Summer Events

117^th Long Beach Free Summer Concert Series Season

All concerts begin at 6:30 pm:

Whaley Park North on Tuesdays, June 23 and 30

Bixby Annex Park on Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28

Los Cerritos Park on Wednesdays, June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29

Conductor Larry Curtis Concert Park at Marine Stadium on Thursdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

El Dorado Park West on Fridays, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31

2026 Paramount Splash Into Summer

From swim classes to Splash Pads, the City of Paramount has you covered! Please see the event flyer for date and location details or visit the Paramount Summer 2026 Page.

Lakewood Concerts in the Park

Next concert: June 18, 2026 l Del Valle Park ( Intersection of Woodruff Avenue and Arbor Road)

To see all concert dates, please visit the Lakewood Concerts in the Park page. 

City of Long Beach Free Summer Food Program

June 15- August 21, 2026 l Various Locations and Times

Visit the Long Beach Parks and Recreation Summer Food Program page for more information. 

City of Lakewood Juneteenth Celebration

June 20, 2026 l 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 4626 Shadeway Rd. 

For more information, please visit the City of Lakewood event page.

World Famous Block Party- Juneteenth Edition

June 20, 2026 l 12:00- 8:00 p.m.

290 E 4th St, Long Beach

For more information, please visit the VIP Family Foundation event page.

City of Paramount Juneteenth Summer Concert

June 18, 2026 l 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Intersection of Paramount Blvd. and Jackson Street.

For more information, please call (562) 220-2121.

Preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles

As Los Angeles prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is helping communities stay informed and safe. Their new “Winning Starts with Staying Safe” online dashboard offers important public health resources, including heat safety tips, emergency care locations, venue maps, and guidance on food and drug safety for fans attending events across the region. Residents and visitors can explore the interactive resources and learn more at the Public Health World Cup page.

City of Long Beach and LA Galaxy Host World Cup Match Viewings

This summer, Long Beach will be at the center of global soccer excitement with the LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration. This free citywide experience will take place in Downtown Long Beach from June 11 through June 27. Lincoln Park will be transformed into vibrant community hubs featuring live FIFA World Cup 26™ match viewings, youth soccer clinics, music, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. The celebration will also include marquee watch parties for major international matchups, offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to come together. Learn more information on the City of Long Beach's website.

Youth Grant Opportunity

A new youth grant opportunity is now available for young people ages 5 to 18 across Los Angeles County through the Youth Climate Commission, supporting projects that advance sustainability and environmental protection. Youth can apply for a $1,000 microgrant to bring their ideas to life, including community events or local youth-led climate initiatives. For more information and to apply, please visit the YCC Microgrant page.

L.A. Care Grants Support Medi-Cal Enrollment Education

L.A. Care Health Plan is seeking community partners across Los Angeles County to help residents navigate major upcoming changes to Medi-Cal eligibility and renewal requirements. Through its new Health and Digital Literacy Grants, the plan is offering awards of up to $75,000 for single-site programs and up to $300,000 for multi-site efforts to deliver in-person workshops and educational support. Selected organizations will help Medi-Cal beneficiaries understand coverage changes, use tools like BenefitsCal, complete redeterminations, and access trusted resources through L.A. Care’s “Keep L.A. Covered” initiative. The 12-month grant term is expected to begin August 1, 2026, and prioritizes organizations with experience serving Medi-Cal populations in Los Angeles County. Organizations interested in applying are highly encouraged to attend an upcoming information session on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. For more information, please visit the Health and Digital Literacy Application Materials page.

California Department of Insurance Free Webinars

The California Department of Insurance is continuing its free 2026 Consumer Learning Series, a statewide webinar program designed to help Californians better understand key insurance topics and protect their financial security. Upcoming sessions will focus on residential insurance, including property coverage, ratemaking basics, and earthquake insurance, with additional webinars on health and business insurance scheduled later this year. Residents can register for upcoming Zoom webinars that will be hosted from June 17- October 21 at the CDI Website.