Your Weekend in Long Beach: August 15–17, 2025

Long Beach & Nearby Celebrations

Midsummer Scream

Location: Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
Dates: August 15–17, 2025
Time: All day – varied programming
Ticket Info: Tickets required (prices vary; check official site)
Details: Get ready for “all the chills and thrills of October over one summer weekend”! Expect over 350 spooky vendors, haunted attraction previews, panels with horror entertainers, and immersive exhibits in the Hall of Shadows.

Long Beach Events – August 15

Brushes and Bubbly: Paint What You See

Location: Verandah Deck, Long Beach
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ticket Info: Likely ticketed (typical for paint-and-sip events)
Details: Unwind with art and bubbly while painting the stunning city skyline.

Flashback Fridays at Shoreline Village

Location: Shoreline Village, Long Beach
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ticket Info: Free to attend
Details: Groove to decade-themed music by the waterfront in this fun, nostalgic evening series.

Paint & Sip at PanIQ Room

Location: PanIQ Room, Long Beach
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Ticket Info: Ticketed (includes snacks and drinks)
Details: Let your creativity flow in a spooky-themed paint-and-sip session—perfect for artists of all levels.

Long Beach Events – August 16

Cooking Class Series with Wild Fork: Seafood 101

Location: Downtown Long Beach (456 Elm Ave)
Time: Likely evening (check schedule)
Ticket Info: Ticketed class
Details: Learn seafood cooking techniques from the pros in a hands-on class.

Music & Martinis at Compound

Location: Zaferia, Long Beach (1395 Coronado Ave)
Time: Evening (check exact time)
Ticket Info: Likely ticketed or reservation-based
Details: A lively pairing of live music and cocktails in a charming Long Beach neighborhood.

Long Beach Events – August 17

Long Beach Antique Market

Location: Near Long Beach (4901 E Conant St)
Time: Morning (check exact hours)
Ticket Info: Likely free or low-cost entry
Details: Browse vintage treasures, collectibles, and antiques in an open-air market.

Cars N Coffee

Location: 4th Street Retro Row, Long Beach (366 Cherry Ave)
Time: Morning (typical Cars N Coffee timeframe)
Ticket Info: Free to attend
Details: Car enthusiasts unite: enjoy a relaxed display of cars plus coffee and conversation.

Summer of Architecture: Historical Downtown Bicycle Tour

Location: Downtown Long Beach (953 Park Circle)
Time: Daytime (check booking info)
Ticket Info: Likely ticketed
Details: Explore downtown Long Beach architectural history by bike on this guided tour.

Long Beach Kite Festival

Location: 5100 Ocean Blvd, Long Beach
Time: Daytime (likely morning/afternoon)
Ticket Info: Free to attend
Details: Bring your own kite or just enjoy watching vibrant kites soar by the beach.

Heroes 4 Hearing

Location: Long Beach (citywide)
Time: Starts in the morning (check schedule)
Ticket Info: Likely free or donation-based
Details: A community event supporting hearing-related causes, with walks or family activities.

Arts Highlight (Ongoing in Long Beach)

"Garden of Eve" at Long Beach Museum of Art

Location: Long Beach Museum of Art
Dates: Through September 27, 2025
Ticket Info: Museum admission applies
Details: Angie Crabtree’s hyperrealist gem portraits and murals exploring femininity and empowerment.

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