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What's Happening in Long Beach, CA This December?
Here are our top picks for weekend events and activities in Long Beach this month. Enjoy!
Heritage Holidays at the Historic Bembridge House
When: December 3-15
Step into the holiday spirit at the beautifully decorated Bembridge House! Enjoy live music, seasonal treats, and guided tours of this stunning 118-year-old Victorian treasure.
A Christmas Carol
When: December 7-22
Catch the timeless tale of Scrooge and his ghostly visitors at Long Beach Playhouse. This holiday tradition brings Charles Dickens' classic to life with charm and cheer.
Breakfast with Santa
When: December 7 & 14
Enjoy a festive morning at Noble Rotisserie with a delicious breakfast and a special visit from Santa. A perfect holiday treat for the whole family! Reservations required.
Compound Community Market
When: December 7
Shop creative, sustainable gifts from local makers at Compound’s Holiday Community Market. Enjoy brunch and live music while supporting local artists and businesses.
Outdoor Movie Night: ELF
When: December 7
Join the holiday fun at The Pike Outlets with a festive artisan market, live entertainment, and a free screening of the holiday classic Elf.
Winter in Willmore
When: December 7
Celebrate the season with snow, crafts, Santa, and more at Winter in Willmore! Enjoy live music, a holiday market, and special surprises for families.
Belmont Shore Christmas Parade
When: December 7
Don’t miss the 40th annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade! Enjoy festive floats, marching bands, and Santa himself along 2nd Street.
Silent Santa
When: December 8 & 15
Meet Santa in a calm, sensory-friendly setting at Silent Santa. Perfect for kids and adults who enjoy a quieter, crowd-free holiday experience.
12 Days of Christmas at the Queen Mary
When: December 12-23
Celebrate the holidays aboard the Queen Mary. Each day is filled with merry-making activities like cookie decorating, gingerbread house building, and stocking decorating, along with jingle-worthy performances, dance parties, and photos with Santa. To make each visit extra special, every day will feature a unique event, from the Lighting of the Stacks Ceremony to Krampus After Dark and a Snow Day with real snow.
Long Beach Ballet: The Nutcracker
When: November 9
The Long Beach Ballet continues its annual holiday tradition of presenting The Nutcracker at the Terrace Theater at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center for seven performances, December 14-15 and 20-22, 2024. As always, the beloved production bursts with special guest performances and additional surprise treats the entire family will love.
International Tamales Festival
When: December 14
Playlarga x LB Living host the annual International Tamales Festival at Long Beach City College on December 14. This event includes live entertainment, Kids Zone, Shopping, Homemade Tamales Contest, Tequila Tasting (3-7PM) and much more!
Daisy Lane Christmas Parade
When: December 14
Celebrate the 70th annual Daisy Lane Parade with festive floats, marching bands, and community spirit along Daisy Avenue.
Musica Angelica: Christmas in Vienna
When: December 14
Listen to the sounds of the season with festive music by Haydn, Mozart, and Schoenberg performed by Musica Angelica’s world-class ensemble.
SantaCon
When: December 15
Put on your Santa suit and head to Bixby Knolls. This is a holiday costume pub-crawl type event, at your own pace, where you create your own route to visit the various breweries, restaurants, wine bars, and shops all within walking distance of each other in Bixby Knolls, “Brewery Knolls.”
Long Beach Towne Center Holiday Celebration
When: December 21
Long Beach Towne Center invites the community to a festive Holiday Celebration Event on Saturday, December 21 from 12 to 2 p.m. Guests can enjoy take-home photos with Santa, kids' crafts, face painting, balloon twisters and the magical touch of falling snow for a delightful holiday experience. This holiday event is free and open to the public.
Joy to the World! Holiday Brass and Percussion Concert
When: December 21
Justin Rudd's Community Action Team will host a free holiday concert featuring 26 musicians from the Southern California Brass Consortium. Registration is required to attend and donations will be accepted to support the community.
Naples Island Christmas Boat Parade
When: December 21
The Naples Boat Parade features holiday-decorated boats and watercraft winding their way through the romantic canals of Naples Island in Long Beach. Everyone loves the boat parade because it offers the excitement and festive decorations in the water below, but holiday cheer also emanates in the brightly and creatively decorated homes all along the canals.
The theme for this year's boat parade and holiday decor contest is: A Yacht Rock Christmas
For all upcoming events visit our Event Calendar or check out the This Is Long Beach blog.
