Santa Monica’s Free Weekend Fun | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Santa Monica’s heating up this weekend with free events for everyone — from salsa nights and family fairs to glowing ballet and burger battles. Tongva Park’s “Tongva Twilight” features live salsa, free lessons, and popcorn; Virginia Avenue Park hosts a family-friendly open house; and the Cayton Museum ends summer with “Matilda.” Dance under lights at the Broad Stage’s “Ballet of Lights,” mingle at Circle Bar’s singles mixer, or grab pumpkin donuts early at Randy’s. Ice cream lovers, Sweet Rose and Rori’s are LA’s top picks, and burger fans? Pasjoli and Father’s Office are serving up…