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Long Beach Sugar & Spice Holiday Dessert Festival

Name: Long Beach Sugar & Spice Holiday Dessert Festival
Start: 2026-12-19T13:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-12-19T21:00:00-08:00
Location: Long Beach City College – Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus

December 19 @ 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A festive holiday event featuring sweet treats, savory eats, seasonal sips, holiday shopping, live entertainment, Santa, snow and giving.

LB Sugar & Spice Holiday Dessert Festival

A brand-new holiday tradition is coming to Long Beach.

The inaugural Long Beach Sugar & Spice Holiday Dessert Festival brings together the sweetest flavors of the season with festive shopping, live entertainment, family fun, holiday lights, snow experiences, Santa, and a curated lineup of dessert, beverage, savory food, and artisan vendors.

Taking place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, this one-day celebration is designed for families, couples, food lovers, and anyone ready to get into the holiday spirit.

A special part of the festival will be our Fill Santa’s Sleigh Holiday Drive in partnership with NoahS’s Arc Foundation, supporting local families during the holiday season.

Come hungry, come festive, and come ready to make some sweet holiday memories.