The Port of Long Beach is hosting its annual "Green Port Festival" on Oct. 13 with an offer of freebies galore - including free boat tours, free train rides and, yes, free food.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the public gets a first-hand taste of how the massive seaport complex operates through a series of exhibits and hands-on experiences.

Boat tours of the harbor will be offered hourly, and attendees will also be offered a train ride aboard a cargo rail carrier.

Tours are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The port will also have cranes, trucks, containers, tractors and other heavy-duty equipment at dozens of interactive displays.

Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Aaron Peirsol will also be in attendance to sign autographs and promote environmental programs and practices.

To learn more, visit www.polb.com.