Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in South Bay & Long Beach the weekend of Sep 25–27, 2026: 25 picks, refreshed weekly.
25 picks · checked Sep 21
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, South Bay & Long BeachThank You (21 Millions+) views · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUsher and Chris Brown unite for a SoFi Stadium bill following Coming Home and Brown’s Breezy Bowl XX anniversary tour.
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, South Bay & Long BeachThank You (21 Millions+) views · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUsher and Chris Brown unite for a SoFi Stadium bill following Coming Home and Brown’s Breezy Bowl XX anniversary tour.
Add to calendarTwo of R&B's biggest hitmakers share one stadium bill; Saturday is the second of two nights.
Two of R&B's biggest hitmakers share one stadium bill; Saturday is the second of two nights.
Add to calendarBilly Strings plays the Kia Forum for one night Sep 26.
Billy Strings plays the Kia Forum for one night Sep 26.
Add to calendarThe Galaxy host the Colorado Rapids at Dignity Health Sports Park for one Saturday night match.
The Galaxy host the Colorado Rapids at Dignity Health Sports Park for one Saturday night match.
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Aquarium of the Pacific, Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach, South Bay & Long BeachCoughdrop12 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe aquarium's big cultural weekend: eight bilingual sets a day, on ordinary admission.
Aquarium of the Pacific, Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach, South Bay & Long BeachCoughdrop12 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe aquarium's big cultural weekend: eight bilingual sets a day, on ordinary admission.
Add to calendarThe Escenas US Tour stops at the Kia Forum for a single Sunday night concert.
The Escenas US Tour stops at the Kia Forum for a single Sunday night concert.
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Catalina Film Festival venues in Avalon, Avalon, Catalina Island, South Bay & Long BeachSpatms · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThree days of island premieres, panels and awards in Avalon, with single-day passes.
Catalina Film Festival venues in Avalon, Avalon, Catalina Island, South Bay & Long BeachSpatms · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThree days of island premieres, panels and awards in Avalon, with single-day passes.
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westdrift Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, South Bay & Long BeachTwo grand tastings pair 20-plus chefs with wineries, breweries and spirits at westdrift.
westdrift Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, South Bay & Long BeachTwo grand tastings pair 20-plus chefs with wineries, breweries and spirits at westdrift.
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Main Street, downtown El Segundo, El Segundo, South Bay & Long BeachEight-block civic fair with 180-plus booths and two music stages; strong local-regret threshold.
Main Street, downtown El Segundo, El Segundo, South Bay & Long BeachEight-block civic fair with 180-plus booths and two music stages; strong local-regret threshold.
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Art Theatre Long Beach, Retro Row, South Bay & Long BeachBattleship Potemkin + Live Score ft. George Sarah Ensemble has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Art Theatre Long Beach, Retro Row, South Bay & Long BeachBattleship Potemkin + Live Score ft. George Sarah Ensemble has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Art Theatre Long Beach, Retro Row, South Bay & Long BeachThe Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow cast Bit of Mustard has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Art Theatre Long Beach, Retro Row, South Bay & Long BeachThe Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow cast Bit of Mustard has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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SteelCraft Long Beach, Bixby Knolls, South Bay & Long BeachSteelCraft Long Beach hosts three days of free Oktoberfest programming.
SteelCraft Long Beach, Bixby Knolls, South Bay & Long BeachSteelCraft Long Beach hosts three days of free Oktoberfest programming.
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The Queen Mary, Long Beach, South Bay & Long BeachThcipriani · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHaunted mazes wind through the real ship, from its first-class pool to its lower corridors.
The Queen Mary, Long Beach, South Bay & Long BeachThcipriani · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHaunted mazes wind through the real ship, from its first-class pool to its lower corridors.
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Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, South Bay & Long BeachRare cue-driven 3-D theatrical presentation with an expert introduction and the venue’s Mighty Wurlitzer.
Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, South Bay & Long BeachRare cue-driven 3-D theatrical presentation with an expert introduction and the venue’s Mighty Wurlitzer.
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Peck Park Upper Green, San Pedro, South Bay & Long BeachTwenty dance companies mark a free San Pedro festival's 20th year in Peck Park.
Peck Park Upper Green, San Pedro, South Bay & Long BeachTwenty dance companies mark a free San Pedro festival's 20th year in Peck Park.
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King Harbor Parking Lot, Redondo Beach, South Bay & Long BeachFunhistory at English Wikipedia · public domain · Wikimedia CommonsKing Harbor turns its waterfront lot into a free two-day Oktoberfest.
King Harbor Parking Lot, Redondo Beach, South Bay & Long BeachFunhistory at English Wikipedia · public domain · Wikimedia CommonsKing Harbor turns its waterfront lot into a free two-day Oktoberfest.
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Camp Fire Long Beach, East Long Beach, South Bay & Long BeachKids can try outdoor activities at a free all-day Long Beach festival.
Camp Fire Long Beach, East Long Beach, South Bay & Long BeachKids can try outdoor activities at a free all-day Long Beach festival.
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Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, South Bay & Long BeachA live cumbia set leads into an evening of lucha libre at MOLAA.
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, South Bay & Long BeachA live cumbia set leads into an evening of lucha libre at MOLAA.
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South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Peninsula, South Bay & Long BeachInSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA lit walk past carved pumpkins through the botanic garden, not a haunt; tickets from $19.99.
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Peninsula, South Bay & Long BeachInSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA lit walk past carved pumpkins through the botanic garden, not a haunt; tickets from $19.99.
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Rancho Los Cerritos to Rancho Los Alamitos, Long Beach, South Bay & Long BeachWalk three, six or nine miles between Long Beach's historic ranchos.
Rancho Los Cerritos to Rancho Los Alamitos, Long Beach, South Bay & Long BeachWalk three, six or nine miles between Long Beach's historic ranchos.
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Museum of Latin American Art, Alamitos Beach, South Bay & Long BeachLucha Libre Film Screening and Family Expo! has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Museum of Latin American Art, Alamitos Beach, South Bay & Long BeachLucha Libre Film Screening and Family Expo! has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, La Mirada, South Bay & Long BeachA full-scale revival of the Menken and Ashman musical, in one of the region's larger houses.
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, La Mirada, South Bay & Long BeachA full-scale revival of the Menken and Ashman musical, in one of the region's larger houses.
Add to calendarGet the Led Out brings a Led Zeppelin tribute to Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
Get the Led Out brings a Led Zeppelin tribute to Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
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Museum of Latin American Art, Alamitos Beach, South Bay & Long BeachLuchadores Versus Everything Book Launch and Reception! has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Museum of Latin American Art, Alamitos Beach, South Bay & Long BeachLuchadores Versus Everything Book Launch and Reception! has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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