Free in August: Movies, Concerts, Festivals, and More Free Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids

Celebrate the dog days of summer with this giant list of free things to do in Los Angeles with kids this August!
I've been spending too much money lately on back-to-school supplies and Halloween decorations. (Too early, you say? I think not!) If you, like me, are feeling a bit of financial pressure this month, this list is for you. Here are events that let you end the summer with a bang without spending a buck. Whether you want to enjoy a little Shakespeare, dance the night away, or chill out to some live jazz, there's nothing to stop you—short of heatstroke. We've also got free festivals for surfers, Japanese culture enthusiasts, and kids that just love a good carnival ride.
So gather up the fam and squeeze those last drops out of your summer fun. Keep in mind that we are always adding free events to our Los Angeles event calendar as they pop up, and we keep all our roundups of free outings for families in our Guide to Free Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids.
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Baldwin Hills Crenshaw
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Chinatown Central Plaza
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LBCC Campuses, including LAC
Memorial Park
Boisseranc Park
Rancho Madera Community Park
Various Parks, including Hurless Barton Park
Various Parks, including De Portola
Various Parks in Santa Ana
Granada Beach
Warner Center Park
Various Beach locations
Griffith Park - Dell Performance Area
Little Tokyo - Various Locations
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Veterans Park
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall
Redondo Pier
Civic Center Lawn
Verdugo Park
Beverly Canons Garden
Various OC Parks, such as Craig Park
South El Monte City Hall
Plummer Park