Town Fair 2026

ST. MATTHEW’S TOWN FAIR
SMPS is taking over Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10-2pm
This exclusive event is open to SMPS families, alumni, faculty & staff, extended friends & family and members of our beloved community.
Find everything you need to know about Pacific Park here.
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer requirements are back this year!!! Every Family must sign up for one shift. This is a long standing St. Matthew's tradition and is part of what makes our community so tight knit and resilient. Signup Genius with opportunities to help will go live April 15.
SECURITY
★ Pacific Park will be fully staffed, including all rides, games, and restaurants
★ Security will be stationed at every entrance and exit
★ Members of the SMPS security team will also be on site
WRISTBANDS
Every guest will need a wristband to enter Pacific Park. Attendees (age 3+) will need a $50 unlimited ride wristband to enjoy all Pacific Park rides. Every guest under 3 will also need an under 3 Wristband (free). Please select at check out. Wristbands will work at Pacific Park all day on May 16th, even after 2pm. Wristbands will be distributed the week prior at both campuses. Those attendees not currently enrolled at SMPS can also pick up their wristbands the day of Town Fair at the Pacific Park entrance. THERE ARE NO DAY OF SALES.
SPONSORSHIPS & UNDERWRITING
Sponsorships & Underwriting make Town Fair possible. Without the generosity of our families and community, we will not be able to cover the costs. Please consider purchasing wristbands for Faculty and Staff and/or underwriting Town Fair activities, both time-honored and new. Check out ways you can help make this epic community day possible.
2026 MERCHANDISE
Our commemorative SMPS 2026 t-shirts, hoodies, hats, designed in partnership with Uplifters Ranch sales have closed. Luckily, our limited edition Straw SMPS Tote bag by our friends at the Palisades Gift Shop and our canvas tote bag remain online until we sell out.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
We will have exclusive access to Snackville, Pacific Park’s food court, for the duration of our private event. Food is not included in the wristband price, and there will be no food or drink tickets available for purchase in advance. Please plan on purchasing your own food and beverages throughout the day. More on Snackville restaurants can be found here.
Here are the offerings you can expect:
★ Churros
★ Fries
★ Chicken Tenders
★ Corn Dogs
★ Ice Cream
★ Funnel Cake
★ Dippin Dots
★ Burgers
★ Hotdogs
★ Grilled Cheese
★ Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
PARKING
Parking will be available at the Beach Parking Lot, not the parking lot on the actual Pier. To find the Beach Parking Lot on GPS, use the address below:
1550 Appian Way
Santa Monica, CA 90401