The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica.
Santa Monica’s 150th Anniversary celebration continues with Endless Summer C.A.M.P. (Community | Art | Music | Picnic), a joyful, free, family-friendly afternoon in the heart of Tongva Park on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Back for a third year, Endless Summer C.A.M.P. is a playful and welcoming outdoor event where community, art and music come together.
As part of Santa Monica’s 150th Anniversary, which showcases community-driven events taking place citywide from July to October, Endless Summer C.A.M.P. features a day filled with musical performances and art-making activities reflecting Santa Monica’s diverse and creative spirit.
Attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic and bring blankets and beach chairs while also enjoying Tongva Park’s amenities, including a splash pad, playground, ocean observation deck, public art and 100+ species of plants.
Attendees can make a day in Santa Monica and explore local businesses and restaurants in nearby Downtown and the Third Street Promenade Entertainment Zone, Santa Monica Pier and Main Street.
Event Schedule – Saturday, August 23 | Endless Summer at Tongva Park
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bubble Party + Eco Art-Making
Enjoy a magical bubble party from Bubblemania, LA’s favorite interactive show that sparks creativity and curiosity in kids of all ages. Plus, get hands-on with a sustainable art-making workshop led by Rediscover Center, where you’ll create something special using upcycled materials.
11:30 a.m.
Pacific Opera Project presents “Cinderella Story”
A fresh and funny twist on the classic fairytale, this mashup opera is a delightful introduction to opera for kids and families alike—playful, magical and totally unique!
This performance is generously funded in part by the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation.
1 p.m.
Masanga Marimba
Feel the rhythm with an energetic, family-friendly performance that blends African, Latin and American musical traditions. This vibrant 9-piece band features Zimbabwean-style marimbas, mbiras, drums, trombone, trumpet and joyful vocals—guaranteed to get everyone moving!
All are welcome. The event is free and open to the public.
Public transportation is encouraged. Big Blue Bus routes 2, 8, and 9 serve Tongva Park, with buses running every 20-35 minutes. Metro Rail’s E Line operates every 10 minutes, with service between East Los Angeles and Downtown Santa Monica. Plan your trip at bigbluebus.com.
Parking is available at the Santa Monica Civic Center Parking Structure as well as metered parking on Main Street, Olympic Blvd., and Ocean Ave.
Endless Summer C.A.M.P. is produced by Community Arts Resources (CARS) and presented by the city of Santa Monica, with support from the city’s Art of Recovery initiative.
More information and the full schedule is available here.
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Name: Endless Summer C.A.M.P. (Community | Art | Music | Picnic) at Tongva Park
Date: Saturday, August 23 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Tongva Park, 1615 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica, CA (Parking is available at the Santa Monica Civic Center Parking Structure)
Description: Join the third annual Endless Summer C.A.M.P. at Tongva Park!
Part of Santa Monica’s 150th anniversary, attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic, blankets, and beach chairs and enjoy a Saturday afternoon featuring a variety of music, dance and performance.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the music and beauty in Tongva Park, and participants can also craft something special to take home with them at the free, hands-on workshop.
Tongva Park’s amenities include a splash pad, playground, ocean observation deck, public art, and 100+ species of plants.
Attendees can make a day in Santa Monica and explore local businesses and restaurants in nearby Downtown, Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Pier, and Main Street.
Endless Summer C.A.M.P. is produced by Community Arts Resources (CARS), presented by the city of Santa Monica, and made possible by Art of Recovery.
The lineup includes:
- 11:30 a.m. – Pacific Opera Project presents Cinderella Story, an impossibly magical, mash-up opera. This production is funded in part by a generous gift from Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation.
- 1 p.m. – Masanga Marimba plays upbeat, family-oriented music that everyone will enjoy! This unique 9-piece band plays Latin, Pan African, and American music on 7 Zimbabwean-style marimbas, mbiras, drums, trombone, and trumpet.
- 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Bubblemania and Company bubble party and hands on workshop with Rediscover Center.
For more information, click here.
