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This Weekend in Long Beach: Disney on Ice, Touch-A-Truck, More Family Fun
By Staff Writer
Published on Wed, Apr 22, 2026
Long Beach is packed with things to do this weekend, from dazzling performances on ice to community festivals, family-friendly activities and opportunities to give back. Whether you’re browsing Retro Row after hours, sampling chili at a neighborhood cook-off or exploring hands-on exhibits with kids, there’s no shortage of ways to get out of the house. Here’s a look at what’s happening:
Disney on Ice Road Trip Adventures
Date: Thursday-Sunday, April 23-April 26
Time: Various showtimes
Location: Long Beach Arena (300 E. Ocean Blvd.)
What to Expect: Enter a dazzling world on ice where families can enjoy the spectacle of skating, special effects and classic Disney characters brought to life.
Cost: Ticketed event
Fourth Fridays on Retro RowShankar Ehsaan Loy Live in ConcertAquarium of the Pacific’s Teen Climate FestNature ChallengeBest Buddies Friendship WalkGreenbelt Heights Chili Cook-Off and Earth Day CelebrationMarch for MarrowLong Beach Touch-A-TruckHolland FestivalDate: Sunday, April 26What to Expect: The 36th Holland Festival is Southern California's premier Dutch-American celebration, featuring street foods like kroketten, bitterballen and poffertjes, a Heineken beer garden, a Dutch DJ, traditional games, a flea market and much more.
