Community Development

National Home Improvement Month


This May, the City of Long Beach invites homeowners, renters, businesses and industry professionals to take part in National Home Improvement Month—a citywide celebration of community pride, creativity and the spaces we call home.

Organized by the Community Development Department, this initiative is themed “Love Where You Live” and aims to connect residents with the resources, professionals, and inspiration they need to improve their homes and strengthen their neighborhoods.

Home Improvement Expo

The Home Improvement Expo will be the exciting culmination of National Home Improvement Month. This family-friendly event will feature live demonstrations, hands-on activities like painting and composting tutorials, food trucks, photobooths and more.

Home Improvement Month Flyer

When: Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Whaley Park (5620 Atherton St.)

This family-friendly event is your one-stop shop to:

  • Meet local professionals and vendors

  • Discover City programs and services

  • Connect with fellow homeowners and renters

  • Get inspired by tools, displays, and expert advice

Fun fact: Whaley Park is named after Lloyd Whaley, a developer who helped build over 11,000 Long Beach homes in the 1940s and ’50s!

Join us
and RSVP for a chance to take home free giveaways, mulch, plants, and more!

How To Get Involved

There are many ways to celebrate and participate in National Home Improvement Month:

Submit Your Project

We’re showcasing resident stories and home transformations all month long! Whether it’s a full renovation, a small refresh, or a creative DIY, we want to see how you're making your space more beautiful, functional, and personal.

Submit your photos and stories: lbcity.info/nhim-spotlights

Selected submissions will be featured on our social media, website and City communications throughout May!

Follow Along Online

Join the conversation and get inspired through a month-long social media campaign featuring:

  • Home improvement tips and tricks
  • Featured projects from your neighbors
  • Resources and support available through the City

Use the hashtag #LoveWhereYouLiveLB to be featured!

Partner With Us

Are you a local business, designer, or contractor? We want to collaborate!

Sign up to exhibit at the Expo or partner with us during the month of May to connect with residents and showcase your services.

Apply by Sunday, May 18, 2025: lbcity.info/nihm-partnerships

Contact

For more information and media inquiries, please contact Acting Community Information Officer, Elise Roberts, at Elise.Roberts@longbeach.gov or 562.570.7174.