Santa Monica Place invites the community to enjoy a full calendar of free events this May, alongside curated shopping and dining experiences designed to make celebrating Mother’s Day effortless. Positioned as a one-stop destination, visitors can spend the day shopping for thoughtful gifts, enjoying brunch or dining by the coast in the heart of downtown Santa Monica.
For Mother’s Day, Santa Monica Place offers a thoughtfully curated mix of gifting options across fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Shoppers can find cozy yet elevated pieces like Intimissimi loungewear and cashmere staples, everyday luxury accessories including handbags and sunglasses from brands like Elie Tahari, and stylish activewear sets from Nike for the on-the-go mom. Timeless jewelry from Pandora and Brilliant Earth offers meaningful, lasting gifts, from charm bracelets to fine jewelry pieces designed to be treasured for years to come.
From weekly line dancing and family-friendly programming to live music, Santa Monica Place offers something for visitors of all ages throughout the month.
Western Wednesdays
Dust off your boots, gather your crew and head to Western Wednesday, a free weekly celebration of country vibes by the coast. From first-timers to experienced dancers, all are invited to join in with step-by-step lessons led by professional instructors. Guests can also take advantage of happy hour specials at Santa Monica Place restaurants and pick up a complimentary bandana while supplies last.
Dates:
May 6, May 13, May 20 and May 27
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Center Plaza
Santa Monica Place Kids Club
Families can sing and dance at Santa Monica Place Kids Club, featuring family-friendly performances along with crafts, giveaways and interactive activities designed for young visitors. All supplies are complimentary courtesy of Santa Monica Place.
Date: May 8
Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Center Plaza
Sounds of Santa Monica
Enjoy the sounds of Santa Monica with live acoustic music and DJ performances that enhance the vibrant atmosphere of Center Plaza throughout the weekend.
Dates: May 8-10
Time: 12-6 p.m. daily
Location: Center Plaza
LouLou Mother’s Day Brunch
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a lively and elevated brunch experience at LouLou Santa Monica, featuring DJs and live performances beginning at 11:30 a.m. Guests can enjoy a special buffet alongside a seafood tower, priced at $95 per adult and $60 per child, making it a festive way to gather and celebrate by the coast.
Date: May 10
Time: Beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Location: LouLou Santa Monica, Level 3
Mats & Matcha with Club Studio
Enjoy a morning of movement and matcha. In partnership with Club Studio and Gather Two, guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary Mat Pilates class paired with handcrafted matcha to kick off the weekend. Recently opened as a temporary community showroom ahead of its August debut, Club Studio will offer attendees an exclusive preview of its upcoming full studio experience before the official launch later this summer.
Dates: May 16
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Club Studiocommunity showroom
WHERE
Santa Monica Place is located at 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, at Broadway and Third Street Promenade. The event will take place on level one in Center Plaza.
Credit: Santa Monica Place.









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