Several of Long Beach’s most beloved traditions take the spotlight this week, with multiple celebrations honoring the Khmer New Year, and the return of the Long Beach County Fair Friday night. The annual Cambodia Town Parade and Festival will run all day Saturday, with an adult-friendly party taking place in the evening at Roxanne’s. Throughout Sunday, the festivities will continue during Sankranta at Long Beach City College.
Outdoor activities this week include a nature walk through Los Cerritos Wetlands Saturday morning, queer-centered sports gatherings on Sunday and Wednesday, a community walk on Wednesday night, and farmers markets on Thursday.
Learn new things at several events this week, such as a book signing and history walk at Rancho Los Cerritos Saturday afternoon, Care Culture Collaborative’s book club at Vine LB Monday evening, horror trivia at the 4th Horseman Tuesday night or a virtual Pan Afrikan study group Wednesday evening.
Friday 4/3
Pet Adoption Fair: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Long Beach Animal Care Services will waive adoption fees during this special event at the shelter (7700 E. Spring St.). Residents can adopt a cat, dog or bunny, all of which are spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated. Free.
Long Beach County Fair: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Bixby Knolls’ annual county fair at the Expo Arts Center (4321 Atlantic Ave.) will feature fair food, beer, arcade games, live music, dancing, art, entertainment, a farmers produce contest, shopping and more. Businesses all along Atlantic Avenue will be hosting their own celebrations such as live music performances, deals, fair-themed-treats and more. Free.
Saturday 4/4
Nature Walk: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. This nature walk in the Southern Los Cerritos Wetlands will take visitors on a hike through Gum Grove Park, go to the highest point of the trail and then explore the Heron Pointe cultural trail. Visitors can learn about ongoing restoration efforts and tribal cultural history. Attendees may see raptors, monarch butterflies in the Eucalyptus trees and an endangered Least Bell’s vireo in the bioswale. Meet at the Gum Grove parking lot where Avalon Drive ends. Bring binoculars if you have them, plus comfortable shoes, sunblock and water. RSVP on Eventbrite. Free.
Cambodia Town Parade and Festival: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The 18th annual Cambodia Town Parade will take over Anaheim Street and Orange Avenue, highlighting rich Cambodian culture and tradition. After the parade, a festival will commence at Long Beach City College (1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway). Free.
Tsunami Preparedness Fair: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can learn how to prepare for a tsunami, such as where to go, how to respond and how to protect their families at this fair at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Ave.). The fair will include expert speakers, resource booths and educational materials. Free.
Tennis Day: Noon to 2 p.m. Long Beach nonprofit Bridge the Gap is hosting a free tennis day for people of all ages and skill levels at the El Dorado Tennis and Pickleball Center (2800 N. Studebaker Road). There will be tennis activities, music, face painting, balloon artists, free food and prizes for those who hit special targets. Attendees are asked to arrive early so court assignments can be handed out to start on time. RSVP online. Free.
Rancho Los Cerritos Book Signing: Noon to 3 p.m. Author Dr. Leslie Reese will celebrate the launch of her book “Rancho Los Cerritos: People Who Shaped the Land” at Rancho Los Cerritos (4600 Virginia Road). Visitors can enjoy costumed interpreters, a photo-based history walk and food for purchase from Lola’s Mexican Cuisine. RSVP online. Free.
Khmer New Year Celebration: 6 p.m. Celebrate the Khmer New Year at Roxanne’s (1115 E. Wardlow Road) for an evening of live music, food from Battambong BBQ, live comedy sets, private hennessy tastings, local Cambodian vendors and more. Free.
Sunday 4/5
Sankranta: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Khmer New Year celebrations continue on Sunday at Long Beach City College (1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway), beginning with a Buddhist ceremony at 8:30 a.m., followed by dancing, music, Southeast Asian food and much more. Free.
Sapphic Soccer: 10 a.m. to noon. This weekly soccer meetup is for the local queer community to have fun in sports and make new friends. There’s no scorekeeping or competition, just a safe place to play. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own cleats and water. RSVP in the link in the bio of @queersportslb on Instagram. Location will be shared the night before the meetup. Free.
Le Brunch: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buvons Wine and Homareya are teaming up for a French-Japanese cuisine collaboration at Buvons (1145 Loma Ave.). There will be coffee by So Sentimental, French and Japanese wines, mimosas and food from each culture. Online booking is encouraged to assure you get a seat, and walk-ins will be accepted from 2 to 3 p.m. unless items are sold out. RSVP through the link in the bio of @buvonswine on Instagram.
Monday 4/6
Book Club: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join local mutual aid group Care Culture Collaborative every Monday at Vine LB (2142 E. Fourth St.) for its book club. The current book is Madeline Lane-McKinely’s “Solidarity With Children,” which argues for politics that see children as comrades in our struggle for a better future, and examines the history of childhood, parenting and education. Free.
Secret Grindhouse: 7 p.m. The Art Theatre of Long Beach (2024 E. Fourth St.) is kicking off its Secret Grindhouse series in 2026 with See It On 16mm. They’ll be threading together decaying prints, those in a rights limbo, forgotten titles and off the radar films, with a focus on blaxploitation. General admission tickets are $15 and can be purchased online.
Tuesday 4/7
Kids Club: 10 a.m. to noon. Kids are invited to celebrate spring with dancing, crafts and more fun at 2ND & PCH (6480 E. Pacific Coast Highway). The day will begin with a Mickey Mouse dance party, followed by an arts and crafts station and airbrush tattoos. RSVP online. Free.
Paws on the Promenade: 6 p.m. Dog owners can bring their dog to this socialization event on the first Tuesday of the month at Dog Haus Biergarten (210 E. Third St.). At 6:15 p.m., dogs and their owners will walk around downtown together. Free.
Horror Trivia: 7 p.m. Horror film lovers can show off their knowledge, meet fellow enthusiasts and compete for prizes at the 4th Horseman (121 Fourth St.) on the first Tuesday of every month. Competitors can receive gift cards, merchandise and more. Free.
Wednesday 4/8
Community Walk Audit: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Residents are invited to walk along Pacific Avenue during the sunset, and to share their feedback about the area’s walkability, infrastructure and street safety. The 1.3-mile walk will begin and end at Billie Jean King Library (200 W. Broadway). Free.
Butch Basketball: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy pick-up basketball in a queer-friendly environment every Wednesday courtesy of Queer Sports Long Beach. RSVP in the link in the bio of @queersportslb on Instagram. Locations are shared the night before a meetup. Free.
Pan Afrikan Study Group: 6 p.m. The African American Cultural Center of Long Beach hosts this virtual weekly study group on African history and ancestry. Participants can expect scholarly presentations, group discussion, book study, and can engage, ask questions or just listen in. RSVP in the link in the bio of @aaccoflb on Instagram. Free.
Line Dancing: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This monthly line dancing class blends classic Western favorites and R&B and pop hits at 2ND & PCH (6480 E. Pacific Coast Highway). All ages and skill levels are welcome. No partner is needed. There will be prizes for the best dancer and best-dressed of the evening. Free.
Boardgame Night: 6 p.m. Boardgame lovers 21 and older can play different games together at The Wicked Wolf’s (2332 Pacific Ave.) upstairs den every Wednesday evening.
Thursday 4/9
Farmers Markets: 8 a.m. to noon; 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Shop for locally grown produce, homegrown food and unique gifts from artists at two farmers markets every Thursday. In the morning, the 4th Street Farmers Market will take place at 2000 E. Fourth St. from 8 a.m. to noon. In the evening, the Bixby Knolls Farmers Market will take place at the corner of Atlantic Ave. and E. 46th St. from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Entry is free.
Book Club: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Long Beach Bookworms invites book lovers to a silent reading party and fundraiser amongst adoptable cats at the Cool Cat Collective (2741 E. Fourth St.). Tickets are $15 and all proceeds go to Tipped Ears, a cat rescue organization. Purchase tickets online.
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