Things to Do This Weekend in South LA County & Long Beach (August 7–9, 2026)

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Whether you're planning a date night, family outing, live entertainment experience, or simply want to explore your community, there's no shortage of exciting events happening throughout South Los Angeles County and the South Bay.

From Midsummer Scream in Long Beach and contemporary art in Torrance to a major stadium concert in Inglewood, here are some of the best events happening Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, 2026.

👻 Midsummer Scream Horror & Halloween Convention

📍 Location: Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

📅 Day: Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9

🕒 Time:

• Friday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets: Paid admission (Single-day and weekend passes available.)

Why You Should Go

Southern California's largest Halloween and horror convention returns to Long Beach with haunted attraction previews, celebrity guests, cosplay, immersive experiences, live entertainment, shopping, escape rooms, and hundreds of exhibitors. Even if you're not a hardcore horror fan, it's one of the biggest lifestyle events happening in Long Beach this weekend and offers a fun, unique experience before the Halloween season officially begins.

🎨 NOMAD V Contemporary Art Fair

📍 Location: Del Amo Crossing, 21535 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance

📅 Day: Friday–Sunday (August 7–9)

🕒 Time

• Friday: Mayor's Welcome (12 PM), Preview 2–6 PM
• Saturday: Noon–6 PM
• Sunday: Noon–6 PM

🎟️ Tickets: FREE Admission

Why You Should Go

Browse artwork from more than 140 Southern California artists during this unique three-day pop-up exhibition presented by the Torrance Art Museum. If you love contemporary art, interior design, architecture, or discovering emerging artists, this is one of the South Bay's standout events this weekend.

🎤 Ed Sheeran Live at SoFi Stadium

📍 Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood

📅 Day: Saturday, August 8

🕒 Time: 5:30 PM (gates open)

🎟️ Tickets: Ticketed event

Why You Should Go

One of the year's biggest concerts comes to Inglewood. Expect an unforgettable stadium experience with one of the world's top touring artists. If you've been looking for a memorable summer night out, this is it.

⚽ World Cup Soccer Exhibit

📍 Location: Torrance Historical Society Museum

📅 Day: Friday–Sunday

🕒 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets: Free (museum admission policies may apply)

Why You Should Go

With Los Angeles preparing for the 2028 Olympics and soccer excitement continuing to build, this exhibit features World Cup memorabilia, historic jerseys—including items signed by Pelé—and artifacts celebrating the sport's history and Torrance's connection as the birthplace of AYSO soccer.

🎭 Disney's Frozen

📍 Location: James Armstrong Theatre, Torrance

📅 Day: Saturday, August 8

🕒 Time: Times vary based on day

🎟️ Tickets: Paid admission

Why You Should Go

A great family-friendly evening featuring one of Disney's most beloved musicals. Perfect for children, parents, and anyone looking for a fun summer theater experience.

🖼️ Explore Los Angeles' Summer Art Scene

📍 Location: Various museums throughout Los Angeles

📅 Day: All Weekend

🕒 Time: Varies by museum

🎟️ Tickets: Free and paid options

Why You Should Go

If you're willing to venture a little beyond the South Bay, August features outstanding exhibitions at LACMA, CAAM, USC Fisher Museum and other cultural destinations showcasing architecture, photography, design and contemporary art.

🌿 Farmers Markets & Local Shopping

📍 Locations: Torrance, Long Beach and surrounding communities

📅 Day: Saturday & Sunday (depending on market)

🕒 Time: Morning to afternoon hours

🎟️ Tickets: Free to attend

Why You Should Go

Support local farmers, enjoy fresh produce, artisan foods, flowers and handcrafted goods while spending the morning outdoors with family or friends. Local farmers markets remain one of the best ways to experience each community.