With Halloween festivities wrapping up, Día de los Muertos celebrations beginning, an election looming and even some eager to start celebrating Christmas, there is truly something for everyone this week.
Catch a few final Halloween gatherings at the family-friendly Trunk or Treat at the Fairfield YMCA or HaloHaloWeen Filipino heritage celebration downtown, both on Friday night, or a doggie Halloween parade Saturday at Marina Vista. More adult-centered festivities include two hangouts at local breweries ISM Brewing and Beachwood, both on Halloween night.
A flurry of Día de los Muertos events invites the community to honor loved ones at the returning annual parade at Rainbow Lagoon Sunday afternoon, a night of cumbia, drag performances and an altar at Sunday night’s Cumbiaton or a moonlight bike ride featuring a community altar and a cemetery stop Tuesday night.
Friday 10/30
Spooktacular Health and Wellness: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Families can learn a variety of ways to take care of themselves, and children can receive free dental screenings at the Community Resource Center (5599 Atlantic Ave.). Kids will get a Halloween treat bag and toy while supplies last. Free.
Trunk or Treat: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Families are invited to a fun and safe community event featuring decorated trunks, candy, treats, activities, music and more at the Fairfield Family YMCA (4949 Atlantic Ave.). There will also be giveaways and a costume contest. Free.
HaloHaloWeen: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Long Beach Ube Fest and the Creative Class Collective are hosting a surprise at the Edison Theatre (213 E. Broadway), filled with spooky fun, Filipino treats and Halloween magic. RSVP for free via Eventbrite.
Saturday 10/31
Haute Dog Howl’oween: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The 25th annual gathering of spiffy-looking dogs and their humans will take place at Marina Vista Park (5355 E. Elliot St.). Over 350 dressed-up pups will strut through this adorable parade, while humans are welcome to dress up and enjoy the costumes as well as a vendor fair. Free, or grab a front-row seat for $6.
Boos & Brews: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy chill Halloween vibes at the party before the party at ISM Brewing (210 E. Third St.). DJ TK will provide spooky tunes of goth, industrial and dark wave music. Free.
Halloween Bash: 7 p.m. to midnight. Beachwood Brewing and Distilling (3630 Atlantic Ave.) invites the community to celebrate Halloween, donned in costumes and ready to party with scary movies, spooky cocktails, music, oracle card readings and more. Free.
Sunday 11/1
Midterm Election Wellness: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To help residents manage election anxiety and learn about what’s on the ballot, Pueblita Tortillas and Exhale Leo are hosting a morning of yoga and other resources in downtown Long Beach (exact location given when you RSVP). Participants coming for yoga are asked to bring their own mat, and residents are welcome to bring their ballots for any specific questions. RSVP for free online.
Christmas Reveal Party: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For those itching to get into a jollier spirit, the Better Half Boutique (3803 Atlantic Ave.) is hosting a reveal party for its Christmas collection with giveaways, festive sips and more. Free.
Kidical Mass Zombie Ride: 11 a.m. This monthly bike ride invites local families to ride through Bixby Knolls together while dressing up to a certain theme each month. This month’s theme is Day of the Dead, and attendees can show up early to be zombified. Prizes will be given out for best dressed. Free.
Día de los Muertos Fest: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Celebrate life and honor your loved ones as the Día de los Muertos Festival returns. This family-friendly celebration at the Rainbow Lagoon (400 E. Shoreline Drive) will feature food trucks, plenty of performances, a resource fair and more. Free.
Cumbiaton: 9 p.m. Enjoy a night of music, nostalgia and a beautifully curated drag show honoring Latin legends at Werk Long Beach (3428 E. Pacific Coast Highway). Visitors are encouraged to bring a photo of a loved one who has passed away to add to the community altar. Get there early (6:30 p.m.) for a book signing of “Muevelo.” Tickets are $10.32 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Monday 11/2
The Catch: 6 p.m. Buvo’s Wine (1145 Loma Ave.) will host a special night featuring three chefs cooking up tuna freshly caught nearby, wine pairings for each dish, a champagne and caviar station and other delightful surprises. Bookings are $130 and can be made on Resy.
Book Club: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join Care Culture Collaborative every Monday at Vine LB (2142 E. Fourth St.) to discuss “The Dispossessed,” a novel about two different civilizations and a physicist determined to reunite the two planets. Free.
Tuesday 11/3
Rave from the Grave: 6 p.m. This Día de los Muertos edition of Moonlight Mash invites the public on a roughly hour-long evening bike ride from ISM Brewing (210 E. Third St.) to Sunnyside Cemetery and back, where attendees can dance to rave music. Attendees are encouraged to wear calavera makeup and bring a photo of a loved one who has passed away to add to ISM Brewing’s ofrenda. Free.
Paws on the Promenade: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. This dog-friendly meet-up takes place on the first Tuesday of each month and allows your furry friend to socialize in a safe place. Meet at Dog Haus Biergarten (210 E. Third St.) and walk along the promenade. Free.
Wednesday 11/4
Free Groceries: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can receive free healthy groceries, clothing, hygiene items, books and more from Long Beach Community Table (151 W. Victoria St.). Other days of distribution include Tuesdays (5:30 to 7 p.m.), Fridays (noon to 4 p.m.) and Saturdays (noon to 2 p.m.). Free.
Tango Lessons: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sharna Fabiano will teach tango lessons every Wednesday at SOLO Art Center (236 Pine Ave.) for people of all skill levels. No partner or experience is required, and the class will be followed by socializing and snacks, so participants are asked to bring snacks to share. Tickets are $15 at the door with cash, Venmo or Zelle.
Thursday 11/5
Lotería Night: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy free games of Mexican bingo, prizes, music, food and drink specials at Ancestros (3550 Long Beach Blvd.). Participants are encouraged to purchase food and drinks from Ancestros to support them. Future lotería nights are slated for Nov. 17 and Dec. 1. RSVP for free on Eventbrite.
Movie Screening: 7 p.m. In honor of the 5th of November, Coffinated Coffee (443 E. First St.) will be screening “V for Vendetta.” There will also be a tattoo flash raffle and a special menu from Coffinated Coffee. Proceeds will benefit 7th Street Collective, a local mutual aid group. Free.
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