{"id":79874,"date":"2023-11-22T12:45:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T20:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/?p=79874"},"modified":"2023-11-22T12:45:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T20:45:01","slug":"things-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-a-thanksgiving-race-volunteering-and-headbang-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-a-thanksgiving-race-volunteering-and-headbang-fest","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including\u2026 a Thanksgiving race, volunteering and headbang fest"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following list is a curated roundup of weekend events in Long Beach published every Wednesday on the Hi-lo and Long Beach Post. Have an event to share? Email editor@lbpost.com with \u201cThings to Do\u201d in the subject line.<\/i><\/p>\n

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we\u2019re sure many of you are looking for activities to spend time with your loved ones, and we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning that might make you feel less guilty about the meal you\u2019ll have later that day. For the whole family, there\u2019s a self-guided scavenger hunt and Saturday shopping with deals at local shops.<\/p>\n

For those looking for bassy mosh pits or great cover bands, we\u2019ve got that, too.<\/p>\n

Get to scrollin\u2019!<\/p>\n

TURKEY TROT (Thursday)<\/h3>\n
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A crew of costumed runners passes by during the 16th annual Long Beach Turkey Trot, Thursday November 22, 2018. Photo by Kelly Smiley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019re looking to get a good workout before seeing the family or just want to offset all the calories you\u2019ll consume, you can participate in Long Beach\u2019s 21st annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning at Rosie\u2019s Dog Beach.<\/p>\n

Participants can either run or walk a 5K or 10K race along the scenic beach path starting at 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., and kids up to 12 years old can also run in the half-mile \u201cWingding\u201d starting at 8:40 a.m.<\/p>\n

Rates are now $45 for an adult 5K and 10K entry, and $35 for child entry. If you want to run the Wingding with your kids, make sure to fill out the liability waiver and wear your bib. Packet pickups are Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and starting at 6:30 a.m. on race morning.<\/p>\n

And if a good sweat wasn\u2019t enough of a reward, race volunteers will be handing out whole holiday pies to about every 15th finisher. Feel free to come in costume!<\/p>\n

For registration and more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rosie\u2019s Dog Beach is at 5000 E Ocean Blvd, and the race starting line is at 1 Granada Ave.<\/i><\/p>\n

PUZZLING ADVENTURES SCAVENGER HUNT (Thursday – Sunday)<\/h3>\n
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Two participants try to figure out a puzzle for a Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt. Courtesy photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Not everyone can be a contestant on \u201cThe Amazing Race,\u201d but you can get a small taste of what that\u2019s like with the Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt in Long Beach. It\u2019s a cross between a scavenger hunt, adventure race and self-guided walking tour.<\/p>\n

Each adventure has a series of locations where you\u2019ll have to answer questions and solve puzzles to progress. All you need to participate is your group of friends and family and a mobile device with data connection.<\/p>\n

The journey is designed to be entertaining and informative, and most of their events are wheelchair- and stroller-friendly. So grab your group and go for the gold \u2014 or split up and compete against each other.<\/p>\n

Tickets start at $35 per group. It should take around 2 hours to complete, and daylight hours and small groups are highly recommended. You can start the scavenger hunt at your own convenience.<\/p>\n

The event suggests you park at 100 Pacific Ave. to begin. For tickets and more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERING (Friday)<\/h3>\n

Those who have been looking to volunteer for the holiday season but haven\u2019t had a chance to do so can give their time to Meals on Wheels of Long Beach. On Friday, Nov. 24 starting at 7:30 a.m., you can help pack and deliver meals for ill, disabled, and elderly homebound residents.<\/p>\n

Volunteer opportunities that day also include:<\/p>\n