Light Gate Sunset
January 27th, 2026
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.

 

 

Older Adults Health Fair
May 15, 2026
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 16-17, 2026
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.

Begg Pool Kickoff Party

Purchase Tickets Here! June 13, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $5
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.

  Juneteenth Ceremony and Celebration

More event details to come!

For more information, please visit the Juneteenth webpage. 

 

 

Salute to the Troops Picnic and Concert

June 28, 2026
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.

4th of July Begg Pool Party Celebration  

Purchase Tickets Here! July 4, 2026
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 5, 12, 19, 26
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 16-19, 2026
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
Dates: TBD
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.

Concerts in the Park
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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.

International Surf Festival (ISF)
July 27- August 2, 2026
Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Torrance
For more information along with the exact dates and times of events, please visit the International Surf Festival website.

Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament
July 31 and August 1, 2026
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 2, 2026
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.

Manhattan Beach Open Beach Volleyball Tournament by AVP
August 13-16, 2026
Times: TBD
Manhattan Beach Pier
South side of the Manhattan Beach Pier
Cost: FREE

 World Famous Pumpkin Race

October 18, 2026
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 24, 2026
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.

 

Veterans Day Ceremony
November 11, 2026
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.

 Light Gate Sunset

November 14, 2026
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 18, 2026
6:00 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 27 - 29, 2026
Come work off the last of those Turkey legs at our 6th 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

8th Annual Family Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop
Saturday, December 5, 2026
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)

40th Annual Holiday Crafts with Santa 
Saturday, December 5, 2026 
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Sunday, December 6, 2026
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 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.