Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best free things to do in Los Angeles the weekend of Oct 9–12, 2026: 45 picks, refreshed weekly.
45 picks · checked Sep 21
CicLAvia open-streets route (Downtown to Boyle Heights and Echo Park), Downtown, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree car-free streets from Downtown to Boyle Heights and Echo Park, to bike, walk or skate.
CicLAvia open-streets route (Downtown to Boyle Heights and Echo Park), Downtown, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree car-free streets from Downtown to Boyle Heights and Echo Park, to bike, walk or skate.
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Exposition Park (South Lawn), Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictMissvain · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree day of cultural dance, drag, live music and vendors on the eve of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Exposition Park (South Lawn), Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictMissvain · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree day of cultural dance, drag, live music and vendors on the eve of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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Participating Pasadena cultural venues, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyPhotograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOne evening of free entry and performances at Pasadena museums, with free shuttles between them.
Participating Pasadena cultural venues, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyPhotograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOne evening of free entry and performances at Pasadena museums, with free shuttles between them.
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Gloria Molina Grand Park, Civic Center, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictPhotographersnature · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree in Grand Park: 80-plus mole cooks, 50 artisans and a Teatro del Pueblo stage.
Gloria Molina Grand Park, Civic Center, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictPhotographersnature · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree in Grand Park: 80-plus mole cooks, 50 artisans and a Teatro del Pueblo stage.
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Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall HJ, South Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictGage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsStar City Games fills South Hall with free card play, vendors, artists and tournaments.
Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall HJ, South Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictGage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsStar City Games fills South Hall with free card play, vendors, artists and tournaments.
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Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Orange CountyKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOC Pride fills Downtown Santa Ana with a parade, live music and community celebration.
Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Orange CountyKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOC Pride fills Downtown Santa Ana with a parade, live music and community celebration.
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Helms Design District, Culver City Arts District, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideBlcksx · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free one-day gallery sweep with art, design and books along Washington and La Cienega.
Helms Design District, Culver City Arts District, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideBlcksx · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free one-day gallery sweep with art, design and books along Washington and La Cienega.
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The Wende Museum’s Community Center, Culver City, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideAlexis Doine · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Broadcast Stereo comes to the Wende Museum's Community Center for one afternoon only.
The Wende Museum’s Community Center, Culver City, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideAlexis Doine · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Broadcast Stereo comes to the Wende Museum's Community Center for one afternoon only.
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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 CommonsThe first major Mavis Pusey survey opens Sunday with more than 60 works.
Hammer Museum, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideBuilding by Edward Larrabee Barnes, photograph by King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe first major Mavis Pusey survey opens Sunday with more than 60 works.
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The Wende Museum, Culver City, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideAlexis Doine · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsA breath-powered siren installation reaches its final free museum weekend.
The Wende Museum, Culver City, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideAlexis Doine · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsA breath-powered siren installation reaches its final free museum weekend.
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LACMA — Smidt Welcome Plaza, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireGunnar Klack · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree Friday-evening jazz behind Urban Light, no tickets needed and picnics welcome.
LACMA — Smidt Welcome Plaza, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireGunnar Klack · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree Friday-evening jazz behind Urban Light, no tickets needed and picnics welcome.
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Great Park, Irvine, Orange CountyCelebrate Irvine’s cultures with live performances, global food, art and kids’ activities.
Great Park, Irvine, Orange CountyCelebrate Irvine’s cultures with live performances, global food, art and kids’ activities.
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Historic Downtown Murrieta, Murrieta, Inland EmpireMore than 4,000 spectators gather for classic cars, vendors, food and music in downtown Murrieta.
Historic Downtown Murrieta, Murrieta, Inland EmpireMore than 4,000 spectators gather for classic cars, vendors, food and music in downtown Murrieta.
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Big Tujunga Canyon (12400 Big Tujunga Canyon Road), Sunland-Tujunga, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyMajaTrochimczyk · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free all-ages Tongva gathering in Big Tujunga Canyon: workshops, ceremony, song and food.
Big Tujunga Canyon (12400 Big Tujunga Canyon Road), Sunland-Tujunga, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyMajaTrochimczyk · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free all-ages Tongva gathering in Big Tujunga Canyon: workshops, ceremony, song and food.
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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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Angels Gate Cultural Center, San Pedro, South Bay & Long BeachIndigenous Elders share oral traditions, teachings and ceremonies with the community.
Angels Gate Cultural Center, San Pedro, South Bay & Long BeachIndigenous Elders share oral traditions, teachings and ceremonies with the community.
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Downtown Alhambra, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMain Street programmed end to end and free to wander; the 21+ Bier Pass runs $33.85.
Downtown Alhambra, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMain Street programmed end to end and free to wander; the 21+ Bier Pass runs $33.85.
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6th Street in Downtown San Pedro, Downtown San Pedro, South Bay & Long BeachCelebrate Italian culture with food, live entertainment, vendors and family activities.
6th Street in Downtown San Pedro, Downtown San Pedro, South Bay & Long BeachCelebrate Italian culture with food, live entertainment, vendors and family activities.
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Figueroa Street, Highland Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideThis free Highland Park festival has live music, poetry, a kids zone and local vendors.
Figueroa Street, Highland Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideThis free Highland Park festival has live music, poetry, a kids zone and local vendors.
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Vista Hermosa Sport Park, San Clemente, Orange CountySan Clemente’s free carnival adds rides, games, food, live music and a weekend beer garden.
Vista Hermosa Sport Park, San Clemente, Orange CountySan Clemente’s free carnival adds rides, games, food, live music and a weekend beer garden.
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Hammer Museum, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideA free night in the galleries with a courtyard DJ and two new shows by major abstract artists.
Hammer Museum, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideA free night in the galleries with a courtyard DJ and two new shows by major abstract artists.
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Fowler Museum at UCLA, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideSpecial Program: Uhengaparaoa, Taonga Tuku Iho: Ancestral Gifts and Contemporary Māori Art has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Fowler Museum at UCLA, Westwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideSpecial Program: Uhengaparaoa, Taonga Tuku Iho: Ancestral Gifts and Contemporary Māori Art has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Montebello City Park, Montebello, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyMontebello Heritage Festival & Parade has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Montebello City Park, Montebello, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyMontebello Heritage Festival & Parade has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (Nishi Betsuin), Little Tokyo, Downtown LA & Arts District18th Annual Kokoro Craft Show has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (Nishi Betsuin), Little Tokyo, Downtown LA & Arts District18th Annual Kokoro Craft Show has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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