Family events in Long Beach, CA

Offering 5k, 10k, 15k, and half marathon options, this friendly race features a scenic course and a family friendly atmosphere. Participants can look forward to complimentary photos, published official results, and participant gift bags. Walkers are welcome, and group discounts are available.

King Salmon and the Funk Yard Horns return to Rush Park for Rossmoor Concert In The Park. Invited back for another performance, the band shares its excitement for the show.

SC Tennis Academy offers a lively summer tennis camp at El Dorado Park for youth ages 4 to 14. The program focuses on solid technique, footwork, fitness, and match play in a positive, encouraging atmosphere led by an experienced coaching team. Participants will move through high energy drills and conditioning, take part in ladder match play to build competitive skills, and benefit from a weekly mental training session with a brief questionnaire. Pricing options include $350 per week or a $75 daily drop in, and space is limited. Early bird savings are available, with 20 percent, 15 percent, and 10 percent discounts using codes SUMMER20, SUMMER15, and SUMMER10.

PCH Explorers Summer Edition brings families with little ones to 2ND & PCH for a season of imaginative, discovery-filled fun hosted by the PCH Explorer Kids Club. Each session offers a fresh adventure for young participants, with hands-on projects, engaging entertainment, crafts, games, and surprise elements in a lively coastal setting. Children can create, play, learn, and explore while making new friends, and parents can unwind and take in the atmosphere of 2ND & PCH. With nearby shops, dining options, and water views, it makes for an easygoing summer outing. RSVP pages will be posted closer to each date.

Part of the Summer at the Shell Tuesdays Concert in the Park series, The Emperors take the historic Shell stage for a classic rock showcase. A leading Southern California band, they bring a lively set of favorites from the 60s, 70s, and beyond. The 1929 Shell in Recreation Park offers more than 600 bench seats and a broad lawn for blankets and low-back chairs, and it sits across from Wilson High School. This free, family-friendly, all-ages concert welcomes picnic dinners and snacks, and dancing is encouraged. Presented by Live at The Shell, a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the season is supported by Port of Long Beach, Councilmember Kristina Duggan, Supervisor Janice Hahn, Zaferia Business Association, and Snoofla Sound LLC, which provides all professional stage and sound equipment. While admission is free, tax-deductible donations made at the event help cover performer fees, city permits, and the ongoing revitalization of this Long Beach landmark.

An all new free matinee film series features a variety of environmentally themed animated movies created for kids. Screenings highlight stories about nature and our planet in a fun, family friendly format with no admission cost.

Polly's Pies Restaurant & Bakery in Long Beach hosts a free midweek bingo night with two sessions. Play for prizes, enjoy dinner, and have some pie. Come with friends and family or drop in on your own to take part in the fun.