Are you looking for something to do in Bixby Knolls this Halloween weekend? Whether you’re looking an event for yourself or your kids, there are plenty of fun things going on in every corner of Long Beach.
Start in the morning, take a break to “shell-out” and then find a Halloween inspired party to really let loose. It’s not every often that Halloween falls on a Saturday, so it’s the perfect year to go all-out.
Not sure whats going on? Just check out the list of Bixby Knolls & Long Beach events below:
Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade
2:30PM Sat. October, 31 | Livingston Park | FREE to attend
The world’s largest Halloween pet event! More than 600 costumed dogs participated last year. Start/finish at Livingston Park. Entry fees $15-$35. 1.5 green stretch with a playground and picnic area.
Location:
Livingston Park
Livingston Drive & Park Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 570-3100
SoCal Kids Costume Contest
2:30PM Sat. October, 31 | Livingston Park | FREE
Kid Friendly
Just before the Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade, join 200+ kids for this 6th annual event! Cash prizes. Starts at 2:25 pm. 1.5 green stretch with a playground and picnic area.
Location:
Livingston Park
Livingston Drive & Park Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 570-3100
Children’s Annual Fall Harvest Festival
12:00PM Sat. October, 31 | Rancho Los Alamitos Ranch & Gardens | FREE
A spirited day of music, entertainment, pumpkin crafts and games! Noon – 4:30 pm. Costume parade at 2 pm! Free admission & parking (CSULB lot 11). Ranch of the Little Cottonwoods was originally known as Povuu’nga, and reflects every era of So Cal history. 1800s-era ranch, museum, and gardens.
Location:
Rancho Los Alamitos Ranch
6400 Bixby Hill Rd
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 431-3541
Halloween @SMOOTH’S
11:00AM Sat. October, 31 | bouchees bistro @ SMOOTH’S | FREE-$10.00
Food and drink specials all day. 10pm the PARTY! starts, come before then for dinner and stay (you’ll avoid a cover that way). $10 after 10pm.
10:00PM Sat. October, 31 | bouchees bistro @ SMOOTH’S | $10.00
Halloween PARTY! Complete with food and drink specials. Costume contest with multiple categories: Cash prizes! $10 after 10pm. Come early, stay late.
Location:
bouchees bistro @ SMOOTH’S
144 Pine Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-7700
We are now bouchees bistro @ SMOOTH’S. Come in for their amazing menu and our same great drinks.
14th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour
9:00AM Sat. October, 31 | Sunnyside Cemetery | FREE-$18.00
Long Beach’s history told through ‘living history’ first-person stories by the people buried here. See website for details, ticket prices & RSVPs. An older cemetery that is home to many of Long Beach’s founding leaders and a rich array of local history.
Location:
Sunnyside Cemetery
1095 E Willow St
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 595-9392
Casa de dia de los Muertos (House of Mystery)
1:00PM Sat. October, 31 | The Neighborhood | FREE
Open Oct 29 – 20, 6 pm – 8 pm, and Oct 31, 1 – 3 pm. Call for details. Featuring art exhibits, activities, performances and more.
Location:
The Neighborhood
(562) 437-1289
507 Pacific Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
Long Beach EXPOSED
2:00PM Sat. October, 31 | Expo | FREE
Long Beach EXPOSED is a collection of mixed media installations by established and emerging artists in an alternative venue. 2-6 pm. The Long Beach Redevelopment Agency and the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association teamed up to open this closed building for special events.
Location:
Expo
(562) 570-3811
4321 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807
El Dia de los Muertos Block Party
3:00PM Sat. October, 31 | Renaissance Lot | FREE
Shuttle bus service from the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Long Beach to downtown San Pedro and return. First bus leaves 2.30PM, last returns 10.30PM. Block Party on 6th & 7th Sts btw Pacific & Center in Historic Downtown San Pedro
Location:
Renaissance Lot
429 W. 6th St
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-5482
Dia de los Muertos
6:00PM Sat. October, 31 | 2nd City Council Gallery | FREEÂ Call: (562) 901-0997
The courtyard and gallery become a magical place where altars, candlelight, marigolds, dancing and music fill the air. Exhibit runs Oct 31 – Dec 3. A gallery space with art exhibits and a variety of receptions and events.
Location:
2nd City Council Gallery
435 Alamitos Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90809
Haunted House and Nightmare on Beacon Street
6:00PM Sat. October, 31 | Beacon House Assoc. of San Pedro | FREE-$5.00
A two day frightfest good for the entire family with entertainment, haunted maze, street fair with food, games, contests and dance. The Beacon House Association of San Pedro is an alcohol and drug recovery home for men. Our mission is to help men recover.
Location:
Beacon House Assoc. of San Pedro
1003 S. Beacon Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 514-4940
Forever Fifties
7:00PM Sat. October, 31 | Queen Mary | $32.95-$63.95 Call: (562) 499-1757
The songs of Elivs, Chubbie Checker, Bobby Darin and more greats return in this new Tibbies Cabaret dinner show! Weekends thru Nov 22.
Location:
Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-3511
Dead Guilty
8:00PM Sat. October, 31 | Long Beach Playhouse | $12.00-$22.00
A Murder Mystery by Richard Harris. Over Seventy-five continuous years of quality live theatrical entertainment have established the Long Beach Playhouse as a landmark in Long Beach.
Location:
Long Beach Playhouse
5021 E. Anaheim St.
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 494-1014
Halloween on Pine
8:00PM Sat. October, 31 | Pine Avenue & Broadway | FREE
Celebrate Halloween in Downtown Long Beach this year as Pine Avenue becomes the site of a frightening, fun outdoor festival! One of the most vibrant and lively intersections in downtown Long Beach’s Pine Avenue business district.
Location:
Pine Avenue & Broadway
(562) 436-4259
Pine Ave & E Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
Halloween Bash
8:00PM Sat. October, 31 | McKenna’s on the Bay | FREE
Spend Halloween with McKenna’s! Frightfully fabulous food specials, live music and a costume competition with prizes! Prices vary. Truly enjoyable waterfront dining with a romantic interior, spectacular views, oyster bar and live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday.
Location:
McKenna’s on the Bay
190 N Marina Dr
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 342-9411
Blues Flight
9:00PM Sat. October, 31 | Corrigan’s Sports Bar at the Marriott | FREE-$10.00
Check out San Pedro Slim Band with Henry Carvajal as they jam from 9pm-12:30am. $10 cover. Great TVs and sports airing every night. Drink specials, good snacks, and friendly staff.
Location:
Corrigan’s Sports Bar
4700 Airport Plaza Drive
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 425-5210
Saturday Karaoke
9:00PM Sat. October, 31 | Corrigan’s Sports Bar at the Marriott | FREE
Alcohol Served – Must Be 21+ Free Parking
“No cover! 9 PM – 1 AM!”
Location:
Corrigan’s Sports Bar
4700 Airport Plaza Drive
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 425-5210
Joe Kinkaid & The Soul Brothers Band
9:00PM Sat. October, 31 | Cat Man Blu | FREE
Alcohol Served – Must Be 21+
Live entertainment at Cat Man Blu! Show starts at 9 pm. Call ahead for cover prices! Eat, Drink & Listen – Cat Man Blu is a place for hot electric blues, Cajun, and various other amalgamations of American music.
Location:
Cat Man Blu
51 S Pine Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 216-1589
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