Free Seasonal Highlights in Los Angeles
🌸 Spring
- Griffith Park Wildflower Hikes
- CicLAvia Open Streets Festival
- Cherry Blossom Festival in Little Tokyo
- Topanga Earth Day Festival
- Easter Sunrise Service at the Hollywood Bowl (lawn seating)
- DTLA, Culver City, and Venice ArtWalks
- Venice Art Crawl
- Outdoor Yoga in Echo Park
- Venice Beach Drum Circle
☀️ Summer
- Griffith Observatory Public Star Parties
- Shakespeare in the Park (Griffith or Pan Pacific Park)
- Grand Performances (Downtown LA)
- Movies on the Beach at Dockweiler (check LA County Parks schedule)
- KCRW Summer Nights Concert Series
- Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park Free Concerts
- Echo Park Rising Music Festival
🍂 Fall
- LA Korean Festival
- Abbot Kinney Festival in Venice
- Fall Foliage Walks at Echo Park, Vista Hermosa, Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
- CicLAvia Fall Route
- DTLA and Venice ArtWalks
- Venice Beach Drum Circle (still going strong year-round)
- Halloween Lights at Spadena House (The Witch’s House)
❄️ Winter
- LA County Holiday Tree Lighting (Grand Park)
- Marina del Rey Boat Parade
- Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks
- Candy Cane Lane Holiday Lights (Woodland Hills)
- Rose Parade Float Viewing (afternoon Jan 1 & 2)
- Christmas Caroling at The Grove or Americana
- Griffith Observatory Sunset & Skyline Views
⚠️ Heads-Up: Free With Conditions
Some free events or places are available on specific dates or may require advance reservations. Here are a few worth noting:
- Free Garden Days at The Huntington — Free but only on select days, with online RSVP.
- Descanso Gardens Free Days — Same deal, free on specific Tuesdays with advance reservations.
- Cinespia Free Movie Nights — Rare, but occasionally happens — always check the listing first.
- Griffith Park Haunted Areas in Fall — You can visit spooky-decorated public areas for free, but paid attractions like the Hayride are separate.
- Pershing Square Ice Rink — Free to watch, but skating has a fee.
