Santa Monica Holiday Events
The Ambrose Hotel
Ambrose Hotel Free Holiday Event! Wreath Creating – Candle Making – Hot Apply Cider – Donations for Harvest Home.
ICE Santa Monica
Now – January 20, 2025
Experience fun for the family at Ice at Santa Monica. Visit the biggest rink in Santa Monica this holiday season for ice skating, special events and more. Get your tickets today.
Photos with Santa at Santa Monica Place
Throughout December
Santa is back starting on November 17, and he’s ready to take photos and make memories to last a lifetime. See Santa’s schedule and book your time.
Montana Avenue Holiday Walk
December 7, 2024, 3:00 pm
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the festive spirit has arrived to Montana Avenue! Gather on December 7 for live music, face painting courtesy of Tumbleweed Day Camp, carolers strolling up and down the street and meet Santa and the gang at Montana Avenue’s biggest event of the year!
Menorah Lightings at Third Street Promenade
December 25 – January 1, Sundown
Celebrate the Festival of Lights during the Hanukkah season with nightly menorah lightings on the 1300 block of Third Street Promenade. The lighting ceremonies will begin at sundown.
Miracle on Main Street
December 8, 2024, 3:30 pm
Celebrate the holidays on Main Street with a festive afternoon of holiday cheer, starting at 3:30 PM at the California Heritage Museum. Enjoy activities for kids, live music, and Santa’s grand entrance at 4:00 PM.
Meet Me Under the Fig Tree
December 15, 2024, 1:00 pm
Every year, The Miramar guests and friends from the local Santa Monica community gather under our historic Moreton Bay Fig to celebrate the holiday season! Get ready to frolic with us and enjoy live entertainment, photos with Santa, arts & crafts and snow!
Santa Pet Nights
December 11 & 12, 2024, 4:00 pm
Visit Santa Monica Place this holiday season and bring your furry friends on December 11 & 12 from 4 – 7 pm for Pet Night Photos with Santa.