Long Beach Holiday Activities: Part II
Need some ideas for holiday activities? Check out some of these amazing events happening right here in Long Beach. From no-cost options to small ticket price fees, you’ll be enjoying and supporting our community.
Fred Claus movie with meet and greets from Mickey and Minnie Mouse: FREE EVENT
Date: December 17th, 5:00pm–7:00pm
Location: 2ND & PCH, East Second Street & Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA
Notes: This event is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Please feel free to bring your own chairs and blankets. Don’t forget your fur babies! Pets who are leashed are permitted. Alcohol is not permitted.
SteelCraft’s Holiday Party and #ShopSmall: FREE EVENT
Date: Saturday, December 18th from 11:00am–7:00pm
Location: SteelCraft Long Beach, 3768 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90807
Info: Enjoy food, crafts, and live music! This family friendly event focuses on holiday crafts and writing letters to Santa.
Website: https://steelcraftlb.com
Garden Wreath-Making Workshop: FREE EVENT
Date: December 18th, 10:00am–11:30am
Location: Willow Springs Park, 2710 California Avenue , Long Beach, CA 90806
Info: Learn how to make your own sustainable and compostable holiday wreaths! Materials will be provided; however, participants are encouraged to bring their own natural materials if preferred.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garden-wreath-workshop-tickets-221011540467?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Smoke-Free Long Beach Holiday Cleanup: FREE EVENT
Date: Saturday, December 18th from 9:00am–12:00pm
Location: Dog Haus at Third and the Promenade
Info: Help keep our fantastic community clean by participating in this event. The person who picks up the most cigarette butts will win a prize!
More Info: email to [email protected]
Aquarium of the Pacific
Date: December 4th–23rd
Location: 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802
Price: Children: $26.95, Adults: $36.95
Info: Stop by the Aquarium to see it decked on in holiday decor, snowfall in The Great Hall with appearances of Aquarium characters on holiday attire. On December 18th and 19th, the Aquarium will be hosting a festival called Holiday Treats for Animals along with Hanukkah storytelling, playing dreidel, and a Kwanzaa celebration.
Website: https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/aquarium_holidays/
HERITAGE HOLIDAY at The Bembridge House
Date: December 18th, 1:00–3:30PM
Location: 953 N Park Cir, Long Beach, CA 90813
Price: $15.00
Info: Enjoy the magic of the holidays with a Bembridge House Holiday Tour! This beautiful Long Beach property is decked out in the theme of “The 12 Days of Christmas” with Hanukah and Kwanzaa additions.
Website: https://www.memberplanet.com/events/longbeachheritage/heritageholidayatthebembridgehouse
Long Beach Symphony Holiday Pops
Date: December 18th, 8:00pm
Location: Long Beach Arena, Pacific Ballroom, 300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90802
Price: Tickets starting at $30.00
Info: The Long Beach Camereta Singers will accompany the Long Beach Symphony in performing some of our favorite holiday songs. Come and enjoy holiday music performed by our very own symphony!
Web: https://longbeachsymphony.org/concerts-events/holiday-pops-with-the-camerata-singers/
Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown
Date: December 18th, 8:00PM
Location: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA, 90840
Price: $45.00
Info: For all of our Charlie Brown fans out there: jazz pianist and composer David Benoit performs the beautiful Vince Guaraldi’s music from the TV classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
