An unseasonably warm week is ahead of us, and thankfully there are plenty of outdoor events for Long Beach and Signal Hill residents to enjoy.
Gather the family for community-led Easter celebrations on Friday and Saturday, complete with Easter bunnies, egg hunts and treats for children. Children can also take part in a gardening and science adventure Saturday morning at Adventures to Dream Enrichment or a football training camp led by the Long Beach Patriots Family.
Residents can taste homegrown food at the Marina Farmers Market Sunday morning or support local business Long Beach Clothing Co. Friday night. For a more artful week, MOLAA will host a panel to accompany their exhibit about Cambodian Border Camps Friday night, the Long Beach City College Art Gallery will showcase work from local middle schoolers Saturday afternoon and children can explore their artistic skills at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library Thursday afternoon.
Friday 4/7
Happy Easter: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Christian Outreach In Action (515 E Third St.) invites families in need who have children to this Easter celebration. Children will receive Easter treats and get to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Free.
Cambodian Exodus: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Museum of Latin American Art (628 Alamitos Ave.) will be holding a discussion panel centering around Colin Grafton’s photographs of Cambodian Border Camps, and the revival of Khmer arts and culture after the genocide. Panel members will include Councilmember Suely Saro, poet Sokunthary Svay, professor Sue Needham, Monorom Neth, Colin Grafton, Sara Pol-Lim, Dr. Sophea Seng, Sithea San and Namoch Sokhom. Attendees are asked to register ahead of time at molaa.org/events. Free.
20th Business Anniversary: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Long Beach Clothing Co. (4218 Atlantic Ave.) will be celebrating 20 years in business. The public is invited to enjoy cake, music and discounts. The first 20 people to arrive will receive a free T-shirt. Free to attend.
Saturday 4/8
Offseason Training Session: 10 a.m. to noon. The Long Beach Patriots Foundation will be holding a one-day football training camp for kids between the ages of 5 and 13 years old at Chittick Field (1900 Walnut Ave.). Free.
Garden Adventure & Spring Fling: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Children between the ages of 5 and 16 are invited to enjoy games, gardening and science activities at Adventures to Dream Enrichment (903 Fairbanks Ave.). Lunch will be provided. There is limited space. To register for the event, call 562-204-6677 or email admin@adventurestodreams.info. Free.
Parent & Me Intro to Coding: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Foundation 55 is holding a workshop to teach kids between the ages of 12 and 15 and one of their parents about coding. Participants will code their own computer game at CSULB (1250 Bellflower Blvd.). There are only 20 spots left. To register, visit linktr.ee/foundation55.
Easter Egg Hunt: Noon. Families with children between the ages of 0 and 12 are invited to an Easter egg hunt at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Ave.) by Vice Mayor Cindy Allen. Families should bring their own baskets. Free.
Long Beach, Unified: 1 p.m. Artwork created by local middle schoolers will be on display during this exhibit at the Long Beach City College Art Gallery (4901 E Carson St.) This exhibit is organized by the Arts Council for Long Beach and Long Beach City College. Free.
Cookie Pop-Up: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Royal Gourmet Cookies will be holding a pop-up sale of various cookie flavors at 4445 Atlantic Ave. Prices vary.
Luke Elder’s Birthday Bash: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Local band Luke Elder & the Infinite Ways will be celebrating their frontman’s birthday with a performance at Willmore Wine Bar (3848 Atlantic Ave.). This event is for those 21 and older. Free to attend.
Sunday 4/9
Long Beach Fresh Foodways Summit: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The last farmers market on the Foodways Summit tour will center around food competitions. Residents are invited to enter their best baked goods, sauces, pickles and jams at the Marina Farmers Market (along Marine Drive) in order to make a name for themselves in the local food scene. Free to attend.
Plant Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nine different vendors will be selling plants at the Bamboo Club (3522 E Anaheim St.). This event is appropriate for all ages. Friendly dogs are welcome. Free.
Monday 4/10
Research for Starting, Managing, and Growing Your Business: 11 a.m. to noon. Entrepreneurs and business owners are invited to learn how to use Reference Solutions, a free program available at the library, to help them start, manage and grow a business. Registration is required for this event. To register, visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7538683153703267600. Free.
Mai Tai Monday: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. DJs Lili Bird and Lono Calls will be playing a mix of Exotica, Latin, Surf, Lounge, Jet Set, World Music and more at The Bamboo Club (3522 E Anaheim St.). This event is for those 21 and older. Free to attend.
Tuesday 4/11
Hot Meals in the Community: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Project CAN will be distributing hot meals to community members in need at 2025 E Seventh St. For more information, visit projectcan@mhala.org or the Instagram page @mhalaprojectcan. Free.
Reading Buddies: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Parents and caregivers can bring children to the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.) where a teen volunteer will give them up to 30 minutes of one-on-one reading practice. Free.
Wednesday 4/12
Sensory Story Time: 11 a.m. to noon. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring children to this inclusive storytime at the Bach Neighborhood Library (4055 N. Bellflower Blvd.). Children of all abilities will use their senses to read, create and learn through stories, songs and play. Free.
We Don’t Talk About Crochet Club: 5 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. Teens between the ages of 13 to 17 are invited to this weekly crochet club at Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W. Broadway). Participants will learn crocheting basics and how to make granny squares. Free.
Thursday 4/13
Thunder Thursday: 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Long Beach Convention Center and Visitors Bureau is hosting this event for the public to kick off the Grand Prix. There will be a motorcycle stunt show, drivers signing autographs, car displays, pit stop competitions, a food tent, a beer garden and music at the Pike Outlets (95 South Pine Ave.). Free to attend.
ArtLAB: 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. An art exploration program for children ages 7 to 12 at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.). All supplies will be provided. No previous art experience is necessary. Free.