EVERY SUNDAY - Gardena Rev Your Engines at the Every Sunday Car Show in Gardena, CA! Buckle up, car enthusiasts! Every Sunday, Gardena, CA, comes alive with the revving of engines, the gleam of polished classics, and the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts. This weekly event is an open invitation to showcase your wheels - yes, […]
FREE EVERY SUNDAY- Los Angeles VISIT THE CRAFT MUSEUM TODAY! Located on Los Angeles’ historic Miracle Mile since 1965, Craft Contemporary reveals the potential of craft to educate, captivate, provoke, and empower. This unique museum engages people through its diverse exhibitions and programs that challenge established ideas about craft and folk art and inspire a […]
INGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY- Inglewood Come to The Inglewood Public Library and "check out" their new selection of video games, for Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One, that you can borrow, just like you would borrow a book? Did you finish your homework? Let's Play! Get your GAME ON! Check out our Video Game collection! Over 160 […]
Unleash Your Inner Musician: Dive into World-Class Online Music Lessons Dreaming of strumming like Paul Gilbert, fingerpicking like Andy McKee, or belting out tunes with confidence? Your musical journey starts right here, with ArtistWorks, the premier platform for online music lessons with legendary artists. A Universe of Musical Possibilities Browse through our extensive catalog of […]
NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE Snoop Dogg presents Doggyland on YouTube! The home of modern, hip-hop-inspired takes on kids' songs and nursery rhymes presented by Snoop Dogg! This show features a colorful cast of dogs who educate and entertain children through the power of singing, dancing, and rapping! The cast is composed of Bow Wizzle (played […]
Virtual and In Person - Pasadena Do you have a hidden artist waiting to emerge? Perhaps you've always wanted to explore painting, sculpting, or other creative endeavors. The Armory Center for the Arts, in collaboration with the City of Pasadena, is offering an exciting opportunity to unleash your inner artist – free community art classes! […]
BORROW AN EXPLORATION BAG - LA Country Library Unleash your inner explorer without the need to venture far and wide! Just step outside and prepare for a thrilling adventure! Even in the vibrant urban landscape of Los Angeles County, nature's wonders await your discovery at every turn. Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey […]
FREE EVERYDAY- off PCH in Malibu The Getty Villa houses the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection.This collection antiquities includes over 1,200 works are on view in 23 galleries devoted to the permanent collection along with five additional galleries for changing exhibitions. There are objects dating from 6,500 B.C. to A.D. 400. The Getty Villa offers […]
FREE WEEKDAYS- UCLA Westwood Village The UCLA Collection of Meteorites is the largest on the West Coast and contains over 2500 samples from about 1500 different meteorites. It is the fifth largest collection of meteorites in the United States and the second largest housed at a university. Our collection includes the main masses of about 40 […]
EVERY MONDAY - INGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY Design. Construct. Create. The best way to foster your child's creativity is by providing them with the tools to build their own world and let their imagination soar. Join us at Inglewood Public Library - Children's Services, every Monday from 4 pm - 5 pm. The Lego Bricks is […]
TRAILS & TIDE POOLING in Palos Verdes Abalone Cove Shoreline Park is a coastal tide pool treasure, located at the tip of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The park contains an ecological preserve and is famous for its outstanding tide pools. It is worth checking tide charts to visit these beaches at low tide for the tide […]
ONGOING EXHIBIT - Natural History Museum Dive into L.A.'s Prehistoric Past: Unveiling the Secrets of "LA Underwater" Ever wonder what swam beneath the bustling streets of Los Angeles millions of years ago? The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) takes you on a captivating journey through time with their immersive exhibition, "LA Underwater." […]
OPEN DAILY- Manhattan Beach Pier The Roundhouse Aquarium is located at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier. The Roundhouse has undergone a recent revitalization through a $4 million capital project spearheaded by the Harrison Greenberg Foundation. The new Roundhouse Aquarium educates and inspires more than 300,000 visitors every year. It is managed and operated […]
FREE EVERY DAY- Exposition Park, DTLA Find yourself immersed in the majestic grandeur of a giant kelp forest, where algae called kelp grow as large as trees and support a tremendous variety of life. You may be amazed to discover that examples of this spectacular ecosystem, which in the wild can support over 800 species, […]
NOW ON EXHIBIT - Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale Enriching the community through artwork. The Forest Lawn Museum first opened in 1952 and is located adjacent to the Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection at Forest Lawn – Glendale. Forest Lawn’s founder, Dr. Hubert Eaton, wrote in his Builder’s Creed that our park should be “a place where artists […]
EVERY WEDNESDAY- Inglewood Public Library The Inglewood Public Library presents Teen Gaming every Wednesday at the Main Library's Teen Alcove, from 3:00-4:00pm. For teens ages 13–19 years old. Masks are required. Hey Teens, Get Your Game On! Stop by the Main Library to play Nintendo Switch, PS4 & also take turns playing virtual reality OCULUS! […]
EVERY WEDNESDAY - Palisades Village Palisades Village Kids Club! Join us at 10 AM and 11 AM for a delightful dose of fun-filled activities that will leave everyone smiling. Get ready to groove to live music, be captivated by engaging storytelling sessions, and be enchanted by lively puppet shows. The Kids Club is designed […]
California African American Museum (CAAM) Temporarily Closed For Repair FREE! TUES - SUNDAY- Exposition Park The California African American Museum (CAAM) focuses on enrichment and education on the cultural heritage and history of African Americans with a focus on California and western United States. Admission is free to all visitors. The California African American Museum's mission is to […]
EVERY WEDNESDAY - Pasadena Storytime Adventures Await at Vroman's with Mr. Steve! Calling all little bookworms and curious minds! Embark on a magical journey every Wednesday at 11 AM at the Colorado Blvd. location of Vroman's Bookstore with the beloved Mr. Steve and his storytime gang! Get ready for a morning filled with laughter, learning, […]
FREE TO SEE- Exposition Park Explore L.A. and the world at The Natural History Museum. You'll see dinosaurs, gems and minerals, gardens, Latin American treasures, and beloved dioramas to name a few. Discoveries are made here every day—by scientists, historians, and you! Ongoing Exhibitions Dinosaur Encounters Get close to a living, breathing dinosaur! Fun, educational, […]
EVERY WEDNESDAY- Burton Chace Park Enjoy this free beginning drawing & watercolor art class with Cammie Richardson. Classes will take place in person and via Zoom. Watercolor Schedule Change – Wednesdays, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm *Registration is required and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To register email chacepark@bh.lacounty.gov. NOTE: Students must be 14 […]
FREE ONLINE FILMS Free With Your Library Card Stream Movies on Kanopy. Kanopy is the best video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. If you're interested in independent, international, classic, or documentary films, you're in luck. Get out your library card and sign up for Kanopy, our newest on-demand video streaming service. Find movies, documentaries, […]
FREE ONLINE EDUCATIONAL CONTENT For kids ages 3-8 Kanopy Kids: Educational, Enriching, Entertaining programming for children of all ages—as well as the young at heart. Parents can trust that our catalog encourages social and emotional development, promotes respect for community diversity, and inspires creativity. Browse and discover the videos that spark children’s imagination. What […]
ONLINE - Santa Monica History Museum Step Back in Time: Santa Monica's Broadway Comes Alive with Augmented Reality! Imagine strolling down a bustling street, not as it is today, but as it was decades ago. The air hums with the chatter of a vibrant community, storefronts beckon with forgotten wares, and laughter spills from open […]
NOW OPEN- Van Nuys 6100 Woodley Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406 Nestled amidst the bustling San Fernando Valley lies an oasis of serenity – the Japanese Garden at Van Nuys, also known as Suihōen (水芳園), meaning "garden of water and fragrance." This captivating 6.5-acre sanctuary transports you to a world of tranquility, offering a […]
FREE EVERY THIRD THURSDAY- Little Tokyo Japanese American National Museum is the first gallery in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry as an integral part of U.S. story. Through its comprehensive collection of objects, images and documents, as well as multi-faceted exhibitions, educational programs, documentaries and publications. The […]
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH - Santa Monica Pier Join us every THIRD THURSDAY of the month as Local's Night at Santa Monica Pier rolls out the red carpet to celebrate our vibrant community with a curated series designed by locals, for locals! We are excited to bring you an unforgettable experience, so gather […]
EVERY 3rd THURSDAY - Santa Monica Pier Sing, Dance, and Connect Around Books at Santa Monica Pier! Calling all bookworms and little adventurers! Books and Cookies invite you to a vibrant musical storytime experience at the iconic Santa Monica Pier Carousel. Get ready to read, sing, dance, play, and connect with other families in a […]
A LITTLE BIT OF TOKYO IN LITTLE TOKYO- Japanese American National Museum The James Irvine Japanese Garden is a traditional Japanese Garden located on the Little Tokyo campus of the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center. The garden is open to the public for enjoyment seven days a week between 10am and 4pm unless there […]
FREE WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD Available at Your Local Library Online. Mango Languages online offers a fun convenient way to learn a new language with multi-media tools in a self-paced learning program. Over 70 world language courses More than 70 ESL/ELL courses Available for desktop, Android & iOS, anytime, anywhere Your library card gives you free 24/7 unlimited access […]
BORROW A PLAY KIT - Los Angeles Public Library Enhance your child's playtime with our exciting Play Kits, available for borrowing and taking home for an entire week! Each Play Kit is thoughtfully curated and includes a delightful toy, an engaging book, and a list of suggested activities for you and your child to enjoy […]
WEEKDAYS- LA Parks & Recreation Centers Are you search for fun activities for kids near you? The Department of Recreation and Parks, through the LA Kids program, is offering over 200 free classes, programs and activities to youth ages 5-17 years old since 1996. OVER 200 FREE CLASSES The Department of Recreation and Parks, through […]
STEP BACK IN TIME- Venice Beach The Venice Heritage Museum's mission is to preserve, showcase, and nurture Venice’s diverse cultural heritage and history. The Venice Heritage Museum (VHM) gives visitors the opportunity to experience the stories of one of our country's most culturally rich and innovative communities—Venice, a Los Angeles, California coastal community. VHM is […]
EVERY FRIDAY- in Burbank The Classic Car Show at Bob's Big Boy, has been a tradition in Burbank for years. A buzzy retro scene begins to unfold as enthusiasts cruise in looking for prime spots where the tower sign’s red neon might reflect off their freshly polished hoods. Weekly cars shows are a slice of […]
BORROW MOVIES, MUSIC, eBOOKS & more, 24/7 with your library card. Hoopla free media streaming. This groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library. Best of all, its all FREE with your library card allowing you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or […]
CITY PLANTS IS OFFERING FREE TREES TO LA RESIDENTS! Help make the city greener and healthier, by planting a tree in your yard or on your street, you can help reduce air pollution, lower energy bills, and increase property values! Getting a free tree from City Plants is easy. Simply visit their website and fill […]
OPEN YEAR ROUND- Griffith Park The Trail to Amir's Garden is a 1.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located LA's Griffith Park. This shady rest stop and memorial garden features beautiful wild flowers and water-bearing, fire-resistive succulents interspersed with natives and memorial trees and plants. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, nature […]
EVERY DAY 'til MIDNIGHT- Dockweiler State Beach The Dockweiler Beach Fire Pits are located about 3 miles south of Playa del Rey, this inviting beach features 3 miles of shoreline, an RV park, and over 2,000 regular vehicle parking spaces. The wide sandy beach lies beneath the departures flight path of LAX, offering fantastic belly […]
Find Your Musical Voice: Free In-Person Music Lessons Await You in Santa Monica! Music whispers to your soul ignites your passion, and fills your world with vibrant melodies. Do you dream of learning to sing like an angel, soar on the strings, or beat to your own rhythm? Look no further than Santa Monica Conservatory […]
EVERY 3rd SATURDAY - Long Beach 30 Minutes to a Cleaner Coast: Join the Monthly Beach Cleanup on 1 Granada Ave! Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in just half an hour? Join us for the 30-Minute Beach Cleanup, happening every third Saturday of the month at 1 Granada Ave, right […]
TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS - Ivy Station Unwind and Play: Fun, Games, and Books at Ivy Station Park! Looking for a fun and free way to spend your mornings or afternoons with friends and family? Look no further than Ivy Station Park! Every Tuesday and Saturday, join us for a delightful mix of games, books, and […]
EVERYDAY IS FREE DAY in Griffith Park Take a trip back in time at Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park! You will have a fun learning experience as you tour INSIDE the historic train cars at the park. Travel Town Museum is “an outdoor museum which features an impressive collection of Locomotives Freight Cars […]
Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something artful to do after spending time in the galleries, drop by Art Lab for hands-on creative activities inspired by artworks on view at the museum. This program is for anyone—at any age or skill level—who wants to experiment with art making. Facilitated by Hammer […]
EVERY SUNDAY @ Waterside Shopping Center Marina del Rey Join us every Sunday morning for the Million Dollar Breakfast Club Car Show, at the Waterside Shopping Center in Marina del Rey. The coffee, cars and a gathering of car enthusiast cruise in from 7-9am. It doesn’t matter whether you have a hot rod, exotic, late […]
JUNE 21st- Live Broadcast Summer Solstice at Griffith Observatory marks the start of summer in the northern hemisphere with a live online talk! Observatory staff will discuss the meaning of local noon, show how the Sun’s changing path across the sky causes seasonal changes, and determine where the Sun sets on the western horizon. Seasons […]
EVERY SUNDAY AT SUNSET @ The Venice Sign Marcus Gladney created the Venice Electric Light Parade to bring together bike enthusiasts who love to light up their bikes and set out into the night along the beautiful Venice Beach boardwalk. Got a fancy two wheeler? Perhaps a chromed out, spoked up low rider with a […]
FIRST SATURDAY DROP-IN TOUR- UCLA The Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden (MEMBG) is a living museum, having special collections designed to assist the undergraduate teaching mission at UCLA and to augment the capability for research on campus. MEMBG serves as a long-term repository for unusual plants, a refugium for biodiversity. This facility offers its educational […]
OPEN DAILY- The Annenberg Community Beach House The Annenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica State Beach is a public facility located on 5 acres of oceanfront property. With spectacular views, splash pad, playground, gallery, Marion Davies Guest House, beach courts & fields, community & cultural events, historic pool, free wi-fi, and more, there's something for everyone […]
BORROW AN EXPLORATION BAG - LA Country Library Unleash your inner explorer without the need to venture far and wide! Just step outside and prepare for a thrilling adventure! Even in the vibrant urban landscape of Los Angeles County, nature's wonders await your discovery at every turn. Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey […]
FREE EVERY 1st FRIDAY- Pasadena Norton Simon Museum, embrace a remarkable opportunity to immerse yourself in the captivating world of art and culture! Discover the allure of artistic expression as you're cordially invited to experience FREE ADMISSION at Norton Simon Museum on the enchanting first Friday of each month, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. […]