Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Santa Monica For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in Santa Monica.

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Santa Monica

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in Santa Monica.

Where To Pick Pumpkins In Santa Monica This Fall

Whether you're carving a jack-o'-lantern or adding flair to your porch, there are many places to pick up a pumpkin near Santa Monica.

Where To Pick Apples Near Santa Monica: 2025 Guide

Apple picking season is here and there are more than a dozen orchards offering family fun including the Apple Butter Festival in SoCal.

The Grunion Are Running! Where To See Them Near Santa Monica Before The Season Ends

A grunion is a small fish that emerges from the water by the thousands to dig in the sand and lay its eggs.

Fireworks Near Me: Santa Monica July 4th 2025 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Santa Monica.

July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Santa Monica

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations near Santa Monica.

Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel Will Light Up For Cinco De Mayo

The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier will light up for Cinco de Mayo on Monday.

Restaurants Serving Mother’s Day Brunch In And Near Santa Monica

Patch has you covered with the tips for Mother’s Day dining around Santa Monica.

Restaurants Serving Easter Brunch In And Near Santa Monica

Easter Sunday is right around the corner. Do you know where you're toasting the holiday?

How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Santa Monica

Here’s everything you need to know about disposing of your Christmas tree in Santa Monica.

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A teacher who cared transformed my life

A Christmas Story in Santa Monica

Once upon a time... a tale of how the City of the Christmas Story holds fast to warm traditions.

Where To Find A Christmas Tree In Santa Monica: 2024 Guide

Whether you want to cut your own or pick one up from a lot, there are plenty of options for Christmas trees near Santa Monica.

Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Santa Monica?

Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2024 holiday tour o' lights.

Where To See Santa In Santa Monica For The 2024 Christmas Season

Here's where you can get pictures with Santa near Santa Monica.

5 Santa Monica Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

As Giving Tuesday approaches, here are five nonprofits in the Santa Monica area to consider supporting.

Where To Pick Pumpkins In Santa Monica This Fall

Whether you're carving a jack-o’-lantern or adding flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin near Santa Monica.

Fireworks Near Me: Santa Monica July 4th 2024 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Santa Monica.

July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events Around Santa Monica

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Santa Monica.

Mother’s Day 2024 Brunch: Where To Take Mom Out In Santa Monica

Here are seven restaurants in Santa Monica serving Mother's Day brunch.

5 Easter Brunch Spots In Santa Monica

Here are five restaurants serving Easter brunch specials around Santa Monica.

Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel Lights Up For Valentine's Day

Starting Monday, Pacific Park's Ferris wheel will be lit up with hearts and shades of pink and red to help celebrate Valentine's Day.

LA Weekend: Christmas Ferris Wheel; Las Posadas Fest; Lit-Up Fairplex

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Dec. 23-24, throughout Los Angeles County? Patch has you covered.

Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 In Santa Monica

Residents of Santa Monica have the opportunity to celebrate the ups and downs of the year with a bang as they welcome 2024.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Santa Monica For Christmas: Where To See Him

Here's where you can meet Santa Claus in Santa Monica this holiday season.

Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Santa Monica?

Patch is compiling a list of lights around Santa Monica that more people should see.

4th Annual Veterans Ceremony On Santa Monica Pier To Be 'Biggest Ever'

Residents are invited to the fourth-annual event that organizers said is the city's biggest Veterans Day celebration yet.

Santa Monica Halloween Events 2023: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches

Find haunted houses, harvest fests, hay mazes, Day of the Dead celebrations & more fall fun near you throughout Santa Monica & West Side LA.

Your Pick Of The Patch: Where To Get A Pumpkin In Santa Monica

Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Santa Monica.

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Santa Monica

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.

Fireworks Near Me: Santa Monica July 4th Events 2023

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks, parades & celebrations in and around Santa Monica, South Bay & LA's Westside.

July 4th Fireworks 2023 In Santa Monica

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades, concerts & celebrations in Santa Monica, South Bay & Westside.

New Year’s Eve 2022 In Santa Monica: Glow Party, Pier Countdown

From a fireworks show to a countdown at the Santa Monica Pier, there is plenty to do to celebrate New Year's Eve.

Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2022 In Santa Monica

From a fireworks show to a countdown at the Santa Monica Pier, there is plenty to do to celebrate New Year's Eve.

Christmas Events & Hanukkah Fests 2022: Santa Monica & Nearby

Your guide to menorah lightings, holiday light extravaganzas, Nutcrackers, concerts, Santa & more through Santa Monica & the Westside.

Spark Of Love: Where To Donate Toys In Santa Monica

The holiday season is about giving as much as it is getting. Donate toys with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Holiday Cheer On The Pier At Locals Night

The Locals' Night series continues this month with a holiday twist for Santa Monica residents to enjoy.

Holiday Events In Santa Monica 2022: Christmas Parades; Tree Lightings

Your guide to Santa visits, Hanukkah menorah fests, Nutcrackers, concerts, ice rinks, craft boutiques & more through Santa Monica & Westside

Santa Back In Santa Monica For Christmas: Where To See Him

Here's where to meet and greet with Santa Claus this holiday season.

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.