Locals’ Night at Santa Monica Pier

Thu Sep 18, 2025 - Thu May 21, 2026
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Repeating every month on January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December on the third Thursdays through May 21, 2026.
3:30pm to 8:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
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Santa Monica Pier is known as a tourist destination that attract guests from around the country and the world. But it's also a great place for locals to hang out!

In January, I've got chills, they're multiplying: drive on in for the first ever the first-ever drive-in movie on the Santa Monica Pier: Grease!

Additional activities include Books & Cookies Musical Storytime at the Merry Go-Round, SAMOHI a capella performances, a 1950s Costume Contest, and more. RSVP required via Eventbrite - guests can choose between chair seating and car seating (BYOC!)

Monthly Locals' Nights typically offer music, theatrical performances, children’s activities at the Merry Go-Round, food and drinks specials and more all geared towards a local crowd.

Upcoming Schedule:
January 15: Drive-In Movie Night
February 19: Black History Month / Jazz Night
March 19: Local Hip-Hop
April 16: Spring Art Mart
May 21: Ska/Punk Night

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.