5 things to do in El Monte, CA — Monday, August 31, 2026

1. A Walk Through Pier History

   Community at Santa Monica Pier, starting 7 p.m.

   Step into the Pier’s past with our expert guides! Uncover hidden stories, iconic landmarks, and the Pier’s rise as a cultural hotspot. 📅 Saturdays & Sundays @ 10AM | Mondays @ 7:00PM 🕕 Duration: 1 Hour 📍 Location: Me…

   Details from the organizer

2. Music Lessons With Steve Garcia

   Live music at Long Beach Alliance Church, starting 8 a.m.

   Contact: Steve Garcia562-394-8939Steve will be offering free 30-minute music lessons on Mondays from 3:00–6:00 PM in the Sanctuary, starting July 6 and ending August 31.Sign Up Link For Classes Belowhttps://calendar.app…

   Details from the organizer

3. Golden Hour Happy Hour at Hotel Casa del Mar

   Community at Hotel Casa del Mar, starting 3 p.m.

   Golden Hour gets a Spanish twist in the Lobby Lounge. Share authentic tapas, sip happy-hour–priced drinks, and watch the sun’s colorful journey to the sea.

   Details from the organizer

4. Tour of the Marion Davies Guest House

   Community at Marion Davies Guest House, starting 12 p.m.

   Step back in time as Santa Monica Conservancy docents share the rich history of the Beach House site from the 1920s onward. Free 20-minute docent tours are available on a walk-up basis, for groups of up to six people. J…

   Details from the organizer

5. Movies on the Mary: The Godfather

   Community at Queen Mary, starting 11:30 a.m.

   Step aboard the Queen Mary and enjoy a one-of-a-kind movie night in our very own private theater! Settle into a cozy seat and watch classic favorites, hidden

   Details from the organizer

Sources

• Official city, county and parks department calendars — Government event calendars for each covered market
• Public library event calendars — Library programming published by local systems
• Convention and visitors bureau calendars — Destination-marketing organizations for each city