Mark Your Calendars for 2026 Events in Manhattan Beach
Jan 19, 2026 11:00PM ● By MB News Staff
(AVP Manhattan Beach Open, an annual event in Manhattan Beach in August. Photo credit: AVP/Mpu Dinani)
It's time to mark your calendars for all of the major landmark, iconic, and can't-miss events in Manhattan Beach in 2026.
2026 Manhattan Beach Events
Note: All events are subject to change. For the latest updates and newest events, check the MB News events calendar.
Also
note: The Manhattan Beach Unified School District does not finalize its
2026/27 calendar until later in the year, so the 2026 school start date
and Thanksgiving/winter vacation dates are not yet available.
2026 Manhattan Beach Events
January 27 - Light Gate Sunset (5:15 p.m.)
January 31 - Manhattan Beach Public Art Walking Tour
February 1 - 3rd Annual CT3 Polar Plunge
February 9-13 - MBUSD Winter Break (Ski Week); no school for MBUSD students
February 21 - Manhattan Beach Little League Opening Day Parade (downtown Manhattan Beach)
February 28 - American Martyrs 5K Fun Run/Walk and Wellness Fair
March 14 - MBEF Rock the Ask Party
April 6-10 - MBUSD Spring Break
April 30 - Manhattan Beach State of the City Address
April TBA - MBX parents' soccer classic
May 16-17 - Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec Family Campout
May 17 -14th Annual Tour de Pier
May 31 - MBX Parents Softball Classic
June 6 - Manhattan Wine Auction (benefiting MBEF)
June 11 - Last day of school for MBUSD students
June 13 - Begg Pool Kickoff Party
June 28 - Salute to the Troops Picnic and Concert
June TBA - Grand View Gator Run (benefiting MBEF)
June TBA - City-sponsored Juneteenth ceremony and concert
July 4 - Fourth of July Pool Party at Begg Pool
July 5 - September 6 (Sundays) - Concerts in the Park
July 12 - 62nd Annual Manhattan Beach Grand Prix
July 16-19 - Manhattan Beach Open Tennis Tournament
July 24 - Community Art Exhibition Launch
July 29 - August 2 - International Surf Festival
July 31- August 1 - Charlie Saikley 6-Man Volleyball Tournament
July TBA - Shakespeare by the Sea
August 1 - Dick Fitzgerald Beach Run and International Bodysurfing Championships
August 2 - Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim and Velzey-Stevens Paddle
August 14-16 - AVP Manhattan Beach Open Volleyball Tournament
August 23 - Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race
September 19 -California Coastal Cleanup Day
October 3 - Manhattan Beach 10K
October 3-4 - Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair
October 18 - World Famous Pumpkin Race
October 18 - Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
October 24 - Family Halloween Carnival
November 7 - TEDx Manhattan Beach
November 11 - Manhattan Beach Veterans Day Ceremony
November 14 - Light Gate Sunset
November 18 - Pier Lighting and Holiday Open House
November 27-29 - Manhattan Beach Pickleball Turkey Tournament
December 5 - MB Parks and Rec's Holiday Crafts with Santa/Gingerbread Decorating
December 6 - North Manhattan Beach Holiday Stroll
December 13 - Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks
December TBA - The Great Santa Stroll
December TBA - Sandpipers Holiday Homes Tour
