Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best free things to do in Los Angeles the weekend of Sep 25–27, 2026: 62 picks, refreshed weekly.
62 picks · checked Sep 21
Brookside Park, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyWatch more than 500 artists turn Brookside Park pavement into murals at Pasadena’s free Chalk Festival.
Brookside Park, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyWatch more than 500 artists turn Brookside Park pavement into murals at Pasadena’s free Chalk Festival.
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Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, WattsBjlee2020 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo free festival days bring international drumming, jazz and dance to the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus.
Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, WattsBjlee2020 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo free festival days bring international drumming, jazz and dance to the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus.
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Westwood Village, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree to walk in: a bite-size vegan food fair across Westwood Village, 3 to 8 p.m.
Westwood Village, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree to walk in: a bite-size vegan food fair across Westwood Village, 3 to 8 p.m.
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Central Library, Downtown, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictVisitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBilingual stories, author talks, mariachi and art workshops fill Central Library for a free family book festival.
Central Library, Downtown, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictVisitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBilingual stories, author talks, mariachi and art workshops fill Central Library for a free family book festival.
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Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, Irvine, Orange CountyDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree Moon Festival night with a dozen-plus Asian music and dance acts, plus free parking.
Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, Irvine, Orange CountyDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree Moon Festival night with a dozen-plus Asian music and dance acts, plus free parking.
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Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Arts District, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDocFreeman24 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree opening night for new shows by Carl Cheng, Amia Yokoyama and Zoe Walsh in the Arts District.
Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Arts District, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDocFreeman24 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree opening night for new shows by Carl Cheng, Amia Yokoyama and Zoe Walsh in the Arts District.
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ROW DTLA, Arts District, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictT.Tseng · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free-entry food market for sampling LA's newer vendors in one place, with a beer garden.
ROW DTLA, Arts District, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictT.Tseng · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free-entry food market for sampling LA's newer vendors in one place, with a beer garden.
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Aurastry, Panorama City, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyHair tinsel, aura portraits and a DIY charm bar fill Sparkle Mami’s first-birthday pop-up at Aurastry.
Aurastry, Panorama City, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyHair tinsel, aura portraits and a DIY charm bar fill Sparkle Mami’s first-birthday pop-up at Aurastry.
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The Reef, South Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictLunchbox LP · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIvy Queen, Snow Tha Product and DJ Quik headline a free all-ages carnival at The Reef.
The Reef, South Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictLunchbox LP · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIvy Queen, Snow Tha Product and DJ Quik headline a free all-ages carnival at The Reef.
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Musichead Gallery, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodBenoît Prieur · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsEarly Madonna photographs get one final day in Hollywood.
Musichead Gallery, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodBenoît Prieur · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsEarly Madonna photographs get one final day in Hollywood.
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Studios 3026, Santa Monica Airport, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideUnited States Geological Survey (USGS) · public domain · Wikimedia CommonsMeet the artists at a free closing reception inside Studios 3026.
Studios 3026, Santa Monica Airport, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideUnited States Geological Survey (USGS) · public domain · Wikimedia CommonsMeet the artists at a free closing reception inside Studios 3026.
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Japanese American National Museum, Historic Building lobby, Little Tokyo, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictJustefrain · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThree artists on cruising and custom cars in a free Little Tokyo lobby show, closing soon.
Japanese American National Museum, Historic Building lobby, Little Tokyo, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictJustefrain · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThree artists on cruising and custom cars in a free Little Tokyo lobby show, closing soon.
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Eastern Projects, Chinatown, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictJon Sullivan (PD Photo.org) · public domain · Wikimedia CommonsExene Cervenka anchors a Chinatown group show on its final day.
Eastern Projects, Chinatown, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictJon Sullivan (PD Photo.org) · public domain · Wikimedia CommonsExene Cervenka anchors a Chinatown group show on its final day.
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Hammer Museum, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideBuilding by Edward Larrabee Barnes, photograph by King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA survey on the scale of 150 works, from drawings to sculpture and textiles, free to see.
Hammer Museum, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideBuilding by Edward Larrabee Barnes, photograph by King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA survey on the scale of 150 works, from drawings to sculpture and textiles, free to see.
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Oak Knoll Park, Cypress, Orange CountyCypress marks its 70th birthday with a free community festival, a 100-car show, chili and salsa judging, vendors and a free kids area.
Oak Knoll Park, Cypress, Orange CountyCypress marks its 70th birthday with a free community festival, a 100-car show, chili and salsa judging, vendors and a free kids area.
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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, El Pueblo, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictFour free days of Spanish-language books, author talks, workshops and music fill LA Plaza.
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, El Pueblo, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictFour free days of Spanish-language books, author talks, workshops and music fill LA Plaza.
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South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyFinal weekend of a 25th-annual youth celebration involving about 70 charities, performances, crafts and exhibits.
South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyFinal weekend of a 25th-annual youth celebration involving about 70 charities, performances, crafts and exhibits.
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Harmony Gold Preview House and Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, Hollywood / Miracle MileFree screenings spotlight emerging Korean and Korean American filmmakers across two venues.
Harmony Gold Preview House and Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, Hollywood / Miracle MileFree screenings spotlight emerging Korean and Korean American filmmakers across two venues.
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Village Green Park, Garden Grove, Orange CountyCity-run tasting festival representing 100-plus local food and drink businesses, with live music and family programming.
Village Green Park, Garden Grove, Orange CountyCity-run tasting festival representing 100-plus local food and drink businesses, with live music and family programming.
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Westminster Civic Center, Westminster, Orange CountyA free four-day civic festival with carnival rides, live entertainment and cultural programs.
Westminster Civic Center, Westminster, Orange CountyA free four-day civic festival with carnival rides, live entertainment and cultural programs.
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Warner Center Park, Woodland Hills, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleySalute to Firefighters Festival has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Warner Center Park, Woodland Hills, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleySalute to Firefighters Festival has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Downtown Main Street and the Ventura Avenue arts corridor, Downtown Ventura, Ventura CountyArtWalk Ventura 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Downtown Main Street and the Ventura Avenue arts corridor, Downtown Ventura, Ventura CountyArtWalk Ventura 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Port of Hueneme, Port Hueneme, Ventura CountyFettlemap · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPort Hueneme's free banana festival returns for its 13th year.
Port of Hueneme, Port Hueneme, Ventura CountyFettlemap · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPort Hueneme's free banana festival returns for its 13th year.
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Leimert Park Plaza, Leimert ParkKingston12 HiFi's Sound System Ten Year Anniversary has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Leimert Park Plaza, Leimert ParkKingston12 HiFi's Sound System Ten Year Anniversary has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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