The holiday season is in full swing with a variety of festive events taking place across Long Beach in the coming week. Families can enjoy a ballet-inspired storytime or craft eco-friendly wreaths at Dana Library, explore 100 years of holiday traditions at Rancho Los Cerritos’ Holiday Open House on Friday, or cheer on the city’s longest-running parade along Daisy Lane on Saturday.
Shoppers have more opportunities to find unique gifts at a wide range of markets Saturday such as Farm Lot 59’s yard sale, a disabled makers market and a Fourth Street holiday market. More independent shopping markets continue Sunday with an abolitionist free book fair, The Beach Flea Market, a yule night market and a holigay market and benefit show.
Local youth have opportunities to shape their own futures with two upcoming public events, where they can help decide how to use public funds Tuesday evening and hear from professionals about green career paths Thursday evening. Additional ways to help include flower planting at Willow Springs Park Friday and a toy drive/comedy show Monday.
Friday 12/12
Nutcracker Storytime: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Families with babies, toddlers and children up to 5 years old are invited to a special ballet-themed storytime at the Dana Neighborhood Library (3680 Atlantic Ave.). Led by the Tutu School, children can learn about “The Nutcracker” and practice simple dance movements inspired by the classic ballet. Free.
Flower Planting Extravaganza: 2 p.m. Join Willow Springs Park (2745 Orange Ave.) to plant six species of plants at the native habitat and learn about the park’s ecosystem. Tools will be provided, but visitors should come prepared by bringing a water bottle and wearing closed-toed shoes as well as sunscreen or a hat. Free.
Holiday Open House: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rancho Los Cerritos invites visitors to celebrate 100 years of holiday traditions with candlelight tours, costumed docents, pop-up exhibits, music, arts and crafts and refreshments at Rancho Los Cerritos (4600 N. Virginia Road). Register for this event on the rancho’s website. Entry is free, but a donation of $5 is suggested.
LBC Eats: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy local food trucks, pop-up vendors, craft drinks and live music at this foodie-centric celebration in downtown Long Beach (300 The Promenade N). Free admission.
Vinyl Night: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy an evening of disco, funk and house records, hosted by local DJ Noah Jaems at Trademark Brewing (233 E. Anaheim St.). Free admission.
Saturday 12/13
Farm Lot 59 Yard Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This two-day annual yard sale by Farm Lot 59 will feature gardening tools, baskets, plant pots, gifts and decor at the farm (2714 California Ave.). Entry is free.
Disabled Makers Market: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This market spotlights disabled creators in the community, but is open to everyone, with makers selling food, plants, hand-crafted items, stickers and more with an emphasis on the 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPoC community at Long Beach Forward (2217 E. Sixth St.). There will also be free workshops, neurodivergent-friendly music and a donation drive for pantry food and hygiene items. A high filtration mask is required and will be provided at the door for those who don’t have one. Free.
Winter Wreaths: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adults, teens and tweens are invited to craft eco-friendly holiday wreaths using all-natural, compostable materials at Dana Neighborhood Library (3680 Atlantic Ave.). Attendees are welcome to bring extra decorative materials. All supplies will be provided. Free.
4th Street Holiday Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fourth Street will host its annual Holiday Market with local artist pop-ups, live entertainment, late-night shopping and more. The event spans Fourth Street from Temple to Cherry Avenues. A free shuttle provided by DRIVER will transport people up and down Fourth Street. Free.
Silent Reading & Book Swap: 1:30 p.m. Long Beach Book Worm’s last silent reading of the year will be held at Twelfth House (1950 W. Willow St.), with unlimited tea and a white elephant style book swap. Reservations can be made on the Twelfth House website.
Daisy Lane Christmas Parade: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The 71st annual Daisy Lane Parade returns to West Long Beach with holiday floats and performances. Starting at West Burnett Street, the parade route travels along Daisy Avenue, loops at Pacific Coast Highway and ends near West Hill Street. Free.
Sunday 12/14
Abolitionist Book Fair: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Care Culture Collaborative is hosting this absolutely free book fair with children’s, teen’s, fiction and non-fiction books as well as stationary and a craft station at Wood Coffee Co. (2728 10th St.).
Flea Market Pajama Party: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Beach Flea Market at Long Beach City College (1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway) is a pajama-themed party where residents can shop for vintage clothing, jewelry, rugs, furniture, toys, pins, art and more from over 200 vendors. The person in the best pajamas will win $100 beach bucks. Free.
Winter Wonderland: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Urban Reset Foundation and Councilmember Cindy Allen is hosting the third annual Winter Wonderland at Orizaba Park (1435 Orizaba Ave.). There will be snow, sledding, toy giveaways, an art station and Santa.
Artist Talk: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Join artist Alejandra Phelts and Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga at the Museum of Latin American Art (628 Alamitos Ave.) for a discussion on the “Crossborder Women” exhibition catalog, followed by a Q&A and exclusive catalog signing. Register on the museum’s website. Free.
Yule Night Market: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Brighten the season at this festive night market featuring new age goods, jewelry, crafts, tarot, astrology readings and live music at ReCircle Home (501 E. Broadway). Free to enter.
Holigay Benefit Show & Market: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Those 21 and older can enjoy plenty of local bands and vendors selling jewelry, zines, embroidered clothing and more at this benefit show at Alex’s Bar (2913 Anaheim St.) to benefit mutual aid group 7th Street Collective. Hands on Fire Cuisine will be selling food. Free.
Monday 12/15
Neighborhood Holiday Social: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Visit Sports Basement Long Beach (2100 N. Bellflower Blvd.) for a festive evening of food, drinks and holiday cheer with your local community. This event is an opportunity to meet neighbors and local businesses. Free.
Holiday Improv Comedy Jam & Toy Drive: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy a festive night of improv comedy at The Exhibition Room (1117 E. Wardlow Road) featuring holiday-themed skits and songs. Attendees are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to donate. Free to attend.
Tuesday 12/16
Youth Power Budgeting Idea Collection Session: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Young people ages 12 to 26 are invited to Whaley Park Community Center (5620 E. Atherton St.) to submit ideas on how to allocate $500,000 in Measure US funds for 2026 summer programs in Long Beach. Free.
Gingerbread UFOs: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Teens ages 13 to 18 can design and decorate their own gingerbread UFO at the Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W. Broadway). Supplies will be provided but limited. First-come, first-served. Free.
Wednesday 12/17
Santa’s After School Visit: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Families with children ages 12 and under can stop by the Burnett Neighborhood Library (560 E. Hill St.) for a visit with Santa. Attendees will also be able to take a photo with Santa and make a craft to take home. Free.
Teen Winter Watercolor: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to create winter-themed watercolor silhouette art at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.). Supplies are limited. Free.
Thursday 12/18
Youth Green Jobs Panel: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Local youth are invited to connect with local sustainability professionals, learn about green career paths and access networking and career-planning resources during this event at Studio One Eleven (245 E. Third St.). Register through the City’s online event calendar. Free.
Filipino Holiday Parols: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Adults and teens are invited to make and decorate traditional Filipino holiday lanterns, known as parols, at Harte Neighborhood Library (1595 W. Willow St.). This workshop will be led by Jenn Estacio of KUBO LB. All materials will be provided. Free.
Flower Arrangement Class: 5 p.m. Join this hands-on flower arrangement class taught by a local floral artist at Trademark Brewing (233 E. Anaheim St.). Participants will learn to design their own bouquet and take it home in a vase. Tickets can be purchased for $23.18 on Eventbrite.
Adult Art Club: 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Adults are invited to this beginner-friendly workshop to create their own handmade felt ornament at the Mark Twain Neighborhood Library (1401 E. Anaheim St.). All materials will be provided. Free.
Adult Art Club: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Adults are invited to create a gingerbread garland during this craft session at the Brewitt Neighborhood Library (4036 E. Anaheim St.). Free.
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