{"id":87807,"date":"2025-12-10T13:06:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T21:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/?p=87807"},"modified":"2025-12-12T06:25:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T14:25:25","slug":"things-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-santas-workshop-and-the-daisy-lane-parade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/eat-see-do-2\/do\/things-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-santas-workshop-and-the-daisy-lane-parade","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Long Beach this weekend \u2014 including Santa&#8217;s Workshop and the Daisy Lane Parade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Want a chance to be featured in our weekly events roundup? Add it to our&nbsp;<strong>free community calendar at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lbpostevents.com\/\">lbpostevents.com<\/a><\/strong>. For a guaranteed placement, contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:frankie@lbpost.com\">frankie@lbpost.com<\/a>&nbsp;to purchase a sponsored item.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-nutcracker-with-pacific-symphony-nbsp-dec-11-dec-21-sponsored\">The Nutcracker&#8217; with Pacific Symphony&nbsp;(Dec. 11 \u2013 Dec. 21) &#8211; sponsored<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10124303\/scfta-abt-nutcracker-1080x1080-c-499251-nlsbhwki-703281-sKN4upIT-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10124303\/scfta-abt-nutcracker-1080x1080-c-499251-nlsbhwki-703281-sKN4upIT-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10124303\/scfta-abt-nutcracker-1080x1080-c-499251-nlsbhwki-703281-sKN4upIT-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10124303\/scfta-abt-nutcracker-1080x1080-c-499251-nlsbhwki-703281-sKN4upIT-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10124303\/scfta-abt-nutcracker-1080x1080-c-499251-nlsbhwki-703281-sKN4upIT-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10124303\/scfta-abt-nutcracker-1080x1080-c-499251-nlsbhwki-703281-sKN4upIT-108x108.jpg 108w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10124303\/scfta-abt-nutcracker-1080x1080-c-499251-nlsbhwki-703281-sKN4upIT-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10124303\/scfta-abt-nutcracker-1080x1080-c-499251-nlsbhwki-703281-sKN4upIT-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10124303\/scfta-abt-nutcracker-1080x1080-c-499251-nlsbhwki-703281-sKN4upIT-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10124303\/scfta-abt-nutcracker-1080x1080-c-499251-nlsbhwki-703281-sKN4upIT-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10124303\/scfta-abt-nutcracker-1080x1080-c-499251-nlsbhwki-703281-sKN4upIT.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Jaw-droppingly gorgeous! A visual feast !&#8221; &#8211; the OC Register<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;A Christmas miracle, ravishing and clever enough to inspire multiple viewings.&#8221; &#8211; LA Times<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>American Ballet Theatre\u2019s&nbsp;&#8220;The Nutcracker&#8221;&nbsp;is one of the great joys of the holiday season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This dazzling holiday treat features ABT\u2019s roster of superstar dancers along with a cast of over 100 performers, gorgeous sets and costumes by Tony winner Richard Hudson, and Tchaikovsky\u2019s timeless score played live by the incredible Pacific Symphony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Share the magic of&nbsp;&#8220;The Nutcracker&#8221;&nbsp;with your loved ones and make a memory you will cherish forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get more information and tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scfta.org\/events\/2025\/american-ballet-theatre-s-the-nutcracker\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;A production like no other, fascinating for children and adults alike&#8221; &#8211; The NY Times<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cFlawless! As&nbsp;iconic and as beloved as the season itself&#8221; &#8211; SoCal Thrills<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-santa-s-workshop-at-silverado-park-saturday-dec-13\">Santa&#8217;s Workshop at Silverado Park (Saturday, Dec. 13)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10122259\/prm-winter-village-841010-9tubzof2-079821-ax7cvw0H-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10122259\/prm-winter-village-841010-9tubzof2-079821-ax7cvw0H-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10122259\/prm-winter-village-841010-9tubzof2-079821-ax7cvw0H-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10122259\/prm-winter-village-841010-9tubzof2-079821-ax7cvw0H-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10122259\/prm-winter-village-841010-9tubzof2-079821-ax7cvw0H-163x108.jpg 163w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10122259\/prm-winter-village-841010-9tubzof2-079821-ax7cvw0H-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10122259\/prm-winter-village-841010-9tubzof2-079821-ax7cvw0H-2048x1360.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10122259\/prm-winter-village-841010-9tubzof2-079821-ax7cvw0H-1200x797.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10122259\/prm-winter-village-841010-9tubzof2-079821-ax7cvw0H-1568x1041.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10122259\/prm-winter-village-841010-9tubzof2-079821-ax7cvw0H-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Attendees pose with Santa during last year&#8217;s event at Silverado Park. Photo courtesy the city of Long Beach.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This free event put on by the city of Long Beach runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizers promise that families can enjoy &#8220;holiday-themed activities such as carnival games, crafts, cookie decorating, family recreation games, educational stations, photos with Santa, and more.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to pick up an activities passport to guide you through all the fun and reindeer games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get more info by calling 562-570-3161.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hmong-new-year-saturday-dec-13-and-sunday-dec-14\">Hmong New Year (Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nkauj Hmoob Barbies Dance Performance | Long Beach Hmong New Year 2022 - 2023\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQjhVjNS7Co?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready for a free two-day festival celebrating the Hmong New Year at El Dorado East Regional Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hmong Association of Long Beach says all are welcome to enjoy the singing, dancing, craft booths, food and traditional performances. Come in Hmong garb for a chance to win a prize, and be sure to be there at 10 a.m. for the opening ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to stick around for the party after dark, it will be in the nearby Recreation Park Community Center starting at 6 p.m. with a suggested $20 donation per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see their flyer and get more info on the association&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1432908677790942\/?post_id=1512855139796295&amp;acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment_media%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\">Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-daisy-lane-parade-and-celebration-saturday-dec-13-and-sunday-dec-14\">Daisy Lane Parade and celebration (Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10142610\/1208-PARADE_16-970x692.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10142610\/1208-PARADE_16-970x692.jpg 970w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10142610\/1208-PARADE_16-420x300.jpg 420w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10142610\/1208-PARADE_16-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10142610\/1208-PARADE_16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Harvey Felix gets a ride from his father, Rick, near one of the Daisy Avenue displays during the 65th Annual Daisy Lane Christmas Tree Parade on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Photo by Bill Alkofer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The beloved Wrigley neighborhood tradition is back. Starting at &nbsp;5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, floats, bands and marchers will promenade down Daisy Avenue from Burnett Street to Pacific Coast Highway before heading back up to Hill Street and Maine Avenue. (Check out the full route&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/longbeach.gov\/globalassets\/city-news\/media-library\/documents\/71st-annual-daisy-parade-route-map\">here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the celebration isn\u2019t done yet. On Sunday, Dec. 14, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., there will be a \u201cspirited selection of celebratory performances\u201d in the Daisy Lane median at Daisy Avenue and 20th Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check out all the details and read a little about the parade\u2019s history&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.longbeach.gov\/press-releases\/save-the-date-long-beachs-71st-annual-daisy-lane-parade-returns-december-13\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-christmas-concert-sunday-dec-14\">Free Christmas Concert (Sunday, Dec. 14)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/10123341\/2019-rehearsal-1024x425-135998-ozqf3gpq-046522-OIUjaR6Y.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87810\" 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