What’s happening this week
As September settles in, the Westside is buzzing with that back-to-school rhythm—new routines, fresh notebooks, and weekends full of activities to keep both kids and grownups busy. This week’s lineup is packed with everything from storytimes and art workshops to fitness classes and community clean-ups.
Venice Rising — Events This Week
Saturday, Sep 6
Stroller Fitness MDR – Parent & Child Fitness Class
— 9:00 AM @ Marina del Rey Inlet Park,Via Marina, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA
Back-to-School Book Sale at Venice Branch Library
— 9:00 AM @ 501 S Venice Blvd. Venice, CA 90291-4201
Create-A-Play Theatre Sessions for Kids
— 9:00 AM @ Santa Monica Playhouse & Group Theatre,1211 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Kids Art Workshop in Santa Monica by Paint Events
— 10:00 AM @ 2720 Neilson Way. Santa Monica, CA 90405
Soccer Tots @ Park [Tellefson Park, Culver City]
— 11:00 AM @ 1057 Washington Pl. Culver City CA 90232
Paws & Pages at Annenberg PetSpace
— 11:30 AM @ 12005 Bluff Creek Dr Playa Vista, CA 90094
Santa Monica Paint and Sip by Paint Events
— 12:00 PM @ 2720 Neilson Way Santa Monica, CA 90405 United States
Children's Book World's Middle Grade Book Club for Kids & Parents
— 12:30 PM @ 10580 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90064
Adult 101: Budgeting Basics for Teens
— 1:00 PM @ Meeting Room,4533 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA
Clean-Up Via Dolce Park Marina Del Rey
— 2:00 PM @ 3507 Vía Dolce, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA
Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party at Santa Monica Playhouse
— 2:00 PM @ Santa Monica Playhouse,1211 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
⭐STAR Stories With Terri at West Los Angeles Regional Library
— 2:00 PM @ 11360 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90025
Gather and Grow in Reed Park Santa Monica
— 4:00 PM @ Reed Park and The Miles Memorial Playhouse,1133 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
Youth Play Reading: Santa Monica Repertory Theater
— 5:30 PM @ Miles Playhouse,1130 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
Sunday, Sep 7
Santa Monica Classic End of Summer Race
— 5:00 AM @ Ocean Avenue & 3rd Street Promenade,1351 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Family Zooga Yoga Class
— 10:15 AM @ 11054 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Grandparents Day Celebration at Elder-Well® Adult Day Program in Santa Monica
— 11:00 AM @ Elder-Well Adult Day Program - Santa Monica, CA,1529 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
Cinema Sundays at Sunset – Downtown Santa Monica
— 6:00 PM @ Downtown Santa Monica,1351 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Monday, Sep 8
STAR Storytimes with STAR Reader Kelly
— 3:00 PM @ 12006 Venice Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90066
Leaving The Nest: Tween Comedy Workshop By The Crow
— 5:00 PM @ The Crow,2525 Michigan Ave Unit F4, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
Tuesday, Sep 9
Stroller Fitness MDR – Parent & Child Fitness Class
— 9:00 AM @ Marina del Rey Inlet Park,Via Marina, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA
MooMoo Musica Tuesday Kids Classes at Electric Lodge
— 9:30 AM @ 1416 Electric Ave at Milwood in Venice, CA 9029
Social Service Assistance Provided by Providence St. John's Community Health Program
— 9:30 AM @ Virginia Avenue Park,2200 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
Tuesday Tales: A Travelin’ Storytime [Ages 3 - 5]
— 10:30 AM @ 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Smarty Pants Storytime [Smart Start at the Library]
— 11:00 AM @ Lloyd Taber Library-Marina del Rey Library,4533 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA
Tuesday Tales: A Travelin’ Storytime [Ages 2 - 5]
— 11:30 AM @ 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Toddler Storytime [Mar Vista Branch Library]
— 12:30 PM @ 12006 Venice Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90066
️Chess Club at Venice Branch Library
— 3:30 PM @ Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USA
Be Part of the Venice Library Teen Council
— 4:00 PM @ Venice – Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library,501 S Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USA
Wednesday, Sep 10
Soccer Tots @ Park [Tellefson Park, Culver City]
— 9:30 AM @ 1057 Washington Pl. Culver City CA 90232
Toddler Storytime at West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library
— 10:00 AM @ 11360 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90025
Storytime for Babies and Toddlers
— 10:30 AM @ Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library,501 S Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USA
Sensory Storytime at the Venice Library
— 10:30 AM @ 501 S. Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Soccer Tots @ Park [Tellefson Park, Culver City]
— 11:00 AM @ 1057 Washington Pl. Culver City CA 90232
⭐STAR Stories With Pam at West Los Angeles Regional Library
— 12:00 PM @ 11360 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90025
⭐STAR Stories With Pam at West Los Angeles Regional Library
— 2:00 PM @ 11360 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90025
Zoo Jam & Play Music [Zooga Culver City Studio]
— 2:45 PM @ 11054 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Santa Monica Paint and Sip by Paint Events
— 6:00 PM @ 2720 Neilson Way Santa Monica, CA 90405 United States
Thursday, Sep 11
Stroller Fitness MDR – Parent & Child Fitness Class
— 9:00 AM @ Marina del Rey Inlet Park,Via Marina, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA
️Club Joyful Gummy Loves Sensory Classes
— 9:30 AM @ 2121 Lincoln Blvd Venice CA 90291
YOGAMAMA Prenatal Yoga at Yoganest Venice
— 10:00 AM @ Yoga Nest Venice,38 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90292, USA
Stories for Little Ones (Storytime in Spanish)
— 10:30 AM @ Pico Branch Library, The Annex,2201 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
YOGAMAMA Postnatal Yoga For Mother & Baby
— 12:00 PM @ Yoga Nest Venice,38 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90292, USA
Free Medicare Workshop for Adults, Seniors (Navigating Medicare Together: A, B, C's and D's of Medicare)
— 1:00 PM @ West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library,11360 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
Learn a Life-Saving Skill: Drop-In Hands-Only CPR Training
— 1:30 PM @ Playa Vista Branch Library,6400 Playa Vista Dr, Playa Vista, CA 90094, USA
Venice Arts Comic Zine Workshop
— 4:00 PM @ Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library Community Room,501 S Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USA
Family Storytime at West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library
— 4:15 PM @ 11360 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90025
Quiz Game for Teens at Mar Vista Library
— 4:30 PM @ Mar Vista Branch Library,12006 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA
Friday, Sep 12
Baby & Me Fridays – Music Class with Parker Bent
— 9:00 AM @ Mishkon Preschool,201 Hampton Dr, Venice, CA 90291, USA
MooMoo Musica Tuesday Kids Classes at Electric Lodge
— 9:00 AM @ 1416 Electric Ave at Milwood in Venice, CA 9029
Club Joyful Little Souls Music Classes
— 9:30 AM @ 2121 Lincoln Blvd Venice CA 90291
Storytime and Crafts at Venice Farmer's Market
— 9:30 AM @ Venice Farmers Market,499 S Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USA
⭐STAR Stories With Miss Sandy at West Los Angeles Regional Library
— 2:00 PM @ 11360 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90025
Venice Beach Foodie Tour - Explore the Culinary Delights of the Boardwalk
— 5:00 PM @ Venice Beach,1800 Ocean Front Walk Venice, CA 90291 United States
The real Venice after-school program: wandering Abbot Kinney with a pack of kids, three rescue dogs, and a stray influencer.
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