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Kaila-Marie Hardaway
- Dec 27, 2018
- 2 min
Where to be in LB: Things to do New Years Eve
Noon Year's Eve 2018 – Family NYE Party Monday, December 31 | 10:00am-1:00pm Expo Arts Center | 4321 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807 Who said New Years celebrations couldn’t include the whole family? Join LB Littles as they host a family-friendly New Years Eve celebration with a countdown and balloon drop at noon! Expect a family dance party with a DJ, interactive art and music stations, photo opportunities, and a milk and cookies toast as the clock strikes noon. Bring the

Marina Hernandez
- 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

Paul Slater
- Dec 20, 2018
- 1 min
Feature Event: Nightmare Before Christmas Inspired Brews Cruise
Celebrate your inner Jack Skellington before this Christmas holiday. Set sail on the special “Nightmare Before Christmas” Inspired Brews Cruise. On Saturday, Dec. 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Catalina Classic King Yacht is transformed into Halloween Town and sails the Long Beach Harbor. The cruise features unlimited samples of 20 different winter, pumpkin, and holiday ales from local breweries. There will be two floors of entertainment including live music from the Skele

Kaila-Marie Hardaway
- Dec 19, 2018
- 1 min
Where to be in LB: Things to Do December 20-22
Live After 5ive DTLB Thursday, December 20 | 5:00-9:00pm Downtown Long Beach | The Loop Every third Thursday of the month, head over to the Loop on the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Pine Avenue for the ultimate community event: Live After 5ive. This month’s theme,
“Home for the Holidays,” will feature live music, pop-ups along historic Pine Avenue, and free hot chocolate for the first 50 people. Don’t forget to wear your best ugly Christmas sweater to enter into the Ugly Hol

Marina Hernandez
- 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

Paul Slater
- Dec 12, 2018
- 2 min
Feature Event: HOLIDAYLIGHT the Nite 2018
A wise viking once said, “If words leave the lips, they travel.” In that case, head to Norse Way this Friday, Dec. 14 for the 1st Annual HOLIDAYLIGHT the Nite presented by 5th District Long Beach Councilwoman Stacy Mungo and the Norse Way Business Association. HOLIDAYLIGHT the Nite is a free community event and holiday-themed street festival celebrating the unique shopping corridor made up of small and locally owned businesses on Norse Way. It’s the inaugural celebration of t

Kaila-Marie Hardaway
- Dec 11, 2018
- 2 min
Where to be in LB: Things to Do December 14-16
Nightmare Before Christmas Inspired Beer Festival Friday, December 14 | 6:30-10:00pm The Queen Mary | 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802 This Friday, come aboard the historic Queen Mary for the ultimate holiday-themed beer festival. The event will feature unlimited samples of 20 different winter, pumpkin, and holiday ales from local breweries. As you enjoy your drinks, you’ll be submerged into Tim Burton’s Halloweentown, complete with your favorite Nightmare Before Christm

Paul Slater
- Dec 6, 2018
- 1 min
Feature Event: 2018 Naples Boat Parade
Lights. Camera. Naples Boat Parade! Every year, Alamitos Bay is one of the most colorful waterfronts in the United States. Decorated boats cruise by the vibrantly lit up houses in the canals of Long Beach during the Naples Boat Parade. The same should be the case this Saturday, Dec. 8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Naples Boat Parade is one of Long Beach’s oldest holiday events, in its 72nd year. This year's theme is "Star Spangled Christmas" representing a patriotic Christmas hol

Marina Hernandez
- 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

Kaila-Marie Hardaway
- Dec 4, 2018
- 2 min
Where to be in LB: Things Do December 7-9
First Fridays Family Festival Friday, December 7 | 6:30-9:30pm Bixby Knolls | Atlantic Avenue This Friday, spend time with your family, support local businesses, and knock out all of your holiday shopping in one night! With various specials, sales, and promos galore, this month’s First Friday is the ultimate place to indulge in the holiday season. There will also be activities available for all including simulated snow, design-your-own gift wrap, a complimentary beer trolley,

Stephanie Perez
- Nov 30, 2018
- 3 min
It’s a Drag to Give: A Charitable Community Event
Long Beach activists, community members, and politicians will put on their wigs, wear dresses and exaggerate their features with makeup to perform as drag queens for a night. The fourth annual It’s a Drag to Give event will take place on Friday, Dec. 7 for a three-hour performance at the convention center. The creation of this charitable event was sparked by an idea for the one-year celebration of The B Room, a barber shop located in Downtown Long Beach. Co-owner of The B Roo

Paul Slater
- Nov 29, 2018
- 1 min
Feature Event: Belmont Shore Christmas Parade
The Christmas season doesn't start until Long Beach hosts the Belmont Shore Christmas Parade! The Belmont Shore Business Association’s (BSBA) 36th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade, presented by the Port of Long Beach, is on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This year’s theme is “Parade of Lights.” The parade floats will be judged based on spectator appeal, execution of theme, and originality of design. The parade can also be seen on Long Beach Padnet TV with announc

Marina Hernandez
- Nov 28, 2018
- 2 min
Family-Friendly Things to Do: December 1-2
Belmont Shore Christmas Parade Saturday, December 1 | 6:00pm-9:00pm Belmont Shore | Second Street What event conjures up those warm, festive feelings than our local Christmas parade?!? Join neighbors, family and friends at this year's 36th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas to celebrate all those things that make Long Beach special. Enjoy floats prepared by the city's cheeriest local business owners, sports teams, nonprofits, elected officials and more. This year's theme is "Para

Kaila-Marie Hardaway
- Nov 27, 2018
- 2 min
Where to be in LB: Things to Do November 30-December 1
Elf the Musical Friday, November 30-Sunday, December 9 | Varying Times Carpenter Performing Arts Center | 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach, CA, 90815 Beginning this Friday, join Musical Theatre West for the holiday performance of the season: Elf the Musical! Based on the 2003 hit film starring Will Ferrell, “Elf the Musical” follows Buddy the Elf as he travels from the North Pole to New York to discover his true roots. This is sure to be the musical event of the season, so ma

Makayla Maxwell
- Nov 25, 2018
- 3 min
10 Inexpensive Date Ideas For Your Next Night Out in the LBC
Tired of doing the same thing when you go out on a date? Well, it doesn’t have to be that way! Whether it’s a date with your sister, group of friends, mom, or a special somebody, you don’t have to resort to dinner and a movie, especially in Long Beach where there are so many options to shake up your routine and try something new. Here are 10 inexpensive date ideas to consider next time you’re heading out! 1. Sip Wine and Paint Pottery What’s more therapeutic than painting a p

Dion Garcia
- Nov 21, 2018
- 1 min
The 908 Update | 11/22 - 11/24
Thanksgiving weekend in Long Beach is not only jam packed with good food and but great events! Before stuffing your face, join your neighbors for a morning run at the Turkey Trot! Skip Black Friday and head on over to your favorite local businesses for Small Business Saturday! #events #thingstodo #video
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