Labor Day Weekend in Long Beach, Washington

🎉 Events & Entertainment

Free Summer Concert Series
On Thursday evenings (5–7 pm) and Saturday afternoons (1–3 pm) through Labor Day, enjoy live music at Music in the Park at Veteran’s Field — perfect for winding down with your kids in tow.

Seasonal Festivals
• The Washington State International Kite Festival wraps up in late August — expect lingering kite-flying energy and workshops.
• While not over Labor Day, nearby Sandsations Sandcastle Competition (July) often leaves beaches sculpted into amazing works that last through summer days.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Activities

Fly Kites on the Beach
• The peninsula’s broad sandy shores and ocean winds make kite-flying a perennial hit. Pick one up locally or bring your own — the kids will love it.

Clam Digging
• Grab a shovel or “clam gun” and head out to dig razor clams — always a fun, hands-on activity. Look for local low tides and licensing info.

Horseback Rides on the Beach
• Join guided rides along the shore — a scenic bonding experience for older kids and adults.

Funland Family Fun Center
• An arcade full of pinball, skeeball, laser tag, and virtual rides — ideal to escape any weather or end the day energizing.

Go-Karts & Mini Golf
• Bring out the friendly competition with go-karts and mini golf near downtown — great for all ages.

Discovery Trail & Boardwalk
•Explore the beautiful ½-mile boardwalk and up to 17-mile paved trail for walking or biking. It links Long Beach to scenic spots like Cape Disappointment, North Head Lighthouse, and public art installations.

World Kite Museum
• Full of kite history and local culture; a short visit can pair perfectly with a beach kite session.

Marsh’s Free Museum & Clark’s Tree
• Spooky oddities inside Marsh’s. Also check out the Clark’s Tree bronze sculpture—great educational stop about Lewis & Clark on the dunes.

🌲 Outdoor Parks & Nature

• Cape Disappointment State Park: Explore lighthouses, trails, marshes and interpretive centers (Lewis & Clark). Ideal for half-day outings.
• Leadbetter Point State Park: Accessible hiking & birding through marshlands; dog-friendly too.
• Pacific Pines State Park: Smaller but lovely grove-to-beach path, ideal for picnics and clamming.

🗓️ Suggested Weekend Itinerary

✅ Tips & Reminders

• Bring windbreakers — coastal weather can shift quickly.
• Pack a clam license and shovel if you plan on clam digging.
• Summer parking fills up — arrive early or consider biking the boardwalk.

• • Check tide times for clamming and beach exploration.