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# Things To Do This October in Santa Monica / The Westside
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/things-to-do-this-october-in-santa-monica-the-westside/
- Published: 2026-09-30T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T20:06:32.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Events, Santa Monica, #socials

We’ve found the best pumpkin patches and trick-or-treating spots this spooky season. For nights without the kiddos, enjoy beer and brats at the Bungalow’s Oktoberfest or party at the Pier’s first two-day music festival.

Here is what is happening, when, and how to get in.

### **FEATURED: Oktoberfest at the Fairmont Miramar**

**When:** Thursday, Oct. 8 to Saturday, Oct. 10, 5 to 10 p.m. **Where:** The Bungalow, Fairmont Miramar, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica **Cost:** Free entry, all ages. RSVP through Eventbrite. Food and drinks sold separately.

The Miramar turns the front drive at The Bungalow into a three-night Oktoberfest, with German beer and food a block from the ocean.

**More info:**[ ](https://www.fairmont-miramar.com/events/oktoberfest-at-the-miramar/?ref=smdp.com)[fairmont-miramar.com](https://www.fairmont-miramar.com/events/oktoberfest-at-the-miramar/?ref=smdp.com)

### **Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in Culver City**

**When:** Oct. 2 to 31\. Hours vary by date; most weekdays run 10 a.m. to 9 p.m **Where:** 10100 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City **Cost:** $10 to $25 depending on date and time slot. Kids under 3 are free.

The Westside's biggest pumpkin patch opens Oct. 2 and runs through Halloween. Tickets are sold by time slot, and prices peak on the weekends of Oct. 17 to 18 and 24 to 25\. Book ahead for those dates.

**More info:**[ ](https://mrbonespumpkinpatch.com/admissions/?ref=smdp.com)[mrbonespumpkinpatch.com](https://mrbonespumpkinpatch.com/admissions/?ref=smdp.com)

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### **Montana Avenue Art Walk**

**When:** Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. **Where:** Montana Avenue, Santa Monica **Cost:** Free, all ages, no RSVP required

Montana Avenue closes to cars for an art walk celebrating 100 years of Route 66\. The event is an official Route 66 Centennial celebration, organized by The Venice Fest.

**More info:**[ ](https://www.montanaave.com/events/art-walk?ref=smdp.com)[montanaave.com](https://www.montanaave.com/events/art-walk?ref=smdp.com)

### **Pier Play Festival at the Santa Monica Pier**

**When:** Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4, 2:30 to 10:30 p.m **Where:** Santa Monica Pier **Cost:** Ticketed, 21+. General admission and VIP tables available. No refunds.

After four sold-out single-day editions, the RASA dance music festival expands to two days on an oceanside stage at the Pier. The lineup includes Monolink, Claptone, MEDUZA, Mind Against, Kaz James and LP Giobbi.

**More info:**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pier-play-returns-to-the-santa-monica-pier-for-an-expanded-2-day-immersive-tickets-1992395052235?ref=smdp.com)[Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pier-play-returns-to-the-santa-monica-pier-for-an-expanded-2-day-immersive-tickets-1992395052235?ref=smdp.com)

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### **Continuum at Historic Belmar Park**

**When**: Sunday, Oct. 11, noon to 5 p.m. **Where**: Historic Belmar Park, 1840 4th St., Santa Monica **Cost**: Free, all ages. Optional RSVP on Eventbrite.

Continuum honors the history of Belmar, the Black neighborhood that stood where the Civic Center is today, and Black Santa Monica. The afternoon includes conversations with Sam Sanders, a set from KCRW's DJ Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux, and live music from Katalyst Collective, Songs With Strings and Cure For Paranoia. There's also a vendor village from Black Market Flea, work by artist April Banks, and hands-on art-making. The City of Santa Monica and GV Black present the event.

More info:[ continuumfest.com](https://www.continuumfest.com/?ref=smdp.com)

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### **Locals' Night at the Santa Monica Pier**

**When:** Thursday, Oct. 15 **Where:** Santa Monica Pier **Cost:** Free

Locals' Night returns on the third Thursday of every month from September through May. Santa Monica residents get deals from Pier businesses and Pacific Park.

**More info:**[ ](https://www.santamonicapier.org/happenings?ref=smdp.com)[santamonicapier.org](https://www.santamonicapier.org/happenings?ref=smdp.com)

### **Main Street Block Party + Day of the Dog**

**When:** Sunday, Oct. 18, noon to 6 p.m **Where:** Main Street, Santa Monica **Cost:** Free. The $10 "Tito's Paws for a Cause" pet photo booth is optional.

Main Street goes car-free for a block party built around dogs. Expect live music and DJs, drinks to-go, local vendors, a Halloween pet photo booth, and a Kids Corner with pumpkin decorating and face painting. Eight dollars from every photo booth ticket goes to the Santa Monica Animal Shelter Foundation.

**More info:**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/main-street-block-party-day-of-the-dog-tickets-2000317084246?ref=smdp.com)[Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/main-street-block-party-day-of-the-dog-tickets-2000317084246?ref=smdp.com)

### **Eric Idle and "Weird Al" Yankovic at John Adams Middle School**

**When:** Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. **Where:** John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center, 2425 16th St., Santa Monica **Cost:** Ticketed, with book bundles available. No refunds or exchanges.

Monty Python co-founder Eric Idle and "Weird Al" Yankovic sit down for a conversation, then play together with their band. Idle will discuss his new book, "Idle in Provence: A Brief History of Thyme." Writers Bloc Presents hosts the event and asks buyers to avoid resale sites.

**More info:**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eric-idle-and-weird-al-yankovic-in-conversation-and-in-concert-tickets-1993431039902?ref=smdp.com)[Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eric-idle-and-weird-al-yankovic-in-conversation-and-in-concert-tickets-1993431039902?ref=smdp.com)

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### **LA Times Food Bowl at Barker Hangar**

**When:** Friday, Oct. 23, 7 to 10 p.m. (VIP from 6 p.m.) and Saturday, Oct. 24, 6 to 9 p.m. (VIP from 5 p.m.) **Where:** Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica **Cost:** Ticketed, 21+. All food and drinks included. Parking sold separately.

The Los Angeles Times brings its Food Bowl to Santa Monica Airport for two nights with more than 40 restaurants. Friday is a live countdown of the paper's 101 Best Restaurants list. Saturday is "Saturday Night Flavor," with chef demos and book signings.

**More info:**[ Tixr](https://www.tixr.com/groups/latimes/events/l-a-times-food-bowl-2026-195029?ref=smdp.com)

### **Walter Mosley at Miles Playhouse**

**When:** Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6 to 8 p.m. **Where:** Miles Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica **Cost:** Free

Walter Mosley discusses "Hanging & Burning," the fourth novel in his King Oliver series, with former NFL player Andre Hardy, whose debut crime novel is "Tear the City Down." A book sale and signing follow.

**More info:**[ ](https://smpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a9a2dbabe148200298c67de?ref=smdp.com)[smpl.org](https://smpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a9a2dbabe148200298c67de?ref=smdp.com)

### **Halloween on Montana Avenue and in Downtown Santa Monica**

**When:** Saturday, Oct. 31 **Where:** Montana Avenue and Downtown Santa Monica **Cost:** Free

Montana Avenue's Halloween Hop and Downtown Santa Monica's Trick-or-Treat have both run every Halloween afternoon, traditionally from 3 to 6 p.m., with shops handing out candy to kids in costume.

**More info:**[ ](https://www.montanaave.com/events?ref=smdp.com)[montanaave.com](https://www.montanaave.com/events?ref=smdp.com) and[ ](https://www.downtownsm.com/?ref=smdp.com)[downtownsm.com](http://downtownsm.com/?ref=smdp.com)

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