Calendar – Pacific Park® | Amusement Park on the Santa Monica Pier

	May 2024
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			1 12PM-7PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 1, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90522 Special Lighting of the Pacific Wheel: AAPI Heritage Month 2024 The Pacific Wheel will be lit red on Wednesday, May 1 in recognition of AAPI Heritage Month, 2024. 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA May 1, 2024 May 1, 2024 • •	2 12PM-4PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 2, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90523 Special Hours: The amusement park will close at 4PM Pacific Park will be closed for a private event on Thursday, May 2 at 4 PM. The Park will reopen to guests at 11 AM on Friday, May 3. May 2, 2024 May 2, 2024 • •	3 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 3, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90524 •	4 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 4, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90525 Conscious Market 1300 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA Downtown Santa Monica presents Conscious Market on Third Street Promenade the first Saturday of every month. Come meet local designers, brands and new businesses! May 4, 2024 May 4, 2024 YALLWEST Book Festival Santa Monica High School, 601 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA The YALLWEST Book Festival enters its tenth year. Over 60 authors and presenters including New York Times Bestsellers along with local and acclaimed young adult and middle grade writers, plus notable TV, film, video game, and comic creators. A day of panels, book signings, food trucks, bad jokes, rock ‘n’ roll, killer photo ops & general geeky shenanigans. This free event is open to the public with no ticket or reservation required. May 4, 2024 May 4, 2024 • • •
5 11AM-9PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 5, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90526 First at Santa Monica History Museum 1350 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA The first Sunday of every month the Santa Monica History Museum offers free admission! Discover, explore and experience the Santa Monica History Museum through their permanent and interactive exhibits as well as dynamic, special exhibitions. May 5, 2024 May 5, 2024 Special Lighting of the Pacific Wheel: Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated in Southern California and Pacific Park will join other destinations in lighting red, white and green for the evening. 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA May 5, 2024 May 5, 2024 • • •	6 12PM-7PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 6, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90527 Special Lighting of the Pacific Wheel: IPW The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit IPW on Monday, May 6 to welcome IPW to Los Angeles. 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA May 6, 2024 May 6, 2024 • •	7 12PM-7PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 7, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90528 •	8 12PM-7PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 8, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90529 •	9 12PM-3:30PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 9, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90530 Special Hours: The amusement park will close at 3:30PM Pacific Park will be closed for a private event on Thursday, May 9 at 3:30 PM. The Park will reopen to guests at 11 AM on Friday, May 10. May 9, 2024 May 9, 2024 • •	10 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 10, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90531 Movie Fridays 1200 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA Grab your picnic baskets because free outdoor movies are happening on Third Street Promenade the second Friday of the month through June! Bring the whole family – including pups – and get ready for a night at the movies. May 10, 2024 May 10, 2024 Special Lighting of the Pacific Wheel: KTLA The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit blue on Friday, March 10 in memory of long-time KTLA reporter, Sam Rubin 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA May 10, 2024 May 10, 2024 • • •	11 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 11, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90532 Wellness & Waves Yoga returns to the boardwalk this May with the resumption of Wellness & Waves, a four-week yoga series offered each Saturday at the west end of the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. Join a different, local yoga instructor each week for one hour of guided instruction beginning at 8 AM. May 11, 2024 May 11, 2024 • •
12 11AM-9PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 12, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90533 •	13 12PM-7PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 13, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90534 •	14 12PM-7PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 14, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90535 •	15 12PM-4PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 15, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90536 Special Hours: The amusement park will close 4 PM Pacific Park will be closed for a private event on Wednesday, May 15 at 4 PM. The Park will reopen to guests at 12 PM on Thursday, May 16. May 15, 2024 May 15, 2024 • •	16 12PM-7PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 16, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90537 2024 Rick Crocker 5k Join the Santa Monica Police Activities League at Santa Monica Pier for the 4th Annual Rick Crocker 5K. The Rick Crocker 5K is held to remember Rick’s dedication and honor his commitment to PAL. Officer Crocker’s last assignment with the SMPD was serving the Police Activities League, where he mentored the most vulnerable youth in our community. May 16, 2024 May 16, 2024 Locals' Night Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA Every third Thursday at the Santa Monica Pier you can find live music, free entertainment, and special events happening along the boardwalk. Featured musical performers are local to Santa Monica and Los Angeles. Other events include a classic car show and community information booths. May 16, 2024 May 16, 2024 • • •	17 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 17, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90538 •	18 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 18, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90539 Pull My Finger 2525 Michigan Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90404 Is there a better sound than your kiddo laughing? It's our mission over here at The Crow to make your kids laugh! And maybe even jump up on our stage to make YOU laugh! May 18, 2024 May 18, 2024 Wellness & Waves Yoga returns to the boardwalk this May with the resumption of Wellness & Waves, a four-week yoga series offered each Saturday at the west end of the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. Join a different, local yoga instructor each week for one hour of guided instruction beginning at 8 AM. May 18, 2024 May 18, 2024 • • •
19 11AM-6PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 19, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90540 Special Hours: The amusement park will close at 6 PM Pacific Park will be closed for a private event on Sunday, May 19 at 6 PM. The Park will reopen to guests at 12 PM on Monday, May 20. May 19, 2024 May 19, 2024 • •	20 12PM-7PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 20, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90541 •	21 12PM-7PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 21, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90542 •	22 12PM-7PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 22, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90543 •	23 12PM-6PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 23, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90544 Special Hours: The amusement park will close at 6 PM Pacific Park will be closed for a private event on Thursday, May 23 at 6 PM. The Park will reopen to guests at 11 AM on Friday May 24. May 23, 2024 May 23, 2024 • •	24 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 24, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90545 Special Lighting of the Pacific Wheel: Memorial Day The Pacific Wheel will be lit red, white, and blue and feature a 130-feet tall, animated waving American flag throughout Memorial Day weekend. 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA May 24, 2024 May 27, 2024 • •	25 Special Lighting of the Pacific Wheel: Memorial Day The Pacific Wheel will be lit red, white, and blue and feature a 130-feet tall, animated waving American flag throughout Memorial Day weekend. 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA May 24, 2024 May 27, 2024 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 25, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90546 Wellness & Waves Yoga returns to the boardwalk this May with the resumption of Wellness & Waves, a four-week yoga series offered each Saturday at the west end of the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. Join a different, local yoga instructor each week for one hour of guided instruction beginning at 8 AM. May 25, 2024 May 25, 2024 • • •
26 Special Lighting of the Pacific Wheel: Memorial Day The Pacific Wheel will be lit red, white, and blue and feature a 130-feet tall, animated waving American flag throughout Memorial Day weekend. 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA May 24, 2024 May 27, 2024 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 26, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90547 • •	27 Special Lighting of the Pacific Wheel: Memorial Day The Pacific Wheel will be lit red, white, and blue and feature a 130-feet tall, animated waving American flag throughout Memorial Day weekend. 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA May 24, 2024 May 27, 2024 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 27, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90548 • •	28 11AM-9PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 28, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90549 •	29 11AM-9PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 29, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90550 •	30 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 30, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90551 •	31 11AM-10PM Rides and games are open daily. Hours for some food and retail outlets vary. May 31, 2024 Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90552 •

The Santa Monica Pier hosts events year-round so when planning your weekend in Santa Monica or looking for things to do on the West Side of Los Angeles, be sure to check our calendar of events for Santa Monica. Learn more about seasonal celebrations and annual events here.

⚠ Public safety officials continue to monitor the Pier and may close portions of the Pier on a temporary basis with limited notice for safety reasons. For this reason, Pacific Park hours and information are subject to change with little notice. Please plan ahead before visiting and check back here often for updates and new information.

May 2024