As spooky season continues, events across Long Beach get hair-raising with the OC Gym Rave on Friday downtown, and the more family-friendly Monster Mash (also downtown) and Howl-o-ween Festival at El Dorado Nature Center, both taking place Saturday. Enjoy boos and booze Sunday at Green Routine’s pints and plants event or the Bamboo Club’s Creepy Cats and Cocktails party.
Adventure seekers can partake in thrills at Murder on the High Seas: A Murder Comedy Dinner Show Monday at the Queen Mary or a guided tour through the haunted Bembridge House.
If Halloween is too chilling, enjoy the Long Beach Open Studio Tour’s stop through downtown, music at Willow Springs Park, a barnyard and Día de los Muertos afternoon at Rancho Los Alamitos or Formula Drift Type S Night Lights.
Friday 10/16
Westside Night Market: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy local vendors, handmade goods, services and live music as Westside Promise presents the Westside Night Market at Admiral Kidd Park (2125 Santa Fe Ave.). For more information, check out longbeach.gov/wnm. Free.
OC Gym Rave: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Long Beach Run Club and Waves Water collaborate for a free community 5K through Downtown Long Beach followed by a full-production rave at The Platform (420 E. Fourth St.). The event will also feature flash tattoos, wellness supplements, coffee, matcha boba and other drinks, jewelry, skin care and a variety of food vendors and wellness brands. The Long Beach Run Club will meet at 6:15 p.m. for the 5K, followed by the rave from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Learn more and RSVP online.
Haunted Tours — Whispers in the Walls: A Paranormal Journey: 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy a truly eerie October experience with the paranormal tour at the legendary Bembridge House (953 N. Park Circle) as you roam the halls of the frozen-in-time mansion in a small group, led by mysterious tour guides. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $20 for Long Beach Heritage members and $10 for children under 13. For tickets, check out thebembridgehouse.org/tours/classes.
Saturday 10/17
Monster Mash: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The City of Long Beach’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM), in partnership with the Long Beach Public Library, will host Monster Mash at Lincoln Park (101 Pacific Ave.). This free, family-friendly celebration will feature a variety of Halloween-themed activities, with a full day of festivities, joy and community connection. The Monster Mash will feature carnival games, balloon animals, a cakewalk and themed arts and crafts. Free.
Art on the Block: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Able ARTS Work and United Cambodian Community will host an afternoon full of fun celebrating local art, creativity and community at 1858 Atlantic Ave. The event will feature local artists, a live mural activity, community resources and community creation. Free.
Long Beach Open Studio Tour: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate more than 120 artists in Long Beach’s creative community with the Long Beach Open Studio Tour. Visitors can walk, bike or drive between participating studios, meet local artists, see where their art is created and purchase pieces directly from the artists. The tour has already stopped at Belmont andUptown with this weekend’s tour venturing into Downtown Long Beach on Oct. 17 and 18. For the Downtown Studio Tour map and more information, check out https://lbopenstudiotour.com/. Free.
Music in the Park — a Double Header: 2 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. Enjoy two musical experiences along the shade trees of Longview Point. At 2 p.m., the audience will enjoy a ukulele concert with TAMBR, including band members Tina Burnight, Matt Reno and Phil Reno and at 3 p.m., musicians and artists will present art that tells a story. There will be a 20-minute intermission between acts and it is recommended to bring chairs, blankets, snacks and hydration (no alcohol permitted). Attendees are asked to meet at the Willow Springs Park parking lot (2745 Orange Ave.). Free.
Howl-o-ween Festival: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bring out your creative costume, or dress up as your favorite ghoulish character, and head to El Dorado Nature Center (7550 E. Spring St.) as the City of Long Beach’s annual Howl-o-ween festival returns. The festival features face painting, arts and crafts and food truck items available for purchase. Parking is free, with last vehicle entry at 4:30 p.m. While the event is free, a $5 donation is encouraged upon entry to support the Friends of El Dorado Nature Center. For more information, check out the City’s PRM website. Free.
Filipino American History Month Celebration: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Long Beach Filipinx Action Network (LBFAN) invites the community to celebrate community members, city leaders, cultural advocates, businesses and organizations to honor the rich history, contributions and resilience of Filipino Americans in Long Beach at the Civic Center Plaza (411 W. Ocean Blvd.). The celebration will have a resource fair, food and craft marketplace, performances, Mayor Rex Richardson’s lighting ceremony and a dinner. For more information, check out https://lbfan.org/ and RSVP here. Free.
Canopy and Craft: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Create art, enjoy live beats and eat from local vendors on Pine Avenue (between Sixth and Eighth Streets). Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s event will feature art and urban nature workshops, a pet festival, dog costume contest, dance and wellness classes, kids’ activities and more. For more information, visit gatherlongbeach.org/ and RSVP here. Free.
Sunday 10/18
Plants & Pints Spooktacular: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pour a pint, paint a pot and pick a plant during Plants & Pints Spooktacular inside the Hyatt Centric at the Pike (285 Bay St.). Your ticket includes one beer or wine, a beginner houseplant, terracotta plant, paint supplies, soil and guided repotting. General admission is $45 online.
Barnyard Afternoon: Noon to 2 p.m. or 2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Spend a fun-filled afternoon at Rancho Los Alamitos (6400 E. Bixby Hill Road) with face painting, petting zoo, games and get-creative, hands-on crafts celebrating Día de los Muertos. Attendees can pick from the noon to 2 p.m. time slot or 2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. General admission tickets are $10 (children 2 and under are free) and the parking pass is $10, not including fees. For more information, check out their Eventbrite link.
Creepy Cats and Cocktails: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Bamboo Club (3522 East Anaheim St.) will transform into The Tremble Club with spooky decor and a themed cocktail menu. Costumes are encouraged and visitors can enjoy spooky vendors, raffles, adoptable kitties, tattoos, trivia and live music. Since the pre-sale tickets are sold out, Bamboo Club will sell more day-of tickets for $15.
Interfaith Animal Blessings: 5 p.m. The 24th annual Interfaith Blessing of the Animals invites animals and their owners to receive an all-faith-based blessing at Grandala Avenue Boat Launch Ramp (5000 E. Ocean Blvd.), located adjacent to Rosie’s Dog Beach and Belmont Shore. Well-behaved pets of all sizes and people of all ages are invited. For more information, check out the Belmont Shore website. Free.
Monday 10/19
Flu Vaccines: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This walk-in clinic at the Multi-Service Center (1301 W. 12th St.) offers annual flu vaccines to anyone 6 months and older to protect themselves against this year’s flu virus. Individuals with disabilities unable to walk into the clinic can drive up to a separate area to receive their vaccine. No appointment or insurance is required. Free.
Monday Movies: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The 4th Horseman (121 W Fourth St.) brings the freakiest of horror films from the dark corners of film, curated by Nick Kruse, and all-night happy hour. Free.
Murder on the High Seas: A Murder Mystery Comedy Dinner Show: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy an interactive musical comedy murder mystery dinner set in 1967 as the Queen Mary sets sail from Southampton on “The Last Great Cruise” with 1,093 glamour passengers on board, live music, multi-course dinner and spirits high. The event is hosted aboard the Historic Queen Mary (1126 Queen Highway); tickets are on sale for $93 on the Queen Mary’s website.
Tuesday 10/20
Wise Up to Scams Seminar: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Assistance League of Long Beach invites the public to join an informative and practical seminar with Dean Garrison, senior police partner with the Long Beach Police Department, about how to recognize common scams, spot warning signs and protect your personal information at 6220 E. Spring St. Free.
Spooky Skate Rollout: 5:30 p.m. Bring your roller skates and costume to this group skate beginning at Junipero Skate Plaza (2630 E. Ocean Blvd.), and going to the lighthouse and back. It’s recommended to wear bright or reflective gear or bring a light source for the evening. Free.
Ritual and Resilience — Panel Discussion: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Part of the “Seeds of Resilience: Barrio Americano” exhibition, explore the origins and how its observance has provided a means of cultural preservation and fortitude within Mexican communities at Rancho Los Cerritos (4600 N. Virginia Road). RSVP here. Free.
House of the Dead Halloween Party: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy a night of bumpin’ beats from Dance Music, Terrible Burgers killer bites and cocktail treats at Midnight Oil (255 Long Beach Blvd.). Sport a winning look for the costume contest and potentially win prizes. Free.
Wednesday 10/21
Vinyasa Yoga: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Stretch, relax and leave replenished with Vinyasa Yoga Wednesdays at 5599 Atlantic Ave. No reservation or insurance needed, everyone is welcome and ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Free.
Queer Crafting Circle: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy friends and good vibes with this all-levels-welcome crafting circle led by Wendy at PLACE (3923 Long Beach Blvd.). Bring something you’re working on or start something new. Materials will be provided but attendees can also bring their own. Free.
Aquarium Night: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Seventh District residents are invited to enjoy a tranquil evening at the Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way). Tickets are only valid on Oct. 21, with a maximum of six free admissions per family and $8 validated parking in the Aquarium Structure. For tickets, visit the Aquarium of the Pacific website. Free.
Thursday 10/22
Accessibility Workshop: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Office of Community Development is hosting a free virtual workshop designed to help Long Beach businesses and property owners learn fast, low-cost ways to improve building accessibility. Business owners who attend a workshop will fulfill one of the requirements for the upcoming Access Inspection Grant Program. RSVP at http://lbcd.info/ada-bizworkshop. Free.
Trivia Night: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Join Good Time Long Beach’s Trivia Night, presented by Trivia Time Podcast, at 1322 Coronado Ave., with general trivia, coffee, prizes, Mexican food, beer and wine. Free.
Car Show: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Drifting returns to Long Beach, starting with Type S Night Lights at the 400 garage of the Long Beach Convention Center (400 E. Seaside Way), which is a car meet with show cars from the tuner, drift and import scenes. Free.
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