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.
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.
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.
Learn to make a beautiful Christmas wreath with succulents. All materials and wine are included in the course fee. This class is held outdoors. Please wear a mask if you enter the shop.
Price: $45+.
Get tickets.
Photo credit: The Better Half Boutique.
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.
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 pop ups from tons of local small businesses as live music fills the air. Get gifts for all your loved ones in one convenient location.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: 4th Street Retro Row.
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.
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 Filipino ube baked goods, food, beverages, and unique goods from tons of different local vendors! Ube is a dessert made from purple yam.
Vendors include Steffi Sweets, Nika’s Mad Sweets, Katsgemini’s Sweets n Eats, Sunday in June, Cruellish Cookies, and Lil Sunflower Bakery.
Price: Free entry.
Photo credit: Ubefest.
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.
Treat youself to vegan eats from tons of different local vendors, including Cena Vegan, Original Herbivore, Word of Mouth, The Fat Vegan, Oono Sushi, and many more! There will even be animal-friendly merch for sale.
Price: Free entry.
Photo credit: Vegan District Festival.
Join volleyball on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM - 2 PM.
Meet new people during a volleyball match on the sand. Men and women are welcome, at all levels.
Price: Free.
Event information.
Santa will arrive at 10 AM and do a short performance with some of his holiday friends. Then, there will be a chance to meet Santa at his sailboat near Caffe Luxxe. You can take selfies with Santa from 12 PM - 6 PM. From 10 AM - 12 PM on Seaport Way, enjoy face painting, crafts, and meet and greets with characters like Rudolph and Mr. and Mrs. Gingerbread.
The amazing Christmas spirit will continue with live ballet Nutcracker performances by SoCal Dance Academy. Performances begin at 1 PM and 3 PM at Seaport Way near Vissla and Elfin.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: 2nd & PCH.
Bring your own seating and blanket and enjoy a free screening of the movie Elf! There will even be a meet and greet with Buddy and Jovi the Elves.
Arrive early to reserve a good spot. There wil be a tree lighting ceremony before the movie screening.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: 2nd & PCH.
There will be live performances beginning at 5 PM, and a tree lighting ceremony at 6 PM! Enjoy live music, a festive atmosphere, and great holiday vibes at this free event.
Stay after the tree lighting ceremony for a free screening of the movie Elf, beginning around 6:15 PM. Bring your own seating and blanket.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: 2nd & PCH.
Celebrate the beginning of Chanukah with a menorah lighting by Shul by the Shore and a speech by Mayor Robert Garcia. Free entertainment at the event will include a stiltwalker, a three-piece band, Chanukah crafts, and light refreshments.
Price: Free.
Photo credit: 2nd & PCH.
Celebrate the holiday weekend with a beachfront roller disco!
Reserve your skates in advance, or bring your own.
Price: Free entry.
Photo credit: Pedal Movement.
