Tree Lighting and Santa Arrival at 2ND & PCH
Monday,November 21, 6:00pm
2ND & PCH will kick off the holiday season with its Tree Lighting and Santa Arrival event! Get ready to be amazed by the magical atmosphere and the twinkling lights that will light up the night. Bring your family and friends to witness the grand moment when the magnificent tree comes to life in all its glory.
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PCH Explorers Kids Club
Tuesday,November 26, 10:00am
2ND & PCH will host their PCH Explorers Kids Club, featuring two very talented magicians: Christopher T. Magician and Joe Selph’s Spooktacular Marionette Show.
These free events provide interactive entertainment with themed crafts and more kid-friendly activities, perfect for little adventurers to dive into seasonal fun.
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Long Beach Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl
Wednesday, Nov. 27 2024, 5 – 11 PM
This isn’t your average bar crawl – it’s a celebration of gratitude and fun. From one iconic venue to the next, immerse yourself in a whirlwind of festive decorations, themed costumes, and boundless enthusiasm. Whether you’re a Thanksgiving enthusiast or just love a good party, everyone is welcome to join the festivities with us. Let’s make this Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl a monumental celebration of joy, unity, and unforgettable memories!
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Long Beach Thanksgiving Day Premier Dinner Cruise
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, 3:30 PM
Make this holiday truly special with a Thanksgiving Day Premier Dinner Cruise in Long Beach. You and your guests will enjoy a celebratory dinner buffet with all the trimmings freshly prepared by our chef. While onboard, enjoy incredible views of Southern California’s pristine harbor, City Cruises’ distinctive hospitality, full bar service, and festive décor. Our team will happily take care of the details, leaving you to enjoy the holiday off Long Beach’s waterfront with your friends and family.
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Thanksgiving Lunch
Thursday, Nov. 28,2024, 11 AM – 4 PM
Come gobble with the Aquarium’s sea otters, puffins, and other animals for the annual Thanksgiving Feast. You can meet over 12,000 animals from the world’s largest ocean, then savor a traditional spread to be served buffet style on the Rooftop Veranda overlooking Rainbow Harbor. A full cash bar and seasonal cocktails will be available for purchase.
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Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at Local Current
Thursday,November 28, 3:00pm
Families and friends will happily enjoy the seasonal buffet feast prepared by Chef Leo De Leon and his culinary team at Local Current inside Marriott Long Beach Downtown – delicious fare inspired by tradition, creative innovation and the spirit and regional bounty of this coastal Long Beach setting. Seatings are available between 3 and 9PM.
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Long Beach Turkey Trot 5K/10K
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, 7 – 9:30 AM
Join the Long Beach Turkey Trot, a fun-filled community event that kicks off the Thanksgiving festivities with fitness and family! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a festive way to get moving, this race is perfect for participants of all ages.
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Central American Heritage Festival
Saturday, Nov. 30 2024, 12 – 6 PM
A day filled with vibrant culture and fun. Explore a variety of vendors showcasing unique crafts and products. Indulge in delicious food from Central American cuisines. Get ready to laugh with hilarious comedy performances. Dance to the beat of live music representing the rich heritage of Central America. Immerse yourself in the beauty of art from talented local artists. Don’t miss out on this exciting event celebrating Central American culture!
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Apocalypse Zombieland 2024
Friday, Nov 29, 2024, 2 PM – 12 AM
Prepare for the ultimate zombie experience at Apocalypse Zombieland 2024! A thrilling day of survival and excitement as we transform Long Beach into a post-apocalyptic world filled with heart-pounding activities, immersive experiences, and chilling fun!
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LBX Neighborhood Market: Festive Holiday Market w/ Grinch
Saturday, Nov 30, 2024, 11 AM
Come join the LBX Neighborhood Market for our special Festive Holiday Market with/ Grinch! Get ready for a day filled with excitement, craft vendors, and lots of fun vendors. Located by the LBX Hangar in beautiful Long Beach, CA, USA, this in-person event promises to be a fun-filled evening for all. Including your pets! Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone or enjoying a fun day out with friends and family, our Festive Holiday Market w/ The Grinch! is sure to bring the family and pets together. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event at the LBX Neighborhood Market!
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Women’s Wednesday
Wednesday,December 2, 5:00pm
Enjoy a night of beach vibes with an trio female DJ set playing beach house mixes of your favorite songs. Located in Long Beach’s hidden paradise, Secret Island, take part in the vibes with all-night Happy Hour to escape from the mundane for a night.
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Holiday Tree Lighting
Wednesday, December 4, 5:00 pm
Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Long Beach at the 10th annual Holiday Tree Lighting event!
With a 67-foot tall Christmas tree and more than 500,000 lights illuminating the Terrace Plaza, this dazzling ceremony kicks off the holiday season with festivities for the whole family.
This free event will feature pictures with Santa, live music and performances, food trucks, and a finale with fireworks. Take selfies with the lights and decorations on the plaza, and enjoy the festive atmosphere to kick off the holiday season.
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Rancho Voices: A Holiday Celebration
Thursday – Saturday, Dec. 7 – 9,4 – 8 PM
In the early 1900s, the Bixby family hosted the ranch’s community of workers, families, and friends for a big holiday party. And now you’re invited! Bring your family and friends for a festive evening at Rancho Los Alamitos. Tour the decorated Ranch House and enjoy music and light refreshments.
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A Christmas Carol
Dec. 7 – Dec. 22, 2024
Holiday favorite A CHRISTMAS CAROL returns for its annual incarnation in this quick-paced, highly theatrical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. The ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future show Ebenezer Scrooge the poverty of his miserly ways and the blessings that come with generosity. Can they convince him to change before it’s too late? Come spend time with the characters you’ve come to love – Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and of course the irascible miser himself. This yearly tradition will be the Christmas ghost story needed to set you and your loved ones on the path to holiday cheer.
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40th Belmont Shore Christmas Parade
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024, 6 – 9 PM
The Belmont Shore Christmas Parade is an annual event that brings the community together to celebrate the holiday season. This parade showcases local businesses, schools, and community groups and attracts tens of thousands of residents and visitors each year.
The theme of this year’s parade is “A Holiday Tradition,” honoring our 40 years of producing the parade and the tradition it has become for so many. The Parade is open and free for all ages to enjoy. The route is 1.2 miles long and begins promptly at 6pm starting at Livingston & 2nd Street marching east along 2nd Street turning around at Bay Shore Avenue and returning back to Livingston.
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Winter in Willmore
Saturday,December 7, 5:00pm
Prepare for a magical mix of snow, crafts, Santa, and royal vibes! Winter in Willmore is making a grand return! Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 7th, kicking off at 5pm for a whimsical Winter wonderland experience in Willmore City!
Expect a jolly lineup of market vendors, kids’ crafts, pictures with Santa, live tunes, and tons more fun surprises!
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Queen Mary 57th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Monday, December 9, 5:00 pm
The Queen Mary will host a gala dinner to celebrate the 57th Anniversary of when the ship first arrived in the city and docked in Long Beach. The exclusive evening will feature a live performance by Johnny Holiday Dance Orchestra and a three-course dinner inspired by the original menu from the docking ceremony of 1967.
Come celebrate this anniversary and take the opportunity to honor the Queen Mary’s rich legacy, support the ship’s new initiatives and contributions to her preservation.
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12 Days of Christmas at the Queen Mary
December 12 to December 23
Each day is filled with merry-making activities like cookie decorating, gingerbread house building, and stocking decorating, along with jingle-worthy performances, dance parties, and photos with Santa. To make each visit extra special, every day will feature a unique event, from the Lighting of the Stacks Ceremony to Krampus After Dark and a Snow Day with real snow. Whether attending for one night or all 12, The Queen Mary’s 12 Days of Christmas promises a holly-jolly adventure for everyone.
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Daisy Lane Christmas Parade
Saturday,December 14, 5:00pm
The 70th Annual Daisy Parade presented by the City of Long Beach and Councilmember Roberto Uranga is Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 5pm. on Daisy Avenue.
The parade will start on Daisy Avenue at West Burnett Street and will travel south, loop around Pacific Coast Highway and travel back up north, ending near West Hill Street and Maine Avenue.
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Long Beach Ballet: The Nutcracker
Saturday,December 14, 12:00am
The Long Beach Ballet continues its annual holiday tradition of presenting The Nutcracker at the Terrace Theater at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center for seven performances, December 14-15 and 20-22, 2024. As always, the beloved production bursts with special guest performances and additional surprise treats the entire family will love.
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Native Plant Wreath Workshop
Saturday,December 14, 10:00am
Rancho Los Alamitos will host a Native Plant Wreath Workshop. Tour the Rancho’s Native Garden and discuss the importance of California native plants. Then, Jen Aguilar from the California Native Plant Society will lead the hands-on section of the program. Everyone will be able to get creative and make a one-of-a-kind 8-inch wreath to take home. This in-person program is great for hobbyists, crafters, or plant lovers. No experience is necessary. Space is limited.
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International Tamales Festival
Saturday,December 14, 2:00pm
Playlarga x LB Living host the annual International Tamales Festival at Long Beach City College on December 14. This event includes live entertainment, Kids Zone, Shopping, Homemade Tamales Contest, Tequila Tasting (3-7PM) and much more!
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Musica Angelica: Christmas in Vienna
Saturday, December 14, 7:30 PM
Musica Angelica, renowned period instrument early music ensemble based in Long Beach, presents Christmas in Vienna! Vienna has hosted December Markets since 1296, so they were likely enjoyed by Joseph and Michael Haydn as well as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
For a holiday surprise, festive works by these composers will be joined by the 1921 Christmas Music of Vienna native (and Los Angeles resident from 1934 on) Arnold Schoenberg, in celebration of the sesquicentennial of his birth.
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Long Beach Towne Center Holiday Celebration
Saturday,December 21, 12:00pm
Long Beach Towne Center invites the community to a festive Holiday Celebration Event on Saturday, December 21 from 12 to 2 p.m. Guests can enjoy take-home photos with Santa, kids’ crafts, face painting, balloon twisters and the magical touch of falling snow for a delightful holiday experience. This holiday event is free and open to the public. Families of all ages are welcome to join in the seasonal fun and capture unforgettable holiday memories.
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Joy to the World! Holiday Brass and Percussion Concert
Saturday,December 21, 5:00pm
Justin Rudd’s Community Action Team will host a free holiday concert featuring 26 musicians from the Southern California Brass Consortium. Registration is required to attend, and cash, check, or online donations will be accepted to support the Community Action Team’s events and activities. Attendees can also bring peanut butter, breakfast cereal, boxes of macaroni and cheese, and/or canned fruit that will be donated to a local food bank, or packs of men’s socks that will be donated to homeless agencies
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Naples Island Christmas Boat Parade
Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, 6 PM
The Naples Boat Parade features holiday-decorated boats and watercraft winding their way through the romantic canals of Naples Island in Long Beach. Everyone loves the boat parade because it offers the excitement and festive decorations in the water below, but holiday cheer also emanates in the brightly and creatively decorated homes all along the canals.
The theme for this year’s boat parade and holiday decor contest is: A Yacht Rock Christmas.
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Long Beach Christmas Eve Premier Dinner Cruise
December 24 & 25, 2024
Keep your holiday merry and bright with a dinner cruise departing from Long Beach. Featuring festive decor and a delicious dinner buffet, your Christmas on the water is sure to be a gift to yourself and your loved ones. Enjoy live DJ entertainment and full-bar service while reveling in the views of Long Beach.
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New Year’s Eve at the Aquarium
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, 8 PM – 1 AM
Ring in the New Year at the Aquarium of the Pacific. During the New Year’s Eve Night Dive, adults can celebrate with music and the fishes. A live band will play in the Aquarium’s Great Hall, and DJs will be spinning in the galleries. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase.
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Auld Lang Shine: New Year’s Eve on the Queen Mary
Tuesday,December 31, 8:00pm
This New Year’s Eve, the Queen Mary will embark on a dazzling global journey with its “Auld Lang Shine” celebration on December 31, 2024. Revelers can explore the ship’s decks, ballrooms, and salons, traveling to iconic destinations from around the world—without ever leaving port! From the romance of the French Quarters and the excitement of the New York Rockettes to the soulful jazz of Cape Town, The Queen Mary will come alive with immersive décor, themed entertainment, and unforgettable experiences. These celebrations will showcase the sights and sounds of multiple destinations, culminating in one of Southern California’s best New Year’s Eve firework displays.
