Long Beach, CA – This weekend in Long Beach promises a diverse range of events catering to all interests. Here’s what’s happening:

Celebration of the Young Child (Saturday, Apr. 27)

The fifth annual Celebration of the Young Child will take place at the Billie Jean King Main Library and Lincoln Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This family-friendly event offers educational hands-on activities and showcases vendors providing services and resources for children up to 8 years old. Highlights include performances by Latin Grammy-winner Lucky Diaz and Wacko the Magician, as well as music and movement sessions for toddlers and preschoolers.

Location: Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway.

Cherry Blossom Festival (Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, Apr. 28)

2ND & PCH invites the community to its first Cherry Blossom Festival at E. 2nd Street and Pacific Coast Highway from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Attendees can explore handcrafted treasures, artisanal delights, and unique finds from local Japanese-inspired vendors. Additionally, there will be meet and greets with special characters and anime mascots, Japanese cultural performances, and more.

For more information, visit 2ndandpch.com.

Celebration of Black Dance (Sunday, Apr. 28)

The CRay Project hosts the fourth annual Long Beach Black Dance Festival at the Long Beach Playhouse from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This event celebrates Black culture, amplifies dancers of color, and provides a platform for their voices. The theme for this year’s festival is Mo.sa.ic: Diversity as a Coherent Whole, exploring the intersection of dance, culture, society, and tradition in the Black diaspora. The festival will feature free community dance classes, workshops, and a community dance concert for all ages and skill levels.

For more information, visit crayproject.org/lbbdf.

Touch-a-Truck Event (Sunday, Apr. 28)

Justin Rudd presents the eighth annual Long Beach Touch-a-Truck interactive event in the beachfront Granada Avenue parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This family-friendly event allows attendees to explore about 100 large trucks, tractors, military, public safety, and construction vehicles up close. Pre-registration is encouraged for participants to receive wristbands and access to sit in the driver’s seats of the vehicles.

To register for the event, visit justinrudd.com.

Nursery Earth: The Hidden World of Baby Animals

Presented by Dr. Danna Staaf at the Aquarium of the Pacific on Wednesday, May 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. This event explores the fascinating world of baby animals, offering insights into their development and importance in ecosystems. Dr. Staaf will discuss various aspects of animal reproduction and the amazing ingenuity of life in the natural world.

The presentation will be followed by a cocktail and social hour with music, crafts, and a book signing of Nursery Earth: The Hidden World of Baby Animals and the Amazing Ingenuity of Life.

Location: Aquarium of the Pacific.

For more information and to purchase advance tickets, visit pacific.to/3vEpEn2.

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