Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular 20-minute fireworks show over the water in Marina del Rey!

Celebrate Independence Day by the water with Marina del Rey’s dazzling 20-minute fireworks show! The display lights up the sky from 9:00 to 9:20 p.m., best viewed from Burton Chace Park, Fisherman’s Village, or anywhere along the waterfront. Synchronized music plays at the main viewing spots, adding to the festive atmosphere.

SHOWTIME: 9:00 p.m. – 9:20 p.m.

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The City of Malibu has announce that the Community Services Department has earned the 2026 Southern California Public Pool Operators Association Innovative Program Award for the City's Water Safety Program, Sensory Swim.

Designed for participants of all ability levels, the Sensory Swim program provides a supportive aquatic environment where individuals with sensory sensitivities and diverse needs can comfortably enjoy the benefits of swimming. By reducing noise and creating a calmer pool setting, the program helps ensure that participants feel relaxed, safe, and included during their time in the water. Through a collaboration with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and the Malibu Esperance Center, the City aims to expand access to recreational opportunities while strengthening community inclusion. The Sensory Swim Program fosters confidence, social connection, and physical activity for individuals and families who may not always find traditional aquatic programs accessible. By prioritizing thoughtful accommodations and trained staff support, the initiative helps create a safe, welcoming space where everyone—regardless of ability—can experience the joy and wellness benefits of swimming.

Inclusive Recreation programs provide access to recreational classes and activities for individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds. These programs aim to remove barriers to participation, promote social connection, and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to engage in meaningful recreational experiences.

Programs are designed for youth and adults to ensure that everyone can enjoy and benefit from shared experiences. Recreation classes are specifically adapted and modified to support individuals with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities, as well as those who benefit from additional accommodations in a recreational setting.

Click Here to see upcoming programs at the Malibu Community Pool at Malibu High School.

The Santa Monica 4th of July Parade RETURNS Saturday, July 4, 2024 at 9:30am. The 2026 Santa Monica Parade celebrates the Arts!

The 2026 parade is flipping the route! The parade kicks off promptly at 9:30am departing from Beach Lot 5S, traveling South on Barnard Way before turning North onto Main Street, ending at Pico and Main. Join us to watch anywhere along the Main Street route as we make our way toward Tongva Park. The official grandstand announcement location will be in front of the Ocean Park Library.



Please note that the entire parade route and some streets leading to it will be closed to vehicle traffic ALL morning long, from 6AM - 12PM. Public parking can be found at lots off Neilson to the West, and please be mindful of residential restrictions to the East. We recommend walking, biking or scooting to watch the parade!



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The City of Malibu officially opened the gates to its new skate park on Saturday, June 20, at its ribbon cutting ceremony. The event also featured skate demos courtesy of X Games Club Los Angeles athletes, including Olympic medalist and local Tom Schaar. The City applauds the persistence and dedication of the community, staff, commissions, and elected officials that worked together tirelessly to make this park a reality for generations to come. Check out a few photos from the event below.



Photos via City of Malibu

Celebrate the opening of the Malibu Skate Park at Go Skateboarding Day in partnership with XCLA. Participate in a skate jam, watch pro demos, enjoy food trucks, and purchase merchandise from local skate vendors. The first 100 children (ages 14 and under) who visit the City of Malibu Community Services Department booth will get free ice cream. Parking will be available at Malibu Bluffs Park and in the designated area along Malibu Canyon Road in between Pacific Coast Highway and Civic Center Way. There will be crossing guards at the corner of Malibu Canyon Road and Pacific Coast Highway.

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Enjoy a fun-filled morning with family-friendly activities and a group bike ride for all ages. Wear GREEN for mental health awareness month!

Co-hosted by the City's Human Services Division and Santa Monica Spoke, the 5th annual Kidical Mass bike ride + Mental Health & Wellness Fair is back at Clover Park!



Arrive early to enjoy:

Community partners offering activities and local mental health resources
Helmet decorating
Bagels, juice, coffee, and snacks
Wear GREEN for mental health month!
Family-friendly group bike ride for ALL ages on Santa Monica streets

We will meet on the west side of the park, near 25th Street and Oak Street. Remember to wear GREEN for Mental Health Awareness month! The group ride will help all participants develop skills and comfort for city bike riding. This crossover event celebrates May as Bike Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.

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SMPD is heading to Junior Cookies on Main Street for an evening of cookies and conversation with our Santa Monica community.

Stop by, say hello, ask questions, and meet members of your Santa Monica Police Department in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

📅 Monday, May 4, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Junior Cookies, 2726 Main Street

All are welcome. No RSVP required.

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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY is coming and we’re bringing the PRIZES!

Join us for a fun-filled day where you can score free comics AND get a chance to win awesome giveaways all day long including a $100 gift certificate!

FREE comics for all Prize raffles & giveaways Fun for fans of every age

It's happening at: Santa Monica Comics Company May 2nd, 11am to 4pm 11870 Santa Monica Blvd., #204, Los Angeles

Bring your friends, come celebrate comics and you might walk away a winner! Free Comic Book Day

How about winning a CGC 5.0 Stan Lee signed copy of Amazing Spider-Man #11 from 1964?!!!

So come by and get some free comics, meet a ton of comic creators and artists at our rooftop SMCC comic-con and get a FREE raffle ticket with any purchase you make AND YOU'RE ENTERED TO WIN! Want better odds? You can purchase MORE raffle tickets for $1 each or 6 for $5!

A winner will be chosen at 5pm on Free Comic Book Day. You need not be present to win.

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CicLAvia is a non-profit organization that has been opening streets throughout LA County since 2010. Come experience car-free open streets in West LA.

Date: Sunday, April 24, 2026
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: Connecting Santa Monica Blvd and Westwood Blvd

Santa Monica Blvd, from Centinela Ave to Westwood Blvd
Westwood Blvd, from Santa Monica Blvd to Le Conte Ave



Enjoy the pop-up park for the day in your favorite people-powered way, whether that's walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or simply spectating! All ages and abilities are welcome.

Activities abound along the CicLAvia—West LA route! You can check out shops, eateries, local gems, and activities along the route.

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A rollerskater gets arrested after disrupting a childrens skateboarding class injurying a child.

Every Saturday, from 8 - 10AM, the Venice Beach Recreation Center hosts a skateboarding classes for kids under 12 years old. Taught by Skateboarding Hall of Famer Lonny Hiramoto, the classes use the Rollerskating Plaza because it is a really the only smooth flat surface with limited bike and pedestrian traffic, thus providing a safeeee enviroment for these kids who are just learning to ride a board.

Acording to several of the witnesses, this woman rolerskater showed up at 8 AM and started harrassing the class, yelling at Lonny, getting in the way, and bumping into the kids. Her interactions with the class esculated to a breaking point which resulted in a kid getting knocked down.

When the police arrive, she claims they mobbed up on her and assault her and that they are all lying about wht happened. She claims one of the guys assaulted her. After the police investigate, including reviewing videos from both parties, she is placed under arrest for battery. The police say the guy she claims hit her is nowhere to be found.

A few hours after the arrest she was released with just a ticket, according to her, she sent Shacked Mag a private mesage stating that and demanding the Instagram post about this be removed. Se also made coments on the post stating everyone lied. After she got backlash from several people replying to her, she deleted everything.

Santa is lighting the tree and taking FREE photos with everyone! Enjoy special performances, hot cocoa, holiday crafts, and more!

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 ceremony, guests of all ages are invited to take FREE photos with Santa, make holiday-themed crafts, and enjoy hot cocoa. A DJ will keep the festivities going with a holiday dance party. All activities at this event are FREE and open to all ages!

1351 Third Street Promenade

DEC 4TH AT 6 PM. Special holiday programming will start at 5 PM



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Santa Claus is coming to town with Santa Monica's police officers & firefighters leading the way. Santa and his public safety helpers will be distributing good cheer and thousands of candy canes as part of this year’s 33rd Annual "Candy Cane Drive.”

Everyone is invited to join in the festivities sponsored by the Santa Monica Police Officers Association and Santa Monica Firefighters, Local 1109 .

To ensure everyone has the opportunity to visit with Santa, this year’s scheduled stops include one per police beat.

Saturday, December 6, 2025:

10:00 – 10:45 am Douglas Park - 2400 California Ave (Beat 4)

11:00-11:30 am Christine Reed Park California Ave & 7th Street (Beat 1)

1:00 – 1:45 pm Virginia Avenue Park - 2200 Virginia Ave (Beat 3)

2:00 – 2:45 pm Clover Park - Ocean Park & 25th St (Beat 2)

Santa Monica children are encouraged to look and listen for the lights and sirens of the public safety vehicles, while parents are encouraged to bring their cameras.

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A video recap of the 2025 Haunted Heats Surf Contest host by Bay Street Boards. A geat turnout for the return of this contest, with a raffle that raised money for Los Courage Camps

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital celebrates 25 years of fun for a cause with its milestone 25th Annual Party on the Pier, returning to the Santa Monica Pier's Pacific Park on Sunday, November 2, from 10AM to 2PM PT. This beloved family-friendly fundraiser brings together celebrity guests—including Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt, Whitney Port, Raini & Rico Rodriguez, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle-Kline, Nathan Kress, and Christine Chiu—for a day of joy, rides, games, and giving back. Guests can enjoy unlimited Pacific Park rides, carnival games with Mattel toy prizes, photo activations, therapy animals, and more, all benefiting UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and its mission to provide world-class pediatric care.

Cost: Admission is FREE

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a night of thrills and chills at the Santa Monica Swim Center! Dive into our Floating Pumpkin Patch, brave the Sharks Haunted House, and test your skills on the Floating Obstacle Course. Enjoy Spooky Flicks, arts & crafts, treats, and more. Don't miss out on this family-friendly event packed with fun activities, food trucks, and recreational swimming!

Ticket required for entry and are nonrefundable.

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There’s fun and scares for all ages, but the frights intensify as night falls over Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey during this two-day festival.

Dates and Hours:

Saturday, October 25 | 4:00–10:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 26 | 4:00–10:00 p.m.

Location: Burton Chace Park – 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Ages: Activities for all ages & scare levels!

Cost: Admission is FREE

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Ready for a trick-or-treating adventure in Downtown Santa Monica?

On the 1200 Block of Third Street Promenade (between Arizona & Wilshire), join us for a Monster Mash for all ages! Dogs are more than welcome to join the fun too (and hopefully wearing costumes of their own...)

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Friday, October 31, 2025



The party will include :

Kid-friendly costumed characters
Mini Pumpkin Patch - Pick your FREE pumpkin! (first come, first served)
Pumpkin decorating
Appearances by special guests!
Games
Face painting
Photo ops
Arts & Crafts
Free treats, stickers, and tattoos
And more!

Checking out the Carlson Family Halloween Haunted House Spooktacular during the afternoon.

Boarding For Breast Cancer is thrilled to announce the 18th Annual Skate The Coast on October 25 + 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.

Skate the Coast is a 15 mile skate-bike-roll from the Santa Monica Pier to Dive N Surf in Redondo Beach along the iconic Southern California Strand with the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop for this mellow cruise.

B4BC welcomes anyone on wheels of all ages and abilities to join this push for prevention as we raise funds for B4BC's education, prevention and survivorship programs. Please help us reach our $75K goal by registering today! Registration includes an event tee shirt, goodie bag and prizes for top fundraisers!

Skate-bike-roll 15 miles from the Santa Monica Pier to Dive N Surf in Redondo Beach with B4BC and friends! This is a collective push for prevention with three hydration stops along the way. The morning will start at Dive N Surf in Redondo Beach where we'll load the shuttles to the Santa Monica Pier. From there we'll cruise down the coast to Arbor Venice, Marina Del Rey, Dockweiler State Beach, Hermosa Beach and finishing off at Dive N Surf for awards and celebrations. Our finish line party includes live music, food, adult beverages, raffle prizes and silent auction.



The 15-mile event is taking place on October 22nd, with participants meeting up at 7:00 am at Veteran’s Park in Redondo Beach for check in and shuttles. The skating begins at 9 am at Santa Monica Pier and will end at 1:00 pm at Redondo Beach, with a three hydration stops in between. Following the event there will be a finish line party from 12 pm – 4 pm at Dive N Surf.

The goal is to fundraise $75,000 and B4BC looks forward to getting the community together for some fresh air and movement, all for breast cancer awareness!

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Bay Street Boards is bringing back the Haunted Heats Surf Contest!

It will happen on October 25th at Bay Street in Santa Monica.

Spots are filling up but there’s still plenty of room for more signups! Stop by the Bay Street Boards Shop to register.

Check out this Photo Gallery of the 2022 Haunted Heats, which was the last time the contest was held.

Bay Street Boards
3216 Santa Monica Blvd,
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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