There are several family friendly events planned throughout the year. Below is an overview of some of these events broken down by month or view the tabs in the left-hand navigation bar. Dates, times, and costs below are subject to change. Please check the Parks and Recreation Calendar periodically for specific dates and times.
January
Light Gate Sunset
January 27th, 2025
On Highland Avenue between Manhattan Beach City Hall and the Manhattan Beach Library
14th Street and Highland Avenue
For more information, please visit the Light Gate webpage or feel free to contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
May
Older Adults Health Fair May 16, 2025
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Joslyn Community Center
1601 North Valley Drive
Celebrating the Health and Wellness of the South Bay Senior Community for 44 Years! There will be several information booths, FREE health screenings, a to-go lunch and door prizes! For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
Family Campout May 17-18, 2025 Manhattan Heights Parks
1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Fun for the whole family! Outdoor activities, arts and crafts, BBQ dinner, movie under the stars, night time snacks and an early morning pancake breakfast. Pre-registration required. For more information, please visit the Family Campout webpage or feel free to contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
June
Begg Pool Kickoff Party
June 14, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Begg Pool
1402 North Peck Avenue
Kick off the summer with us with water games, swimming and music! For more information, feel free to contact Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
The City of Manhattan Beach invites the community to honor freedom for African-Americans at Bruce’s Beach Park.
Juneteenth Ceremony
Thursday, June 19, 2025
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Bruce's Beach Park
Highland Avenue between 26th Street and 27th Street
Speakers from the community, special guests, and more!
DIAL-A-RIDE for Manhattan Beach Residents
The Manhattan Beach Dial-A-Ride is a shared ride, curb-to-curb bus service for Manhattan Beach residents who are 55+ years old or disabled (all ages). Riders who have a short-term disability are also eligible to ride by providing a letter from their physician. All buses are equipped with a wheelchair lift. Drivers provide boarding and disembarking assistance as needed. To schedule a ride, please call (310) 545-3500.
For more information, please visit the Juneteenth webpage.
Juneteenth Celebration & Concert Celebrate Black joy in the park.
Sunday, June 22
2:00 to 7:00 PM
Polliwog Park
1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Live music, food, vendors & family fun at this vibrant community festival. Bring your blankets to enjoy a picnic on the grass or one of the many performances in the amphitheater. This event is FREE to attend. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
DIAL-A-RIDE for Manhattan Beach Residents The Manhattan Beach Dial-A-Ride is a shared ride, curb-to-curb bus service for Manhattan Beach residents who are 55+ years old or disabled (all ages). Riders who have a short-term disability are also eligible to ride by providing a letter from their physician. All buses are equipped with a wheelchair lift. Drivers provide boarding and disembarking assistance as needed. To schedule a ride, please call (310) 545-3500.
For more information, please visit the Juneteenth webpage.
June 29, 2025
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Polliwog Park Amphitheater
1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
For more information, please visit the Salute to the Troops webpage or contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
July
4th of July Begg Pool Party Celebration
July 4, 2025
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Begg Pool
1402 North Peck Avenue
Cost: $5 per person. For more information, feel free to contact Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
Concerts in the Park
July 6, 13, 20, 27
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Polliwog Park Amphitheater
1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
With elements of soul, funk, beach vibes and more, the Concert in the Park is a must do in the South Bay! For more information, please visit the Concerts in the Park webpage or feel free to contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
Manhattan Beach Open Tennis Tournament
July 17-20, 2025
Live Oak Park Tennis Courts and Mira Costa Tennis Courts
This annual tournament, where the finest tennis open and recreational players in the South Bay compete for bragging rights, cash prizes and more! Pre-registration required. For more information, please visit the Manhattan Beach Open Tennis Tournament webpage or feel free to contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
Shakespeare by the Sea July 17 & 18
7:00 P.M. Polliwog Park
1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Cost: Free
For more information, please visit the Shakespeare by the Sea webpage or feel free to contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
August
Concerts in the Park
August 3, 10, 17, 24
Polliwog Park Amphitheater
1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Cost: FREE
For more information, please visit the Concerts in the Park webpage or feel free to contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament
August 1 and 2, 2025
South side of the Manhattan Beach Pier
Experience the revelry of the legendary Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament. This iconic event combines a high level of beach volleyball with an exciting flair to it, where amateur players compete with and against the best players on the beach. For more information, please visit the Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament webpage or feel free to contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
Jr. 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament August 3, 2025
South side of the Manhattan Beach Pier
Cost: FREE
We're carrying on Saikley's belief in fostering youth involvement in beach volleyball while embracing the culture of the game. For more information, please visit the Jr. 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament webpage or feel free to contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
October 19, 2025
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Festival begins at 12:00 PM
Races begin at 2:00 PM
Manhattan Beach Pier (Manhattan Beach Boulevard between Ocean Avenue and the Manhattan Beach Pier)
For more information, please visit the World Famous Pumpkin Race webpage or feel free to contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
Family Halloween Carnival
October 25, 2025
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Manhattan Heights Park
1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
For more information or to volunteer for this event, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or email.
November
Veterans Day Ceremony
November 11, 2025
11:00 AM
Veterans Parkway
Join us as we honor our all of our veterans. For more information, feel free to contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
January 27th, 2025
On Highland Avenue between Manhattan Beach City Hall and the Manhattan Beach Library
14th Street and Highland Avenue
For more information, please visit the Light Gate webpage or feel free to contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
Pier Lighting
November 19, 2025
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Downtown Manhattan Beach and Manhattan Beach Pier
Enjoy an evening of holiday music, shopping and dining all at one great location, Downtown Manhattan Beach. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
Pickleball Turkey Tournament
November 28 - 30, 2025
Come work off the last of those Turkey legs at our 3nd Annual MB Pickleball Turkey Tournament! Never played in a tournament but always wanted to? All skill levels are welcome. Our goals are fun, social, and competitive! Come check it out! Only 1 registration required per team. Limit of 12 teams per skill level. Pool play into a single elimination playoff bracket. All players receive a t-shirt and playoff winners will receive medals.
Ages 9+ • 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM • Res: $60 Nonres: $66
December
7th Annual Family Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop Saturday, December 6, 2025
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Ages 2+
Manhattan Heights Parks
1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Cost (Pre-registration required): Resident: $60 Nonresident: $65 (up to 4 participants)
Res: $10 Nonres: $11 (additional participants to your group)
Each member of the family/group needs to be registered.
Build, decorate and design your very own gingerbread house just in time for the holidays. Let your imagination go and frost your own creation! Workshop includes one gingerbread house, frosting, candy decorations, and a pancake breakfast. Enjoying the holiday has never been easier. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
If you can't stay or make it to the event on the day of, call 310-877-0516 the morning of and pick up your Gingerbread House and take it to go. (9:00 am -11:00 am only)
39th Annual Holiday Crafts with Santa Saturday, December 6, 2025
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Cost per person (Pre-registration required): Resident: $15 Nonresident: $16
Manhattan Heights Park Community Center
1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Join in the holiday spirit by making handmade crafts and ornaments with the whole family! There will also be special craft projects available courtesy of the Cultural Arts Division. Enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner, special treats, and hot cocoa. Come dressed in your favorite ugly sweater! Santa will be coming by for a holiday visit. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
39th Annual Holiday Breakfast and Crafts with Santa Sunday, December 7, 2025
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cost per person (Pre-registration required): Resident: $15 Nonresident: $16
Manhattan Heights Park Community Center
1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Join in the holiday spirit by making crafts and ornaments with the whole family! There will also be special craft projects available courtesy of the Cultural Arts Division. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, special treats, hot cocoa and coffee. Come dressed to impress as Santa will be coming by for a holiday visit. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.
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