Historic Downtown San Pedro comes alive every 1st Thursday of the month! Art galleries and studios are open to the public from 6pm to 9pm. Shops are open late and live bands play on the corner of 6th Street and Mesa. Every First Thursday is a unique event with free music, dancing, and performances right on the street.
Meander the shops and galleries at your own pace or join the FREE one hour First Thursday Artwalk Tour which features a different itinerary each month, highlighting the diverse talents of local and visiting artists along the Arts District of Downtown San Pedro. The tour begins at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room Gallery (6:30 PM) and visits 2 or 3 galleries/studios each month. It provides an opportunity to hear from and talk to the artists and curators about their shows.
The picturesque downtown area features crisscrossing Tivoli lights, creating a fun and vibrate atmosphere. You can dine at one of the various restaurants with cuisines ranging from American to English, Mexican, Mediterranean, Italian, Japanese, Hungarian, Thai, Organic Raw Vegan Cuisine and more. If you’re not in the mood for a restaurant, Gourmet Food Trucks line the streets along 6th, 7th and Mesa.
Parking is always free in the downtown area after 6:00 PM. The Red Car Trolley runs every First Thursday from 4 PM to 10 PM between Crafted and Downtown San Pedro. Find the current Trolley Route here.
For more information, visit the 1st Thursday website.
Every Friday through Sunday at CRAFTED you can find fun hands-on craft activities appropriate for all ages. Classes are offered by various vendors and range from candle making, silk scarf marbling, painting, knitting, jewelry making, and more! Prices vary. Check the CRAFTED website to see which classes are happening this weekend!
Every Friday through Sunday at CRAFTED you can find fun hands-on craft activities appropriate for all ages. Classes are offered by various vendors and range from candle making, silk scarf marbling, painting, knitting, jewelry making, and more! Prices vary. Check the CRAFTED website to see which classes are happening this weekend!

Visit the White Point Preserve Nature Center for hands-on science activities, children’s literature, and art projects; to ignite your imagination and expand your knowledge about the natural world. Live animals occasionally included.
The whole family can experience a hands-on-science exploration of one of the Peninsula’s amazing wildlife species! Learn and listen as wonderful librarian, Carla Sedlacek, shares children’s literature featuring the featured animal. Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the wildlife exhibits in the Nature Center, take a self-guided family walk on the trails, and enjoy lunch (bring your own) by the sea at a shady picnic table under historic trees.
Free and appropriate for all ages. Stroller friendly. Leashed dogs welcome. Reservations recommended.
2019 Exploration Themes:
- July 6 PV Blue Butterfly
- Aug 3 Cactus Wren
- Sept 7 Desert Cottontail
- Oct 5 Hummingbirds
- Nov 2 Gray Fox
- Dec 7 Peregrine Falcon
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy hosts nature walks throughout the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Check our South Bay Events Calendar for upcoming events and hikes.
Additional information about White Point Nature Education Center & Preserve.
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Every Friday through Sunday at CRAFTED you can find fun hands-on craft activities appropriate for all ages. Classes are offered by various vendors and range from candle making, silk scarf marbling, painting, knitting, jewelry making, and more! Prices vary. Check the CRAFTED website to see which classes are happening this weekend!
Every Friday through Sunday at CRAFTED you can find fun hands-on craft activities appropriate for all ages. Classes are offered by various vendors and range from candle making, silk scarf marbling, painting, knitting, jewelry making, and more! Prices vary. Check the CRAFTED website to see which classes are happening this weekend!
Every Friday through Sunday at CRAFTED you can find fun hands-on craft activities appropriate for all ages. Classes are offered by various vendors and range from candle making, silk scarf marbling, painting, knitting, jewelry making, and more! Prices vary. Check the CRAFTED website to see which classes are happening this weekend!
Interactive science activities featuring wildlife species that thrive in the restored habitat. Themed children’s literature and art activities follow. All ages welcome.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy hosts nature walks throughout the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Check our South Bay Events Calendar for upcoming events and hikes.
Every Friday through Sunday at CRAFTED you can find fun hands-on craft activities appropriate for all ages. Classes are offered by various vendors and range from candle making, silk scarf marbling, painting, knitting, jewelry making, and more! Prices vary. Check the CRAFTED website to see which classes are happening this weekend!
Every Friday through Sunday at CRAFTED you can find fun hands-on craft activities appropriate for all ages. Classes are offered by various vendors and range from candle making, silk scarf marbling, painting, knitting, jewelry making, and more! Prices vary. Check the CRAFTED website to see which classes are happening this weekend!