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The 10 Best Valentine’s Day 2020 Events in Long Beach for Every Budget

Posted on February 13, 2020

Jolly Sailing Long Beach @explorelongbeach @parentdaze California

What is everyone doing for Valentine’s Day this year?

When I did an instagram poll earlier in the week, several of you said you were looking for experiences vs dinner, so I compiled some of the coolest experiences going on for VDay. About a third of you said you were going out to eat, so I included some dinners as well.

Luckily in our amazing city of Long Beach, we have cool stuff to do year-round, but I have seen some extra special events or special pricing for regular events this year for Valentine’s Day. Here are my favs. Enjoy!

Gondola Getaway

Take a trip through the Napals Canals on a Gondola Getaway! We had the opportunity to check out their Valentine’s Day package a week in advance, and it was a wonderful experience for the entire family. I loved that the kids could come with us because they are both too young for a lot of the other water experiences on this list, so we were able to celebrate as a family. Each VDay cruise comes with a professional gondolier, a beautiful red rose with greenery, free corkage, and a complimentary group photo. There are packages for 2-10 people, and the gondoliers serenade you as you cruise. This is a great option for both families or dates. They have Groupons available most of the year, but they aren’t valid for special occasions.

Gondola Getaway Website

Long Beach Parasail

We did this last summer and it was a really romantic and relaxing experience. The view from up high was great, and the ride is gentle and not scary. The best part is, they are doing a buy one get one sale for VDay weekend, so you only need to pay for one rider. Check out their link to book using discount code LOVE. Offer valid Feb 14th-17th. They also have Groupons available a lot of other times of the year.

Long Beach Parasail Website

Valentine’s Day at The Pike

I just found out that Valentine’s Day is also National Ferris Wheel Day! Normally the ferris wheel is $4/person, which would be $16 for a family of 4. It’s doable, but we’re less likely to go out to eat or spend in other places during that outing once we’ve spent almost $20. So for National Ferris wheel Day/Valentine’s Day, The Pike Outlets is hosting an event with buy one get one ferris wheel rides, among other things. The event will also feature free caricatures, sweet treats, carnations, and giveaways. This is probably where you will find me on VDay because we’ll have the kiddos with us and this looks like a great family event.

The Pike Outlets Website

Jolly Sailing

Jolly Sailing allows you to charter a sailboat with up to 6 people. It was founded with the intention of making sailing affordable for everybody, and it’s a really great value for the price. You can bring your own food and drinks, and you can even steer the boat. The owner, Max, is so pleasant you will feel like you have another friend with you (though he can make himself scarce if you’re looking for a more private experience.) They offer both daytime sails and sunset sails, and it’s a fun outing whether it’s hot or cool (the cool weather is nice to cozy up under a blanket!)

Jolly Sailing Website

Shoreline Village

Shoreline is great option because you can make it fit into any budget. They have a Love Lock fence, reminiscent of the love locks in Paris, and you can purchase locks there for around $12, if I recall correctly. They can even engrave the lock with your names and the date. Your spending can end there, if you choose, and you can stroll along the water and take in the views. Alternatively, you can opt for a longer experience by eating at one of the many delicious restaurants, or doing another experience (Both Jolly Sailing and Long Beach parasail are located here.)

Shoreline Village Website

Valentine Movie Night at The Hangout

If you’re looking for something low-key but still want to get out of the house, this is a great option for you. The Hangout is hosting a movie night complete with slow dancing, hot cocoa, DIY s’mores, and a special Valentine’s Day movie. Bring a blanket to snuggle up with your loved one. The movie starts at 7, and tix are $14 a person. Link below.

Tickets for VDay movie night at The Hangout

Valentine’s Day Night Dive at The Aquarium

If you’re the type that likes to move around (I know I am), a great VDay experience for you would be Night Dive at the Aquarium of the Pacific. This 18+ event features live music, food trucks, DJs, drinks, and live murals. Plus you get the opportunity to wander around the aquarium and look at all the animals without the crowd and without the kids. It’s only $19.95/person or free for members. Must purchase advance tix.

Aquarium Night Dive Tickets

And now for the dinners portion:

Belmont Brewing Company

The BBC is one of the few Long Beach restaurants that is on the water, outside of the marinas. Their outdoor seating area is enclosed, has heaters, and has a gorgeous ambient fire pit. They have a special VDay dish of New Zealand lamb chops served with pesto mashed potatoes, grilled veggies, and red wine sauce. They have a large beer craft beer selection that they brew onsite, and they also have a full bar. Everything we’ve had their has been great.

Belmont Brewing Company Website

The Attic on Broadway

The Attic features farm-to-table versions of your fav comfort foods. I particularly like their famous Mac n Cheetos, their chicken and waffles, okay actually I like everything there. Their indoor seating is cozy and reminiscent of a cottage living room, and the outdoor seating overlooks the trendy Broadway area. They will be having a special prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu available. Call for reservations.

The Attic on Broadway Website

The 4th Horseman

If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day of the darker variety, or you’re not the type to enjoy all the sappy stuff, The 4th Horseman is where you want to be for Valentine’s Day. They will be showing creepy films, playing sexy tunes, and their 3 course meal for 2 is only $35. It will include an appetizer, a “Hillbilly Deluxe” special pizza, dessert, and a Magnum of the Champagne of Beers (750 mL of Miller High Life.) Sorry, no reservations. The special is available all night Friday and throughout the weekend, as long as supplies last.

The 4th Horseman Website

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Watch movies in style! New Cinemark Luxury Loungers in Orange have heat, foot rests, and they recline!

Posted on November 27, 2019

Cinemark Orange California New Luxury Loungers

Isn’t it about time movie theaters had comfortable seating?!

Cinemark Orange New Luxury Loungers

You get the big screen, the surround sound, the delicious buttery popcorn… how come you have to sit in a chair that’s way less comfortable than your couch at home?! The Cinemark in Orange, CA decided to fix this problem. Their new Luxury Loungers resemble your favorite recliner at home, only better. They’re plush and comfortable, they recline, they have foot rests, and they even have heat. Each lounger also comes with its own tray and cup holder that swivels in – so you can find optimum placement for your snacks, and swivels out – so you don’t have to put your snacks on the ground if you get up to go to the bathroom.

They’re plush and comfortable, they recline, they have foot rests, and they even have heat.

Cinemark Orange California Cafe Area

We took the kids to see Frozen 2 this week, which they loved! And honestly, I daresay it might even be better than the first one. I would definitely consider seeing it again, even without the kids. The new recliners elevated the viewing experience to an entirely new level. Everyone was comfortable, the kids were able to see the screen, and they were super excited to have their own snack trays.

And honestly, I daresay Frozen 2 might even be better than the first one.

Cinemark Orange California Arcade

Cinemark in Orange has made several other upgrades as well. They have added 2 new Cinemark XD theaters, you can reserve your seats in advance so no more rushing to get a good seat, and they have expanded the seating area in the cafe. They also have a variety of snacks like pizza and nachos, in addition to the popcorn and candy. There’s an arcade with a big assortment of games, and there’s a photobooth. We liked that the beers were reasonably priced – less than $10 for a 24 oz craft beer, and the selection was good, too.

We liked that the beers were reasonably priced – less than $10 for a 24 oz craft beer

We haven’t taken the kids to very many movies because at 2.5 and 4.5, we never know how they’re going to behave. This experience was so much fun for them and it definitely made us more likely to take them again in the future. The addition of the new loungers gave us all a more comfortable and relaxed experience, and the immersive nature of seeing a movie on the big screen was really special and exciting for them!

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5 Ways to Beat the Heat in Long Beach for Every Budget

Posted on September 6, 2019

Wheel Fun Rentals, Shoreline Village, Long Beach

September is always sneaky hot.

Just when I think summer is over (I mean, LABOR DAY), we get hit with a heat wave. Here are a few ways to stay cool on or near the water for every budget.

KAYAKS ON THE WATER

Kayaks on the Water, Long Beach

This is one of Long Beach’s hidden gems. Located at 5411 E Ocean Blvd (aka horny corner), Kayaks on the Water place has both kayaks and paddleboards and it’s super affordable. Kayaks go for $12/hour and you pay at the end so you can stay out as long as you want. To paddleboard, you must take their instructional course first for $25 for the hour. Once you are “certified,” you become a speed pass member and can paddle for $16/hour. (There is also a $10 one time application fee for the paddleboards.) . Call ahead for large groups. You must know how to swim to kayak or paddle.

LONG BEACH PARASAIL

Long Beach Parasail

Enjoy the water from up above! Long Beach Parasail is safe for all ages and you can either fly solo or with friends. They often have a ton of specials like discounted tandem flights, kids fly free on weekends with the purchase of an adult flight, and they also offer a free flight on your bday with the purchase of a paid flight. You cannot combine deals or coupons. Check out Long Beach Parasail for more info!

ANCHORS AWAY BOAT RENTAL

Anchors Away Boat Rentals, Long Beach

Gather up your friends and family and cruise around Naples Canals! Duffy boat rentals from Anchors Away are only $90/hour with a minimum of 2 hours. That may sound like a lot, but when you consider the fact that you can bring your own food and drinks and that it can seat up to 12 people, it ends up being a great value for an afternoon of relaxing on a boat. And they have free parking! Make sure to book in advance so they don’t sell out!

GONDOLA GETAWAY

Gondola Getaway, Long Beach

Not in the mood to row or drive yourself? Cruise around in style on a Gondola Getaway! This is a fun activity for both group outings or for romantic dates. They often have deals for daytime rides and also offer add-ons like rose petals or appetizers for an additional fee. They have special events as well, like their brunch cruise or pizza cruise. Check out Gondola Getaway for more info and pricing on different packages.

WHEEL FUN RENTALS AT SHORELINE VILLAGE

Wheel Fun Rentals, Shoreline Village, Long Beach

Looking to be near the water but not on it? Look no further! Wheel Fun Rentals at Shoreline Village has a variety of rentals to fit your needs. Opt for a bike if you want to cruise around, an electric bike if you want to cruise but not pedal, or a surrey if you want to fit the whole family in one place and also want some shade. Shoreline Village also has a ton of restaurants to choose from, so when you’re done with your ride, take the family out to eat and enjoy the harbor view and ocean breeze!

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Halloween Weekend Long Beach 2018

Posted on October 26, 2018

Get ready for a spooooky weekend! Here are some of the Halloween events going on Friday the 26th, Saturday the 27th, and Sunday the 28th.

Friday

Pumpkin Decorating Party 4-8 pm

Long Beach Creamery Downtown

222 East Broadway

Friday October 26th 4:00 – 8:00 pm

Come join us at our Downtown location for a festive crafty party!

$5 allows you to choose a style of pumpkin to DIY with the help of our friendly ice cream ambassadors!
Will you choose the classic vampire bat, with googly eyes? Or maybe the donut, how deliciously adorable!

YMCA Haunted Maze 5-9 pm

Shoreline Village

401 – 435 Shoreline Village Drive

Stop by this Halloween season and enjoy our YMCA Haunted Maze. Located above Shenanigan’s, the maze will be open to the public starting October 12.

For only $6 you can buy a ticket to the end of the world. Test your survival skills through a maze of post-apocalyptic thrill for all ages. Will you survive or become get left behind? Find out who’s “most likely to survive a zombie annihilation” amongst your friends and family!

Los “Scare” rritos Trunk or Treat 530 – 7 pm

Los Cerritos Elementary

515 W San Antonio Drive

A free trunk or treating event for all families.

Prizes for best costume: most original, spookiest & funniest!

NEW ACTIVITIES ADDED:
Food truck, craft table, Club Los “Scare”-rritos – A fun dance party for kids, raffle ticket sales with a grand prize of Disneyland tickets (proceeds will go towards Outdoor Science Program)

Raffle tickets are available at event or presale by contacting Cynthia capgerhart@gmail.com

Trunk participation RSVP to angelleatham7064@gmail.com OR sign up in the office
********* cars arrive @ 5pm for set up

Candy DONATIONS graciously accepted in the office

4th Fridays on 4th Street 6-9 pm

4th Street between Temple and Cherry

Halloween events include:

Trick or Treating, Sideshow Street Performers, Aura Photo Booth, Local Artists, Live Music, Mariachi Divas, Make-Up Artists, Pumpkin Patch, Creature Crawl Marching Band, and for an extra special treat, we have famous Mentalist / Magician, Mark Edward who will be playing the infamous fortune teller Zoltar at the Art Theater ticket booth.

Be sure to stop by the Art Hot Spots and check out the special events at these participating businesses……

CASA DE LUXE
1930 E. 4TH ST
Pop Ups: Life After Death Arts, Stay Anchored, BYO Long Beach, Lovely Little Bags in Long Beach, Graciela’s Goodies, Made by YUB baked goods

SALUD JUICE
1944 E 4TH ST
Pumpkin Painting + Art Hot Spot – art vendors

HOBO JANE BOUTIQUE
412 CHERRY AVE
Pirates of Bohemia popping up with amazing jewelry. Live Music by Gino Martez

FAR OUTFIT
2020 E 4TH ST
Halloween Party Costume Contest EVERY HOUR 7-9, Halloween Movies, Selfie Wall, Prizes for Best Costumes, Games, Drinks and Snacks and CANDY. All Ages. Come in costume or “get killed” at the door.

ART THEATRE OF LONG BEACH
2025 E 4TH ST
Face painting, Mark Edward as Zoltar

ART DU VIN
2027 E 4TH ST
Canele Chocolate: Gourmet Chocolate featuring delicious superfood treats including truffles, buttercups, bonbons, and wellness bites.

ARTISTIC EDGE ART AND FRAMING
410 ST LOUIS AVE
David Weidman Art Show. Portfolio showing at 6:30pm by his daughter Lenna Weidman. We will also have music by Jon Zell., Moon Cat café.

THE HANGOUT
2120 E 4TH ST
Pop Up w/ Loose Change Rings, Pirates of Bohemia Henna & Kerra with her Halloween Makeup, Live Band, DJ, High Priestess/Priest Costimum Contest, Devils Stew, Devils Brews, Voodoo Freak Show Performers, Tarot Reader & Artists Pop Up in the Garden

THE SOCIAL LIST
2105 E 4TH ST
Special Vendors, Live artist, Live Music by TED

TREBOR/NEVETS
2116 E 4TH ST
Live Music by Mark Rufus Anthony

4TH ST VINE
2142 E 4TH ST
Live DJ by DJ Eusebio Akasa and DJ DustDigg

MEOW
2210 E 4TH ST
Live Music by Katie Ferrara

THIRD EYE RECORDS
2234 E 4TH ST
Punk Rock Art & Photo Exhibit from 6pm-10pm.

SONGBIRD BOUTIQUE
2240 E 4TH ST
Face Painting and art for sale by @rickstache0. Pirates of Bohemia – tooth candy charms, henna, hair wraps, jewelry, custom-made jewelry while you wait, glitter tattoos and organic blue jagua tattoos. Art Hotspot, Mannequin American

PORTFOLIO COFFEEHOUSE
2300 E 4TH ST
Art Opening by Daniel Gavin & Art Hot Spot- art vendors, live music.

Lastly, to help you learn more about great happenings in Long Beach, we have a great list of community vendors including, all along Aids Assistance Thrift Store and The Center.

Costumes Encouraged!! ?

Bike Valet on St. Louis and free trolley rides provided from 6-9pm.

This month, we’ll be donating proceeds from our 4th Street tote bags to Burbank Elementary.

#FOURTHFRIDAYS is a free year-round event hosted monthly by 4th Street Long Beach

Halloween Family Night 630 – 930 pm

Aquarium of the Pacific

100 Aquarium Way

Halloween Family Night

Dress up in your coolest costume and trick or treat through our exhibits with your family and friends. Our upcoming Halloween Family Night will offer a unique opportunity to explore the Aquarium, make a craft, learn about animal blood types, investigate touch pool animals, and venture into our famous Biofact Boneyard.

WHEN
FRIDAY, OCT 26, 2018 | 6:30 PM–9:30 PM

COST
$17.95 per person.

Members get in free.

Dark Harbor 7 pm – 1am

The Queen Mary

1126 Queens Hwy

Southern California’s most authentically terrifying haunt will once again rise from the depths on September 27. Regarded as one of the most haunted places on Earth, the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor is a thrill-seekers’ delight, blurring the lines of history and hysteria, and
this year, you’ll find yourself disoriented with an entirely NEW park footprint along with NEW maze designs, INTERACTIVE alternate paths, and THRILLING live entertainment.

Starting September 27 – November 2, General Admission ticket prices start at just $20 online with optional limited upgrades to:
• Fast Fright
• ALL-NEW Evil Express Pass
• VIP
• Ultimate Scream Experience
• Creepy Cabanas
• Private Patios (available while supplies last).
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.queenmary.com/dark-harbor.

Saturday

Day of the Dead Family Festival 10 am – 5pm

Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)

628 Alamitos Ave

Explore Día de los Muertos, a vibrant celebration of life and loved ones at MOLAA’s annual family festival! Learn more about this cultural tradition through art workshops, live performances, gallery tours, face painting, food and unique craft vendors. Día de los Muertos attire strongly encouraged – Come dressed as a calavera!

FREE ADMISSION

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Event Schedule:

10:00 – 11:00AM
Mask-making workshop
(Robert Gumbiner Park)

10:45AM
Semillitas Pre-School & Kalpulli Tlaltekuhtli Aztec Dancers performance
(Robert Gumbiner Park)

11:00AM
Semillitas Pre-School & Kalpulli Tlaltekuhtli Aztec Dancers procession
(Robert Gumbiner Park / MOLAA)

11:00 – 4:30PM
Art workshops, Interactive activities, Sugar Skull decoration, Face Painting, Live DJ sets with #DJZibaZ
(Viva Event Center)

11:00 – 5:00PM
Craft vendors, Food / Drink vendors
(back lot)

12:30PM
Children’s Story Time
(Screening Room)

2:00 – 3:00PM
Docent Tours of the Galleries
(meet in lobby)

Sculpture Garden Performances:

11:45AM – 12:45PM
LA Opera’s Zarzuela Project with Mariachi Voz de America

1:30 – 2:30PM
Ballet Folklorico Nueva Antequera with Maqueos Music Philharmonic Band

3:30 – 4:30PM
Romero Y Perez (Spanish Fusion: classic flamenco with a modern twist)

Healthy Halloween Festival 11am – 2pm

Farm Lot 59

2714 California Ave

Dress up and Join us for our 4th Annual Healthy Halloween Festival on Farm Lot 59!
A Portion of Ticket Sales go Toward Funding the Farm Lot!
No Tricks, only Healthy Treats and Fun for the Whole Family!
Reminders
*Bring a Bag for Treats!
*Bring water (there will be a water refilling station)
*Wear sensible shoes that walk well on dirt and grass
*Be festive and come ready for fun!
Schedule
-Drums and Drum Circle throughout the event
-Farm Lot Tour at 10am and 1pm
-Kids Yoga TBA
Parking
*Please use event address and directions on FarmLot59.org
*When you arrive at the farm, there will be a parking attendant to direct you. Once parking inside the gates fill up, you are welcome to park on the neighboring streets, just not along California ave. Please make sure you park to the side and do not block any roads.

Long Beach Zombie Walk 2pm – 10 pm

Shoreline Village

401-435 Shoreline Village Drive

Calling all rotting, brain-eating, flesh-dripping folks in varying states of decay! Join Shoreline Village this Saturday, October 27 for an all-day celebration of all things Undead from 2pm to 10pm, including live music, vendors, outdoor movies, trick-or-treating, and of course, a ghoulish walk/shuffle down Rainbow Harbor – FREE, courtesy of your hosts at Shoreline Village and participating sponsors!

We’re teaming up with Long Beach Stuff, The Frida Cinema, and the team behind the original Long Beach Zombie Walk to bring you a ghastly day to remember, kicking off with live music by Long Beach talents at 2pm, outdoor movies when the sun goes down, and at 8pm, a Zombie Walk through Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor!

PARKING INFO

Shoreline Village parking WILL sell out for this event! In the event that you arrive after our lot (401-435 Shoreline Village Dr., Long Beach, CA 90802) is full, we recommend parking in either of the lots listed below:

Aquarium Parking/Queensway Bay Garage
99 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

Self-Park:
The first 30 minutes are free
30 min to 1.5 hours – $3
1.5 to 2.5 hours – $6
2.5 to 4 hours – $9
4 to 5 hours – $12
5 to 8 hours – $15
8 to 24 hours – $16

Long Beach Convention Center lot
Pine Ave/Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Parking is $15 per car per entry

-We will have a FREE BIKE VALET again this year for anyone who wants to ride their bike

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:

YMCA Youth Institute Haunted Maze
2PM – 9PM

VENDOR/SPONSOR VILLAGE
2PM – 10PM
– DJ Thin Man spinning dark, Goth, and Halloween tunes at Sponsor Village!
– The Thick Shake Factory, California
– Red Eye Media tee-shirts
– Zombie Mobile!
– Specialty Shopping

SHORELINE VILLAGE GROOVY GHOULIE MAIN STAGE
2PM – CALYXA
3PM – LA TROIENNE
4PM – DATE NIGHT
5PM – SAINT SHIVERS
6PM – MODUS
7PM – JANE AUSTRONAUT
8PM – DCHAV
9PM – FELLOW ROBOT

SHORELINE TRICK-OR-TREATING*
2PM – 10PM
* Children 12 and under, and must be in costume! Participating businesses are throughout Shoreline Village.

THROUGHOUT SHORELINE VILLAGE
2PM-10PM, Shoreline Village Trick-or-Treating
4:30PM – 7:30PM – Halloween Face Painting for Kids
5PM – Magic Show #1
5PM – 8PM – Spooky Balloon Art
5PM – 9PM – Caricature Artist
6PM – 9PM – Lindsey Hundley and Ghouls
6PM – 8PM – Fortune Teller
7PM – Magic Show #2
8PM – Stilt Walker

PORT OF LONG BEACH OUTDOOR CINEMA
5PM -Acrobatic Zombie Performance #1
6PM – Acrobatic Zombie Performance #2
6:15PM – NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
7:45PM – Acrobatic Zombie Performance #3
8PM – SHAUN OF THE DEAD

SPECIALTY FOOD & DRINKS AT SHORELINE VILLAGE
Funnel House: Pumpkin-pie snicker-doodles, pumpkin ice cream & yogurt!
Shenanigans Irish Pub & Grille: Specialty Drinks – Papa’s skinny potion & astral margarita elixir!
Louisiana Charlie’s: Specialty Drinks – Orange Scream!

And of course…the LONG BEACH ZOMBIE WALK at 8pm!

Share our event with your fellow lovers of all things spooky, and celebrate Halloween weekend with us at Shoreline Village! See you on the 27th!

THIS IS A FREE EVENT + REQUIRES NO TICKETS

Howl-oween Festival 2 pm – 6pm

El Dorado Nature Center

7550 Spring Street

$5 per person at the gate. Children under 5 free.
Parking is $7.00.
Last trail entry at 5:00pm, Event ends at 6pm.

Join us for creepy crawlers and haunted hoots, as you trick and treat your way along the trails! Don’t forget to wear your Howl-oween finest.
For more information please call (562) 570-1745.
This is a family friendly event. Parent participation is required for children under 16 years of age.

Spooktacular Halloween Carnival 3pm

Hamburger Marys

330 Pine Ave

??HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL ??

OCTOBER 27th NO COVER!
3pm-6pm

It’s just an old fashion family oriented day with some fun holiday games!

This event is all ages!!!

PIE EATING
BOBBING FOR APPLES
PUMPKIN ? CARVING
DRESS UP COMPETITION
AND THROW A PIE AT YOUR FAVORITE DRAG QUEENS

Even a little impromptu drag show!

All money raised will go directly to the Imperial Court of Long Beach!

Hosted by the NUMBER ONE CLOWN

PSYCADELLA!

Along with Empress SABREENA!
And some very special guests to added !

COME SHOW YOUR SPOOKY SPIRIT!

Party at the Boathouse 5pm – 12 am

Boathouse on the Bay

190 N Marina Drive

Join us at the Boathouse on the Bay for our annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest with Prizes! Featuring the spooktacular sounds of Trish & Buzzy starting at 9 PM. Costume Contest with Prizes at 10:30 PM!

YMCA Haunted Maze 5-9 pm

Shoreline Village

401 – 435 Shoreline Village Drive

Stop by this Halloween season and enjoy our YMCA Haunted Maze. Located above Shenanigan’s, the maze will be open to the public starting October 12.

Spooktoberfest

Rasselbock

4020 Atlantic Ave

Joins us for our Spooktoberfest celebration on Saturday, 10/27 starting at 6pm. This special event is as well our last day of our Oktoberfest celebration for 2018 and features German Zombie staff, spooky decoration, live music and our costume contest (scariest outfit wins a Rasselbock gift card)!
Bring your friends. Prost!

Dark Harbor 7 pm – 1am

The Queen Mary

1126 Queens Hwy

Sunday

Fall Fest 12 pm – 3pm

The Pike Outlets

95 South Pine Avenue

Join us for the Fall Fest at The Pike Outlets on Sunday, October 28, 2018, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. located in the Main Plaza.

Enjoy FREE trick or treating around The Pike Outlets’ stores, face painting, and magic shows! Purchase a Halloween craft for $2.00 and all proceeds will be donated to The Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach.

Costumes encouraged, but please no masks. Enter our costume contest at the event for a chance to win a $100 Gift Card to The Pike Outlets. Post a photo of your child’s costume on The Pike Outlets’ Facebook Page by 10/29 to enter. Pet costumes are also welcome!

We hope to see you there!

Trick or Treat at Farmer’s Marketplace 10 am – 2 pm

Farmer’s Marketplace of Long Beach

5000 E Spring Street

Trick n Treat at the Farmers Marketplace of Long Beach. FREE Trick n Treat bag at the information booth. Come out for a fun day of Trick n Treating all the vendor booths. FREE Face-painting, jumper slide, & kids play area. Wear your costumes!

Certified farm fresh produce, organic chicken, honey, fresh seafood, hot foods, bakery & pastries, eggs coffee, roasted peanuts, Italian Gelato & Sorbetto, speciality vendors, Live Entertainment, shaded dining area.

KLBP Presents Beetlejuice 11am – 2pm

Art Theatre of Long Beach

2025 E 4th Street

Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to jump in the line for KLBP’s inaugural Movies and Mimosas series with a special screening of Tim Burton’s cult-classic, Beetlejuice!

Bring the whole family out for this fun-filled event and help support the launch of KLBP, Long Beach Public Radio.

Costumes strongly encouraged! Opportunity drawing and more fun surprises TBA!

About Beetlejuice

After Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave the house. When the unbearable Deetzes (Catherine O’Hara, Jeffrey Jones) and teen daughter Lydia (Winona Ryder) buy the home, the Maitlands attempt to scare them away without success. Their efforts attract Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), a rambunctious spirit whose “help” quickly becomes dangerous for the Maitlands and innocent Lydia.

Rated PG, 1 hour, 33 mins

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beetlejuice-tickets-51327045575?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR33EiCnMLOF-1hvAKBpTeCGfp4F7sHnhVSVgTJrXTZmk2Lhon4lYmiyjmc

Belmont Fall Festival 12pm – 2pm

Sound House Church

365 Monrovia Ave

You’re invited to attend the Belmont Fall Festival sponsored by Sound House Church on Oct. 28th! We will have a rock wall, petting zoo, trackless train, carnival games and more! We will also have T.K. Burgers handing out $5 meals from their food truck. This is a free event that the entire family can enjoy.
The festivities begin at 12 p.m. at Will Rogers Middle School in Belmont Shore and will last until 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
*Please do not wear scary costumes*

Subtract on the Pier of Fear 2pm – 10 pm

Belmont Pier

15 39th Place

Tickets >> SUBTRACTMUSIC.COM/PIER
Halloween Edition – best costume wins a very special prize!
Legend is a word used all too often these days, but when it comes to Doc Martin, there’s hardly a better description of the humble man that has been there from the very beginning. Easily one of our favorite DJs, he whips the dance floor into an absolute frenzy every time he’s behind the decks. For the 30th edition of Subtract On The Pier, he will be performing an extended 5 hour B2B set with our founder Anton Tumas. Supporting set by Junior.

Doc Martin
Sublevel • Crosstown Rebels
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Anton Tumas
Subtract Music • Love Long Beach
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Junior
Sunny Side Up

Tickets
Presale tickets highly recommended
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Location
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
(End of the pier)
15 39th Place
Long Beach, CA 90803

Sound
Subtract x Danley Sound Labs

Travel
Plenty of street and paid parking

Amenities
Fully stocked bar and food menu
Upstairs lounge with open air ocean views

Terms And Conditions
All ticket sales are final
No outside food or drinks
No backpacks or satchels
No purses larger than 8.5″ x 11″
21+ with government issued ID

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Haute Dog Howloween Parade 230 pm

Marina Vista Park

5355 E Eliot St

Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team host the biggest Halloween pet event in whe world. There is a vendor and pet adoption fair from 12:30-4:30 p.m., but the highlight of the day is the 500+ costumed dogs as they parade a few blocks in front of a few thousand gawkers and a panel of judges.

The winner will get dog food for a year from Belmont LaunderPet and Zignature.

There is no charge for humans to walk in the parade (with or without costumes and with or without pets), and it’s free to spectate.

Co-hosted by Councilwoman Suzie Price.
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Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Howloween

YMCA Haunted Maze 5-9 pm

Shoreline Village

401 – 435 Shoreline Village Drive

Stop by this Halloween season and enjoy our YMCA Haunted Maze. Located above Shenanigan’s, the maze will be open to the public starting October 12.

Haunted Atlantis 630 pm – 9 pm

Aquarium of the Pacific

100 Aquarium Way

Celebrate Halloween with a DJ dance party for kids under 18 and their families!

The Aquarium will transform into a dance club for kids and their parents to celebrate Halloween with Haunted Atlantis, presented in partnership with Kids Dance Society. Dance alongside hula hoopers and Circuit Breaker the dancing robot. Snap a photo in the photo booth and add to your look with face painting and glitter tattoos. Glow items and LED flashing accessories will be available for purchase. Family friendly costumes welcome. Parents can sit back and enjoy drinks and snacks in the Great Hall. The entire Aquarium will be open during this event, except Lorikeet Forest.

Kids Dance Society transforms Los Angeles nightclubs and private exclusive venues into a family-friendly daytime dancing event, where children and their adults can listen and dance to electronic dance music, current club music and mixes provided by known and respected DJs. Kids can see live performances by professional dancers, hula hoopers, stilt walkers and much more. Its events for both adults and children are a new way to bring families together to dance, inspire, create and share together positive vibes in a community of like spirits, in an environment that is both safe and stimulating for all.

Also meet our Pacific Pals puppets roaming through the galleries to learn fascinating and funny facts about the ocean. You can also join #TeamOcean and come up with ideas for how to keep our ocean healthy in a new film showing in our Ocean Science Center. This new Science on a Sphere show from XPrize’s Ocean Initiative aims to inspire people of all ages to come up with new ways to create a better future for our ocean and its inhabitants.

WHEN
SUNDAY, OCT 28, 2018 | 6:30 PM–9:00 PM

COST
Cost: $25 per person; $23 per Aquarium member; and under 3 is free.

TICKETS
Click here to purchase your tickets!
https://tickets.aquariumofpacific.org/WebStore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?Merchant=AOPKDS&CategoryGroupExternalID=KDS&CategoryExternalID=KDS

Members, please call to purchase your discounted tickets.

RSVP/
INFO
(562) 590-3100, ext. 0

Dark Harbor 7 pm – 12am

The Queen Mary

1126 Queens Hwy

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Date Night at the Long Beach Aquarium Member’s Prom!

Posted on May 4, 2018

We had an amazing childless night at the Long Beach Aquarium Member’s Prom last night. It was Roaring 20s themed and I could not have asked for a better night. We had so much fun drinking and dancing, and actually got to look at the animals without having to chase our kids. And to top if off, we Postmated happy meals and sundaes from Mcdonalds after we got home and ate them on the couch! It’s nice to have some time alone to remind us why we fell in love. I woke up today feeling so lucky to have someone as wonderful as Jason. (And perhaps a tad like I had one too many beers . But mostly lucky.)

Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/