Fun Events this May
May brings a variety of exciting events to enjoy, catering to diverse interests and age groups. Local festivals are in full swing, showcasing vibrant arts, crafts, and culinary delights that celebrate community spirit. Outdoor concerts and performances are scheduled in parks, offering live music ranging from classical to contemporary genres. In addition, many cities host “first Friday” activities, where galleries and businesses stay open late for special shows and sales. With warmer weather settling in, outdoor activities like farmers' markets and spring fairs provide great opportunities for family outings and social gatherings, making May a lively month filled with fun and engagement.
2025 Long Beach Pride | 11:00AM-10:00PM | 05.17.25-05.18.25
This year’s festival theme, “The Power of Community,” embodies the strength, diversity, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ family in Long Beach and beyond. Whether you’re a returning attendee or a first-time visitor, Long Beach Pride 2025 promises an unforgettable experience filled with Incredible live music, Immersive art installations, Cultural showcases, Interactive activities, dance parties, and family-friendly zone. No Pride celebration is complete without a parade, and Long Beach delivers one of the most vibrant and exciting in the country on Sunday.
Cambodian Restaurant Week | Times Vary by Location | 05.18.25-05.25.25
This event is an opportunity to support your local Cambodia Town restaurants during this challenging time while food lovers get to eat, drink, and try new places. Featured eateries will offer a Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week special or offer feature $5, $10, $15 and $20 menus at participating Cambodian restaurants and food businesses across the city! Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week is a medium to bring everyone together, from all walks of life, to showcase the city’s exciting Cambodian food scene.
Fleet Week | Times Vary | 05.23.25-05.26.25
LA Fleet Week® is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation’s Sea Services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the extended Memorial Day Weekend. Events include: Active duty ship tours, Military displays and equipment demonstrations, Live entertainment, Aircraft flyovers, and different competitions between Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force and Army teams. Lots of fun for the entire family. And best of all, the weekend event is FREE to the general public!
Long Beach BBQ Festival | 4:30PM-7:30PM | 05.23.25-05.24.25
Get ready for a finger-lickin' good time at the 3rd Annual Long Beach BBQ Festival! Brought to you by Axiom Kitchen and NoahS's Arc Foundation, this sizzling food and music event is happening at Shoreline Aquatic Park. There will be music, entertainment, games, shopping, and fun in the sun. Indulge in mouthwatering ribs, juicy burgers, and tender pulled pork from the best BBQ vendors in town. Enjoy live music from local bands, and a surprise headliner.
LA Wine Fest | 1:00PM-6PM (times vary) | 05.31.25-06.01.25
LAWineFest will celebrate it’s 20th anniversary in June 2025. To explore the exciting world of wine – along with some seriously artisan brews – in a great setting that is all about you finding what you like. Forget the rules! Even better, your good time is a good deed. The charity benefiting from LAWineFest in Long Beach is the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club.
