Best Things to Do This Weekend in Los Angeles County (May 22–24, 2026) | Long Beach, Inglewood, Torrance & South Bay Events

by Maiyah Jimenez

Best Things to Do in Los Angeles County This Weekend (May 22–24, 2026)

Memorial Day weekend is packed with things to do across Long Beach, the South Bay, and South Los Angeles County cities. Whether you’re looking for live music, food festivals, outdoor markets, waterfront vibes, or family-friendly events, there’s something happening all weekend long.

From Long Beach waterfront festivals to live entertainment in Inglewood and community events across the South Bay, this is one of the busiest weekends of the month — and one of the best times to get outside and experience local culture.

Long Beach BBQ Festival

📍 Location: Rainbow Lagoon, Long Beach
📅 Day: Saturday, May 23
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM VIP Entry 11:00 AM
🎟️ Ticket Info: General admission available online and at entry
🔥 Why You Should Go: If you love BBQ, live music, and waterfront energy, this is one of the biggest food-focused events happening in Long Beach this weekend. Expect smoked meats, local vendors, drinks, and a full festival atmosphere.

Patchwork Show Makers Market

📍 Location: Marine Stadium Area, Long Beach
📅 Day: Saturday, May 23
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Ticket Info: Free admission
🛍️ Why You Should Go: One of the best local shopping events for handmade goods, art, clothing, candles, home décor, and local food vendors. Great for supporting small businesses while spending the day outdoors.

Live Music Weekend at Shoreline Village

📍 Location: Shoreline Village, Long Beach
📅 Day: Friday–Sunday, May 22–24
⏰ Time: SAT 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM; SUN 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
🎟️ Ticket Info: Free to attend
🎶 Why You Should Go: Perfect if you want a relaxed waterfront night with live music, restaurants, and ocean views. Great date-night or group outing option without needing major plans.

Rarin' To Go! Rockabilly Weekend 2026

📍 Location: Holiday Inn & Staybridge Suites, Long Beach
📅 Day: Friday–Sunday, May 22–24
⏰ Time: Multiple events all weekend
🎟️ Ticket Info: Weekend passes and day passes available
🎸 Why You Should Go: Vintage cars, rockabilly music, dancing, vendors, and retro culture all weekend long. One of the more unique lifestyle events happening in Long Beach this Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day Weekend Events Across Los Angeles

📍 Location: Various Los Angeles County locations
📅 Day: Friday–Monday
⏰ Time: Various times
🎟️ Ticket Info: Mix of free and paid events
🇺🇸 Why You Should Go: Outdoor movies, beach events, fairs, concerts, and community celebrations are happening throughout LA County all weekend as summer unofficially kicks off.

South Bay Beach Day + Outdoor Dining

📍 Location: Torrance Beach, Redondo Beach & Hermosa Beach
📅 Day: Saturday & Sunday
⏰ Time: All day
🎟️ Ticket Info: Free beach access
🌊 Why You Should Go: The weather is expected to be perfect for a South Bay beach weekend. Pair it with brunch, bike rides, or sunset dining along the coast for one of the best low-cost weekend plans around.

Explore Inglewood Entertainment District

📍 Location: Hollywood Park & Entertainment District, Inglewood
📅 Day: All Weekend
⏰ Time: Various
🎟️ Ticket Info: Depends on venue/activity
🏟️ Why You Should Go: Inglewood continues to become one of the biggest entertainment hubs in Southern California with restaurants, nightlife, sporting events, and live entertainment around SoFi Stadium and the entertainment district.

Downtown Long Beach Nightlife & Rooftop Weekend

📍 Location: Downtown Long Beach
📅 Day: Friday & Saturday Night
⏰ Time: Evening
🎟️ Ticket Info: Free entry at many venues
🍸 Why You Should Go: If you’re looking for nightlife, rooftop lounges, cocktails, DJs, and late-night energy, Downtown Long Beach is one of the best places to spend Memorial Day weekend in South LA County.

Family-Friendly Waterfront Weekend

📍 Location: Rainbow Harbor & Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach
📅 Day: Saturday & Sunday
⏰ Time: All day
🎟️ Ticket Info: Free walking areas; attractions priced separately
👨‍👩‍👧 Why You Should Go: Perfect for families looking for an easy weekend activity with waterfront walks, harbor views, restaurants, bike rentals, and nearby attractions.

Why This Weekend Is a Great Time to Explore South Los Angeles County

One of the best things about living in or around Long Beach, Carson, Gardena, Torrance, and Inglewood is that you don’t have to drive across all of LA to have a great weekend. Between waterfront events, local food festivals, community markets, and entertainment districts continuing to expand, South Los Angeles County is quickly becoming one of the most active lifestyle regions in Southern California.