Weekend Wanderings: Your South LA County + Long Beach Weekend Guide (Sept 12–14)

Long Beach

Friday, Sept 12 – Golden Hour: Bliss & Beats
When: 5:30 PM
Where: The Farmhouse (private garden estate)
Why go: Enjoy mindful relaxation and community vibes with movement, music, gardens, and even farm animals—an unforgettable way to kick off the weekend.
Tickets: Check the event page for pricing and reservation. 

Friday, Sept 12 – HYPE FRIDAYS at Agaves
When: 10 PM – 2 AM
Where: Agaves Ultra Lounge, 200 Pine Ave, Long Beach
Why go: Dance the night away at Long Beach’s favorite turn-up party.
Tickets: Available via Eventbrite.

Saturday, Sept 13 – Moompetam American Indian Festival
When: 9 AM – 5 PM
Where: Aquarium of the Pacific
Why go: Celebrate the maritime cultures of local tribes—including Tongva, Acjachemen, Chumash, Costanoan, Kumeyaay, and Luiseño—through storytelling, crafts, dance, and music.
Tickets: Likely through Aquarium; check their site for event registration.

Saturday, Sept 13 – Special Olympics Southern California Plane Pull
When: 9 AM
Where: Long Beach Airport
Why go: Test your strength in this epic fundraiser benefitting Special Olympics Athletes.
Tickets: Look up details via SOSC or event page.

Saturday, Sept 13 – Free Saturday Family Theatre
When: 11 AM – 12 PM
Where: International City Theatre
Why go: Free, fun, and family-focused—perfect for bringing along the kids. Reservations required.
Tickets: Free, reserved online.

Saturday, Sept 13 – Craft Beer LB Fest
When: 1 PM – 5PM
Where: Rancho Los Cerritos
Why go: Local brews, food, artists, and family activities—drink responsibly and enjoy. Proceeds support Rancho Los Cerritos.
Tickets: Check festival website.

Saturday, Sept 13 – In the Candlelight: An Evening of Music
When: 6 PM – 7 PM
Where: TKTC Theater (Kids’ Theater)
Why go: Jazz in a candlelit setting with Grammy-nominee Billy Mohler and his quartet—intimate, soulful, unforgettable.
Tickets: Visit event page for info.

Saturday, Sept 13 – Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk
When: 9 AM
Where: Granada Launch Ramp, 5000 E Ocean Blvd
Why go: Lace up for a fun coastal run/walk supporting the MPS Society.
Tickets: $38.10 (price increases after Sept 12). Visit event page to register.

Saturday, Sept 13 – Long Beach Plant Fest
When: 11 AM – 4 PM (VIP early entry at 11 AM, GA at 12 PM)
Where: Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), 628 Alamitos Ave
Why go: A paradise for plant lovers—vendors, workshops, and rare finds in the MOLAA gardens.
Tickets: Available via Eventbrite.

Saturday, Sept 13 – Westside Fest
When: 12 PM – 4 PM
Where: Admiral Kidd Park
Why go: A free neighborhood festival featuring food, music, and community activities.
Tickets: Free (sign-up required).

Sunday, Sept 14 – Long Beach Gives Live: Expo & Festival
When: 2 PM – 5 PM
Where: Rec Park Bandshell
Why go: Free concert and nonprofit expo celebrating nonprofit work across the city—community and music united.
Tickets: Free. Just show up and enjoy.

Sunday, Sept 14 – Naples Island Concert in the Park
When: 5 PM
Where: Colonnade Park, Naples Island
Why go: Local favorites King Salmon and the Funkyard Horns deliver tunes in a relaxed, scenic outdoor concert.
Tickets: Free community event.

South Los Angeles County (Historic South–Central to Watts)

Sunday, Sept 14 – CicLAvia—Historic South Central meets Watts
When: 9 AM – 4 PM
Where: Streets spanning Historic South Central and Watts
Why go: Car-free streets open for walking, biking, dancing, and art—this iconic “people’s street party” turns neighborhoods into celebration zones.
Tickets: Free and open to all.

Why This Weekend Is a Must

• Friday: Choose your vibe—unwind with a mindful garden gathering or hit the dance floor at Agaves.

• Saturday: Start strong with the Race for Rare 5K, shop greenery at Plant Fest, and dive into culture, brews, theater, and candlelit jazz.

• Sunday: Stroll CicLAvia, support nonprofits at Long Beach Gives Live, or soak in art and music by the water.

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