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Westside Halloween festival (Friday, Oct. 31)
The city of Long Beach is bringing back its Monster Mash Bash from 5 to 8 p.m. at Silverado Park. The free family carnival will include trick-or-treating, crafts, and activities with Halloween candy prizes like alien pinball, zombie eyeball toss and knock down, tic-tac-toe and slam dunk games.
Last year, there were 1,500 attendees, the city says, so don your best costume and get there early.
More info is available here. Silverado Park is at 1545 W. 31st St.
Ghouls at the mall (Friday, Oct. 31)
2nd & PCH, the outdoor shopping center, is also hosting a free, family-friendly Halloween bash from 5 to 8 p.m.
There will be trunk-or-treating and a costume contest for kids, dogs and adults. (If you want to participate, be sure to check in before 5 p.m.)
You can see all the details and RSVP here. 2nd & PCH is at 6480 East Pacific Coast Hwy.
A ‘Nosferatu’ experience (Friday, Oct. 31)
The Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble will once again play an original live score during the 1922 silent horror classic “Nosferatu” at The Art Theatre.
It’s scheduled for 10 p.m., with tickets at $30. You can get tickets and more info here.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Hotel Maya (Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2) – sponsored
Join us on the waterfront at Fuego for a vibrant weekend honoring life, love, and remembrance during our annual Día de los Muertos celebration. Experience two unforgettable days filled with live music, flavorful Latin cuisine, and colorful traditions that bring this meaningful holiday to life.
On Saturday, Nov. 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the festivities begin with a high-energy performance by The Night Shift Band. Guests will enjoy sugar skull face painting, Bandero Tequila tastings, a street taco and elote grill, exciting giveaways, and a Best Sugar Skull Contest — so come dressed to impress with your most creative calavera look!
The celebration continues on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a lively brunch event featuring Mariachi Espectacular. Enjoy delicious specialty brunch favorites, Bandero Tequila tastings, festive face painting, and another chance to win the Best Sugar Skull Face Contest.
Whether joining us for the evening fiesta or the daytime brunch, you’ll be surrounded by the sights, sounds, and flavors that make Día de los Muertos one of the most cherished cultural celebrations in Mexico — and now, right here on the Long Beach waterfront.
Honor tradition, savor Latin flavors, and celebrate with family and friends at Fuego. Make your reservation now.