Things to Do in Long Beach Highlights
- This weekend offers a vibrant mix of events in Long Beach, including Big Gay Floatilla, VIBES: Second Saturdays, and SLAM TO THE FUTURE wrestling.
- Family ArtMaking at the Long Beach Museum of Art invites all ages to create art and enjoy free gallery access.
- Gabby Neeley will perform live music at Boathouse on the Bay, providing a perfect soundtrack for a relaxing evening.
- Most events this weekend are free, while wrestling at Trademark Brewing is ticketed, with options for all budgets.
- Explore the events in Long Beach this weekend to find something for every kind of participant, whether you’re in for art, music, or community vibes.
Grab your iced latte (or your third gummy of the day, no judgment) because this weekend is stacked. We’re talking art, pride, wrestling, reggae, and live music all happening within a few miles of each other — because that’s just how we do it around here. If you’ve been scrolling around wondering what’s up with events in Long Beach this weekend, you can stop scrolling. I did the work so you don’t have to.
Summer in the LBC hits different, and this weekend proves it. Whether you’re bringing the kiddos, bringing your dancing shoes, or bringing your most chaotic wrestling-fan energy, there’s a lane for you. Here’s your full rundown of things to do in Long Beach this Saturday and Sunday — bookmark this, screenshot it, send it to your group chat, whatever you gotta do.
Big Gay Floatilla
Where: 72nd Place, Long Beach (The Peninsula — new location this year!) When: Saturday, August 8, 12:00 PM Cost: Free
Big Gay Floatilla is back and they moved the whole party to a new spot on the peninsula, so pay attention to the map, babes — this is NOT where it used to be. Presented by lb.proud, this is our local LGBTQ+ community’s beloved beach gathering, and the vibe is exactly what it sounds like: floats, pride flags, sunshine, and good energy on the sand. Organizers are asking everyone to park in the public lot at the very end of the Peninsula, respect the residents who live along the route, follow all posted beach rules, and — obviously — leave the beach cleaner than you found it. Beaches are for everybody, so bring your best self and your favorite float.
VIBES: Second Saturdays
Where: Secret Island Tiki Restaurant and Music Lounge, 209 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA When: Saturday, August 8, 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM Cost: No cover, 21+ with ID
If reggae, dancehall, Afrobeats, and Amapiano are your love language, this is your Saturday night. VIBES Second Saturdays is turning Secret Island Tiki into a full-on island escape with special guest DJ Tanaka on the decks, residents Vex & Shelton of Lovers Bash Sound holding it down, and Clutch keeping the crowd hyped on the mic. Expect lovers rock, roots, remixes, and a packed dance floor at one of downtown’s coziest tiki spots. Zero cover means zero excuses — just bring your ID and your dancing shoes.
SLAM TO THE FUTURE: Wrestling at Trademark Brewing
Where: Trademark Brewing, 233 East Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA When: Saturday, August 8, doors at 6:00 PM, matches start 7:00 PM (ends around 10:00 PM) Cost: General Admission $23 / VIP Front Row $29
I did not have “live wrestling at a brewery” on my Long Beach bingo card but here we are, and honestly? Iconic. DreamSlam Wrestling is bringing seven full matches of SoCal’s best wrestlers to Trademark’s patio for a night that’s equal parts chaos and community. This one’s family-friendly and all ages, so bring the kids, bring outside food (just not outside drinks — Trademark’s got you covered on the beer front with pitchers available), and settle in because organizers promise there’s not a bad seat in the house.
Family ArtMaking at the Long Beach Museum of Art
Where: Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 When: Sunday, August 9, 11:00 AM Cost: Free
Sunday Funday just got a lot more wholesome. Family ArtMaking is LBMA’s free drop-in workshop for all ages and all skill levels — no reservation, no pressure, just colored pencils, creativity, and a gorgeous ocean-view backdrop. The best part? Everyone who participates gets complimentary same-day access to the galleries, so you can turn a quick craft session into a full afternoon of art appreciation right on Ocean Boulevard.
Gabby Neeley Live at Boathouse on the Bay
Where: Boathouse on the Bay, Patio Stage, Long Beach, CA When: Sunday, August 9, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cost: Free to attend (reservations recommended for table seating)
Close out your weekend the classy way with LA-based singer-songwriter Gabby Neeley on the Patio Stage at Boathouse on the Bay. Her sound blends pop and singer-songwriter lyricism with R&B melodies and a mix of organic and electronic production — basically the perfect soundtrack for a golden-hour bayside evening. Grab a table, order a cocktail, and let live music wrap up your weekend right.
Get Out There, LBC
And that’s a wrap on this weekend’s lineup, friends. From pride floats to wrestling rings to art tables to live music on the water, this city really said “why choose one vibe when you can have five.” That’s the beauty of events in Long Beach — there’s genuinely something for everyone, every single weekend, and you don’t have to leave your zip code to find it.
So get out there, support these local spots, tag @lbcvibe in your stories, and we’ll see you around town. Until next weekend’s roundup of things to do in Long Beach — stay sassy, stay local, LBC.
FAQs: Things to Do in Long Beach This Weekend
What’s happening in Long Beach this weekend (August 8–9, 2026)? This weekend’s lineup includes Big Gay Floatilla at 72nd Place, VIBES: Second Saturdays at Secret Island Tiki, SLAM TO THE FUTURE wrestling at Trademark Brewing, Family ArtMaking at the Long Beach Museum of Art, and live music from Gabby Neeley at Boathouse on the Bay. Something for every kind of weekend energy.
Are any of these events free? Yep — Big Gay Floatilla, Family ArtMaking, and Gabby Neeley’s show are all free to attend (though reserving a table at Boathouse is a smart move). VIBES has no cover charge but is 21+. SLAM TO THE FUTURE wrestling is the only ticketed event, running $23–$29.
What’s the best event for families with kids? Family ArtMaking at LBMA on Sunday is designed exactly for that — free, drop-in, all skill levels, and kids get same-day gallery access too. SLAM TO THE FUTURE wrestling is also all-ages and family-friendly if your crew is into something louder.
Is Big Gay Floatilla at a new location this year? Yes — organizers moved the gathering to 72nd Place on the Alamitos Peninsula. If you’ve been before, don’t assume you know where to go; double-check lb.proud’s page on IG @lb.proud for parking and directions before heading out.
Do I need a reservation for any of these? Not required for most, but recommended for Boathouse on the Bay if you want table seating for Gabby Neeley’s set, and for VIBES if you want to guarantee a spot for the busy Second Saturdays crowd.
Where can I find more events in Long Beach? Right here, babes. I round up events in Long Beach and things to do in Long Beach every week, so bookmark LBC Vibe and check back for the next roundup.
