30th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour

The Historical Society of Long Beach presents its 30th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Long Beach Municipal and Sunnyside cemeteries. This living-history event is educational rather than spooky, making it a unique Halloween outing for curious kids and history-loving families.

Community theater performers in period costume portray real Long Beach residents, sharing their life stories in 10-minute graveside scenes that repeat every 20 minutes. The self-guided tour also includes Japanese American history presentations, Día de los Muertos installations, historian talks, local author book signings and historical displays.

Families should plan about three hours to see everything and arrive before noon to catch the full lineup. The ground is uneven, so comfortable shoes are a must, and strollers may be tricky in some areas.

📅 Dates & Times

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026

Performances run 9 am–2:40 pm, repeating every 20 minutes.

Arrive before noon for the full experience.

📍 Venue

Long Beach Municipal Cemetery & Sunnyside Cemetery

1095 E. Willow Street

Long Beach, CA 90806

The cemeteries are on Willow Street between Orange and California avenues.

👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👦🏻‍👦🏻 Age Requirement

All ages are welcome. The storytelling format is best suited to school-age kids, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

🎟️ Tickets/Price

This is a paid event.

General admission is $33 and youth tickets (ages 5–18) are $10. Please confirm current prices on the ticket page.

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🍔 Food

Please check with the website for more information.

🚙 Parking

Compact cars and sedans may park inside Sunnyside Cemetery on a first-come basis. Overflow parking is available at Willow Springs Park (Orange Avenue entrance), and street parking is available nearby.

🌐 Website Link

Historical Society of Long Beach

🧭 Directions

Click on "Google" on the map for directions.

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