5 Fun Events In Santa Monica This Weekend

SANTA MONICA, CA — A beautiful Thanksgiving weekend is on tap, and there's plenty to do around Santa Monica to stay busy.

Here are our five picks for fun this weekend (Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1) in Santa Monica:

Singin' In the Rain at Aero Theatre: Friday, Nov. 29

"On 35mm! Classic musical SINGIN' IN THE RAIN stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor as performers negotiating the difficult transition from silent film production to sound in Hollywood. What a glorious feeling!"

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Snow Day at the Santa Monica Pier: Saturday, Nov. 30

"It’s the first-ever Santa Monica SNOW DAY, featuring 4,000 sq. ft. of real snow! It’ll be a magical winter wonderland on the beach… you don’t want to miss it!"

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Opening Night Tree Lighting at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel: Saturday, Nov. 30

"Join us for a spectacular tree lighting ceremony, kicking off our Waterfront Wonderland seasonal festivities!Enjoy holiday activities including pictures with Santa, live music from a toy soldier band, gingerbread decorating stations, ice sculptures, a holiday photo booth, tastings of select seasonal beverages and other fun surprises throughout the evening."

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Salsa on the Street: Sunday, Dec. 1

"SALSA ON THE STREET (LITERALLY) !! - You basically dance with everyone who is walking nearby the area. It's not fancy at all, don't bring your dance shoes! Just relax and dance."

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Shark Sundays at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium: Sunday, Dec. 1

"Don't miss this favorite weekly feature at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. At 3:30 p.m. every Sunday, you can watch and listen to an informative presentation about these often misunderstood animals while our horn and swell sharks cruise around the tank, noses out of the water, mouths open, anticipating the meal to come. Expect a splash of seawater if you’re close enough to the exhibit. Everyone is invited to make a fun shark craft to take home."

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