What's happening in Santa Monica this weekend?

There are 36 events happening in Santa Monica this weekend (August 14 – August 16, 2026), including Santa Monica Summer Market Days at Palisades Park (10:00 AM), Intergenerational Connection – Sewing Buddies: Beginners Workshop at Santa Monica Public Library - Pico Branch, Friday Trivia Night at TR!P Santa Monica, Magic by the Sea: Dana Daniels - Evening Magic Show at Illusion Magic Lounge (7:00 PM). Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Santa Monica this weekend?

Yes — 8 events in Santa Monica this weekend are explicitly listed as free. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

Where can I find things to do in Santa Monica, California?

VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across Santa Monica. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.

Your Weekend Guide to Santa Monica

August 14 – August 16, 2026 · 36 events

This weekend in Santa Monica, California brings 36 live events across the city — from community to comedy. 8 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

Sunday (8)Community (16)Comedy (10)Free (8)

Events in Santa Monica This Sunday

8 events are listed for Sunday, including Santa Monica Summer Market Days at Palisades Park (10:00 AM), Santa Monica Farmers Market - Sunday Main Street — Sunday at Santa Monica Farmers Market - Sunday Main Street, A Walk Through Pier History: Walking Tour at 200 Santa Monica Pier, I Am My Own Wife at Miles Memorial Playhouse (2:00 PM). Events that start earlier in the weekend may still be running Sunday; open an event for its current schedule.

Friday, August 14

10:00 AM · Palisades Park

Santa Monica Summer Market Days

FreeCommunity

Santa Monica Public Library - Pico Branch

Intergenerational Connection – Sewing Buddies: Beginners Workshop

WorkshopFamily

TR!P Santa Monica

Friday Trivia Night

Trivia & Games

Saturday, August 15

Santa Monica Farmers Market - Saturday Downtown

Santa Monica Farmers Market - Saturday Downtown — Saturday

Festival

Santa Monica Pico

Santa Monica Pico — Saturday

Festival

200 Santa Monica Pier

Wellness & Waves

Community

Sunday, August 16

Santa Monica Farmers Market - Sunday Main Street

Santa Monica Farmers Market - Sunday Main Street — Sunday

Festival

200 Santa Monica Pier

A Walk Through Pier History: Walking Tour

Art

2:00 PM · Miles Memorial Playhouse

I Am My Own Wife

$31.72Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's happening in Santa Monica this weekend?: There are 36 events happening in Santa Monica this weekend (August 14 – August 16, 2026), including Santa Monica Summer Market Days at Palisades Park (10:00 AM), Intergenerational Connection – Sewing Buddies: Beginners Workshop at Santa Monica Public Library - Pico Branch, Friday Trivia Night at TR!P Santa Monica, Magic by the Sea: Dana Daniels - Evening Magic Show at Illusion Magic Lounge (7:00 PM). Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.
Are there free things to do in Santa Monica this weekend?: Yes — 8 events in Santa Monica this weekend are explicitly listed as free. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.
What events are happening in Santa Monica this Sunday?: 8 listed events are happening in Santa Monica this Sunday, including Santa Monica Summer Market Days at Palisades Park (10:00 AM), Santa Monica Farmers Market - Sunday Main Street — Sunday at Santa Monica Farmers Market - Sunday Main Street, A Walk Through Pier History: Walking Tour at 200 Santa Monica Pier, I Am My Own Wife at Miles Memorial Playhouse (2:00 PM).
Where can I find things to do in Santa Monica, California?: VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across Santa Monica. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.

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