Long Beach Town Green is the site for summer seasonal activities
By Toni Miles
The Splash Pad at the Harper McCaughan Town Green is now open daily at 9 a.m. (Photo credit Toni Miles)
With summer just around the corner, Long Beach’s Harper McCaughan Town Green has set the stage for a number of seasonal, summer-time activities. From free concerts to kids frolicking at the splash pad, there’s plenty for the entire family to enjoy.
The City of Long Beach’s Harper McCaughan Town Green splash pad is now open daily at 9 a.m. A relatively new attraction at the site, the splash pad has been a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and something the whole family can enjoy.
The City of Long Beach continues its Finally First Friday Concert Series, providing free entertainment the first Friday of every month, as seen here in a file photo. (Photo by Toni Miles)
The Finally First Friday Concert Series has rolled out already, with live music by the Kelsey Moran Band, a free concert that took place on Friday, May 2, at the Harper McCaughan Town Green outdoor theater.
Free concerts will be held at the site the first Friday of each month throughout the summer, with the exception of July. There will be no live band performance on the July 4th holiday.
The next concert is scheduled for Friday, June 6, with a free, live performance by the Starz Band. On Friday, August 1, 2nd Class Citizens will be performing., followed by the Project band on September 5, and the concert series will wrap on Friday, October 3, with a live performance by the Shea Michael’s Duo.
Seating will be available, but concert-goers can also opt to bring their own chairs and spreads to enjoy the outdoor musical events, which begin at 6:30 p.m. Before each show, classic car lovers and enthusiasts can rev up beforehand at the City’s Cruise-In along Jeff Davis Avenue, where antique vehicles and classic beauties are on display each month beginning at 6 p.m.
And, for those who prefer two wheels, the First Thursday Community Bicycle Rides rolled out on May 1. Residents and visitors are invited to join each month’s ride, through the month of October. The event is open to people of all ages and offers a safe, easy-paced loop through the heart of Long Beach. Participants meet at the Town Green at the intersection of Jeff Davis Avenue and Third Street on the first Thursday of each month. After each ride, there’s an optional Dutch treat dinner stop for those who wish to dine locally. The remaining ride dates are June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4 and October 2. Riders meet at 6 p.m. for these group rides.
