Los Angeles is a stunning city with all too many things going on, among restaurants and traffic and views and celebrities. Whether you’re visiting LA for the first time or you’ve lived there since the very beginning, you’ll want to take advantage of these events open to the public. Grab a friend, grab a camera, even grab an archery bow, but most importantly, leave your wallet at home.
Free Tour LA | The free tour movement started in Europe in 2004 and has spread to over 200 cities around the globe. Experience beautiful architecture, fascinating history and some great public art.
Hollywood Walk of Fame | Explore more than 2,500 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street.
Discover LA’s Neighborhoods | Use this stellar interactive map to aid your adventures along the 75 miles of sunny coastline. Tailor your visit to what you specifically want to see, from Echo Park to Culver City to Silver Lake to Korea Town.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery | Visit one of the world’s most fascinating landmarks. This cemetery is the final resting place to more of Hollywood’s founders and stars than anywhere else on earth.
Explore art at LACMA | The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection that includes nearly 130,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present. Admission is free the second Tuesday of each month.
Yoga on Redondo Beach Pier | Free Yoga the third Saturday of each month through the Redondo Pier Association, which is committed to providing free community events throughout the year. (Check out their website as free events are not limited to Yoga! Kite festivals, an outdoor movie series, a summer concert series, and more.)
Sundays Live at LACMA | Bring your weekend to a close with over one hundred free concerts featuring leading international and local ensembles in programs of classical, jazz, Latin and new music.
Saturday Morning Archery Classes | Use your Saturday mornings to work on your archery technique for free. Everyone is welcome to participate regardless of age or level of experience.
Rustic Canyon Recreation Center | If you need a gym without the gym fees, utilize the free multipurpose room at the Rustin Canyon Recreation Center. Baseball diamonds, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and more.
Hammer Museum | Brush up on your culture with a free trip to the aesthetically pleasing Hammer Museum.
Disappear Here: Music Made in LA | If you already happen to be at the free Hammer Museum, enjoy a free concert while you’re at it! Live music in the museum’s courtyard Thursdays July 7, 14, 21, and 28.
Grand Performances | Visit the site for a very full calendar of free performances throughout the year. See which dates work best for you.
California Science Center | Investigate the wonders of science through interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, innovative programs and awe-inspiring films. General admission is free.
Marina Movie Nights 2016 | Head to the park on Saturday nights this summer to enjoy free movie screenings under the stars.
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza | Free Concerts, Fashion Shows, the BHC Kid’s Club, and the famous Farmer’s Market. Check the website for which events work best with your schedule.
