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Dec 20, 2018
2 min

Family Friendly Things To Do: December 22-23

Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 22 | 9:00am-12:00pm The Queen Mary | 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach 90802 For this one last weekend leading up to Christmas, enjoy breakfast with the big man himself: Jolly Ol' Saint Nick! Enter one of the Queen Mary's beautifully-decorated salons for a pajama party breakfast, holiday stories, and the opportunity to take some pictures with Santa. For just $19 for children age 4-11 and $39 for adults, you will have some festive memories to

Dec 14, 2018
2 min

Family-Friendly Things to Do: December 15-16

Winter in Willmore 2018 Saturday, December 15 | 12pm-5pm Drake Park | 951 Maine Avenue, Long Beach It’s snowing in Long Beach this Saturday… well, kinda. Actually, Drake Park will be rockin’ with over 40 tons of snow for all to enjoy snow sledding. Other activities include decorating gingerbread houses, face painting, live entertainment, food trucks and of course, the big man himself, Santa! This event is free to all who love some Long Beach winter fun! Guests who bring a can

Dec 5, 2018
2 min

Family-Friendly Things to Do: December 7-9

Community Chanukah Celebration Friday, December 7 | 5:30pm-8:30pm Alpert Jewish Community Center | 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach 90815 Join the fun of the eight-day wintertime “festival of lights” at a special Chanukah celebration. Services begin at 6 p.m. and are followed by kiddush and challah. A Kosher vegetarian dinner will be served at 7 p.m. followed by a live concert by Michelle Citrin. This is an amazing opportunity to enjoy Jewish traditions and meet new friends at

Nov 21, 2018
2 min

Family-Friendly Things to Do: November 23-25

Colorado Lagoon “Tree” Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 23 | 6:00pm-8:00pm Colorado Lagoon | 5119 East Colorado St., Long Beach 90814 Kick off your holiday season with the lighting of the iconic trees in the Colorado Lagoon! Attendees will meet at the lifeguard station promptly at 6 p.m. Enjoy festive local carolers, warm up with a complimentary cup of hot cocoa, and nosh on some yummy cookie treats. This is a classic Long Beach holiday kick-off event! LA Kings Holiday Ice

Nov 16, 2018
2 min

Family Friendly Things To Do: November 16-18

St. Maria Goretti Carnival Friday, November 16-18 | Friday 5pm-11pm | Saturday 12pm-11pm | Sunday 1pm-8pm St. Maria Goretti School | 3950 Palo Verde Ave., Long Beach 90808 It’s back and better than ever: the St. Maria Goretti Carnival! This year, the carnival is dedicated to “Honoring Our Veterans” with many fair specials just for our beloved veterans. Enjoy rides, booth games, bands, a silent auction with over 200 baskets, student performances and more. Listen to the music

Nov 8, 2018
2 min

Family-Friendly Things To Do: November 9-11

Musical Discovery for Toddlers Friday, November 9 | 10:00am-10:45am Cal Heights Music | 1240 E. Wardlow Rd., Long Beach 90807 Calling all littles and their caregivers for a morning of music and community. This class is ideal for kiddos one to three years old and is an interactive exploration of different musical genres, instruments, and cultures. The cost is just $20 for each weekly 45 minute group class that will have you and your little one learning through song, play and

Nov 2, 2018
2 min

Family Friendly Things To Do: November 2-4

Dia de los Muertos Festival Friday, November 2 | 5:00pm-11:00pm Downtown Long Beach | 433 Pine Ave, Long Beach 90803 Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of cultures, traditions, dance, food and arts, and this Friday, we are all welcome to join the fun! Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a time to reflect on the friends and family that we have lost and to celebrate the memories they left behind. Downtown Long Beach will be visually transformed and everyone will be enco

Oct 25, 2018
2 min

Family Friendly Things To Do: October 27-28

Kids Halloween Planter Make and Take Saturday, October 27 | 9:00am-10:00am Armstrong Garden Centers | 3842 E. 10th Street, Long Beach 90804 Test out your green thumb and design skills with the crew over at our local Armstrong Garden Center. At no charge, your little gardener will plant some fall blooms in a charming Halloween container. Basic gardening principles will be introduced as well. This is an easy, fun morning activity and best of all, your little ghoul can proudly

Oct 18, 2018
2 min

Family-Friendly Things to Do: October 19-21

B.A.R.K. Reading Program Friday, October 19 | 3:30pm-4:30pm Mark Twain Library | 1401 E. Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90813 Do you have a little one who loves reading and/or loves dogs? This reading program may be perfect for your little bookworm! School-aged friends are encouraged to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Students may read a book of their choice and are given a bookmark with photos and information about t

Oct 10, 2018
2 min

Family-Friendly Things to Do: October 12-13

Shoreline Village Haunted Maze Friday, October 12 | 5:00pm-9:00pm Shoreline Village | 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach 90802 Do you have what it takes to survive the end of days? Test your survival skills with this zombie-inspired haunted maze suitable for all ages. The cost is only $6 and all proceeds support the YMCA Youth Institute of Long Beach. The maze begins in the haunted space above Shenanigans. Learn More: https://shorelinevillage.com/ymca-youth-institute

Oct 4, 2018
2 min

Family-Friendly Things to Do: October 6

Family Crafts Creation Station Saturday, October 6 | 1:00pm-4:00pm Rancho Los Cerritos | 4600 N Virginia Rd, Long Beach 90807 Who says So Cal doesn’t have seasons?! Tell that to the residents over on Petaluma where their sidewalks and driveways are covered in vibrant yellow, decaying flowers. This weekend, at Rancho Los Cerritos, kiddos will explore the colors of fall and engage in hands-on activities using autumn hues. This event is a perfect (and memorable) kick-off point f

Oct 3, 2018
1 min

Photo Gallery: Pa's Pumpkin Patch

Fall is officially here and you know what that means...Pa's Pumpkin Patch is back! Check out some of your neighbors enjoying this seasonal attraction and getting a head start on their pumpkin picking. #events #thingstodo #familyfriendlythingstodo

Sep 27, 2018
2 min

Family-Friendly Things to Do: September 28-30

Opening Night @ Pa’s Pumpkin Patch Friday, September 28 | 3:00pm-9:00pm Pa’s Pumpkin Patch | 6701 E. PCH, Long Beach 90803 Yup, it’s definitely that time of year again and without fail, the twinkle lights and corn husks will be encircling droves of kiddies and their empty-pocketed parents. BUT, who can resist at least one trip to Pa’s during the fall?! My guess is that opening night is going to be one of the more mellow nights, making it THE perfect time to go. The only thing

Sep 22, 2018
1 min

You, Me & The LBC - Littlepalooza

The Littlepalooza festival held at the LBPOA Park is like a mini-Coachella but for kids! On this episode of You, Me, & the LBC, we bring the whole fam to rock out, have some fun, and meet local kid-friendly businesses! #events #family #familyfriendlythingstodo

Sep 20, 2018
2 min

Family-Friendly Things to Do: September 20-23

Electro Luau at the Bayshore Roller Rink Thursday, September 20 | 6:00pm-8:00pm Bayshore Roller Rink | 14 54th Place, Long Beach 90803 Rock, Skate, Roll to ElectroFunkTechnoGroove this Thursday with Jack Pharaoh at the Bayshore Roller Rink. This event is open to the public, including skaters of all ages and abilities. Bring a camera because this event is sure to make for some hilarious footage of your child, husband, or wife crashing and burning with the best of them. Bring y

Sep 12, 2018
2 min

Family-Friendly Things to Do: September 15-16

Long Beach Zine Fest Saturday, September 15 | 11am-5pm EXPO Arts Center | 4321 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach 90807 Join the “zine scene” this weekend and enjoy independent works by local and well-known zinesters. In a nutshell, zines are self-published, small-circulation books, papers or websites that artistically express a spectrum of topics—everything from global warming to a zinester’s interest in hairless cats. Sounds interesting, right? Bring the family out to enjoy the FREE

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