October 28th, 6pm-8pm | Center Plaza, Level 1

Western Wednesday is getting a spooky twist this October, so dust off your costume! Show up in your spookiest look on 10/28 for a chance to win a $50 Tenshoppe gift card. Grab your boots, round up your ghoul friends, and learn to line dance at our free weekly dose of country on the coast. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned two-stepper, every creature is welcome.

• Boot-scootin' lessons led by pros

• Happy Hour at Santa Monica Place restaurants

• Complimentary giveaways*

• Attendees of Western Wednesdays will receive 20% off at Tenshoppe to shop the day of event (offer only valid on Western Wednesdays)

Special Halloween Western Wednesday

• 10/28: Halloween themed Western Wednesday. Costumes are highly encouraged, so come dressed to haunt the dance floor!

• The best costume of the night wins a $50 gift card to Tenshoppe!

Make a night of it with a pre-dance Happy Hour:

• LouLou Restaurant: Golden Hour from 3–6 p.m., featuring special cocktail prices and a complimentary bite with your first drink.

• The Cheesecake Factory: 4–6 p.m. in the bar area, with discounted drinks and crowd-favorite bites.

• Curious Palate: Offering discounted craft beer and wine in a relaxed, market-inspired setting.
  
  *While supplies last

October 10th | 12pm - 5pm at Center Plaza

The Makers Hive Market brings curated local handmade goods, art, and vintage items to Santa Monica Place. This community-focused pop-up vendor market is free to attend, pet-friendly, and features live music and photo opps.

Date: September 13th | 12 PM – 5 PM
Where: Center Plaza

What to Expect:

• Shop from 35+ incredible local makers and small businesses

• Enjoy live music throughout the day

Family-friendly | Free Admission

October 9th, 11am - 12pm | Center Plaza, Level 1

Join us on Fridays from 11am to 12pm for kid-friendly singing and dancing in Center Plaza with Twinkle Time!

September 19th, 7am - 5pm | Center Plaza

Santa Monica, it's Grand Opening Party time with Club Studio! Join us on Saturday, September 19th from 7 AM to 5 PM.

What to expect:

• Specialty fitness classes

• Live DJ

• Red Bull activations & athlete designed classes

• Photo booth

• Complimentary hat bar (while supplies last)

• Complimentary flower bar (while supplies last)

• Free samples from Beaming

• Free B12 shots from Kalologie

• Giveaways and more

Plus, join us for our ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 AM.

You don't want to miss this. Not a member? Get a free guest pass below. Bring a friend and come experience the club.

September 13th | 12pm - 5pm at Center Plaza

The Makers Hive Market brings curated local handmade goods, art, and vintage items to Santa Monica Place. This community-focused pop-up vendor market is free to attend, pet-friendly, and features live music and photo opps.

Date: September 13th | 12 PM – 5 PM
Where: Center Plaza

What to Expect:

• Shop from 35+ incredible local makers and small businesses

• Enjoy live music throughout the day

Family-friendly | Free Admission

August 23rd, 10am - 3pm | Center Plaza

Join us for a feel-good festival featuring wellness experiences, healthy living, and the best local brands on the Westside. From yoga and sound baths to massages, healthy food sampling, and Light Therapy, there's something for every mind, body, and soul. Collect stamps on your Wellness Passport as you explore the event and enter to win the Westside Wellness Package!

August 9th | 12pm - 5pm at Center Plaza

The Makers Hive Market brings curated local handmade goods, art, and vintage items to Santa Monica Place. This community-focused pop-up vendor market is free to attend, pet-friendly, and features live music and photo opps.

Date: August 9th | 12 PM – 5 PM
Where: Center Plaza

What to Expect:

• Shop from 35+ incredible local makers and small businesses

• Enjoy live music throughout the day

Family-friendly | Free Admission

July 12th | 12pm - 5pm at Center Plaza

The Makers Hive Market is coming back to Santa Monica Place, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with the community.

July 11th | 3:30 – 5:30PM
July 15th | 3:00 – 4:00PM
Located in Center Plaza

Don't show up to the soccer games empty handed. Get in on the action and pick up a FREE custom engraved Stella Artois chalice at our Stella Artois Chalice Engraving Station.

• Free custom engraving, while supplies last*

• Two sessions to choose from

• Located in Center Plaza

*Offer valid during hours listed above, while supplies last

June 12th, 11am-9pm | Center Plaza, Level 1

Join us for the Westside's ultimate USA Kick Off Celebration & Fan Festival! Santa Monica Place will come alive on Friday, June 12 for an electrifying, all-day fan festival bringing soccer fans together in the heart of Santa Monica.

May 31st, 2026, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Cayton Children's Museum, Level 3

Cayton Children's Museum's signature annual fundraiser returns as a museum-wide family pajama party — and this year is shaping up to be something truly special.

We All Play 2026, presented by Babyletto and hosted by the Women's Philanthropy Circle, will welcome 500 guests for a day of immersive play, live performances, and unforgettable moments across all 24 exhibit spaces.

Beloved children's book author Laura Numeroff will be on hand for a special reading of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, joined by Marshall from PAW Patrol, a dance lesson led by choreographer Jennifer Hamilton, and a live performance from 10-year-old Isabelle. Guests are encouraged to come in their favorite pajamas and enjoy a full day of programming including a bubble experience, pancake art demos, a museum-wide scavenger hunt, PAW Patrol and Melissa & Doug activations, and more.

Proceeds benefit PLAY4ALL, Cayton's initiative to expand free and subsidized museum access for families across Los Angeles County facing financial barriers.

Tickets are limited to 500 guests..

May 28th, 12pm | SMPD Substation, Level 1

YOU'RE INVITED

The Santa Monica Police Department Downtown Substation is coming to Santa Monica Place! This new addition brings a dedicated public safety hub to the heart of downtown, making it easier than ever for residents and visitors to connect directly with officers serving our community.

Stop by, meet the team, and show your support for a safer, more connected downtown Santa Monica.

May 16th | 10am - 11am

Join us for a morning of movement and matcha at the new Club Studio Preview Center inside of Santa Monica Place.

We’re partnering with Club Studio and Gather Two for a complimentary Mat Pilates class paired with handcrafted matcha to kick off the weekend.

Recently opened as a temporary community showroom ahead of their June opening, Club Studio is giving guests an exclusive preview of the experience to come before the full studio launch later this summer.

Matcha will be generously served by Gather Two, the beloved LA pop-up coffee cart founded by friends Matt Oh and Jenna Jo.

• Complimentary event

• Limited to 100 RSVPs

• Please bring your own mat

Come move with us, meet the community, and get a first look at one of Santa Monica’s newest wellness destinations.

Thursday, April 30th | Cayton Children's Museum, Level 3

Join us for a special after-hours Family Movie Night at Cayton Children's Museum, presented in partnership with Lionsgate.

The evening features Akeelah and the Bee — bringing film, play, and hands-on activities together in one shared space where families can explore the museum, settle into a movie theater environment designed with kids in mind, and enjoy the film together in an unforgettable setting.

April 25th | 10am - 11am

Join us for a morning of movement and matcha at Santa Monica Place.

We’re partnering with Club Studio and Gather Two for a complimentary Mat Pilates class paired with handcrafted matcha to kick off the weekend.

Recently opened as a temporary community showroom ahead of their June opening, Club Studio is giving guests an exclusive preview of the experience to come before the full studio launch later this summer.

Matcha will be generously served by Gather Two, the beloved LA pop-up coffee cart founded by friends Matt Oh and Jenna Jo.

• Complimentary event

• Limited to 100 RSVPs

• Please bring your own mat

Come move with us, meet the community, and get a first look at one of Santa Monica’s newest wellness destinations.

April 12th | 12pm - 5pm at Center Plaza

The Makers Hive Market is coming back to Santa Monica Place, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with the community.

March 21st | Center Plaza, Level 1

The excitement of March Madness hits the court at Santa Monica Place with a high-energy, basketball-inspired game experience for fans of all ages. Shoot your shot and test your skills with four interactive, carnivalstyle challenges including Rim Shot, Hard drive, Alley Oop, and Bee Ball. Plus enjoy concession-style snacks to keep you fueled.

March 20th | Center Plaza, Level 1

Celebrate joy, connection, and fresh beginnings with us on International Day of Happiness, recognized globally by the United Nations as a reminder that well-being is a fundamental human goal.

We are inviting guests to stop by Concierge to pick up a special pin, a small token as a reminder to smile and share a little happiness. 

March 17th | Center Plaza, Level 1

Add a little luck to your day with a St. Patrick’s Day stop! Visit Concierge to pick up a four-leaf clover sticker, a fun, festive way to spread good cheer and a bit of Irish luck.

March 8th | 12pm - 6pm at Center Plaza

The Makers Hive Market is coming back to Santa Monica Place, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with the community.

Ring in the Year of the Horse at our festive Lunar New Year celebration.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a festive Lunar New Year event featuring cultural performances, hands-on activities, and live entertainment.

When: February 21 | 2:00–5:00 PM
Where: Center Plaza

February 14 | LouLou, Level 3

LouLou Santa Monica set the mood for Valentine’s Day with an intimate evening where Romance, Music, and Gastronomy met seamlessly, with Live Performances by DJ’s @colbygofficial and @nelson.de.corseaux, joined by a special appearance from French Singer @melanytoujas_, creating a Soulful, Elegant atmosphere from the first note. Guests enjoy a specially designed Prix-Fixe Valentine’s menu, celebrating Connection, Emotion, and Timeless Romance, The LouLou Way.