San Pedro Calendar

Freedom of the Seas Awards-Battleship Iowa
2024-10-19 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
In Honor of the Battle of Leyte Gulf
The Freedom of the Seas Awards is the premiere annual event of the National Museum of the Surface Navy and the Battleship IOWA. The event is held in honor of the Battle of Leyte Gulf anniversary, the largest naval battle of World War II and in the history of the world.
The Freedom of the Seas Awards gala is held aboard the iconic Battleship IOWA, a Leyte Gulf veteran, at the Port of Los Angeles and includes a delicious meal prepared by local award-winning chefs. The awards honor those that embody the core principles of America’s Surface Navy: to protect and defend our oceans for the benefit of the free world.
Invited and attending guests include top leaders from the fields of education, veterans, community, industry, government, and military.
VADM Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Award:
Octavia Harris
Command Master Chief, USN (Ret.),
Veterans Affairs and Women’s Leadership Advocate
Humanitarian Service Award:
Lisa Argyros
Philanthropic Leader
Argyros Family Foundation
Commerce & Communication Award:
International Longshore & Warehouse Union

Sea Scare-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2024-10-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Every October, a strange fog transforms the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium into a family friendly theater of discovery. This year, there have been reports of unexplained mutations among local marine life. Scientists suspect something coming from the deep, but the situation is changing too quickly to draw any firm conclusions.
Help us unravel the mystery by finding clues hidden throughout the aquarium including the dark corners of Skull Alley, the Mad Scientist’s Lab, Trick or Treat Trail and haunted house. Take the chance to win prizes in our carnival game area, or create your own goodies at our arts and crafts tables and visit the Trunk or Treat zone. If you’re lucky, the clues you find may lead you to our Secret Glow Zone before algae mutations completely take over the aquarium!

Toberman Harvest Fest
2024-10-25 15:30 - 18:00 | Toberman Neighborhood Center, 131 North Grand Avenue, San Pedro, CA, 90731
TOBERMAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER’SHARVEST FEST 2024
Join us for an evening of Frightful Tricks & Fun Treats!
Games, Mazes, Resources & Food
Costume dontest Categories: Cutest, Scariest & Most Original
Donated costumes on a first come first served basis!
For questions call: 310-832-1145

Dia De Los Muertos-6th St & Mesa St
2024-10-26 15:00 - 21:30 | CA
The Festival will feature the Amazing Altars Contest & Exhibition which is open to all. Altar Entries are now being accepted at: (include info for Entrants) for the Festival’s “Amazing Altars Contest”. Additionally, there will be the Community Altar and the expanded Tree of Life where attendees are encouraged to place an item to remember a loved one. Rounding out the event, there will be authentic and creative food and craft vendors. Children are invited to enjoy face painting and children’s activities while adults can purchase handmade crafts, handmade jewelry, clothing, and other specialty items made by regional artisans.

22nd Annual Scary Stories-Angels Gate Cultural Center
2024-10-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Welcome to SCARY STORIES 22!
Saturday, October 26, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, CA
LIVE: Radio theater around the bonfire!
Tickets: $5 general admission. Children 6 and under – free!
Cash only, please. No reservations required. Picnics welcome.
Bring your own chairs and dress warmly so you don’t get the shivers!
Limited number of folding chairs available free on site.
Produced and directed by Melanie Jones.
With John Charles Meyer, Cathy Skubik, Bill Wolski & Heather Handwerk
reading works by Gahan Wilson, David Lubar, Alexander Woollcott & Lauren Myracle, among others.
Photo Courtesy of Melanie Jones

Halloween STEMebration-Battleship Iowa
2024-10-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join the Battleship IOWA crew on Sunday, October 27th from 5pm – 8pm for our fourth annual Halloween STEMebration! Have a safe and fun experience aboard the ship for FREE!
Six Candy Stations
Trunk-Or-Treat with first responders
Game Stations
Witch’s Ring Toss
Boooo-wling
Spider Rockets
Eyeball Bounce
Pumpkin Bean Bag Toss
STEM/Craft Stations
Halloween Simple Circuits
Spooky Tangrams
Slime Factory
Candy Tower Challenge
Spooky Reading Corner
Franklin’s Marionettes on the fantail stage – Presented by the Port of LA
This event is open to the community thanks to the support from our generous sponsors: Marathon Petroleum, Crail-Johnson Foundation, Norris Foundation, the Port of Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Port Police Department.

Handmade Costume Ball-Crafted
2024-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, 112 E. 22nd Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
We invite you to unleash your wildest creativity, where each stitch and stroke of paint could crown you the winner of our handmade costume contest, with a grand prize of $100 to spend throughout Crafted! Our haunted ballroom will come alive with thrilling music, magical potions & elixirs, and the eeriest of vibes. Sharpen your scissors, gather your fabric, and prepare to have a night of devilish fun.
Contest begins at 8PM sharp

Holidays By the Sea-6th St & Harbor Blvd.
2024-12-07 16:00 - 20:00 | CA
San Pedro Town Square
Holiday Market
Holiday Tree Lighting
Arts & Crafts/Drinks & Snacks
Boat Parade in the Port’s Main Channel
Snow, Live Entertainment & More
Bring an unwrapped gift to Donate!

L.A. Harbor Holiday Boat Parade
2024-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
L.A. Harbor Holiday Boat Parade – 2024 Parade Theme: “Light Up The Holidays”
Join us at the Port of Los Angeles for the annual L.A. Harbor Holiday Boat Parade, a 63-year-old tradition of festive lights and community spirit. Furthermore, as the leading holiday event in the Port of Los Angeles, including Wilmington and San Pedro, the parade showcases a vibrant array of decorated boats. As the leading holiday event in the Port of Los Angeles, including Wilmington and San Pedro, As the Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade winds its way through the channel, each boat becomes a beacon of holiday cheer, reflecting the community spirit of L.A. This year, we invite you to join us and experience this unforgettable night of lights, community, and holiday joy.
Stay updated with our latest news and share your experiences on social media using #LAHarborafloat. Don’t miss the chance to be part of a cherished LA tradition.
Additionally, officials and community leaders serve as judges or passengers on approximately 50 parade boats, encompassing vessels of all shapes and sizes. Powerboats, sailboats, tall ships, and harbor working craft are all taking part in the parade sponsored by the Port of Los Angeles and the Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club.
Discover the Los Angeles Harbor Boat Parade Magic
Moreover, the main body of decorated boats will stretch about one mile, creating a spectacular view as the parade passes the designated Viewing and Judges’ Stations. Below are estimated viewing times for various locations along the parade route.
6:00 PM: START – E. Basin proceeding up Cerritos Channel, past Wilmington Marinas
6:30 – 7:00 PM: Cruise Ship Plaza, Battleship Iowa (Judges Station), LA Maritime Museum, Port Police Dock proceeding towards West Harbor (Old Ports O’ Call Village)
7:15 – 7:30 PM: West Harbor (Old Ports O’ Call Village) Viewing Areas
7:45 – 7:50 PM: Warehouse 1, SS Lane Victory
8:00 PM: Cabrillo Way Marina (Judges Stations), Cabrillo Marina (Last Judges Station at the former Fuel Dock) END.
L.A. Harbor Holiday Boat Parade Viewing Spots
Starts at East Basin near Banning’s Landing Community Center in Wilmington and takes approximately 90 minutes to cover the entire parade route up the Port’s Main Channel. Several viewing points along the Main Channel, include the California Yacht Marina and the California Cafe in Wilmington; The Battleship IOWA, the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, 600 Sampson Way, San Pedro; West Harbor (old Port O’ Call Village), 1100 Nagoya Way, San Pedro; the Cruise Ship Promenade at Harbor Boulevard and Swinford Street in San Pedro; 22nd Street Landing, 141 W. 22nd Street, San Pedro; and Cabrillo Way Marina 2293 Miner St. San Pedro and Cabrillo Marina, 224 Whaler’s Walk, San Pedro.

Holiday Paw-ty-Deane Dana Park
2024-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Deane Dana Friendship Park, 1805 W. 9th Street, San Pedro, CA, United States
Holiday Paw-ty and Craft Fair
Featuring Ugly Sweater Dog Competition at 1PM
Must Register for the competition by 12PM onsite
Dogggy friendly booths, photos with Santa Paws and so much more!
For more information contact
310-519-6115

11th Annual Chinese New Year
2025-01-25 15:00 - 19:00 | Cabrillo Way Marina, 2293 Miner St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
11th Annual Lunar New Year Festival 2025
Saturday, January 25·3:00 – 7:00pm
2293 Miner St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA
Year of the Snake.

Carnevale Masquerade Ball-Dalmatian-American Club
2025-03-01 18:00 | Dalmatian-American Club, 1639 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA, 90731
Third Annual Carnevale Venetian Masquerade Gala 2025
Dinner, entertainment and wines included
Step into a world of elegance and mystery
at the Third Annual Carnevale Masquerade Gala
by the Little Italy of Los Angeles Association!
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Dalmatian American Club in San Pedro
will be transformed into a Venetian-inspired paradise.
This enchanting evening invites you to don your finest mask and attire
as you immerse yourself in an unforgettable night
of opulence, glamour, and celebration.
Enjoy live music, delectable Italian cuisine, and a curated selection of wines,
all while being surrounded by the magic of a true Venetian carnival.
This is the perfect way to indulge in the beauty of Italy’s most iconic celebration.
Join us for a night of masked mystery, exquisite revelry, and timeless elegance!
The ticket cost includes food, live entertainment and wines.
The event is open to adults. Special discount if you book an entire table of 10.
Masks and costumes are encouraged but not mandatory.
There will be a costume competition for the best costumes with prizes
Questions? Please reach out to events@lilaa.org
Location: Dalmatian-American Club
1639 S Palos Verdes St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
Tickets

Bad Haggis-Grand Annex
2025-03-08 20:00 | Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Cutting-edge Celtic music fused with world beat, funk, jazz and rock! If you’re familiar with soundtracks from Outlander, Titanic and Lord of the Rings or the music of Josh Groban, Phil Collins and Rod Stewart (along with countless other recordings), then you already know the mighty sound of Bad Haggis Piper Eric Rigler.
The band is led by Rigler’s bagpipe and Mike Hoffmann’s guitar and driven by the grooving rhythms of bassist/vocalist Mick Linden and drummer Bryon Holley.

4th Annual Italy RunLA
2025-03-13 08:00 - 12:00 | CA
4th Annual Italy RunLA 5K 2025
Join Us for an Epic Celebration of Italian Pride!
Calling all Italians, Italian-Americans, 5K enthusiasts, and lovers of all things Italy—this is your invitation to be part of the Italy Run LA on June 1, 2025!
This exciting event is in honor of Italian Republic Day, and we hope to see the streets filled with green, white, and red as we celebrate together!
Whether you’re a runner, walker, or stroller-pusher, this family-friendly event is for everyone—no matter your age, ability, gender, or background.
Get ready for a scenic journey through the iconic streets of San Pedro, with stunning views of the Los Angeles Harbor and the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop.
All participants will walk (or run!) away with a race shirt, finisher’s medal, tasty post-race treats, and a race experience you’ll never forget.
Come for the fun, stay for the memories—let’s celebrate Italy together!
Tickets are LIVE now! Buy your tickets HERE
For more information please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/652413603995378/

22nd LA Harbor International Film Festival
2025-03-14, 2025-03-15, 2025-03-16 | CA
LA Harbor International Film Festival
Fri. March 14 ~ Program B ~ Opening Night Happy Hour + (“no host” bar) & Film Premiere Venue & Sponsor: Dalmatian American Club (DAC) Main Bar, 1639 S. Palos Verdes St., SP 90731 “No Host” Bar opens 5 pm; film at 6 pm (over by 7 pm) Stories of Los Angeles Harbor Area: For Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (The Movie -Vol.VI) (USA, GameChange, 2025, @35 min. producers Jack Baric & Stephanie Mardesich, dir. Jack Baric) Six stories from Vol. VI of Oral History Project filmed in DAC 2024 SOLAHA made possible by grant funding from Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, District 4; and civic & corporate sponsors
Cost: Free – Reservations requested: Telephone 310/ 831 -9821 Parking: Lot across from DAC and on street * * *
Sat. March 15 ~ Program C ~ H o l l y w o o d N o s t a l g i a T r i b u t e (HNT) Venue & Sponsor: Battleship IOWA (Fantail -Dress warmly) ~ 250 S. Harbor Blvd., SP 90731 4 pm (board ship from 3:30 pm) program concludes by @6:30 pm On The Town (USA ~ MGM~ 1949 ~ 98 min. ~ Dir. Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen stars Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Jules Munchin, Betty Garrett, Vera -Ellen, Ann Miller ) * Benefits YWCA Harbor Area ,Toberman Neighborhood Center, Harbor Interfaith Services ♥ ♥Suggested donation – Bring non -perishable food items or new clothing in lieu of ticket purchase Special menu a t ship’s port side Vicky’s Doghouse Cafe ; concessions to purchase include beer, wine & snacks Cost: Free Community Event ~ Attendance limited Reservations requested: https://LAHIFF22.eventbrite.com
Parking fee: 1st hr. free; $2/hr. thereafter * * *
Sun. March 16 ~ “DocSunday” ~ Program D ~ 2 pm (doors open 1:30 pm) Venue & Sponsor: YWCA Harbor Area – “Julia Morgan Auditorium” 437 W. 9th St., SP 90731 Closing Day ~ Port of Los Angeles (POLA) premiere documentary feature film Patrice: The Movie (USA, All Ages Productions, 2024 ,102 min., dir. Ted Passon ) Cost: Free ~ Community Event ~ Attendance limited Reservations requested:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lahiff-patrice-the-movie-tickets-1234812470339
Photo: “Liberty on the Cinematic Bridge”
Key Art photo by Peter Read Miller

Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix
2025-03-15, 2025-03-16 | Berth 46, 3011 Miner St,, San Pedro, CA, 90731
Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix
Close to shore. Close to the edge. Don’t miss out as SailGP returns to Los Angeles.
SailGP – where sport meets spectacle
The Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix on March 15-16 is the fourth event of the 2025 Season. Expect plenty of drama as the U.S. SailGP Team defends home waters for the first time this season.
Situated on the Port of Los Angeles, the racecourse is one of the tightest on the calendar – promising fierce, fearless, and formidable racing as the 12 teams fight to put maximum points on the board.
Spain took the victory here last season on their way to the 2024 Season Championship title, but Taylor Canfield and his crew are hoping the event title will belong to the U.S. team in 2025.
Tickets
Port of Los Angeles
Berth 46, 3011 Miner St, San Pedro
Start
03/15/2025
Sat 12:45 PM
End
03/16/2025
Sun

Los Angeles K9 Veterans Day
2025-03-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
National K9 Veterans Day is a time to honor and celebrate heroic dogs who serve in the military, with law enforcement agencies, and as first responders. Come out to meet and support these canine teams that serve in the communities throughout the Greater Los Angeles area.
Learn about the training they go through, what it takes to become a canine handler, and how you can support your local canine teams serving in your community. There will be working dog demonstrations showcasing their capabilities, photo opportunities with the canine teams, and special appearances.
This event is free to attend and fun for all ages!
NOTE:
Working service dogs permitted, but otherwise NO PETS ALLOWED. Thank you.
Tickets

6th Annual Autism Awareness Walk
2025-04-12 08:00 - 11:30 | CA
Celebrate Autism Awareness Month with Assemblymember Gipson and the community
You’re invited to a day of fun, fitness and inclusion at the Sixth Annual Wilmington Autism Awareness 5K Run/Walk!
This free community event brings together families, friends and neighbors to raise awareness and show support for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Saturday, April 12
8 – 11:30 a.m.
Wilmington Waterfront Park
1004 W. C St., Wilmington, CA 90744
What to Expect
Stretches/Warm-up
Free “Autism Awareness 5k Run/Walk” shirts (first come, first served)
Music
Medals for the first 400 participants to finish the walk
Family-friendly scavenger hunt
This event is free and open to all ages. Whether you are walking in honor of a loved one or showing up in solidarity, your presence matters!
In partnership with:
SBCC Thrive LA, Providence, the Wilmington YMCA and the Port of Los Angeles
If you need special accommodations, please contact the District Office at (310) 324-6408.

Earth Day-White Pt. Nature Preserve
2025-04-19 09:00 - 12:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join us for our Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve! Celebrate Earth Day by helping to care for the White Point Nature Preserve Native Plant Demonstration Garden! Enjoy weeding, native plant seed preparation, children’s learning activities at the Nature Center, a guided garden walk, raffle prizes, and more!
Join us and make a difference this Earth Day!
Register here

Spring Egg Hunt-Peck Park
2025-04-19 12:00 | Peck Park Community Center, 560 N Western Avenue, San Pedro, CA, 90732, United States
Arts & Crafts – Face Painting – Games – Moonbounce – Free fun!!! – Suprise Visit From the Bunny! 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
12:45 PM – 12:50 PM Ages 1-3
12:55 PM – 1:00 PM Ages 4-6
1:05 PM – 1:10 PM Ages 7-9
1:15 PM – 1:20 PM Ages 10-12
1:25 PM – 1:30 PM Ages 13-Adult
Peck Park

Annual Lego Shipbuilding Contest-Los Angeles Maritime Museum
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 | CA
Annual Lego Shipbuilding Contest
What is a Lego Shipbuilding Contest?
The contest is a free and fun event where visitors build ships using bricks supplied by the museum and their imaginations. Prizes are awarded in different age groups. There is also a non-competitive section where visitors build kits representing famous US Naval Ships.
Is this for all ages?
Yes, all ages and abilities are welcome
Do I have to sign up in advance?
No registration is required
Is there an admission charge?
No, the contest and admission to the museum are both free on April 26.
What if more than one person works on the same model?
If more than one person works on the same model, the model will be judged in the category matching the age of the OLDEST builder.
Do I have to be present to win a prize?
No, the prizes (gift cards) will be mailed to the winners.
What happens to the completed models?
The completed models remain the property of the museum. Eventually, they will be taken apart so the bricks can be used again next year.

Open Studios Day-Angels Gate Cultural Center
2025-04-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Angels Gate Cultural Center (AGCC) presents our Spring 2025 Open Studios Day, April 26th! Over 50 local artists will open their doors to the public for a peek into their art practice. More details to be announced: sign up for our monthly newsletter at the bottom of this page for updates, or follow AGCC on Instagram, Facebook, or BlueSky.
Open Studios Day is a free, all-ages event that provides the public a glimpse into the process, art, and lives of local artists who create at the Center. AGCC hosts one of the largest studio artist programs in the region with a diverse range of artistic disciplines including ceramics, photography, printmaking, writing, sculpture, videography, music, and painting. This self-guided tour of artist studios provides a unique opportunity to interact with the artists and purchase contemporary works of art.
AGCC Studio Artists include Adam Gaxiola, Andrea Lien, Ann Weber, Anna Erneholm, Ashton S. Phillips, Beth Elliott, Candice Gawne, Catherine Burce, Da Aie Park, Daniel Porras, Deborah Wright, Delora Bertsch, Dennis Keeley, Elizabeth Casuga, Elyse Pignolet, Emma Rault, Frank Rodriguez, Gil Mares, Henry Krusoe, Jesse Small, Joe Bariele, Jon Nakamura, June Edmonds, Karla Diaz, Kim Kei, Leah Shane Dixon, Lisa Diane Wedgeworth, Lowell Nickel, Lucinda Rudolph, Lynn Doran, Marco Schindelmann, Melodie Reay, Mike Watt, Nancy Voegeli-Curran, Perry Okimoto, Phoebe Barnum, Regina Herod, Rene LaRue, Robert Alexander, Scott Anger, Soft Chick, Syracuse residency students (Carla Erausquan Bayona, Sophia Hashemi, and Theodore Berg), Taylor Crisp, Tianlu Chen, Vanessa Madrid, W.S. Milner, Yoon Jin Kim, Yozmit The DogStar, and Yuichiro Roy Kunisaki.

The Garden Church-10th Anniversary
2025-05-01 19:00, 2025-05-04 19:00 | Garden Church, 429 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
The Garden Church is celebrating 10 years making church together in the 6th St. Garden!

Fire Station Day-LAFD 112 Harbor Blvd
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | CA
Join us to celebrate Fire Service Day
Station Tours
Food
Demonstrations
Wellness

Memorial Day-Green Hills
2025-05-15 10:00 | Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 South Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275, United States
Watch Livestream
Watch the Recorded Livestream Online
Phone Hotline
(310) 521-4460
Event Email
events@greenhillsla.com
Parking Information
2222 Palos Verdes Drive North
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Shuttle service is provided to and from the event site.
Handicap parking will be directed through the main Western Avenue entrance.
Regular visitation and parking will be limited between the hours of 9:00 AM and Noon.
Arrive early to allow time for parking and transport to the event site.

Garden Par"tea"-Pt Fermin Lighthouse
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Point Fermin Park, 807 West Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, California, 90731, United States
Be our guest at the Point Fermin Lighthouse Garden Party! This year’s Tea by the Sea theme is a Garden Par”tea.” This free event includes complementary, tea, coffee, and cookies while visiting our local artist booths and viewing vintage Model T cars all while strolling through our beautiful gardens. Great photo opportunities everywhere you look! Donations are welcomed to benefit the gardens.
