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 […]
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 WEEK, EVERY RUN, EVERY BODY- Santa Monica & Venice The Venice Run Club is the heartbeat of Venice. A community of runners here to better ourselves and our community. Come run with us. 48 for Change With the combination of a global pandemic and civil unrest around racial injustice, June of 2020 set the […]
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, […]
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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 […]
MONDAY - West Hollywood Celebrate Dr. King's Legacy by Giving Back at the City of West Hollywood's MLK Day Beautification Day! Roll up your sleeves and let your heart shine! This Saturday, January 15th, 2024, join the City of West Hollywood for a special MLK Day Beautification Day at West Hollywood Elementary School, from 9:00 […]
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 THURSDAY 12:30–1:00PM- Online via ZOOM. Would you like to learn how to meditate? Join the Hammer Museum each Thursday for Mindful Awareness Meditation Online. Mindfulness Meditation is the moment-by-moment process of actively and openly observing one’s physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost […]
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 […]
THURSDAYS - Burton Chace Park Unleash Your Inner Dancer: Free Zumba Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm at Burton Chace Park! Looking for a fun and free way to get your workout in? Craving some Latin-inspired rhythms and energetic moves to lift your spirits? Then look no further than the free Zumba classes offered every Thursday at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SATURDAYS - Long Beach Stroll Through Charm and Community: Join the Bixby Knolls Strollers! Calling all explorers, fitness enthusiasts, and community-minded individuals! The Bixby Knolls Strollers, a vibrant walking group with a 16-year legacy, invites you to lace up your shoes and discover the hidden gems of this Long Beach neighborhood. More than just a […]
EVERY SATURDAY- Hollywood Bowl DID YOU KNOW? The Hollywood Bowl is a public park. On days that there is no performances, it is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. Which makes it a perfect place to develope your stair master skills. So Get to Steppin'. And every Saturday you can join the group […]
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area Enjoy free yoga classes, Hike to Yoga LA, every Saturday morning @ 8am, at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. Hike to Yoga LA's mission is to increase individual self-awareness and collective physical health, through the connection of nature, community, and intentional movement. We aim to lead change […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DAILY - The Music Center Unveiling L.A.'s Cultural Gem: The Music Center Symphonian Tours! Los Angeles, the City of Angels, buzzes with vibrant energy. At its heart lies a hidden gem: The Music Center. More than stunning architecture, it holds a rich tapestry of artistic history and cultural significance. The Music Center Symphonian Tours offers […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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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 […]
ADMISSION IS FREE - PARKING IS NOT- Sepulveda Pass Perched atop a hill overlooking Los Angeles, the Getty Center is a renowned museum housing a vast collection of art. But beyond the grand galleries lies a hidden gem: Getty Center Robert Irwin's Central Garden, a captivating fusion of art, nature, and light. This four-acre masterpiece […]
FREE FOR GOOD! Westwood Village The Hammer Museum champions the art and artists who challenge us to see the world in a new light, to experience the unexpected, to ignite our imaginations, and inspire change. The Hammer understands that art not only has the power to transport us through aesthetic experience but can also provide […]
FREE EVERY 2nd TUESDAY of the MONTH- Griffith Park Discover the Autry Museum of the American West, and discover art, history, and cultures of the American West! Located in beautiful Griffith Park, the Autry features world-class galleries filled with Native American art and cultural materials, film memorabilia, historic firearms, paintings, interactive areas, and more. Now […]
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! […]
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 THURSDAY 12:30–1:00PM- Online via ZOOM. Would you like to learn how to meditate? Join the Hammer Museum each Thursday for Mindful Awareness Meditation Online. Mindfulness Meditation is the moment-by-moment process of actively and openly observing one’s physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost […]
THURSDAYS - Burton Chace Park Unleash Your Inner Dancer: Free Zumba Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm at Burton Chace Park! Looking for a fun and free way to get your workout in? Craving some Latin-inspired rhythms and energetic moves to lift your spirits? Then look no further than the free Zumba classes offered every Thursday at […]
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STREAM NOW- TWO HOUR VIRTUAL TOUR- Petersen Auto Museum Petersen Auto Museum welcomes you to join us as we do our first ever, 2+hour Full Museum & Vault Virtual Guided Tour. This tour will walk through almost all of the vehicles in the museum and cover the 5 newest exhibitions including Supercars, Extreme Conditions, Reclaimed […]
FREE ONLINE MUSIC CLASSES- free with your library card ArtistWorks provides world-class instruction for the most popular string and band instruments through self-paced video lessons from professional musicians. ArtistWorks is dedicated to providing anyone, anywhere in the world with affordable, interactive access to some of the greatest music teachers in the world. And thanks to your […]
FREE EVERY THURSDAY - SUNDAY- Sylmar Founder JB Nethercutt spent a lifetime establishing this collection of historic importance. Unique to automobile museums, each car on display is attentively serviced and maintained to remain as drivable as when the vehicle originally rolled off the showroom floor. On view are various Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance winners and cars […]
TUESDAY TO SUNDAY - Italian American Museum of Los Angeles The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, or IAMLA, is located in the historic Italian Hall, which was constructed in 1908 to serve as a gathering place for the Italian community. Today, the Italian Hall is the oldest remaining structure from Los Angeles’ Italian enclave […]