✨ Whether you’re into salsa dancing, wildlife sculptures, or free concerts, there are plenty of free things to do in Los Angeles this weekend.
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🐘 The Great Elephant Migration – Beverly Hills
📍 Beverly Gardens Park – 9439 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
🕒 Open daily, 7 AM – 10 PM | Now through August 1
Walk among 100 life-sized elephant sculptures in this powerful open-air art installation. A visual celebration of coexistence and conservation, this is one of the most unique free things to do in Los Angeles this weekend.
🦣 Each sculpture was handcrafted by Indigenous artisans from India and represents real wild elephants.
📍 Spans Rodeo Drive to Rexford Drive
🚻 Public restrooms at Canon Drive
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🤠 LALA Guide: Summer Hangouts at EASTWOOD
📍 611 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005
🕒 Saturday, July 12 | 7 PM – 10 PM
Line dancing, arcade games, a mechanical bull, and social vibes? This free mixer is a vibe-heavy summer send-off.
🎟️ Free with RSVP (limited capacity)
🚶♀️ Glow + Flow Community Walk
📍 4361 W Rosecrans Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
🕒 Saturday, July 12 | Arrive 10:30 AM, Walk 11 AM – 12 PM
Join a leisurely 1.5–2 mile group walk that’s family and pet-friendly. Flat terrain, positive vibes, and good community energy.
👟 Wear comfy shoes, bring water & sunscreen
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🎤 FREE CONCERT: MC Magic, Baby Bash, Lil Rob & More
📍 Pershing Square – 532 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
🕒 Sunday, July 13 | 3 PM – 11 PM
A Latin music throwback lineup of MC Magic, Baby Bash, Amanda Perez, and more. Free general admission and free after party with Paula DeAnda & Frankie J at Level 8.
🎟️ VIP + Free RSVP Info
🪩 Dance DTLA: Salsa Night at The Music Center
📍 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
🕒 Friday, July 11 | 7 PM – 11 PM
Enjoy live Latin DJ sets and dance lessons. Free things to do in Los Angeles this weekend don’t get more high-energy than this.
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🎨 VHS Dreams Opening @ Beyond the Streets
📍 434 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
🕒 Friday, July 11 | 6 PM – 9 PM
A surreal art exhibit showcasing Ghana’s cult-classic, hand-painted movie posters.
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🪷 Echo Park Lotus Festival (South Korea Theme)
📍 Echo Park Lake – 751 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026
🕒 Sat & Sun, July 12–13 | 12 PM – 9 PM
Enjoy lantern launches, food, boat races, and Korean cultural performances.
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🎶 Levitt Pavilion: Big Phat Band & La Verdad
📍 MacArthur Park – 2230 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90057
🕒 Saturday, July 12 | 7 PM
A free big band jazz and Latin soul performance under the stars.
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🌈 ¡Jotería! Cultural Pride Fest
📍 LA Plaza – 501 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
🕒 Sunday, July 13 | 1 PM – 6 PM
Live DJs, drag, vendors, and Latinx LGBTQIA+ joy.
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🍽️ Sazon Latin Food Market @ Common Space Brewery
📍 3411 W El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250
🕒 Sunday, July 13 | 2 PM – 7 PM
From Peru Vibes to Oaxaca on Wheels, this pop-up brings 🔥 food & beer pairings.
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🍿 Movies Under the Stars: Grease
📍 One Colorado – 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103
🕒 Saturday, July 12 | 8:30 PM
Outdoor movie night in Pasadena. Public seating is free and first come, first served.
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🌿 Cinema Botanica: Flow
📍 CA Botanic Garden – 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711
🕒 Saturday, July 12 | Doors 7 PM
Oscar-winning animation meets nature. Tickets include popcorn!
🎟️ From $19
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🎸 Concerts in the Park: Petty Party
📍 Polliwog Park – 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
🕒 Sunday, July 13 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Enjoy Tom Petty tributes near the beach.
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🍷 Bastille Day @ Benny Boy Brewing
📍 1821 Daly St, Los Angeles, CA 90031
🕒 Sunday, July 13 | 5 PM – 8 PM
French jazz, cider, and good vibes.
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