This Weekend in Long Beach

Enter the world of craft cocktails at Beachwood Brewing & Distilling during this live demonstration and tasting event. Throughout the evening you'll enjoy two featured Spring Gin cocktails, complimentary English tea sandwiches, insights into Beachwood’s distilling and cocktail program and a Q&A with Beverage Director Sarah Foss.

When Veta tries to have her brother Elwood committed for bringing Harvey-an imaginary six-and-a-half-foot-tall rabbit- to social gatherings, her frantic explanations land her in the sanitarium instead. Catch this beloved Broadway comedy at the Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater and enjoy a delightfully absurd story about acceptance and the things we believe that others just can't see.

Suit up in your best bunny costume and waddle, sprint, or hop your way through this FREE 0.4-mile fun run along the bay with big floppy ears, photo ops, and fun surprises around every corner. No timing, no winners, just a silly good time!

Head to 2ND & PCH for your chance to meet the Easter Bunny and snap the perfect springtime photo to remember the season by. Visit the 2ND & PCH website to set your appointment and secure your spot before this event hops away!

Watch traditional blacksmithing techniques come to life inside Rancho Los Alamitos' historic blacksmith shop as volunteer blacksmith Paul demonstrates the tools and trades that kept ranch life running. Then get hands-on with a leather stamping activity led by instructors from Tandy Leather. Space is limited for this unique workshop, so reserve your spot today.

Dance the night away aboard The Queen Mary as DJ Tomas De Los Reyes transforms the iconic Observation Bar into a groovy disco and funk party inspired by the legendary Studio 54. Grab your tickets for just $10 and join the 21+ crowd for a monthly throwback celebration that brings the spirit of the late '70s and early '80s back to life.

Sail the stunning Long Beach Harbor on Easter Sunday with a chef-prepared buffet, bottomless mimosas, live entertainment, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny for a brunch experience unlike any other.

Watch Joe Satriani and Steve Vai live at the Long Beach Terrace Theater as the SatchVai Band brings their Surfing With the Hydra 2026 Tour to the stage fresh off a sold-out European run, joined by powerhouse musicians Kenny Aronoff, Marco Mendoza, and Pete Thorn plus special guests Animals As Leaders.

Arrive at Rancho Los Cerritos at 8:00 AM on the second Thursday of each month and join a free, guided 90-minute stroll through the historic site with knowledgeable staff on hand to answer all your bird and nature questions. Pack your binoculars, invite a friend, and RSVP today to secure your spot at this welcoming birding event.

Get the whole family out of their seats and onto their feet as Elmo and his Sesame Street friends take the Long Beach stage for a brand-new live show packed with fan-favorite songs, yoga, silly dance moves, and all the magic of Sesame Street. Treat your little ones to a joyful, interactive experience full of laughter and learning they will treasure long after the final song!

Watch elite professional drivers compete in this premier drifting championship as they intentionally slide high-powered cars at high speeds through a marked course, judged entirely on execution and style. Grab your tickets and join thousands of motorsports fans and car enthusiasts for this thrilling and visually spectacular event.

Join expert docents at Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum for conversation-based exhibition tours and hands-on art-making activities in the Ed Lab. Best of all, admission is free and no RSVP is required, so drop in, get creative, and discover everything the museum has to offer.

Explore Belmont Shore's iconic, palm-lined 2nd Street on a guided walking food tour featuring tastings at the neighborhood's most beloved locally owned eateries, all while uncovering the stories and faces behind the flavors.

Visit Loiter Galleries on April 11 during the DTLB Art + Design Walk for the grand opening of "Can't Look Away," a powerful photographic essay by Long Beach photographer Dan Samson that humanizes the unhoused community through intimate, empathic imagery captured on an Android phone.

Shop over 30 local makers and handcrafted vendors at 2ND & PCH's curated outdoor Mother's Day market, perfectly paired with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and charming photo backdrops. Gather your family and friends for a delightful day of thoughtful gift hunting, delicious food, and community spirit that makes celebrating every mother figure in your life feel extra special!

Join the free annual celebration on South Pine Avenue as 2026 honorees Bob Foster and Alexander Rossi are inducted into the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame with the unveiling of their 22-inch bronze medallions featuring descriptions of their major achievements and enshrining their contributions to motorsports on the Walk of Fame.

Race into Downtown Long Beach for three days and two nights of world-class motorsports as Indy 500 cars, sports cars, Formula Drift, and SUPER trucks take over the streets in front of approximately 190,000 roaring fans. Off the track, score autographs from the racers, explore the Lifestyle Expo and Family Fun Zone, catch live concerts, admire Ferraris and Porsches at the car show, and fuel up at food trucks for a weekend that delivers way more than just racing!

Get ready for the world's craziest bingo party as comedian hosts keep the energy high and DJs spin the biggest hits of the '80s, '90s, and '00s. Play your cards right and you could walk away with a vacation, but even if you don't, the laughs, lip sync battles, and absolute mayhem make this a night to remember!

Dance the night away during this lively salsa lesson led by Peter Araiza and Jenny Mee, where fantastic music and a welcoming atmosphere make it the perfect night out for dancers and total beginners alike. Come solo or rally your friends, make new connections, and let the music move you all night long!

The legendary trio Shankar Ehsaan Loy takes the stage at the Long Beach Terrace Theater for a spectacular live concert at the Global Pan IIT 75th Year Convention, uniting alumni, innovators, and industry leaders for an unforgettable evening of world-class music and community.

Come join Southern California's premier Dutch-American celebration featuring Dutch street foods like kroketten, bitterballen, poffertjes, and Hollandse haring, Indonesian cuisine, home-baked treats, a Heineken beer garden, a Dutch DJ, traditional games, and a flea market.

Watch the world's top match racing skippers compete for the Crimson Blazer at the 61st Congressional Cup, the oldest continuously-held sailing match race regatta in the world and the only one in the United States to qualify for World Championship status. Head to Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier for free stadium-style viewing with live commentary and experience why this prestigious World Match Racing Tour event has been drawing the best in the sport to Long Beach since 1965!