Outdoor

Free Shakespeare Festival at Griffith Park

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Culture & Community
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Pack your picnic basket, shake out your blanket and grab your friends & family by the hand. LA’s Shakespeare in the Park returns for an entire summer of FREE theater under the stars!

Fall in love with this summer’s  As You Like It, a screwball romantic comedy with songs inspired by 1930’s crooner, Al Bowlly.

Performance Schedule: 

Wednesdays through Sundays at 7:00 p.m. at Griffith Park’s Old Zoo

Immersive Prologue at 6:00 p.m.

Performance season: Wednesdays through Sundays from July 10 – September 1, 2024!

Website Link
https://www.iscla.org/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Old Zoo in Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.145026, -118.2937784

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10327910
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Leimert Park Night Market

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Experience flavor and treats from across the African Diaspora in a night market curated by Black Women Vendors. Local Black women-owned food businesses bring you cuisine from Jamaica, Ethiopia, and Belize, to name a few. You can also enjoy savory soul food from the heart of Louisiana or try Philly-inspired vegan street food creations. For the encore, quench your thirst with hand-crafted juices and satisfy a sweet tooth with mouth-watering desserts and ice cream.   The market is held weekly on Wednesdays from 7:00  – 10:00 p.m.
Website Link
leimertparknightmarket.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

Leimert Park Village
43rd Place
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0048283, -118.2587638

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10285027
Event Main Image

L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Brighten up your holidays with an all new Yuletide tradition! The Zoo will  be decorated with festive lights for the winter holiday season. This fresh, exciting event will include family-friendly evening activities to illuminate the season for memories that will make you smile all year.
Event Date
-
Event Location

Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1490401, -118.2840485

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
323-644-4200
Event ID
10348313
Event Main Image

Enchanted Forest of Light

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Enchanted is a one-mile, nighttime walk through distinct lighting displays. Some of the displays are interactive and invite participation, while some are merely there to be observed and enjoyed. Food and beverage options abound at Enchanted. Grab a quick bite, a hot chocolate or an adult beverage within the Enchanted experience.
Website Link
descansogardens.org/programs-events/enchanted/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.2013877, -118.2101229

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Purchase tickets in advance at website
Contact Phone
(818) 952-4390
Event ID
10325067
Event Main Image

Grand Park’s Winter Glow

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Winter Glow is an immersive nighttime that will take over Grand Park to celebrate the holidays. As the days shorten and darken, the park will celebrate light as a giver of warmth and beauty.
Website Link
grandparkla.org/signature_programs/winter-glow
Event Date
-
Event Location

Gloria Molina Grand Park
200 N. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0562861, -118.2467294

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213-972-8080
Event ID
10326049
Event Main Image

Marina Lights at Burton Chace Park

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
There’s nothing more festive than holiday lights throughout the 10-acre Burton Chace Park. The spectacular display of sparkling lights and decor will take place every night throughout December. Enjoy a seaside stroll under the holiday lights. Bring a hot cup of cocoa or pick up food from nearby restaurants. Free.
Website Link
visitmdr.com/events/christmas
Event Date
-
Event Location

Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina Del Rey, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.9774796, -118.4448091

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10325540
Event Main Image

Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Glide into the holidays and join us for ice skating in Pershing Square! The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square offers the quintessential winter activity in the heart of beautiful downtown Los Angeles. Surrounded by art, lively activity and the impressive city skyline, our outdoor ice rink lets you enjoy entertainment and ice skating in Los Angeles under the sun and stars.

 

Sunday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Website Link
holidayicerinkdowntownla.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

Pershing Square
532 S. Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0485099, -118.2532776

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$20
Event ID
10348360
Event Main Image

Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Glide into the holidays and join us for ice skating in Pershing Square. The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square offers the quintessential winter activity in the heart of beautiful downtown Los Angeles. Surrounded by art, lively activity, and the impressive city skyline, our outdoor ice rink lets you enjoy entertainment and ice skating in Los Angeles under the sun and stars.

 

Sunday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Website Link
holidayicerinkdowntownla.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

Pershing Square
532 S. Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0485099, -118.2532776

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$20
Event ID
10325012
Event Main Image

Social Forest: Oaks of Tovaangar

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Social Forest: Oaks of Tovaangar is inspired by Joseph Beuys’s influential work 7000 Oaks. In a multifaceted effort, The Broad will present his art, an offsite public reforestation project, and a series of programs connected with the legacy of Joseph Beuys’s art and environmental advocacy. Social Forest: Oaks of Tovaangar encompasses planting 100 native trees, primarily coast live oaks, in Elysian Park in Los Angeles and additional plantings at Kuruvungna Village Springs in West L.A. Reserve tickets at website
Website Link
pst.art/en/exhibitions/social-forest
Event Date
-
Event Location

The Broad
221 S. Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0544669, -118.2505609

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10345036
Event Main Image

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Explore living collections of orchids and camellias, a botanical conservatory, a fragrant rose garden, a children’s garden, and more, in 16 themed gardens spread over 120 acres. All visitors, including members, must reserve tickets online in advance.

 

Open Daily,  10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Closed on Tuesdays
Website Link
https://tickets.huntington.org/?_gl=1%2awnmvuw%2a_ga%2aMTg1MzA5MDk5NC4xNzA0MzA5ODMx%2a_ga_1BGEDHGTJ6%2aMTcwNDMyMTE5OS4yLjAuMTcwNDMyMTE5OS42MC4wLjA.
Event Date
-
Event Location

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1278618, -118.1094516

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$13 – $36
Contact Phone
626.405.2100
Event ID
10285159
Event Main Image
Outdoor