How to Use This Long Beach Weekend Guide
- Want food and cute photos? Hit Taste the Shore and let Belmont Shore feed your camera roll and your stomach.
- Got kids or planning ahead? Swing by Sports Basement Summer Camp Fest and finish your summer camp research in one afternoon.
- Craving culture and community? Spend a day at the CSULB Pow Wow and thank yourself later.
- In a theatre mood? Grab tickets to Our Dear Dead Drug Lord and let The Garage Theatre mess with your feelings (in a good way).
- Need to sweat it out then vibe out? Run the Record has your Sunday fully handled.
Long Beach, your calendar is about to be real mad at you—in the best way. This weekend, March 14–15, 2026, there’s so much more going on than green beer and St. Patrick’s Day drunken foolishness.
This roundup of Long Beach events is all about culture, community, movement, and good food, so if you’ve been asking what’s happening this weekend in Long Beach that doesn’t involve plastic shamrock beads (or waking up regretting your life choices), pull up a chair. (Pssst—if you do want the full St. Paddy’s lowdown, including all the pub crawls and block parties, check out my separate guide right here—I’ve got you covered there too.)
Sports Basement Long Beach Summer Camp Fest
Saturday, March 14 – 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Sports Basement, 2100 N Bellflower Blvd
Parents, this is your Super Bowl—and it’s free. Sports Basement Long Beach is hosting a family-friendly Summer Camp Fest so you can lock in your kids’ camp plans before June sneaks up and side-eyes you.
- Meet a lineup of local summer camp providers all in one place, from YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs to STEM, coding, robotics, art, sailing, skateboarding, and more.
- There’s a Kid’s Corner with drawing and crafts, plus snacks and beverages to keep the littles occupied while you do the responsible adult thing.
- Basementeers get up to 20% off gear for the day, so bring that summer camp checklist and treat this like your pre-season shopping trip.
Perfect for: busy parents, caregivers, and anyone who wants to outsource “I’m boooored” before it becomes the soundtrack of summer.
Taste the Shore – Belmont Shore Food Tour
Saturday, March 14 – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Belmont Shore (2nd Street)
If your love language is carbs, this one’s for you. Taste the Shore is a guided walking food tour through Belmont Shore’s iconic 2nd Street, serving up a progressive feast with serious beach-town charm. You’ll hit local favorites like Colossus Bread, Sushi Nikkei Peruvian Sushi, The Second Owl Thai Kitchen, George’s Greek Cafe, Domenico’s Italian Restaurant, Galata Turkish Ice Cream, plus a final dessert you can take home and pretend you “saved for later.”
- Cost: $75 per person
- Duration: 3 hours
- Ages: 12+
- Group size: Up to 12 people (a.k.a. small enough to actually hear the guide)
- Expect 7 tastings—sweet, savory, and sips—while you stroll 2nd Street, learn neighborhood history, and meet the folks behind the flavors.
- Dress code: comfy shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and an empty stomach. Tours run rain or shine, because hunger doesn’t care about weather.
This is the move if you want to explore “Restaurant Row” like a local, skip the chains, and sample some of the best places to eat in Belmont Shore without having to commit to just one spot.
53rd Annual CSULB Pow Wow at Puvungna
Saturday, March 14 – Sunday, March 15 – 11:00 am – into the evening – CSULB Intramural Fields
If you want a meaningful, all-ages event that’s way deeper than a holiday theme, the CSULB Pow Wow is non-negotiable. This long-running gathering celebrates Native American culture with dancing, drums, food, and community all weekend long.
- Admission and parking are free.
- Dancing, arts, crafts, and food vendors all day, with dance contests, inter-tribal dancing, and California Indian cultural presentations.
- Saturday runs late into the evening; Sunday wraps earlier, so you can plan around naps, errands, or your Sunday reset routine.
Bring cash for vendors, a chair or blanket, and an open heart. This is one of those Long Beach events that should be on your “at least once” list—but once you go, you’ll probably be back every year.
“Our Dear Dead Drug Lord” at The Garage Theatre
Shows running through the weekend – The Garage Theatre, 251 E 7th St
For the theatre kids who never grew out of it (hi, that’s me), The Garage Theatre is serving up “Our Dear Dead Drug Lord,” an intimate, edgy production in one of Long Beach’s favorite indie black box spaces.
- Expect dark humor, bold themes, and the kind of up-close performance you don’t get at massive venues.
- It’s the perfect date night or “friend therapy but make it art” option if you want to end your day with something thought-provoking instead of scrolling TikTok until your thumb hurts.
Check showtimes and snag tickets in advance—this is the kind of show that sells out once word of mouth starts doing what it does.
Run the Record – 5K Run + Day Party
Sunday, March 15 – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Foot Work Record Store & Bar (21+), 400 E 3rd St
If your ideal Sunday includes movement and music, Run the Record is exactly your vibe. It’s a 5K run/walk followed by a day party inside a record store/bar, because Long Beach knows how to multitask.
- 11:00 am: Meet and warm up at Foot Work Record Store.
- 11:15 am: 5K run or walk at your own pace—no need to be a marathon hero, just show up and move.
- After: DJ set, drinks, records, and new friends.
This one’s about community, connection, and celebrating what your body just did—with a soundtrack and maybe a beverage (or two) afterward. It’s basically self-care, but make it social.
There’s way more to Long Beach events this weekend than green beer and chaos. Pick your lane, fill your calendar, and go be the person in your group chat who actually knows what’s going on. (And yeah, if you’re still craving that St. Paddy’s madness, my other post has the deets.)
FAQs
Yes on a couple: Taste the Shore food tour ($75, book via Square link), “Our Dear Dead Drug Lord” theater (check Garage Theatre site for showtimes), and Sports Basement Summer Camp Fest (free but RSVP on Eventbrite recommended). CSULB Pow Wow and Run the Record are walk-up friendly, but grab Run the Record tickets to secure your spot.
Long Beach-style chaos, but manageable. Sports Basement and CSULB have large parking lots (free for Pow Wow). Belmont Shore food tour is walkable—use their free shuttle or bike share. Foot Work (Run the Record) is Downtown, so street parking or nearby garages. Pro tip: arrive early or carpool.
Totally for some—Sports Basement Fest has a kids’ corner with crafts/snacks, CSULB Pow Wow is all-ages with family vibes. Skip Taste the Shore (12+), Run the Record (21+ bar after-party), and theater (mature themes). Always double-check age minimums.
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