Events in Long Beach Highlights
- Catch the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament at Alamitos Beach this weekend, featuring top teams and athletes.
- Join the free Long Beach Fix It Clinic to learn to repair various items, promoting sustainability.
- Attend the FAB Long Beach Festival, celebrating AAPI voices with books and local vendors, free for all ages.
- Experience the Metal Health Fest at Alex’s Bar, mixing yoga sessions with live music and vendor markets.
- Wrap up the weekend with an ice cream social at Handel’s, designed for socializing and making new friends.
We’re officially in full summer swing, LBC. The sun’s out, the World Cup watch parties are packing every patio and park screen in town, and if you haven’t picked a bar to call your unofficial national team headquarters yet — what are you even doing? But soccer isn’t the only thing on the calendar this weekend. Between beach volleyball pros spiking it out on Alamitos Beach, a fix-it clinic that’ll save your busted bike from the curb, and an ice cream social tailor-made for making new friends, this list of events in Long Beach this weekend has range. So if you’re looking for things to do in Long Beach this weekend beyond the group chat debating which bar has the best World Cup setup, we’ve got you.
Here’s what’s happening.
AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament in Long Beach — League Week 5
When: Saturday, July 11 (doors 12:30pm, competition 1:30pm) & Sunday, July 12 (doors 12pm, competition 1pm) Where: Alamitos Beach, 700 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802 Cost: Tickets from $42 via AVP.com
Pro beach volleyball has taken over Alamitos Beach, and League Week 5 is bringing some serious star power to the sand. Catch four teams — LA Launch, Brooklyn Blaze, Miami Mayhem, and Dallas Dream — battling it out across a stacked matchup schedule (LA Launch vs. Brooklyn Blaze, Miami Mayhem vs. Dallas Dream, and more). The roster reads like a who’s who of the sport: Olympians, World Champions, and reigning AVP award winners are all suiting up, including 2024 Paris Olympian Andy Benesh, six-time AVP Champion Betsi Flint, and 2023 World Champion Kelly Cheng. Grab a spot in the sand, bring sunscreen, and skip the driving stress since parking nearby is limited.
Get your tickets for Saturday by clicking here and for Sunday by clicking here.
Long Beach Fix It Clinic
When: Saturday, July 11, 12:00pm – 3:00pm Where: SB Long Beach (Sports Basement), 2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815 Cost: Free
Got a bike with a wobbly wheel, a watch that stopped ticking, or a small appliance that just needs a little love instead of a trip to the landfill? The Long Beach Fix It Clinic is exactly your kind of Saturday. Hosted by LB Recycles alongside Algalita and Pedal Movement as part of the LB Reuses coalition, this quarterly clinic pairs you up with skilled Fixit coaches who’ll help you repair bikes, jewelry, toys, clothes, small appliances, and pretty much anything else small enough to carry in — all completely free. It’s a genuinely feel-good way to keep stuff out of the trash and build a more sustainable Long Beach while you’re at it. RSVPs are encouraged to speed up check-in, since walk-ins may wait longer for a spot, and heads up: no new walk-ins will be accepted after 2:30pm.
FAB Long Beach: Festival of AAPI Books
When: Saturday, July 11, 11:00am Where: Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805 Cost: Free to attend
The Festival of AAPI Books rolls into North Long Beach for a Saturday afternoon market celebrating stories, makers, and flavors from across the Asian diaspora. Expect a lineup of local vendors slinging books, snacks, stationery, and gifts, all set against the backdrop of the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library. It’s a great one to bring the whole family for an afternoon of browsing, discovering new authors, and supporting small, community-rooted businesses.
Metal Health Fest at Alex’s Bar
When: Saturday, July 11, 11:00am – 5:00pm Where: 2913 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804 Cost: Tickets via dice.fm
Yoga and heavy metal walk into a bar — literally. Alex’s Bar is throwing a full Metal Health extravaganza that kicks off at 11am with Metal Yoga courtesy of Yoga Bloody Yoga, because nothing centers you like sun salutations set to riffs. After you’ve stretched it out, dive into a vendor market of small businesses from across California while live sets from Tyranis, Lords of Dust, and The Bent Duo bring the headbanging energy. And once you’ve thrashed your neck out, there’s a massage station from Feel and Release waiting to put you back together. It’s equal parts self-care and chaos, which honestly feels very on-brand for Long Beach.
Ice Cream Social at Handel’s with The Connection Strategist
When: Sunday, July 12, 2:00pm Where: Handel’s Ice Cream, Long Beach Exchange, 4201 McGowen St, Long Beach, CA 90808 Cost: Free to attend (everyone buys their own ice cream)
Sunday calls for something sweeter — literally. The Connection Strategist is hosting a laid-back ice cream social at Handel’s inside the Long Beach Exchange, and it’s built for making new connections, whether you roll in solo or bring a crew. It’s free to attend, everyone just grabs their own scoop, and the first four people to arrive get their first single scoop covered. Dairy’s not your thing? Handel’s has plenty of non-dairy and vegan options too, so nobody’s left out of the sundae fun. Bring a friend, make a few new ones, and enjoy a genuinely wholesome way to close out the weekend.
Final Scoop on Long Beach Events This Weekend
Between pro volleyball on the sand, a heavy metal wellness day, a book festival celebrating AAPI voices, a fix-it clinic that’s basically Long Beach’s version of a reset button, and an ice cream meetup made for new friendships, this weekend proves there’s always more happening in the LBC than just the watch party down the street. Whatever you choose, get out there and soak up everything Long Beach has to offer this summer — we’ll see you around town.
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FAQs
What are the best things to do in Long Beach this weekend (July 11–12, 2026)? Top picks include the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament at Alamitos Beach, the free Long Beach Fix It Clinic at Sports Basement, FAB Long Beach (Festival of AAPI Books) at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, Metal Health Fest at Alex’s Bar, and an ice cream social at Handel’s in the Long Beach Exchange.
Is there a free event in Long Beach this weekend? Yes — several, actually. The Long Beach Fix It Clinic, FAB Long Beach, and the Handel’s ice cream social are all free to attend (you just pay for your own ice cream at the last one).
What events are happening in Long Beach on Saturday, July 11? Saturday is packed: the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament kicks off at Alamitos Beach, the Fix It Clinic runs noon–3pm at Sports Basement, FAB Long Beach runs 11am at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, and Metal Health Fest takes over Alex’s Bar from 11am–5pm.
What’s happening in Long Beach on Sunday, July 12? Sunday brings Day 2 of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament at Alamitos Beach, plus a laid-back ice cream social at Handel’s in the Long Beach Exchange starting at 2pm.
Do I need tickets for the AVP Beach Volleyball Tournament? Yes, tickets start at $42 and can be purchased through AVP.com. Parking near Alamitos Beach is limited, so rideshare or carpool is recommended.
Can I bring items to be fixed at the Long Beach Fix It Clinic? Absolutely. Bring bikes, watches, jewelry, toys, clothes, small appliances, or anything else small enough to carry. It’s free, hands-on, and RSVPing ahead speeds up check-in — just note that no new walk-ins are accepted after 2:30pm.
Is FAB Long Beach family-friendly? Yes, FAB Long Beach is a free, all-ages literary festival featuring authors, vendors, arts and crafts, and activities celebrating stories from across the Asian diaspora — great for the whole family.
Do I need a ticket for Metal Health Fest? Tickets for Metal Health Fest are available through dice.fm. The Metal Yoga portion at 11am is donation-based with a separate RSVP.
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