9PM

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A Celebration by the sea! ONE DAY · ONE BEACH · ONE COMMUNITY

Main Basketball Court at Muscle BeachVenice, CA

Monday, October 26 • 12 PM - 7:30 PM

The Venice Yoga Festival & Block Party is a free, family-friendly community celebration bringing together yoga, wellness, music, art, culture, and local businesses in the heart of Venice. The festival features yoga and wellness sessions, live music and kirtan, workshops and talks, and a community bazaar showcasing local vendors and artisans.

At the heart of the festival is a larger mission: to help bring life back to the Venice Recreation Center and Boardwalk and make this iconic part of Venice a vibrant, welcoming and family-friendly gathering place again. With the City investing in the area, including a new children's play space, we hope to contribute by bringing families, artists, musicians and the community back together — while preserving the creativity and character that make Venice unique.

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The Bay Foundation’s Blue Waters: Santa Monica Bay Boating Festival takes place on Saturday, 10/3/2026, at Marina del Rey’s Burton Chace Park! You’re invited to this day anchored in celebrating Santa Monica Bay and stewardship. At the festival, explore:

FREE clean boating resources and giveaways

An expert panel on innovative, eco-friendly boating solutions

Local community organizations making a difference in safeguarding the ocean

Ways you can help keep Santa Monica Bay healthy for current and future generations

Burton Chace ParkMarina del Rey, CA
Saturday, October 3
10 AM - 1 PM

Whether you’re a boating enthusiast, passionate about protecting the coastline, or just curious to learn more about local waters, this free in-person event offers something for everyone. Bring your friends and celebrate the ocean, connect with communities, and discover ways to help steward Santa Monica Bay while recreating on the waters we all enjoy! Thank you to the California State Coastal Conservancy for supporting this event.

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On September 26, 2026, Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to a residence in the 3100 block of Pico Boulevard to conduct a welfare check.

Officers entered the residence and located two deceased adults, one male and one female.

SMPD detectives have determined that the deaths of two adults found inside a residence in the 3100 block of Pico Boulevard were the result of a murder-suicide involving a married couple.

The investigation indicates that the husband fatally shot his wife before taking his own life. Investigators determined the incident occurred at approximately 6:42 a.m. on September 26. A firearm was recovered at the scene.

No other individuals are believed to have been involved. This was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The identities of the deceased are being withheld pending formal identification and notification of next of kin by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Watch Commander, available 24 hours a day, at 310-458-8427.

The Moomat Ahiko Way on- and off-ramps providing access to and from Pacific Coast Highway are expected to fully close for approximately two months starting as early as Monday, Sept. 28. This work is part of the Santa Monica Pier Bridge Replacement Project and will include demolition activities of the final portion of the old Pier bridge followed by construction of the new bridge columns. This will be the largest portion of the bridge demolished since the start of the project. Crews will use the closed ramps to ensure motorists’ safety and to stage necessary equipment to perform these activities.

Motorists traveling southbound on PCH will be directed to either exit at the California Incline or continue on eastbound I-10 to Lincoln Boulevard. Motorists wanting to access PCH from Ocean Avenue should continue northbound to the California Incline.

The Santa Monica Pier will remain open throughout the closure, including all restaurants, shops, attractions, businesses and amenities. Visitors can continue to access the Pier by following posted signage directing to alternate routes and parking facilities.

Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time while traveling to and from the Pier during the temporary closure.

The Santa Monica Pier Bridge Replacement Project will replace the nearly 87-year-old bridge that serves as the primary vehicle access to the Pier. The project will improve safety, accessibility and the long-term reliability of this important connection while maintaining access to the Pier throughout construction whenever possible.