Long Beach Family Health Festival and community fundraiser set for weekend

The Agape Children’s Museum will host its 10th annual Family Health Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26, in Long Beach. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ability First Education Center, located at 3770 E. Willow St.

The free community event connects local families with health resources and wellness information. The festival typically features more than 20 exhibitors and draws approximately 300 attendees. Planned activities include free health screenings, physical movement demonstrations for children, music, community resource booths, giveaways, and health-oriented food vendors.

Separately, local nonprofit Long Beach Forward is holding a "Tardeada Fundraiser" on Friday, Sept. 25, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Youth Movement and Education Center, 2217 E. Sixth St. The traditional evening gathering will feature local vendors, food, and raffles, with suggested donations of $5 to $10 going to the Belonging & Resiliency Fund to assist residents impacted by federal immigration enforcement.