Have a Holly Jolly Holiday in Long Beach, CA!
Whether you have a large family with lots of kids or are looking for an intimate night out with a spouse or close friends, you’ll love what’s taking place this year. Take a look at these activities, shows, shopping destinations, and service opportunities in and around Long Beach.
Activities
Shows and Performances
Shopping
Opportunities to Share
Safe Celebration
Activities
Clear your schedule this holiday season, because there’s lots to do! Check out dazzling light displays, visit the aquarium, or party with your friends for New Year’s Eve. There are plenty of activities waiting for you in Long Beach, CA! Get your tickets early, because spots fill up fast!
Long Beach Christmas Lights: Naples Island is often called one of the most beautiful Southern California holiday locations because of all the lights put up by the residents. Neighbors and neighborhoods compete against each other to create the most magical holiday displays that attract thousands of light gazers from all over the area. There are also light tours available for those who want to get the full experience. There’s also a waterfront tour option with an included Ferris wheel. The lights are put up at different times, but starting at the beginning of December through the rest of the month, visitors will find the dazzling displays are in full effect!
What’s a party without food? Guests will have their choice of appetizers, drinks, party favors, and plenty of time to dance and celebrate the past year while they anticipate the new one! The party starts at 8 PM, so don’t be late!
Shows and Performances
Treat yourself to some truly fantastic performances this holiday season. Plays, musicals, concerts, and magical musical journeys are coming to Long Beach, CA, this year. There are truly spectacular performers coming to the area this winter! Check your calendars and buy your tickets soon. Don’t forget to invite your friends.
A Christmas Carol: Enjoy the 10th iteration of this beloved classic play taking place at the Long Beach Playhouse every weekend in December. This popular production reminds us that the holidays aren’t about getting, but about giving. It’s the perfect way to start out the holiday season! You’ll see all your favorite characters interpreted by the talented performers at the Long Beach Playhouse. This performance is sure to delight the whole family, so don’t delay. Get your tickets now: There may be many showings, but seats fill up fast!
Opportunities to Share
While we’re warm and toasty enjoying holiday treats, thousands of people aren’t. Let’s extend a helping hand this holiday season by volunteering with the great community organization in the area or donating our time or money to great causes. Here are a few of the community events and organizations that will be helping individuals and families this year.
Santa Claus WITH a Cause: This 5K/10K race takes place in Huntington Beach, and runners are encouraged to wear their ugliest Christmas sweater! Each participant will enjoy fancy Santa finisher medals, age division awards, FREE Santa suit or custom t-shirt, and awards for those dressed with the ugliest sweater. Christmas carolers will be singing along the course, and a jolly post-race celebration with Christmas goodies, coffee, hot chocolate, and a raffle await after the run!
Safe Celebration
Everyone loves a good pine-scented candle around December, but up to 7,500 fires are started each year because of household candles. Be extra careful when lighting candles in your apartment and place them in safe locations, especially if you have candles in your bedroom. Battery-powered candles are safe options without the added danger or real fire. Whatever you do, never leave your holiday candles unattended or go to bed without blowing them out!
Christmas trees can be another fire hazard you need to be aware of. They are festive and smell great, but if you’ve brought a real Christmas tree into your apartment during this holiday season, make sure you keep it watered so it isn’t quite as dangerous. Keep all open flames, especially candles, away from the branches and needles, and make sure you turn all holiday lights and strands off when you’re not at home. You never know when electrical issues might cause fires.
If you want to take advantage of all the great holiday activities this year, you’d better be prepared: You’ll be running around all season having tons of fun! Holiday activities, performances, and shopping are plentiful, but don’t forget to give a bit of your time and money this holiday season to someone who wouldn’t have a very happy holiday without your help.
We’d love to see your holiday fun! If you decorate for the holidays or try out one of the activities above, post a photo on social media, tag us, and use #TisTheSeasonAtAMC.
From all of us at The Circle Apartments at Long Beach,
Happy Holidays!
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