Festival Guide

MUSEUM FREE DAYS

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
SoCal Museums is dedicated to showcasing the diverse and vibrant cultural landscape of Southern California. SoCal Museums presents a diverse assortment of museums, reflecting the unique character of Southern California itself. Whether it’s art, natural history, science, or culture, there’s something for everyone, and you can find out which museums are free today.
Website Link
socalmuseums.org/free-days
Event Date
Event Location

Various locations around Los Angeles
United States

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10383326
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Event Type
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on a Broadway stage in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.   
Website Link
broadwayinhollywood.com/events
Event Date
Event Location

Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.102001, -118.325867

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
323.468.1770
Event ID
10355504
Event Main Image

Latin Jazz Sessions

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

Join the weekly Latin Jazz Sessions, led by Matthew Hernandez, for an introduction to various Latin music styles, including cha-cha, boleros, salsa, cumbia, and merengue. Open to all ages, these sessions provide sheet music and drumming pattern worksheets. No prior musical experience is necessary, and instruments are available for use.

Website Link
artintheparkla.org/event/latin-jazz-sessions-54/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Art in the Park
5568 Via Marisol Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90042
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1048451, -118.1882138

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
(323) 397-5718
Event ID
10383169
Event Main Image

Tour of the Historic Lanterman House

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

Discover the architectural charm of the Lanterman House, a historic site surrounded by patios and featuring thirty-two French doors. Guided tours, led by knowledgeable docents, last about 75 minutes and start from the Visitor Center. The venue offers free parking, but note that the house is not air-conditioned.

 

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Website Link
eventbrite.com/e/tour-of-the-historic-lanterman-house-tickets-965550998027
Event Date
-
Event Location

Lanterman House
4420 Encinas Dr,
La Cañada Flintridge, 91011
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.2046879, -118.2059131

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$8
Event ID
10356264
Event Main Image

Victorian Christmas

Event Type
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Christmas Holiday display of our finest antiques, Santa Clauses, angels, choir boys, and village scenes that depict Dickens’s Victorian Christmas. Our Christmas tree will be decorated with our collection of antique ornaments and there will be a display of vintage Christmas cards.

Event Date
-
Event Location

Grier Musser Museum
403 S. Bonnie Brae Street
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0610329, -118.2711096

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$15
Contact Phone
213-413-1814
Event ID
10325301
Event Main Image

New Media Film Festival

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Film
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
“New Media Film Festival® seemed like an outlier when it started in 2009, with their strange categories, web series, AI, digital comics, now all of a sudden these phrases are the new normal. NMFF always looks to the future, challenging creators, the market, and the audience to discover new storytelling. There are not many festivals pushing the limits.” Oscar Winner Nicolas Reed.

 

Pivoting Online 2025.  In light of the devastating California fires, we are proud to have donated the cost of hosting a live festival and more to charity as well as offering deeply discounted tickets. You can view the online festival from your computer, tablet, or mobile phone.
Website Link
newmediafilmfestival.com/events/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Webinar
United States

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$20
Event ID
10385752
Event Main Image

THE MUSIC CENTER TOURS

Event Type
Family Activity
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Create fun memories during summer vacation with a free tour of The Music Center’s sprawling campus. The 90-minute tours encompass The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the website to confirm tour dates. Tuesdays – Fridays, 11:00 a.m. Saturdays – Sundays, 10:15 a.m.
Website Link
musiccenter.org/visit-explore/visit-explore/tours/the-music-center-symphonian-tours tours
Event Date
-
Event Location

Walt Disney Concert Hall, Lobby
111 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0553468, -118.2499213

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
323.850.2000
Event ID
10385435
Event Main Image

MUSEUM FREE DAYS

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
SoCal Museums is dedicated to showcasing the diverse and vibrant cultural landscape of Southern California. SoCal Museums presents a diverse assortment of museums, reflecting the unique character of Southern California itself. Whether it’s art, natural history, science, or culture, there’s something for everyone, and you can find out which museums are free today.
Website Link
socalmuseums.org/free-days
Event Date
Event Location

Various locations around Los Angeles
United States

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10383325
Event Main Image

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Event Type
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on a Broadway stage in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.   
Website Link
broadwayinhollywood.com/events
Event Date
Event Location

Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.102001, -118.325867

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
323.468.1770
Event ID
10355503
Event Main Image

Compton College Farmers’ Market

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Compton College Farmers’ Market hosts regional farmers like JM Produce, C&L Farms, and Angelo Ranch. It also features local Compton and South LA-based food vendors like Pucker Up Lemonade, Kathy’s Kitchen, Fun Time Kettle Corn, and more!
Website Link
foodaccessla.org/compton-college
Event Date
-
Event Location

Compton College Farmers Market
1111 E Artesia Blvd.
Compton, 90221
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.8774785, -118.2098293

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10385620
Event Main Image
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