The Santa Monica Pier is bringing the holiday cheer this year with a month of programming sure to bring a smile to everyone in the family. Starting NOVEMBER 20th and running through DECEMBER 18th, the historic Merry Go-Round windows will be decked out with holiday spirit from the Santa Monica Pier Corporation that sets the stage for incredible holiday events all season long.
Activities & Schedule
Letters to santa & paint:lab
December 4, 11, 18 | 3:30-7PM | Merry Go-Round Building
Step inside the historic Merry Go-Round Building to soak up the holiday spirit! Write your Letters to Santa (yes, we really mail them to the North Pole 🎅) and get creative with festive crafts led by our friends at Paint:Lab.
books & cookies musical storytime
Decmber 4, 11, 18 | 3:30PM & 4:30PM | Patio 66 @ Pacific Park
Sing, dance, and celebrate the season with Books & Cookies musical storytime! Find them at Patio 66 at Pacific Park (right across from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf) at 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM for two rounds of holiday fun.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Decmber 4, 11, 18 | 5PM & 6:30PM | Patio 66 @ Pacific Park
Step right up for some holiday magic! The legendary Bob Baker Marionette Theater brings its whimsical puppets to life at 5 PM and 6:30 PM. A delightfully nostalgic show for kids and kids-at-heart!
sandy cane lane, Photos with santa, & live music
December 18th | 4-9PM | Merry Go-Round Building & Pier Parking Deck
Holiday Cheer on the Pier wraps up with a special Locals’ Night: Sandy Cane Lane on December 18! Enjoy live music, photos with Santa, a festive sand sculpture, and the return of our fan-favorite car decorating contest — where car-enthusiasts deck out their rides in holiday spirit for a cash prize. Celebrate the season seaside with lights, laughter, and holiday cheer!
