Hey Long Beach parents! Get ready for a fun weekend (Feb 7th & 8th) with some awesome, exclusive activities lined up for the 3-14 crew. We found a cool science day and a unique play session!
See our top picks
The Magical Forest Puppet Show
Long Beach Public Library
A delightful and free Sunday puppet show perfect for the little ones.
Around the World Story Time Marathon
Belmont Shore Children's Bookstore
Cozy up indoors for an extended Sunday reading session featuring international tales.
The Magical Forest Puppet Show
Long Beach Public Library
A short, sweet puppet show ideal for keeping the under-5 crowd happy on Sunday.
· February 7
3FUTURE EXPLORERS SCIENCE DAY : This one-day event lets older kids dive into hands-on STEM workshops focused on robotics and local marine biology. It's a perfect, focused day for your budding scientist or engineer.A dedicated, one-off science and tech day perfect for older kids that is not part of the regular museum programming.
GIANT CARDBOARD CITY BUILD : Kids get tons of oversized cardboard boxes, tape, and paint to collaborate on building an entire city structure. Prepare for some creative chaos and big imaginations!This is a limited-run building event that encourages massive creative collaboration and construction for younger kids.
EL DORADO NATURE CENTER FAMILY HIKE & BIRD COUNTFREE : Join a park ranger for a guided morning hike focusing on local winter wildlife and contributing to a real-time bird count. Perfect way to get fresh air and learn local ecology.It's a rare, ranger-led educational hike on a specific Saturday morning, perfect for nature lovers.
· February 8
3THE MAGICAL FOREST PUPPET SHOWFREE : Catch a short, sweet puppet show retelling a classic fable right at the library. It's a great, calm activity for the little ones before lunch.A rare, special performance at the library, making it a high-quality, free outing for the youngest ones.
TEEN GRAPHIC DESIGN WORKSHOP SAMPLER : A focused afternoon workshop teaching basic digital illustration and graphic design principles using provided tablets. Great for teens looking for a cool, focused skill-building activity.It's a highly targeted, limited-run workshop specifically for teens focusing on modern digital art skills.
AROUND THE WORLD STORY TIME MARATHON : This bookstore is hosting an extended story time session featuring tales from different continents, one after the other. A cozy afternoon for younger readers.A special, longer story time event at a beloved local independent bookstore happening only this Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Long Beach this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are two great free options: the El Dorado Nature Center Family Hike & Bird Count on Saturday morning and The Magical Forest Puppet Show at the Long Beach Public Library on Sunday afternoon.
Are there any fun activities for my 13-year-old this weekend in Long Beach?
Yes! The Teen Graphic Design Workshop Sampler at the Long Beach Museum of Art on Sunday afternoon is tailored specifically for ages 12-16 and focuses on digital art skills.
What can we do on Saturday with a 5-year-old and a 9-year-old?
For Saturday, February 7th, try the Giant Cardboard City Build for collaborative fun, or head out early for the El Dorado Nature Center Family Hike & Bird Count to explore nature together.
