Community News

Howl-o-Ween Festival

The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine’s El Dorado Nature Center and Long Beach Animal Care Services (LBACS) will host a family-friendly Howl-o-ween Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St.

Residents will enjoy a hare-raising adventure trick-or-treating along the Nature Center trails, hear spine tingling tales from the South Coast Storytellers, meet animal education groups, and enjoy crafts, face painting and bounce houses at the Ohhh-possom Patch. Food will be available for purchase at onsite food trucks. Parking for the event is free and a $5 donation per entry to Partners of Parks Friends of El Dorado Nature Center is encouraged.

Festivities will also take place across the parking lot at Long Beach Animal Care Services,  7700 E. Spring St., where people can participate in spooktacular activities such as the animal education village, “Bark-o-Treat,” and a Día de los Muertos pet memorial in remembrance of the spirits of pets passed.

While this is a family-friendly event where costumes are encouraged, four-legged furry friends should be left at home. The last Nature Center trail and Animal Shelter entries will be at 5 p.m. For more information call (562) 570-1745.

Festival of Flight

Long Beach Airport’s award-winning Festival of Flight is coming back for a landing Saturday, Oct. 21. Festival of Flight is free and open to the public, with an estimated 15,000 people of all ages expected to take part in the outdoor festivities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the west end of the airfield at 3590 E. Wardlow Road.

Attractions at the event include static aircraft displays, children’s activities, live music, food and beer trucks, and helicopter rides for purchase. There will also be performances by the Satin Dollz, DJ Dennis and the California Feetwarmers.

Previously known as the Fly-In, Festival of Flight has been a tradition in Long Beach since 2013, when it was launched to celebrate the airport’s 90th anniversary. The aviation-themed event has since continued to raise awareness about California’s oldest municipally owned airport, which will officially mark its 100th anniversary on Nov. 26.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Community members are invited to join us in-person as we discuss ways to reduce your risk, identify common signs/symptoms and the importance of annual screenings.

The event will take place Oct. 25 in the Parr Health Enhancement Center located on the St. Mary hospital campus, 2nd floor, at 1050 Linden Ave.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call (562) 491-9109 or email Melissa.Dominguez900@commonspirit.org to register. Lunch will be provided and parking will be validated.

Senior Expo

The Golden Future 50+ Expo will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Golden Sails Hotel, 6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Admission and parking is free.

This in-person event was created specifically for SoCal Baby Boomers and Seniors to explore options and resources available for retirement, learn about new products and services, and connect with others who share the same goal of healthy aging.

The expo will showcase a vast range of exhibitors from industries such as healthcare, financial services, government programs, diet and exercise, Social Security, Medicare, and more! Attendees can also expect 60 exhibits, health screenings, a chance to participate in a clinical trial, networking, raffles, beauty makeovers, bingo, arts & crafts, job & volunteer opportunities, and educational seminars from industry experts.

Toyia Moore Borrelli, executive director with Golden Future Expos Inc. says, “Our Long Beach/South Bay Edition is always one of our most popular events! With no admission fee, this one-day in-person event will feature a who’s who of those who offer goods and services to the 50+ market. The objective is to safely provide Baby Boomers and Seniors with information and resources that they may not be aware of or had access to during this pandemic. “

Attendees can go directly to • http://www.goldenfutureseniorexpo.com to register or register at the door.

Historical Cemetery Tour

The Historical Society of Long Beach holds its 27th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour in person on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join in the fun as community-theater actors perform the stories of those buried at Municipal Cemetery and Sunnyside cemeteries 1095 and 1151 E. Willow St.

The all-ages event features eight graveside presentations with actors portraying the life of the person lying at rest. Stories feature those who had extraordinary lives, extraordinary deaths, and ordinary folks who helped the community grow.

A Beatles Celebration

Long Beach Symphony opens the 2023-2024 Pops Season on Oct. 28, at 8 p.m. with A Beatles Celebration by Classical Mystery Tour with your Long Beach Symphony. Music enthusiasts and Beatles’ fans alike will have the opportunity to relive the band’s magic as they enjoy the Pops’ indoor picnicking and dance floor experience.

The worlds of orchestration and rock ‘n’ roll will collide as Maestro Eckart Preu takes the baton at the Long Beach Arena and audiences enjoy the iconic music with a symphonic twist. Long Beach Symphony will provide the rich and vibrant orchestral backdrop to the Beatles classics and timeless melodies with the grandeur and elegance of a full symphony orchestra, creating an evening of nostalgia and musical splendor.

For more information, visit https://aabn.short.gy/qpSlOS, LongBeachSymphony.org or call (562) 436-3203, ext. 1.