A Guide to Fall Activities in Long Beach
Fall is in full swing in Long Beach with one-of-a-kind festivals, Halloween traditions, pumpkin patches, and autumnal celebrations.
Autumn in Long Beach means mild temperatures, cozy activities, and great community events. Here, laidback California vibes meet pumpkin spice lattes and spooky haunts. But there’s more to fall than your typical plethora of Halloween happenings; we have a list of celebrations and activities to prove it.
Craft Beer LB Fest
Relax and unwind with some of the best craft beers in Long Beach. This kid-friendly celebration features more than a dozen local breweries, food vendors, and artists in an inviting atmosphere at Rancho Los Cerritos.
Moompetam American Indian Festival
Honor American Indian cultures at the Aquarium of the Pacific. The 21st annual Moompetam American Indian Festival pays homage to indigenous maritime groups in California with arts and craft sessions, traditional music and dance, storytelling, and more.
Belmont Shore Car Show
The annual Belmont Shore Car Show is one of the largest one-day classic car shows in the west coast. The event draws approximately 50,000 attendees and an assortment of vendors. Check out hundreds of classic cars and exotic customs builds, then enjoy the restaurants and shops stretching over 14 blocks of 2nd Street in Belmont Shore.
Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor
Haunted fun awaits at Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor. Haunted mazes, spooky performances, carnival attractions, Halloween-themed food and drinks create the ultimate spine-tingling experience at the Queen Mary.
Long Beach Oktoberfest
Celebrate the Oktoberfest season in Long Beach with an array of celebrations happening in September! Enjoy German beer and classic pub fare as well as weiner dog races, stein hoisting competitions, and more with our list of Oktoberfest events.
Long Beach Urban Farm Dinner
Founded by Primal Alchemy Catering, the 16th annual Long Beach Urban Farm Dinner brings together chefs from across the city to celebrate the autumn harvest with a farm dinner benefitting Long Beach Area Farmers Markets and the Rancho Los Alamitos' educational programs. Taking place on the grounds of the historic Rancho, the dinner features locally sourced, seasonal produce that reflect the taste of autumn in Southern California.
Southeast Asia Day Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific
This annual festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific showcases the cultural traditions and performances of Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, India, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
Chrysanthemum Festival
Celebrate the fall season and the garden's seasonal transformation during the Chrysanthemum Festival at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden. Participate in arts and crafts, and purchase chrysanthemum flowers to take home.
Autumn Festival
The Aquarium of the Pacific will be hosting a celebration of Asian cultures, where arts exhibits, crafts activities, and more festival fun commemorates the traditions of Korea, China, Japan, and the Philippines.
More Autumnal Things to Do
Soak in the pleasant autumn temperatures
Make the most out of the mild fall weather by exploring the outdoors! Stroll through verdant trails at El Dorado Nature Center, or travel across the water on a Rainbow Lagoon Swan Boat from Wheel Fun Rentals.
Savor seasonal specials
From pumpkin spice creations to fall-inspired menus, embrace autumn flavors around Long Beach’s exceptional coffee shops and restaurants.
Visit a pumpkin patch
Get into the fall spirit with seasonal fun at El Dorado Frontier!
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