Get into the holiday spirit with live blues music performances of all your Christmas favorites.

Artists include:

• The Broughams

• Long Beach Blues All Stars.

Pack a picnic and bring your own seating.

Price: Free.
RSVP.

Photo credit: Long Beach Blues Society.

Enjoy all the festive vibes with a live kids’ storytelling session from a Christmas character.

Price: Free.

Photo credit: LBX.

Wear your ugliest sweater and join a community bike ride through the Bixby Knolls neighborhood! All ages are welcome, and treats will be provided. A prize will be awarded for the ugliest sweater!

The ride leaves from Los Cerritos Park at Country Club Drive, south of Bixby Road. Arrive early to make sure you join the ride on time.

Price: Free.

Photo credit: Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association.

Wear your favorite costume and join a social nighttime bike ride through the city of Long Beach. This ride comemorates six years of Moonlight Mash rides. Bike rentals are available.

The ride will conclude with drinks at a local bar.

Price: Free.

Photo credit: Moonlight Mash.

Bring your kids and enjoy a live storytelling session featuring a different holiday character at each session.

This event continues on Sunday 12/19 from 1 PM - 4PM.

Price: Free.

Photo credit: LBX.

Celebrate Filipinx culture with lantern lighting, delicious food, live music, dancing, entertainment, and local vendors!

Join this free festival event to connect with Filipino culture and the local Long Beach community.

Price: Free.

Photo credit: Long Beach Parol Lantern Festival.

Bring your whole family to enjoy storytime and get the chance to make your own traditional Filipino holiday paper lantern, a parol.

Grab cookies and hot cocoa during storytime, then learn to make a Filipino star lantern. All supplies will be provided.

Price: Free. Donations accepted.
RSVP required.

Photo credit: Romeo Chocolates.

Stop by for an amazing selection of 100% vegan foods from delicious local vendors.

Live Hawaiian-style music by Kimo Delgado.

Price: Free entry.

Photo credit: Vegan District.

Enjoy a free outdoor screening of Fred Claus under the stars! There will even be a holiday performance before the movie, beginning at 5 PM.

Bring your own seating and a blanket, and arrive early to get a good spot. Space is limited.

Price: Free.

Photo credit: 2nd & PCH.

masQuer Theatre Company is performing the holiday play I Need a Moment for free! Tonight’s the last showing.

Doors open at 7 PM. Arrive early to get a good seat.

Price: Free. Donations accepted.

Photo credit: masQuer Theatre Company.

Treat yourself to a live outdoor blues concert in celebration of the holidays.

Artists include:

• Southside Slim.

• Gates of Thunder, featuring Laurie Morvan.

Bring your own seating and pack a picnic for a festive Sunday afternoon.

Price: Free.
RSVP.

Photo credit: Long Beach Blues Society.

Check out great new finds at this creators market in a bar atmopshere. Local vendors will sell unique, handmade items. Sip and shop at the same time.

Price: Free.

Photo credit: Black LBC.

This free art festival event includes artisan, food, and drink vendors. There will be great music by DJs Ladysoul, Killedbysynth, and Gfunktrece.

Performances include spoken word poetry by Myriam Gurba and Olga Garcia Echeverria (12 PM - 12:45 PM), and live music by Ana Saldaña (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM) and Mariachi Las Colibri (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM).

Price: Free with RSVP.
RSVP required.

Photo credit: Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA).

40+ vendors will pop up in the Zaferia neighborhood, selling unique handmade and locally crafted goods for everyone on your list.

The block party event includes live music, food for purchase, and family friendly activities.

Price: Free.
Get tickets.

Photo credit: Zaferia District.

Enjoy free admission to this open air holiday shopping event featuring items from local makers, face painting by Karen Face Painting, activities for kids, live music by The Nandos (1 PM - 5 PM), and more. Pets are welcome.

Price: Free.

Photo credit: 2nd & PCH.

Get in the Christmas spirit with a free performance of the holiday play, I Need a Moment.

The play has an additional Sunday 12/12 showing at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7 PM.

Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

Price: Free. Donations accepted.

Photo credit: masQuer Theatre Company.

Grab a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy amazing Christmas at Shoreline Village as tons of boats decorated for the holidays parade by.

Price: Free.

Photo credit: Shoreline Village.

Mrs. Claus and her elf have arrived straight from the North Pole to read some amazing Christmas stories.

Crafts are available for a $2 fee.

Price: Free.

Photo credit: The Pike Outlets.

Sample an incredible lineup of vegan vendors at this outdoor food event. Participating plant-based pop ups include Avocada Mama, Compton Vegan, Jade’s Vegan Sushi, Sweet ‘n Peaceful, Jinger’s Greenhouse, Secret Vegan Pizza, and Erin’s World.

All ages are welcome. Must be 21+ to enter the bar.

Price: Free entry.

Photo credit: The Plant Base LA.

Enjoy a festive Christmas car parade throughout the Wrigley neighborhood. Bring your own beach chair or just walk the parade route.

Price: Free.
Event information (including parade route).

Photo credit: Wrigley Neighborhood.

Load up on holiday gifts from 50+ of different local and international small business vendors at this open-air market. There will be live Polynesian dance performances at 2 PM, DJ entertainment, family games and fun, a meet and greet with Santa Claus, a Toys for Tots collection, and so much more!

Price: Free.

Photo credit: Fair Trade Long Beach.

Shop locally made goods. Enjoy pop ups, art displays, live music, and more at tons of participating small businesses during this free neighborhood event.

Events include:

• A photo booth by Saturation Room (150 Elm Ave).

• An arts park by Pitch in on a Party.

• And so much more!

Price: Free.
Event information.

Photo credit: Arts Council of Long Beach.

Treat yourself to a performance of I Need a Moment, Christmas play by the masQuer Theatre Company.

Showtimes are at 7:30 PM on Friday 12/10, Saturday 12/11, and Sunday 12/12. Doors open at 7 PM.

Arrive early to reserve your spot.

Price: Free. Donations accepted.

Photo credit: masQuer Theatre Company.

Treat yourself to a holiday laser light show complete with falling snow, a live Christmas music performance by the Jazz Angels, holiday stilt walkers, and meet and greets with characters like Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Frosty.

The shows take place at 7:15 and 8 PM, outdoors at Edwards Long Beach Stadium Courtyard.

Price: Free.

Photo credit: Long Beach Towne Center.

Come enjoy an outdoor screening of The Grinch in celebration of the hoilday! Just be sure to bring your own seating and a blanket. Arrive early to get a good spot.

There will also be a meet and greet with movie characters before the show, from 5 PM - 6 PM.

Price: Free.

Photo credit: 2nd & PCH.

Plant Power is giving away free plant-based fast food meals to the first 60 guests who arrive, along with free t-shirts.

Sit to enjoy your meal as you learn about plant-based nutrition and healthier eating options.

Price: Free.

Photo credit: Plant Power.

The MYART Theatre Troupe performs a Christmas show for all those happy holiday vibes.

Price: Free.

Photo credit: 2nd & PCH.

This action-packed holiday event includes live performances on 2nd Street and Nieto (dancers, musicians, bands, and more), with other events throughout 2nd Street. You’ll have the chance to meet Santa, win prizes and giveaways, and so much more!

Price: Free.

Photo credit: Belmont Shore Business Association.

Shop locally-made items from small business vendors, including garden, art, craft, and gift items. There will also be delicious food and drinks for purchase.

This event is hosted outdoors at the MAYE parklet patio.

Price: Free entry.

Photo credit: MAYE.