Palos Verdes Magazine

Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market
2025-10-02 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-09 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-16 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-23 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Veterans Park, 309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA, United States
This weekly open air “market with a view” is located next to the Redondo Beach Pier. Select California farmers offer fresh seasonal vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs, honey, baked goods, flowers, and plants. Parking is conveniently located at the pier parking structure. Enjoy brunch or lunch at Veterans Park.

Operates every Thursday from 8:00am through 1:00pm. Located at George Freeth Way and Veterans Park West

The Market by the Sea!

Palos Verdes Pastoral: Garden-to-Table Dining Experience with PVP Land Conservancy
2025-10-02 17:00 - 20:30 | Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
Sponsorships Available Now, Individual Tickets On Sale Starting September 8th

Picture 200 guests seated at long, linen-draped tables in an exclusive coastal setting. Wine glasses catch the sunlight and a gentle ocean breeze drifts by and mingles with the scent of coastal blooms. As the first of several courses is served, an evening of fine wine, seasonal flavors, and sunset dining unfolds.

In partnership with Terranea Resort and generous sponsors, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy presents this signature event. Terranea’s acclaimed Chef de Cuisine, Andrew Vaughan, crafts a gourmet garden-to-table menu featuring the freshest local ingredients, artfully presented with artisan products that showcase the best of California.

Pastoral 2025Palos Verdes Mediterranean: Celebrating Peninsula NaturalistsCelebrate the launch of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Naturalist Certification Program with an evening inspired by the charm of the Amalfi Coast and the biodiversity of the Mediterranean climate zone which Palos Verdes shares. The event will introduce a new Naturalist Certification Program that will foster stewardship, education, and conservation on the Peninsula. Guests will enjoy flavors of the Mediterranean, curated menu and wine pairings inspired by both Amalfi and California native ingredients.

Marine Mammal Care Center is Open for Public Visitation
2025-10-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Marine Mammal Care Center, 3601 S. Gaffey, Suite #8, San Pedro, California, 90731, United States
The Marine Mammal Care Center is open for public visitation Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. They are closed to public visitation Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. During your visit, you will get to see seal and sea lion patients, enjoy various exhibits, join a scheduled lecture or activity, and learn from our experienced volunteer docents. You can also do some shopping in our gift store with all proceeds supporting the care and protection of marine mammals and our shared ocean.

The Marine Mammal Care Center is proud to offer tours in American Sign Language with a Deaf Guide. To book with a Deaf Guide, please contact dbader@marinemammalcare.org to coordinate a time and date.Tickets are free (a $5 donation per person is appreciated) and must be reserved online in advance. Walk-ins are limited and are dependent on capacity.

New Expanded Gift Shop open during regular business hours!

Closed on the following holidays: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, New Year’s Day

Click here to reserve a visit!

South Coast Botanic Garden DOGtoberfest Every Weekend in October
2025-10-04 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-05 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-11 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-12 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-18 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-19 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-25 08:30 - 16:00 | South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Estates, California, United States
Back by pup-ular demand, Dogtoberfest is returning to the Garden for its second year this October—and it’s bigger, better and barkier than ever! Inspired by the beloved Bavarian tradition of Oktoberfest, this one-of-a-kind event brings together dogs and their humans for a festive celebration filled with live music, beer and plenty of tail-wagging fun every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month.

This year’s Dogtoberfest features exciting new additions, including live music, Oktoberfest-inspired competitions, and expanded dog entertainment and activities. Guests can indulge in Bavarian-inspired food and beer for purchase from Dottie’s at the Koi Pond, explore an enhanced Bark Walk and capture the moment at our stunning photo opp. With even more festive décor and increased community seating, the Garden’s Upper Meadow will transform into a cheerful biergarten atmosphere that welcomes pups and people alike.

Whether you’re coming for the brats, the brews or the barks, Dogtoberfest is the perfect way to celebrate fall—Garden style. Prost!

GO VIP: Enhance your experience with our VIP tickets! With these tickets, you’ll get:

4 free beer tastings (root beer option available for non-alcohol drinkers)Boarding for The Bierhound Express, which allows you access to a VIP Express Lane at every barMake-and-take pretzel necklaceFree Dogtoberfest koozieFree Puppuccino for your fur friendThose who purchase VIP tickets at 8:00, 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. will also receive a free Beermosa!

Palos Verdes Farmer's Market
2025-10-05 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-12 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-19 08:00 - 13:00 | Peninsula High School, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States
Fresh California fruit and veggies, flowers and eggs delivered to you by the farmers who grow them. Sales support PV Schools.

The Riviera Village Certified Farmer's Market
2025-10-05 08:30 - 13:00, 2025-10-12 08:30 - 13:00, 2025-10-19 08:30 - 13:00 | Riviera Village Farmers Market, 1801 S. Elena Ave., Redondo Beach, California, 90277, United States
The Riviera Village Farmers Market is a wonderful way to ease into Sundays while you discover a variety of locally grown produce, prepared foods, home décor, seafood and seasonal items. Please visit the market’s website for all details and vendor information.

NEW Kids Zone: We collaborated with Yummmm!Bar in 2024 to bring our young customers a fun Kids Zone to let their creativity flourish. It was so popular that we are doing it again in 2025! Riviera Village Kids Zone Monthly Schedule (9:30am – 12:30pm)

Sunday, May 11, 2025 – Mother’s Day

Sunday, October 26, 2025 – Halloween

Sunday, December 21, 2025 – Christmas

Waves, Wildlife & Wonder: Nature Walk at Pelican Cove with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
2025-10-11 09:00 | Pelican Cove, 31300 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 90275, United States
Admire the picturesque ocean views and restored buckwheat-covered seaside bluff tops that support the recovery of the rare El Segundo blue butterfly. Moderate. Click here to RSVP.

City of Rancho Palos Verdes Presents Trunk or Treat
2025-10-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes
Come out and enjoy Trunk or Treat!

Trunk or Treating between Decorated Car Trunks

Inflatables

Puppet Show and Music

Face Painting, Games and Giveaways

Food Vendors

Costume Parade

Costumes Encouraged!

Additional free parking and shuttle from the Point Vicente Interpretive Center parking area.

If you are interested in hosting a trunk, the Recreation and Parks Department needs volunteers to host a decorated car trunk at our event! To sign up or for more information email events@rpvca.gov

Los Serenos de Point Vicente Docent Guided Nature Walk at Ocean Trails Reserve (Sunrise/Sunset Trails)
2025-10-18 13:00 | Ocean Trails Reserve, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275, United States
Please join us at the Ocean Trails Reserve for a guided tour on October 18th, 2025, led by the Los Serenos de Point Vicente Docents. We will meet at the sign-in table which will be set on the sidewalk of the parking lot at 1 pm. Please look for a banner.

The hike will take place through the Coastal Sage Scrub Habitat along the Western Bluff of Trump National Golf Course, learn about local geology and fall blooming habitat. Stay to watch the sunset from beautiful Founders Park. The tour will be of approximately 1 and a half to 2 hours duration. This is a moderate hike which involves walking on some unstable surfaces and loose gravel down at the beach.

The themes for this Nature Walk are R.P.V. founding and Japanese Farming. Please bring water sincethere is no drinking fountain on the trails, and for your safety, wear sturdy closed toe shoes. Park to the left ofTrump National Club House in a public lot at the end of Trump National Drive.

For more information, visit www.losserenosrpv.org/ or call 310-544-5260 (PVIC Front Desk).

Diwali Lunada Bay's Festival of Lights
2025-10-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Lunada Bay Park, 2201 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, California, United States
🌟Lunada Bay Diwali 2025 🌟🌟 Get your tickets before they sell out! 🌟🌟 Don’t miss out on one of the best events of the year! 🌟Celebrate the Festival of Lights with delicious catered Indian food, a Bollywood DJ, fun activities for kids, a raffle with cash prizes & amazing prizes, and so much more fun for all ages!🌟 Tickets include all the fun and delicious food 🌟Tickets:$25 (ages 10+)$10 (ages 5–9)Kids under 5 – FREEVenmo: @shikvid | Zelle: 310-961-6314

No ticket sales at the event/ no walk-ins

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Presents Sea Scare: Siren’s Curse
2025-10-18 19:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
With construction underway, aquarium staff have unearthed a mysterious relic from the past. Curious minds want to decipher the runes inscribed on the artifact, but others warn of an ancient curse that may be released with too much meddling. Will the siren’s song draw you into unraveling the mystery by finding clues hidden throughout the aquarium including the dark corners of Skull Alley, the Mad Scientist’s Lab and Haunted House? Who knows what lies ahead, but a family friendly night of thrills, chills, and gills at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is guaranteed!

Other challenges include winning prizes in our carnival game area and creating your own goodies at our arts and crafts tables. Be sure to visit the Trunk or Treat zone and don’t forget to dress your best and participate in our costume contest.

Guests with a family membership will receive 4 FREE tickets and get early entry into the event starting at 6pm. To become a member, click here!Click Here for Pre-Sale Non-Members: $15 Adults, $10 ChildrenDay of: $20 Adults, $15 Children (Cash sales at Gift Shop)

8th Annual Halloween on the Pier Community Event
2025-10-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Redondo Beach Pier, Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, California, 90277, United States
Free Community Event

Prizes For Best Costumes

Halloween Selfie Station

Sponsor Giveaways

Trick-or-Treat on The Pier and Boardwalk*(*at participating businesses while supplies last)

Native Garden Tour Experience at White Point Nature Preserve
2025-10-25 11:00 - 11:30 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Come tour the White Point Native Plant Garden and learn about how to grow and care for native plants. Monthly every 4th Saturday.

Promenade | PV Trick or Treat Event and Costume Contest
2025-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 | The Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States
Join us for our annual Trick or Treat event, No Tricks, Just Treats!!!

Trick or Treating

Costume Contest

Haunted House

Scavenger Hunt

and More!

more updates coming soon on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thepromenadepv/
