Main Street Rocktober Fest

Free and fun for all ages! Enjoy al fresco dining, live music, local vendors, kid corner and Main Street's annual Howl-o-Ween costume contest for pets and people!

21+ attendees have access to two outdoor bars with DJ's, exclusive ROCKTOCBER cocktails and select food vendors. Read more for schedule and details.

Ocean Park & Main

The Venice West Stage, Sponsored by Maser Condo Sales

11am - 12pm - Bach to Rock

1pm - James Ghareeb

3pm - Midnight Village

5pm - Watson

Kinney Street & Main

DJ Proper Stage, Sponsored by Gerber Kawasaki

Kendre Streeter ~ Solpowa ~ Andre Lafelle ~ Dice The Nicest ~ NAHNII.A ~ Mdot Taylor ~ MassV Shay J ~ Vicu & Nate ~ Isabella Blue ~ Blijha Michelle ~ Smooth Savage ~ Smileyi ~ Brother T Love Jones & Triple Play ~ 4-Trak Minds ~ Moe P ~ Louis king ~ Born Divine ~ MC Random ~ Annette Serrato ~ François ~ JustPierre ~ Dj Heron Co-Host

Sponsored by, The Foxx Firm, Power Of One Foundation, Vibe Central, Flinkman Management

3-5PM: HOWL-O-WEEN PET EVENT!🐾🐶

Main Street's annual costume contest & pet parade returns during ROCKTOBER! Dress your pet for a chance to win $500 and other prizes!🏆

Check-in from 3-4PM. Contest and parade, 4-5PM. *FREE to register

KID CORNER SPONSORED BY PUMP STATION & NURTURY🌈

11-11:45AM: Music with Kira

11-1PM: Katee Grace Photography -Halloween Photo Booth

11-6PM: Play 2 Progress Kids Activities

11-6PM: Super Soccer Stars/FlagFootball/Baseball

12-6PM: Rainbow Painted Smiles, Face Painting

1-1:45PM: The Crow, Pull My Finger Comedy Show for Kids

1PM: Santa Monica Ballet Folklorico performance in front of Lula Restaurant

3-3:45PM & 5-5:45PM: Books & Cookies - Musical Story Time

Bach To Rock, Kid Comedy, pumpkin patch & more!

ROCKTOBER FESTIVAL BAR (2807 Main Street)🍻 SPONSORED BY TAVERN ON MAIN & CROWNS & HOPS

Visit the official Rocktober Festival Bar and enjoy, exclusive offerings including complimentary tastings from:

• Crowns & Hops | The first-ever craft beer brand that bridges communities of color, dope culture and craft beer.
• Dulce Vida | Award-winning 100% blue agave blanco tequila with refreshing all-natural flavor.
• Loncaro | Finland's favorite alcoholic beverage, a gin and citrus long drink.
• June Shine | Showcasing their READY-TO-ENJOY COCKTAILS!

With popup bars from Tavern on Main, Papille Gustative, and Ashland Hill

PRE-SALE WRISTBANDS AVAILABLE FOR $15 | $20 AT THE DOOR

MUST BE 21+ TO ENTER

6:30PM: MOVIE ON MAIN!🍿🎥

We're partnering with Fun Flicks USA for an outdoor movie screening of TWO Halloween Classics.

But first...Lincoln Middle School Madrigals kick off the evening with a 15 minute medley of halloween carols before a showing It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and Disney's Coco! FREE POPCORN! *Lawn chairs encouraged! Arrive early.

OTHER ACTIVITIES ON THE STREET🎨

Santa Monica Community Garden

11AM - 5PM: Local gardeners will offer tours, activities for kids and a resource table.

12:30-3PM: Cayton Children's Museum offering an Arts and crafts project where children will make creatures out of boxes. Sensory blocks for toddlers station.

Strand & Main Street: COVID Vaccine clinic | 12pm - 4pm: The City of Santa Monica’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic with the new bivalent booster. With giveaways, information on emergency preparedness including how to become a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteer, and more!