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This Weekend in Long Beach: Earth Month Starts with Outdoor Fun
By Staff Writer
Published on Wed, Apr 1, 2026
Welcome to Inside LB’s guide to what’s happening around town. This weekend is Easter and the start of Earth Month, and we’re kicking things off with plenty of ways to get outside and celebrate springtime in Long Beach. Highlights from this weekend’s lineup include several farmers markets, family-friendly egg hunts, and the annual Cambodia Town Parade and Festival—plus plenty more!
Here’s what’s happening:
Date: Friday, April 3
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 300 North Promenade
What to Expect: Harbor Area Farmers Markets is organizing this in Bixby Knolls, bringing fresh, locally-grown produce to the community.
Cost: Free
First Fridays Long Beach Animal Care Services
Date: Friday, April 3
Time: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Long Beach Animal Care Services (7700 E. Spring St.)
What to Expect: Adoption fees are waived for all cats, dogs and bunnies on the first Friday of each month at Long Beach Animal Care Services. The pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.
Cost: Free
First Fridays Bixby Knolls: Long Beach County Fair
Date: Friday, April 3
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: 4301 Atlantic Ave.
What to Expect: Shop and dine while enjoying live music and art at this monthly event in Bixby Knolls. This month’s theme is a county fair.
Cost: Free
Egg-Citing Easter Celebration at El Dorado ParkDate: Saturday, April 4Bixby Park Monthly Clean-Up and Free Bike RegistrationDate: Saturday, April 4Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat RestorationDate: Saturday, April 4Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Partners of Parks’ Spring Egg HuntDate: Saturday, April 4‘Rancho Los Cerritos: People Who Shaped the Land’ Book SigningDate: Saturday, April 4Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
