Events in Santa Monica — October 2026 (450 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Santa Monica, California brings 450 live events across the city, led by community (128), music (60), comedy (54). 66 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Santa Monica in October 2026?

There are 450 events in Santa Monica, California in October 2026, including Friday Trivia Night at TR!P Santa Monica, Santa Monica Farmers & Craft Marketplace at The NOW Massage Santa Monica (9:00 AM), Tour of the Marion Davies Guest House at Marion Davies Guest House, Crime Scene Live: First Fridays in Santa Monica at Illusion Magic Lounge (7:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Santa Monica in October 2026?

Yes — 66 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Santa Monica. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Santa Monica for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Santa Monica, California with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Santa Monica — October 2026

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Events in Santa Monica — October 2026

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Friday Trivia Night

Santa Monica Farmers & Craft Marketplace

Tour of the Marion Davies Guest House

Crime Scene Live: First Fridays in Santa Monica

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Santa Monica

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Venice Beach

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Savannah

Natasha Denona Meet & Greet at Sephora Santa Monica!

Jazz by the Shore

Crime Scene Live: Santa Monica

Crime Scene Live: A Real Homicide Case, Worked Live with Retired LAPD Detective Don Tabak

Live at the Crow Comedy Show on Friday!

The Friday Show (Stand-up Comedy)

Open Mic Nights at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Drunk Theatre | LA's Wildest HALLOWEEN Comedy Show!

90s Night Santa Monica

Mission: IMPROVable (Improv Comedy)

Join & Thrive: Film Screening & Volunteer Fair

Santa Monica Farmers Market - Saturday Downtown — Saturday

Santa Monica Pico — Saturday

Citizenship Class

Pier Play Returns to the Santa Monica Pier for an Expanded 2-Day Immersive

BYOBaby: Comedy Show

Live at The Crow Comedy Show on Saturday!

Virginia Avenue Park/Pico Boulevard Farmers Market

Wellness & Waves

Downtown Walking Tour

Beginner Reformer Pilates at Good Body Pilates Studio

A Walk Through Pier History

Best Brunch with the Best View at The Lobster

Beach Club Brunch

Tour of the Marion Davies Guest House

Live Music at Shoreside Restaurant

Spilt Tea Comedy

Founders Running Club :: Los Angeles

Qigong Class with Joe Lopez

Forever Summer Pop-Up

Open Men's Circle West LA

yoga in the park

Cake & Coffee Social

Santa Monica Conservancy: Downtown Walking Tour

Meet The Expert - Santa Monica

Ashley Oelsen Weekend Canvassing

Montana Avenue Art Walk | Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66

NEW! Libros Con Amigos Bilingual Storytime

Meet the Designers at Curated for Montana Artwalk

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Santa Monica

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Venice Beach

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Savannah

Art & Agave Lounge at the Montana Avenue Art Walk

Evyn Charles – Soulful Beach Groove at Papille Gustative

Join & Thrive

The Weekly Improv Drop-in Class

PIER PLAY L.A. w/ Meduza, Claptone, Monolink, LP Giobbi, & Mind Against

Meditation and Bhakti Yoga Classes - Santa Monica

Portraits: Faces and Waves Opening Reception

Indian Vegetarian Cooking Workshop

Swim California x Santa Monica

Opening Reception for There Once Were Millions

Women's Cacao Ceremony & Intention circle

Friday Trivia Night

Friday Trivia Night

Santa Monica Farmers & Craft Marketplace

Santa Monica Farmers & Craft Marketplace

Tour of the Marion Davies Guest House

Tour of the Marion Davies Guest House

Crime Scene Live: First Fridays in Santa Monica

Crime Scene Live: First Fridays in Santa Monica

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Santa Monica

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Santa Monica

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Venice Beach

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Venice Beach

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Savannah