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EVENT UPDATE: The next 3rd Thursdays event will take place on October 16th, 2025. 

What’s the latest with 3rd Thursdays?

In response to extraordinary community participation and the enthusiastic involvement of over 70 local businesses, 3rd Thursdays is expanding its impact and elevating its format. Beginning this fall, 3rd Thursdays will officially transition to a three-times-per-year model, with the events held each April, July, and October.

This evolution reflects the incredible growth and momentum of the event, which began as a monthly grassroots initiative and quickly became a hallmark of community connection and local business engagement. The event series is truly grass-roots and locally-grown, sponsored by The File Group with significant support from Visit Newport Beach and many local businesses and residents. By shifting to a seasonal cadence, the business community aims to deliver even more immersive, dynamic, and memorable experiences for residents, visitors, and all attendees.

Each installment will continue to feature the elements the community has come to love—open businesses, live music, family-friendly activities, scavenger hunts, open houses at the fire station, library activities, local specials, raffles, giveaways and more—while creating more space to introduce new collaborations, seasonal themes, and unique activations.

The next 3rd Thursdays event is slated for October 16, 2025, and promises a festive fall celebration filled with Halloween fun, community charm, and seaside spirit.

SCHEDULE FOR 2026: April 16, July 16, October 15

Join us for 3rd Thursday, 5-8PM, a vibrant community celebration throughout Corona del Mar Village (along PCH)!

About 3rd Thursdays

This event series is a grass-roots, locally-grown initiative brought to you by The File Group and countless other amazing CdM businesses, listed below. Thank you to our many CdM resident volunteers as well! 

On 3rd Thursdays, CdM residents, visitors, and other attendees can expect open businesses throughout the village offering delicious food, live music, new offerings, sales, discounts,  and community fun in exciting activations like pet events, meetup groups, classes, scavenger hunts, art exhibitions, and much more.

This event series offers residents and visitors a recurring opportunity to discover new spaces and businesses while eating, shopping, and strolling through the village in an open and lively setting. Walk, discover, and dine at local restaurants, collect passport points for special rewards, bring the kids and pups, enjoy pop-ups, specials, giveaways, and more. Experience all that our incredible community has to offer while we’re all out enjoying it together. 

We look forward to celebrating our community spirit with you. Mark your calendar and make it a tradition.

Here’s a taste of what’s happening during 3rd Thursdays in CdM:

And Much More!

Beyond its Presenting Sponsorship by The File Group, this event series has garnered the support of Visit Newport Beach, the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce, Greet Corona del Mar Magazine, and many participating businesses throughout CdM, including but not limited to:

Entertainment Sponsor:

Decor Sponsor: B.CANDY

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Sherman Library & Gardens
Gelato Del Mar
Grounded Coffee
Facial Lounge
Sunbliss Cafe
Gallery Sonder
Orangetheory
SCAPE Gallery
CASA CDM
Foretti’s
Mark Patterson Fine Jewelry
Bliss Home & Design
Valia Properties
The NOW Massage
Avila’s El Ranchito
The Agency
Crown ACE Hardware
Ruby’s Diner
The Quiet Woman
Golden Spoon
The Wee Loft
El Cholo
Be Beauty
Avesta Med Spa
Cozy Earth
CdM Restaurant
Daftarian Group
Johnny’s Pizza
Momentum Fitness
OnQue Style
Rendez Vous French Bakery and Cafe
Scene Gallery
Sejuiced
Skin Laundry
The Sandwich Spot
Zinc Cafe & Market
Newport Wine & Spirits
Bellissima Consignment Store
Rothchilds
Gary’s Deli
Five Crowns
The Place Bar & Grill
Corona del Mar Animal Hospital
Engel & Volkers
Healthy Home Loans
Med Lounge
Bungalow
Newport Beach Living Magazine
The Oppenheim Group
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties
Drift Salon
MG Allergy
Mathnasium
First Cut
Luxe-Design
Oasis Luxury Smart Home
JustFoodForDogs
BLSSD the Label
Summer House
Mayur Cuisine of India
F45 Training
Mantra Hot Yoga
French Connection Dog Salon
Newport Beach Fire Department
Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu
RE/MAX FINE HOME CANADAY GROUP
Gina’s Pizza

If you have any questions, please contact us at 3rdthursdayscdm@gmail.com.

Presenting Sponsor

If you are a local business and would like to get involved: 

Plan an Activity: Consider hosting special promotions, a party, live demonstrations/exhibitions, product samples/offerings or giveaways, or other interactive experiences during the event hours. Send the details of what you will be offering to 3rdthursdayscdm@gmail.com, and we will list it on this page and promote it on social media. 

If you do not have a CdM village location or storefront:

Consider reaching out to one of the businesses listed on this page for a pop-up opportunity. 

For pop-ups, The File Group & Foretti’s are happy to provide their parking lot to CdM-based businesses, which will host games, seating areas, vendor booths, and other activities designed to enhance the event experience. Please check with Nick Hampton (nick@thefilegroup.com) before relying on this space. Vendors in this space will be responsible for their own materials, tables, setup and tear down, and are highly encouraged to offer free giveaways and/or product samples, visual elements, or games, to attract event attendees. 

Share Your Content to be Featured on Social Media: The best way to get featured and promoted on social media is to post on Instagram and invite @3rdthursdayscdm as a collaborator. From there, we can share and amplify your reach. You can also capture photos and videos of: your event activities, your product offerings, or your dynamic space, and upload them to this Google Drive folder. 

Stay Connected: For any questions or further information, please reach out to us at 3rdthursdayscdm@gmail.com.