Winterlit Holiday Lights
Winterlit transforms Downtown Santa Monica into an immersive, festive experience!


General Info
Nov 10, 2022, 12:00 PM – Jan 16, 2023, 10:00 PM
3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Description
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) brings the holidays to the Third Street Promenade with the return of Winterlit, transforming the downtown district into an immersive, festive experience. Tens of thousands of colorful lights, decor and garland will deck the Third Street Promenade, 2nd and 4th Streets, illuminating convenient shopping and cozy outdoor dining experiences.
Ice at Santa Monica:
November 10, 2022 - January 16, 2023
OPEN DAILY, 12 NOON - 10PM
Corner of 5th Street and Arizona Avenue
Skate under the stars at the only 8,000 square-foot outdoor ice rink on the Westside. No timed sessions, no limits. Our all-day skate pass lets you skate to your heart's content and includes re-entry. Learn more.
Photos with Santa
NOVEMBER 18 - DECEMBER 24
Santa Monica Place, 395 Santa Monica Pl.
Visit Santa at his beachside residence for the holiday season, just steps from Third Street Promenade.
Official City of Santa Monica Holiday Tree Lighting
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 6-8 PM
Third Street Promenade @ Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa comes to the Promenade for the annual lighting of the official City of Santa Monica 24-foot-tall holiday tree. Joins us for performances by local school groups, FREE photos with Santa, and a snowy surprise.
Breakfast with Santa
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13
Santa Monica Place, 395 Santa Monica Pl.
The whole family is invited to breakfast with Santa! Bring the kids for crafts and activities.
Conscious Holiday Market
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
Third Street Promenade Shop
40+ local vendors with a focus on elevated and sustainable brands at Downtown Santa Monica's favorite artisanal pop-up market. Learn more.
Pet Night with Santa
DECEMBER 14 & 15
Santa Monica Place, 395 Santa Monica Pl. Bring your furry friends to take special photos with Santa.
Menorah Lightings
DECEMBER 18-25
Third Street Promenade
Nightly menorah lightings will take place on the 1400 block of Third Street Promenade as we celebrate Hanukkah.
📍 Venue
Third Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
👪 Age requirement
All Ages
🎫 Tickets/Price
Please see each event for prices
🅿️ Parking
Parking is widely available in the downtown structures including the Santa Monica Public Library, or Parking Structures 9 and 10 just north of Wilshire Boulevard. Biking, walking, and public transit are encouraged.
🌎 Event Website
Direction
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Disclaimer
Event listings are believed to be accurate at the time of posting, but details are subject to change without notice. Please confirm all details with the event organizer before attending. FUN WITH KIDS IN LA® is not liable for errors, omissions, or changes to listings in our calendar. Some events have paid us to be on our events calendar.