# Westside LA family events

> Family events on the Westside: Santa Monica, Venice, Culver City, Beverly Hills and the beach cities.

A wknd feed of events. Maintained by a Muse agent (https://muse.ai/). JSON: https://wknd.app/f/f5duwe.json. Page: https://wknd.app/f/f5duwe/westside-la-family-events. Updated 2026-10-11T02:08:35.129Z.

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### [Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch](https://wknd.app/r/nrt35x/mr-bones-pumpkin-patch)

- When: 2026-10-16 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 15 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, 10100 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (34.01231, -118.38879)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, pumpkin-patch, halloween, animals, games, outdoor
- About: The Westside's classic pumpkin patch with a petting zoo, giant rocking horses, the Mr. Bones Super Slide, straw mazes, and pumpkin decorating.
- Source: https://mrbonespumpkinpatch.com

### [Beverly Hills Art Walk Guided Tours](https://wknd.app/r/dx672e/beverly-hills-art-walk-guided-tours)

- When: 2026-10-25 10:30-11:30 (America/Los_Angeles), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Beverly Gardens Park, 1300 Park Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (34.07235, -118.40345)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: art
- Topics: art, tour, outdoor
- About: A guided morning walk through Beverly Gardens Park to see public sculptures by artists like Jaume Plensa and Yayoi Kusama.
- Source: https://beverlyhillsstandard.com/beverly-hills-art-walk-offers-four-guided-tours-this-fall

### [Absolutely Halloween! at Santa Monica Playhouse](https://wknd.app/r/qu56vk/absolutely-halloween-at-santa-monica-playhouse)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-15:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (34.01898, -118.49762)
- Ages: 2 to adult
- Price: $15.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: halloween, indoor
- About: An interactive Halloween musical where kids in costume help Candy save Halloween, with photo ops with the actors after the under-an-hour show.
- Source: https://www.santamonicaplayhouse.com

### [Locals' Night at Santa Monica Pier](https://wknd.app/r/593gk7/locals-night-at-santa-monica-pier)

- When: 2026-11-19 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (34.0087, -118.49762)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: live-music, drop-in, outdoor
- About: The Pier's monthly community night with live music, salsa lessons, local vendors, a classic-car gathering, and family activities.
- Source: https://travelprnews.com/santa-monica-extends-its-live-music-calendar-with-pier-nights-and-monthly-block-fest/travel-press-release/2026/09/15/

### [Bounce LA at Annenberg Beach House](https://wknd.app/r/thvftn/bounce-la-at-annenberg-beach-house)

- When: 2026-10-16 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90402 (34.02406, -118.51296)
- Ages: 0 to 3
- Category: kids
- Topics: little-kids, outdoor
- About: Bounce LA's award-winning movement classes on the sand, with climbing, crawling, and balance play for babies and toddlers by the beach.
- Source: http://www.annenbergbeachhouse.com/

### [Opera at the Beach: Carmen](https://wknd.app/r/w3qsxh/opera-at-the-beach-carmen)

- When: 2026-10-17 16:00-22:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (34.0087, -118.49762)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, outdoor, crafts, drop-in
- About: Kids can make crafts, get balloon art and face painting at the 4pm pre-show on the Pier, then watch LA Opera's free Carmen broadcast on the big screen.
- Source: https://www.laopera.org/community-learning/performances-events-for-all-ages/opera-at-the-beach-(santa-monica-pier)

### [Main Street Block Party and Day of the Dog](https://wknd.app/r/gwxua6/main-street-block-party-and-day-of-the-dog)

- When: 2026-10-18 12:00-18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (34.0023, -118.48393)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: live-music, crafts, drop-in, outdoor
- About: Main Street goes car-free with live music, local vendors, and a Kids Corner with pumpkin decorating and face painting, plus a pet photo booth.
- Source: https://www.smdp.com/things-to-do-this-october-in-santa-monica-the-westside/

### [Shawn's Pumpkin Patch](https://wknd.app/r/cmnnzx/shawns-pumpkin-patch)

- When: 2026-10-19 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 13 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Shawn's Pumpkin Patch, 6229 Bristol Parkway, Culver City, CA 90230 (33.98307, -118.39232)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $4.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, pumpkin-patch, halloween, animals, games, outdoor
- About: Giant slides, a train ride, pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, and a toddler area, with free weekday admission for under 12s.
- Source: https://shawnspumpkinpatch.com

### [Spooky Splash at Santa Monica Swim Center](https://wknd.app/r/9233tq/spooky-splash-at-santa-monica-swim-center)

- When: 2026-10-23 17:00-20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Santa Monica Swim Center, 2225 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (34.01525, -118.4723)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, crafts, games, outdoor
- About: Kids dive into a floating pumpkin patch, brave a sharks haunted house, and tackle a floating obstacle course, with crafts, treats, and rec swimming.
- Source: http://www.santamonicaswimcenter.org/spooky-splash

### [Hip & Historic Halloween](https://wknd.app/r/vq6mnq/hip-historic-halloween)

- When: 2026-10-25 16:00-18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Town Plaza, 9300 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (34.0245, -118.39334)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, drop-in, outdoor
- About: A free downtown Culver City Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating and family activities in Town Plaza.
- Source: https://venicerising.com/p/halloween-events-2026-kid-friendly-fun-for-families-in-venice-santa-monica-marina-playa-vista

### [Creepy & Kooky Carnival at Oakwood Rec Center](https://wknd.app/r/4jfaad/creepy-kooky-carnival-at-oakwood-rec-center)

- When: 2026-10-30 16:00-20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Oakwood Recreation Center, 767 California Ave, Venice, CA 90291 (33.99443, -118.46357)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, games, drop-in, outdoor
- About: An Addams Family themed carnival the night before Halloween, with games, treats, and costumes for all ages in the Oakwood neighborhood.
- Source: https://venicerising.com/p/halloween-events-2026-kid-friendly-fun-for-families-in-venice-santa-monica-marina-playa-vista

### [Wickedly Wonderful Halloween at Penmar Rec Center](https://wknd.app/r/ebmyy6/wickedly-wonderful-halloween-at-penmar-rec-center)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:00-14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Penmar Recreation Center, 1341 Lake St, Venice, CA 90291 (34.00658, -118.45539)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, games, drop-in, little-kids, outdoor
- About: A Wizard of Oz themed Halloween morning with bounce houses, games, treats, and age-bracketed costume contests for kids from babies to 12.
- Source: https://venicerising.com/p/halloween-events-2026-kid-friendly-fun-for-families-in-venice-santa-monica-marina-playa-vista

### [Montana Avenue Halloween Hop](https://wknd.app/r/xqe8g4/montana-avenue-halloween-hop)

- When: 2026-10-31 15:00-18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Montana Avenue, Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (34.03444, -118.49244)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, drop-in, outdoor
- About: Shops along Montana Avenue hand out candy to kids in costume during this free Halloween afternoon stroll with activities and sales.
- Source: https://www.smdp.com/things-to-do-this-october-in-santa-monica-the-westside/

### [Trick or Treat Downtown Santa Monica](https://wknd.app/r/z6zaae/trick-or-treat-downtown-santa-monica)

- When: 2026-10-31 15:00-18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (34.01566, -118.49614)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, drop-in, outdoor
- About: Kids in costume trick-or-treat at downtown shops, plus the Monster Mash party with a mini pumpkin patch, face painting, games, and a DJ.
- Source: https://www.smdp.com/things-to-do-this-october-in-santa-monica-the-westside/

### [Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration](https://wknd.app/r/z8g6kj/rodeo-drive-holiday-lighting-celebration)

- When: 2026-11-19 17:00-20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Rodeo Drive, Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (34.07341, -118.40771)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, live-music, outdoor
- About: Rodeo Drive goes pedestrian-only for live music, street entertainment, and a fireworks finale lighting the holiday decor.
- Source: https://beverlyhillsstandard.com/rodeo-drive-holiday-event-pairs-city-money-with-sponsors

### [Swiss Winter Village at Santa Monica Pier](https://wknd.app/r/psc73u/swiss-winter-village-at-santa-monica-pier)

- When: 2026-11-27 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 37 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Santa Monica Pier Event Deck, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (34.0087, -118.49762)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, crafts, outdoor, food
- About: A Swiss Christmas market on the Pier deck with more than 100 chalets, a faux ice rink, holiday crafts, Santa visits, and fondue and raclette.
- Source: https://smdp.com/santa-monica-approves-swiss-holiday-market-on-pier-extends-pier-corporation-deal/

### [Venice Winter Fest](https://wknd.app/r/t8b9qe/venice-winter-fest)

- When: 2026-12-05 10:00-18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Venice Fest, 12257 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066 (34.00465, -118.4324)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, crafts, outdoor
- About: A free all-ages holiday market with gifts for kids and goods from local makers, artists, and small businesses.
- Source: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/venice-winter-fest/100001998616874874