If you're looking for reasons to attend the Holiday Open House and Pier Lighting in Downtown Manhattan Beach on Wednesday night... we've got ten good ones. 

First, some details: The event will officially begin at 5:00 p.m. with Santa's arrival at Metlox Plaza. The Holiday Open House will run from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at downtown businesses. The formal lighting of the pier will take place at 7:00 p.m.

But there's much more to look forward to, starting as early as 3:30 this afternoon. Here are the Top Ten Reasons to attend Wednesday's Holiday Open House and Pier Lighting event:

10. Start your night early at the Roundhouse Aquarium, which will be serving free cookies and hot chocolate from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m.

8. Meet Beach Santa Steve in his sleigh and Karl Meyer Photography in the back of Metlox Plaza starting at 5:00 p.m.

7. Get free face painting by Nicole Face Paints and balloon animals in the back of Metlox Plaza.

6. Dance the night away with kids' DJ Jack Factory at a dance party at Manhattan Avenue and Center Place.

5. Go shopping at Tabula Rasa, which is offering 20% off everything in store.

4. Meet some live reindeer in front of {pages} a bookstore on Manhattan Avenue.

3. Revel in the snow falling outside Bella Beach Kids and Hammitt from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

2. Nosh on appetizers and enjoy a wine bar - a collab between Nati Boutique and Nando Trattoria. Gift certificates will be available with a purchase.

...And the number one reason to join the Holiday Open House and Pier Lighting:

1. Enjoy the live Christmas trees on the pier and purchase one to take home!