# Things to do with kids in Long Beach, CA

> 22 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Long Beach, CA (Los Angeles County, CA), in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Día de los Muertos: Honoring Guides & Ancestors (teens)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/dia-de-los-muertos-honoring-guides-and-ancestors-teens--listing-9c9aa2de22148be7d8e0b572) — Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Billie Jean King Main Library, Long Beach · Free · checked Oct 14. Teens gather in the Teen Lounge at the Billie Jean King Main Library to build and decorate a community ofrenda and decorate photo frames honoring guides, ancestors and loved…
- [Día de los Muertos: Symbols of Remembrance Artist Workshop at Rancho Los Cerritos](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/dia-de-los-muertos-symbols-of-remembrance-artist-workshop-at-rancho-lo--listing-690c420c99e811819c5e1b94) — Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Rancho Los Cerritos, Long Beach · All ages · From $15 · checked Oct 16. Long Beach artist Hely Omar Gonzalez leads a painting workshop inspired by themes from Rancho Los Cerritos' current exhibit (Seeds of Resilience: Barrio Americano) and Día de los…
- [Autism Families Night at Aquarium of the Pacific](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/autism-families-night-at-aquarium-of-the-pacific--listing-6a3bd1a4403f771e6522effc) — Sun, Oct 25 · 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach · From $12 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 14. Evening at the Aquarium exclusively for families with adults or children with autism. The Aquarium stays open until 9:00 p.m. so guests can enjoy the tranquility of the exhibits.
- [Boo Bash! at Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/boo-bash-at-michelle-obama-neighborhood-library--listing-15aa7bf64b0a05dbf969af65) — Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM · Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, Long Beach · Free · checked Oct 14. Trick-or-treat around stations at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, then stay for creepy crafts and activities. Costumes encouraged. Bilingual (English/Spanish) listing…
- [Stroller Tour (Ages 0–2) at Long Beach Museum of Art](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/stroller-tour-ages-0-2-at-long-beach-museum-of-art--listing-555709612038db7c750764f1) — Fri, Oct 30 (+2 more dates) · 10:30 AM · Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA Ocean) · Ages 0–2 · With admission · checked Oct 14. Relaxed, stroller-friendly museum tour for caregivers and their youngest museum-goers (ages 0–2) before the museum opens to the public, highlighting works in current exhibitions…
- [Trick or Treat Fest at Mark Twain Neighborhood Library](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/trick-or-treat-fest-at-mark-twain-neighborhood-library--listing-000b97736ff057ec2d3678bd) — Sat, Oct 31 · 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM · Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, Long Beach · Free · checked Oct 14. Halloween-day Trick or Treat Fest: show off your costume at candy stations and make mummy and spider crafts at the Mark Twain Neighborhood Library. For babies through teens.
- [Scout Day at Aquarium of the Pacific](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/scout-day-at-aquarium-of-the-pacific--listing-39c538e86c9a4d733dfb76ff) — Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach · From $27.95 · checked Oct 14. Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts with family and friends complete steps toward badges using self-led activity sheets (downloadable guides for each rank). Timed ticketing; children must…
- [The Little Thanksgiving Table — Kids Cooking Series](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/the-little-thanksgiving-table-kids-cooking-series--chef-tech-little-thanksgiving-table-2026) — Sun, Nov 1 (+3 more dates) · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Chef Tech Cooking School, Long Beach · Ages 6–14 · From $240 · checked Oct 10. Young chefs cook holiday dishes and seasonal desserts in four hands-on Sunday classes.
- [STEAM Fest at Aquarium of the Pacific](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/steam-fest-at-aquarium-of-the-pacific--listing-d1cc21f3f9993c9fd6f7ef64) — Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 14. Morning of science, technology, engineering, art and math programming from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with displays by partner organizations showcasing STEAM professions, a jumbo coloring…
- [Shark Lagoon Twilight Tuesdays at the Aquarium of the Pacific](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/shark-lagoon-twilight-tuesdays-at-the-aquarium-of-the-pacific--listing-9d0ebfe7a4e3ea9881e8aa90) — Tue, Nov 10 (+1 more date) · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Aquarium of the Pacific — Shark Lagoon, Long Beach · Free · checked Oct 16. On select Tuesday evenings the Aquarium of the Pacific keeps Shark Lagoon open from 6 to 9 p.m. for free. Visitors can touch smaller sharks such as bamboo sharks at the touch…
- [Parent & Me Nature Workshops at El Dorado Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/parent-and-me-nature-workshops-at-el-dorado-nature-center--listing-70a7354dacd7a9c3948a8d01) — Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach · Ages 2–5 · From $21 · checked Oct 14. Long Beach Parks Parent & Me workshops for ages 2-5 with one caregiver: a morning of stories, nature play and outdoor exploration celebrating the seasons. Remaining fall…
- [Veterans Day at the Aquarium of the Pacific](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/veterans-day-at-the-aquarium-of-the-pacific--listing-60135f8788b4616601248cf5) — Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach · With admission · checked Oct 14. In celebration of Veterans Day, the Aquarium of the Pacific honors veterans and active military personnel, who are invited to enjoy the Aquarium with free admission. General…
- [Bird Walk at Rancho Los Cerritos](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/bird-walk-at-rancho-los-cerritos--listing-a3757b646a1c7e1545ffae85) — Thu, Nov 12 (+1 more date) · 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM · Rancho Los Cerritos, Long Beach · Free · checked Oct 16. Rancho Los Cerritos opens early on the second Thursday of each month for a guided 90-minute bird walk through the historic site, with staff available to answer bird and nature…
- [Big Fish, Little Fish: Octopus and Penguins (ages 3-6 with an adult)](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/big-fish-little-fish-octopus-and-penguins-ages-3-6-with-an-adult--listing-82338aaae0349d185a68aa36) — Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach · Ages 3–6 · Paid · checked Oct 14. Class for adults and children 3-6 years old to learn together through play, movement and exploration. Children touch tidepool animals in a private classroom, tour Aquarium…
- [Family ArtMaking at Long Beach Museum of Art](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/family-artmaking-at-long-beach-museum-of-art--listing-91d26f7176343555da785126) — Sun, Nov 15 (+1 more date) · 11:00 AM · Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA Ocean) · Free · checked Oct 14. Free drop-in art workshop for all skill levels at LBMA's Ocean Boulevard campus; participants receive complimentary day-of access to the galleries.
- [Ocean Investigators: hands-on science program for ages 7-12](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/ocean-investigators-hands-on-science-program-for-ages-7-12--listing-7e7a7fe1b89884fafa977573) — Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach · Ages 7–12 · From $38 · checked Oct 14. Series of two-hour programs for participants 7-12 years old that includes themed activities, a guided gallery tour, interaction with animal care staff and a keepsake journal…
- [Autumn Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/autumn-festival-at-aquarium-of-the-pacific--outdoor-aop-autumn) — Nov 21 – Nov 22 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach · From $34.95 · checked Oct 10. Discover Asian and Asian American cultures through music, dance, storytelling and traditional craft demonstrations.
- [Bilingual Storytime / Storytime Bilingüe at Rancho Los Cerritos](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/bilingual-storytime-storytime-bilingue-at-rancho-los-cerritos--listing-31eaac39de8106bdcb227170) — Sat, Nov 21 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM · Rancho Los Cerritos (backyard garden), Long Beach · Free · checked Oct 16. Staff and volunteers read the best young children's books from diverse authors and sing songs in Spanish and English under the trees in the backyard garden, on the third Saturday…
- [Belmont Shore Christmas Parade](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/belmont-shore-christmas-parade--listing-a53808cf51c4b789a8a21dc8) — Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · East Second Street, Belmont Shore, Long Beach · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Long Beach's 42nd Belmont Shore Christmas Parade fills East Second Street on the first Saturday evening of December. About 100 entries roll west to east from Quincy Avenue to…
- [David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown at the Carpenter Center](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/david-benoit-christmas-tribute-to-charlie-brown-at-the-carpenter-cente--listing-ab735723278410cd775fdbe7) — Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 PM · Carpenter Performing Arts Center (Cal State Long Beach) · Paid · checked Oct 20. An annual holiday concert at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on the Cal State Long Beach campus, which the center calls a Carpenter Center holiday tradition to share with…
- [Long Beach Ballet: The Long Beach Nutcracker](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/long-beach-ballet-the-long-beach-nutcracker--listing-ae6fe5a2ba21a67d68e651b4) — Sat, Dec 12 (+3 more dates) · Terrace Theater, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center · Paid · checked Oct 16. Long Beach Ballet's Nutcracker returns to the Terrace Theater at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center for two December weekends. This production is known for its…
- [Sail into the Noon Year! at Billie Jean King Main Library](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/sail-into-the-noon-year-at-billie-jean-king-main-library--listing-21a6d575e60d778a9788e960) — Thu, Dec 31 · 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Billie Jean King Main Library, Long Beach · checked Oct 16. Long Beach Public Library's family Noon Year's Eve: a dance party, crafts and a balloon drop to ring in 2027, plus a photo opportunity with a special guest. Held in the Community…

## Recently ended

- [Scarium Family Night](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/scarium-family-night--outdoor-aop-scarium) — ended Fri, Oct 23
- [Scarium Family Night at the Aquarium of the Pacific](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/scarium-family-night-at-the-aquarium-of-the-pacific--listing-3d7e52d53fe67c5941e83286) — ended Fri, Oct 23
- [Shark Lagoon Twilight Tuesdays](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/shark-lagoon-twilight-tuesdays--outdoor-aop-shark-lagoon) — ended Tue, Oct 20
- [Barnyard Afternoon: Día de los Muertos Family Program](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/barnyard-afternoon-dia-de-los-muertos-family-program--listing-030d45c260df503792c0a286) — ended Sun, Oct 18
- [Halloween Costume Parade at Billie Jean King Main Library](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/halloween-costume-parade-at-billie-jean-king-main-library--listing-d828444cccd1b732da118916) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Howl-o-ween Festival at El Dorado Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/howl-o-ween-festival-at-el-dorado-nature-center--listing-29baf017bacc05a53a34ccbe) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Howl-o-ween Festival at El Dorado Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/howl-o-ween-festival-at-el-dorado-nature-center--listing-005986b17ac6c1c3645cd759) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Monster Mash Halloween Celebration at Lincoln Park](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/monster-mash-halloween-celebration-at-lincoln-park--listing-f1fe7ec6a37962300ee58561) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Monster Mash Halloween Festival at Lincoln Park](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/monster-mash-halloween-festival-at-lincoln-park--listing-0e3bff22cf7536250b14bdfe) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Southeast Asia Day at Aquarium of the Pacific](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/southeast-asia-day-at-aquarium-of-the-pacific--listing-2dc0351bb40225bac38eb0f9) — ended Sat, Oct 17

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