Our Events

Holidays at the Beach

Enjoy a free showing of the movie Polar Express, welcome Santa’s arrival in town, holiday caroling, workshop crafts for kids, and even have your picture taken with a mermaid!

Charm Trail

Stop by the Visitors Center in downtown Long Beach for a bracelet and started charm, then collect charms from over 40 local merchants.

Music in the Park

Enjoy free live music every Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon in Downtown Long Beach at the Music in the Park summer concert series. Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Saturdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Late May through August at the Veteran’s Field.

Sandsations

Try your hand at building a sandcastle or view the work of professional sand sculptors as they craft fabulous works of art.

Sandsations is a multi-day celebration of creative sand sculpting held in July each year.

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Historical Trolleys

Embark on a captivating journey through time on our vintage trolley. As we roll through the scenic avenues of the Long Beach Peninsula, our knowledgeable guide will regale you with tales of days gone by.

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Razor Clam Festival

A celebration of everything razor clam, from free clam digging lessons & cleaning demos to a chowder taste-off competition. There is also live music, oyster shucking contest, Sam the Clam, prize contests, fritter samples, vendors, food trucks and much more!

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Other Events

Witches Paddle

Sup’ Witches, Warlocks, & Wizards. Paddle board, Kayak, & Canoe Black Lake. A yearly event. Located in Ilwaco, Wa. Grab your paddle board, kayak, canoe, or non gas powered boat and join us for our yearly event on Black Lake in Ilwaco, Wa. Dress in your best Witches, Warlock, or Wizard Costume. Photo Booth & Prizes for best dressed. JOIN US!

Washington State International Kite Festival

This week-long festival and competition is held annually the 3rd full week of August and fills the skies with color and movement as it draws kite flyers and spectators from around the world.

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Loyalty Days Parade

Initiated in 1950 by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Loyalty Day is a historically rich celebration of patriotism. Since then, Long Beach has hosted the longest consecutive running Loyalty commemoration in the nation.

Garlic Festival

Ilwaco Saturday Market

Long Beach Farmer's Market

Every September is the doorway to fall’s harvest and the beginning of holiday gift shopping…a crisp energy is in the air…it is a perfect time to savor all things garlic.

Take a stroll along the waterfront at the Port of Ilwaco while enjoying our vendors with art, produce and hand crafted items!

May - September.

Fresh produce, handmade crafts and goods, live music and more every Friday from June to September! Don't forget to get raffle tickets for he end of season raffle!

Pacific Coast Running Festival

The Annual Pacific Coast Running Festival has something for the whole family. Events include Kids 1/2 mile & 1 mile Dashes, Pedal and Dash, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Bike Tour. Rally your friends & family for an incredible RACE-cation while you explore Long Beach Peninsula! The Marathon is wholly on the sand.