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As we transition from winter to spring, there is (naturally) a bit of a lull in the L.A. events season. But don’t be dismayed, because there are a TON of great free activations coming up in the Southland over the next month, and it’s our duty to point you in the right direction.
Here we’re talking about the premier of CicLAvia’s 2025 events season, a Zine Fest at The Broad, a Kite Festival in Redondo Beach, ArtNight in Pasadena, and even one big day when over 30 regional museums will all offer free admission. Sounds pretty fair, right?
And of course as a delightful bonus, all suggestions are Metro accessible, meaning not only won’t you pay to attend, but you can skip the hassle of traffic and save on parking headaches when you arrive. It’s a perfect combo. Now all that’s left is to decide where you want to go…
Upcoming Free Events in Los Angeles
Broxton Plaza Grand Opening (February 22) -> Westwood Village is hosting a Grand Opening celebration for Broxton Plaza, which now offers the largest pedestrian plaza in Los Angeles as part of L.A. City Transportation Department’s People St Program. The kickoff events feature a slew of community activities, including a Boba Giveaway for the first 100 guests at Sharetea, a free roller skate area with rentals and protective gear for borrow for free, a soft play area for kids, and live music from UCLA Marching Band and other student groups. Runs noon to 5 p.m. Go Metro: Take Line 2, 6, 602 or 761 to Westwood / Weyburn.
CicLAvia West Adams Meets University Park (February 23) -> CicLAvia kicks off their 2025 schedule with a course that will connect West Adams to University Park. Come walk/skate/pedal along a 4-mile, car-free route that spans Jefferson Blvd. from La Brea to Vermont. Runs 9 a.m. tp 3 p.m. Go Metro: Access the event via multiple stops along the E Line, including at Expo/Vermont, Expo/Western, Expo/Crenshaw, Farmdale, and Expo/La Brea.
Night Out at LACMA (February 26) -> Night Out at LACMA showcases the museum’s current exhibitions with a free after-hours offering drinks and music on the plaza, with food will be available for purchase at the LACMA Café and LACMA Marketplace, alongside cash bars. All-ages, but an RSVP is required. Go Metro: Take Line 20/720 along Wilshire Blvd.
A Tribute to Black Legacy in Opera (February 27) -> A Tribute to Black Legacy in Opera at California African American Museum offers a recital honoring the works and voices of Black composers, poets, and artists. The programs features selections by H. T. Burleigh, Leslie Adams, and Margaret Bonds, all presented in partnership with LA Opera. Go Metro: Take the E Line to Expo Park / USC station.
PST ART Open House at The Ebell (March 1) -> PST ART Open House at The Ebell offers a day and night of art exploration to conclude PST ART: Art & Science Collide. Highlights include the taping of a new game show pilot from Radiolab, a pop-up art-science book fair from Printed Matter, visions of alien life from the Berggruen Institute, artists and scientists in conversation, music and performances from AfroRithm Futures Group, Massima Bell and Julianna Barwick—plus a late-night “Hydrofeminism Lounge.” Go Metro: Take Line 20 along Wilshire Blvd.
L.A. Zine Fest at The Broad (March 1-2) L.A. Zine Fest pops up at The Broad’s East West Plaza for a two-day extravaganza of all things D.I.Y. publishing, all presented in conjunction with The Broad’s collection exhibition, Joseph Beuys: In Defense of Nature. Expect dozens of exhibitors, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and plenty of art to scope out inside the museum galleries. Go Metro: Take the B or D Lines to Grand Park / Civic Center station OR the A or E Lines to Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill station.
Festival of the Kite in Redondo Beach (March 9) 51st Annual Festival of the Kite brings a colorful day of activations to the Redondo Beach Pier, including contests with category-specific kite flying prizes, DJ’d tunes, live music, and even a hot dog on a stick eating contest. Runs noon to 5 p.m. Free to attend. Go Metro: Take Line 232 to Pacific Coast Hwy / Emerald.
Pasadena ArtNight (March 14) – The Spring 2025 edition of Pasadena ArtNight offers free admission and special activations at 19 of the city’s arts and culture institutions. Participants include the Pasadena History Museum Gamble House, Norton Simon, USC Pacific Asia Museum, and the Armory Center for the Arts. Runs 6 to 10 p.m. Keep an eye out for info on the free shuttle service which should be available to transport visitors between participating venues throughout the evening. Go Metro: Take the A Line to Memorial Park station.
SoCal Museums Museum Free-for-All (March 16) -> SoCal Museums Museums Free-for-All is an annual regional collaboration between over thirty museums and cultural institutions, all of which will offer free admission on the same date. The 2025 list of participants includes many Metro-accessible locations, including LACMA, The Getty, The Broad, The Autry, The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and more. Plus, if you do ride Metro, some locations are Metro riders with a TAP card special discount at their stores. Go Metro: After reviewing the list of museums, head over to the Metro Trip Planner to see your options for transiting car-free.
Venice Love Fest 2025 (March 22) Venice Love Fest 2025 brings a day of good vibes and community gathering to Mar Vista. Expect live music, food trucks, over 400 locally made brands and artists, beer gardens, games, and family-friendly activities. Free to attend! Go Metro: Take Line 33 along Venice Blvd.
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