Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream Thursday, January 3 - Sunday, January 6 | Varying times Long Beach Convention Center |300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802 This weekend, five Disney heroines will be in Long Beach to spark the courage inside us all. Those in attendance will get to witness Disney favorites such as Moana, Elsa, Rapunzel, and more as they discover new adventures and make their wishes come true in truly spectacular ways. Little ones under 14 can even come dr

Celebrate the New Year with these fun events! With firework shows all over the city, Long Beach is the place to be to ring in 2019! #events #newyearseve #thingstodo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The holidays just keep on rolling out in Long Beach with the First Fridays Family Festival at Bixby Knolls and the Naples Christmas Boat Parade! #events #thingstodo #holidays

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,

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

The holidays are taking over Long Beach with Elf the Musical at the Carpenter Center and the 36th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade! Learn more about these fun events and more on this week's 908 Update! #events #thingstodo #video

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

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