City Council President Brendan Finn

and the City Council present...

THIS WEEK IN LONG BEACH...

Concert in the Plaza

Join Arts in the Plaza and Artists in Partnership, Inc. in cooperation with the City of Long Beach as they celebrate the 55th anniversary of Woodstock and the Super Full Moon of August. The event takes place this Sunday, August 18th in Kennedy Plaza from 5pm-9pm.

Enjoy live music and Arts in the Plaza vendors! Don't forget a chair!

Visit aip4arts.org

Free Summer Beach Concerts

It's Latin Night with Tito Puente Jr. at next week’s Free Summer Concert on the Beach! The concert takes place on Wednesday, August 21 and begins at 7pm on Edwards Blvd beach.

Thank you to this year's concert sponsors, The Boardwalk and the Breeze. See you on the beach. Don't forget your beach chair!

For more info visit:

longbeachny.gov/concerts

City of Long Beach Events Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS...

Movies on the Beach

Barbie and Ken are hitting the beach! The next movie on the beach will take place on Saturday, August 24 at dark. Bring a beach chair or blanket and come watch Barbie on Grand Blvd Beach. Don't forget to wear your Barbie pink!

Future movies include:

September 6 - Jaws on Edwards Blvd Beach

Thank you to our presenting sponsors Beach Terrace Care Center and National Grid Ventures and our supporting sponsor Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Don't forget your beach chair! longbeachny.gov/movies

Historical Society Arts and Crafts Show on the Boardwalk

The Long Beach Historical Society will hold its annual Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, August 24 from 10am - 6pm and Sunday, August 25 from 10am to 5pm. There will be many new and old favorite vendors, lots of food, crafts, fun, and never-before-seen items on the boardwalk.

McAvoy 5-Miler Set for Sept. 2

Registration is underway for the 34th Annual Robert C. McAvoy Labor Day 5-Mile Race. The run will take place Monday, September 2 on the boardwalk at Laurelton Blvd. Registration takes place at 6:30 am; race begins at 8:00 am.

Click here to register online.

King and Queen of the Beach Kids Surf Contest

The City of Long Beach in cooperation with Skudin Surf will hold the King & Queen of the Beach Kids Surf Contest in memory of Daniel Bobis and Brian Ward on Sunday, September 8, 2024 on Riverside Blvd beach.

Registration will open on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

SAVE THE DATE

Fall Festival 2024

Mark your calendars Long Beach!! The festival committee is gearing up for the City of Long Beach 26th Annual Fall Festival being held on October 12 & 13. Pumpkin Patch, Carousel, Ferris Wheel with views of the beach and the bay, Wine & Food Tent, Vendors, Hay Rides and so much more. Vendor applications are now available. Space is limited so don't delay, sign up today! Sponsorships for this amazing Long Beach tradition are also available. Visit longbeachny.gov/fall

BEACH PASSES

Beach Park Office Hours

Purchase Season Beach Passes at the Beach Park Trailer located at 300 West Broadway.

Weekdays 10am - 4pm

Weekends 8am - 4pm

Daily passes can be purchased at select beach entrances or online.

Please note: the Gazebo is now closed. longbeachny.gov/beach

WEEKLY EVENTS

The Farmers Market offers a wide variety of local produce, fish, eggs, juices, cheeses, honey, pasta, pickles, teas, soaps, baked goods and more. The Market is open Saturdays and Wednesdays, May through November from 9AM to 2PM in Kennedy Plaza. Visit LIGreenMarket.org

Arts in the Plaza features handcrafted art by local artists including custom jewelry, unique handmade gifts, photography and fine art. The weekly art festival will be in Kennedy Plaza every Saturday from 9AM to 2PM May 25th through October 26th. Visit

artsintheplaza.com

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