THE LATEST STUFF
Whether you live here or you’re planning a visit, here’s a complete breakdown of what’s confirmed for October, plus where the free stuff and the family stuff fit in
The Big Events Happening in Long Beach in October 2026 Three events anchor the month, and two of them share a weekend. Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor (September 18 to November 1) Dark Harbor returns for its 13th season, running select nights from September 18 through November 1 at the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Highway). This year’s lineup includes six mazes, among them the new Shipwrecked: Brace for Impact and a reworked version of Big Top Terror. New for 2026 are an Alien Abduction ride and blacklight bumper cars, plus the…
My Friend Russell Wrote a Book, and You Should Read It
A friend of mine just did something most people only talk about doing. He wrote a book. And not a light one. Russell C. Lathom spent years inside a life he now spends his time warning people away from. His new book is called The 21 Myths of Street Life: The Lies I Lived, the Truths I Was Forced to Learn. I wanted to put it in front of you here because the message reaches well past any one block or neighborhood. What the book is about Russell grew up…
Best Things to Do in Long Beach in May 2026: Memorial Day Weekend, BBQ Festival, Pride, and More
May 2026 is one of the busiest months on Long Beach’s calendar, with the Long Beach BBQ Festival, LA Fleet Week, Long Beach Pride, and Memorial Day weekend all packed into the second half of the month. If you live here, this is the stretch where the city stops feeling like spring and starts feeling like summer. If you’re visiting, this is the month to come. Whether you’re planning a weekend trip, a Memorial Day getaway, or just trying to figure out what’s worth doing this month, here’s a complete…