Long Beach events & where to stay
From the Marathon to the Grand Prix to the LA28 Olympics: confirmed dates for Long Beach's biggest weekends, and a private home with a hot tub to come back to.
Long Beach hosts something nearly every weekend, and Beachwood Bungalow, a 3-bedroom Craftsman in Alamitos Beach with a private hot tub, puts you close to all of it without downtown hotel prices. Below are confirmed upcoming dates. Big weekends fill first, so book early.
Upcoming events
Dark Harbor at the Queen Mary
Haunted mazes aboard the historic ship on select nights.
Alamitos Beach Architectural Walking Tour
A guided walk through the bungalow's own neighborhood, starting at the Bixby Park bandshell.
Long Beach Open Studio Tour
Artists across the city open their studios to visitors.
Long Beach Marathon & Half Marathon
The race runs along the waterfront. Expect road closures on Ocean Blvd and the beach path; a hot tub for tired legs is waiting back at the house.
Holo Holo Music Festival
A one-day outdoor music festival at Marina Green Park.
Formula Drift: Shoreline Showdown
The pro drifting season finale on the streets around the convention center.
Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade
Hundreds of costumed dogs on Belmont Shore Beach.
Día de los Muertos Festival
Altars, music and art at Rainbow Lagoon.
Dreamstate SoCal
Electronic music festival on the Queen Mary waterfront.
Autumn Festival at the Aquarium
A weekend festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Belmont Shore Christmas Parade
A neighborhood favorite down 2nd Street.
Naples Island Christmas Boat Parade
Lit-up boats cruise the Naples canals at 6 PM. Park near Mother's Beach and walk the bridges.
The Long Beach Nutcracker
Long Beach Ballet at the Terrace Theater.
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Family shows at the Long Beach Arena over New Year's.
Animé Los Angeles
A major anime convention at the Long Beach Convention Center. Hotels fill fast.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
The city's biggest weekend: IndyCar on a downtown street circuit about 1.5 miles away. Book months ahead. Where to stay for the Grand Prix →
Stick Figure: Enjoy the Ride Tour
Summer concert at the Long Beach Amphitheater.
Kimberly Akimbo
The Tony-winning musical at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center.
Dates from official event listings as of October 2026. Always confirm with the organizer before you travel. More events: Visit Long Beach calendar.
Every week: farmers markets
- Tue 3–7 PM & Sat 10–3: Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave (~8 min walk)
- Thu 8 AM–12 PM: 4th Street (Retro Row), 2000 E 4th St (~5 min walk)
- Wed 3–7 PM: Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way (10 min drive)
- Fri 10 AM–2 PM: Downtown, 4th St & Promenade (5 min drive)
- Sun 9 AM–2 PM: Alamitos Bay, 205 N Marina Dr (10 min drive)
Summer: free Moonlight Movies on the Beach
The city runs free movie nights on the sand at Granada Beach on summer Tuesday evenings (late June through August). The 2027 lineup is usually announced in late spring.
LA28 Olympics: beach volleyball steps from the door
Long Beach hosts more LA28 Olympic events than any city outside Los Angeles, from July 12–30, 2028. Olympic beach volleyball will be played at Alamitos Beach, a short walk from the bungalow. Rowing and canoe sprint are at Marine Stadium; sailing is off Belmont Shore; handball, water polo, artistic swimming, sport climbing and shooting are at the convention center. Expect road closures and sell-out demand. See LA28 venues. Where to stay for LA28 →
Why stay in a home instead of a hotel?
- Room for everyone: three bedrooms and five beds for up to six guests.
- Your own backyard: private hot tub, cabana, fire-pit table and grill.
- Free driveway parking, with no downtown garage fees on event weekends.
- Book direct and save: booking here skips the booking-site service fees.
Stay at Beachwood Bungalow
3 bedrooms · sleeps 6 · private hot tub · ½ mile to the beach · rated 4.9 by guests