Name: Holiday Cheer on the Pier
Start: 2024-12-05T16:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-05T20:00:00-08:00
Location: Santa Monica Pier

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Holiday Cheer on the Pier

Santa Monica Pier

Free

Thu, Dec 5, 2024

4:00pm - 8:00pm

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Experience the magic of the season with Cheer on the Pier! Discover Windows of Enchantment, Bob Baker's Marionette Theater, Letters to Santa, live music, and even more holiday surprises.

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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. Nov. 21 through Dec. 19, 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.

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

December 5, 12, 19 | Thursdays | 4-8PM | Merry Go-Round Building

This iconic group is BACK for THREE nights of puppetry, singalongs and holiday cheer!

Holiday Music & Performances

December 5, 12, 19 | Thursdays | 4-8PM | Merry Go-Round Building

Join us for a festive celebration featuring live music performances throughout the event, bringing extra holiday cheer for the whole family to enjoy!

Photos with Santa, Letters to the North Pole, Holiday Car Show, & Live Music

December 19th | 4-9:30PM | Merry Go-Round Building & Pier Parking Deck

Join us for Locals' Night with live music on the Pier’s parking deck! Stop by our festive pop-up post office to write letters to Santa in the Merry Go-Round Building, and check out the Holiday Car Show where classic cars shine in style. It’s a night of fun for everyone!

Get your FREE tickets via Eventbrite!