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

Fiesta La Ballona closes out August with one of our favorite festivals. Photo courtesy of the festival
Fiesta La Ballona closes out August with one of our favorite festivals. Photo courtesy of the festival
8/1/22 - By Kylie Williams

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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Free Things To Do in Los Angeles this August

Annenberg Community Beach House Sunset Picnic

Monday, August 1, 2022
Santa Monica
The Annenberg Community Beach House welcomes guests to picnic as the sun goes down. READ MORE

National Night Out Events

Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Various locations throughout LA and OC
All over LA, LAPD branches host National Night Out on the first Tuesday of August. Events vary, but all encourage kids to develop a familiarity and comfortability with law enforcement officers. Many of these celebrations include bounce houses, games, opportunities to get up close and personal with emergency response vehicles, and free food. And of course, law enforcement officers will be present to talk with community members. READ MORE

Back to School Event and Giveaway

Saturday, August 6, 2022
Los Angeles
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw wants to help get your kids ready for school. This event features giveaways, free backpacks for the first 5,000 attendees, free haircuts, health and resource stations, live entertainment, and programming for kids.  READ MORE

Back to School Celebration (Thousand Oaks)

Saturday, August 13, 2022
Thousand Oaks
Calabasas Mommy and the Conejo Family Events Community hosts a family-friendly event at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, celebrating all things back-to-school. Guests can enjoy a festive fair featuring crafts, giveaways, KidFIT fitness demos, and more.    READ MORE

Odd Nights at the Autry

Friday, August 19, 2022
Griffith Park
Odd Nights at the Autry is a free monthly outdoor event on the Autry grounds. Families can bring blankets and folding chairs and kick back to enjoy an evening picnic with live music on the huge lawn. READ MORE

Summertime Explorers

Wednesdays in August
Long Beach
Young explorers can venture to 2nd & PCH for free summertime crafts and fun. Weekly activities include themed educational and interactive entertainment, photo ops, and crafts. READ MORE

Night Market at the Bungalow

Thursdays through August 25, 2022
Santa Monica
The Night Market at The Bungalow is a new weekly summer event series every Thursday. The fun includes lots & lots of food trucks, music by Jeremy Sole, cocktails, a kid's area by Tiny Tots Mobile Play, and more! READ MORE

Dance DTLA

Fridays through September 2, 2022
DTLA
The Music Center's Dance DTLA returns this summer for 11 Friday nights of free in-person lessons and dancing under the stars. The evenings include free lessons by LA's top dance instructors as well as music, art-making workshops, food and drinks, and more. READ MORE

Chinatown Summer Nights

Saturdays through August 20, 2022
Chinatown
Part food event, part summer party, Chinatown Summer Nights presents an exciting hot spot for Angelenos this summer. READ MORE

As Boo Like It

Saturdays & Sundays in August
Culver City
The long-awaited return of kid-friendly Shakespeare in Culver City? As Boo Like It! The Actors Gang is at it again, this year putting a spin on Shakespeare's As You Like It that is simply monstrous! READ MORE

Getty Garden Concerts for Kids

Saturdays & Sundays in August through August 21, 2022
Los Angeles
The Getty Center's Garden Concerts for Kids returns this August for three weekends of shows. READ MORE
Free movies under the stars... Photo courtesy of Santa Ana Movies in the Park via Facebook
Free movies under the stars... Photo courtesy of Santa Ana Movies in the Park via Facebook

Free Outdoor Movies in Los Angeles in August

Moonlight Movies on the Beach - LBCC

Thursday, August 4, 2022
Long Beach
Moonlight Movies are going to college: Long Beach City College. Movies range from Cruella to Spider-Man: No Way Home. Dinner, snacks, and popcorn are available for purchase; movie-goers may also bring their own food. Parking is free, but limited. READ MORE

Sierra Madre Family Movie Fridays

Friday, August 5, 2022
Sierra Madre
On select Fridays, families can watch movies on the grass at the Bandshell in Memorial Park. Picnic meals are welcome. Moviegoers should bring seating and blankets to enjoy recent hits such as Encanto and Spider-Man: No Way Home. READ MORE

Family Movies Under the Stars (Buena Park)

Friday, August 12, 2022
Buena Park
Families can gather in Buena Park's Boisseranc Park for free movies under the stars. READ MORE

Movies in the Park (Simi Valley)

Friday, August 12, 2022
Simi Valley
Films in Rancho Madera Community Park are shown on a 30-foot inflatable screen. Prior to the movie guests can enjoy crafts and games. READ MORE

Yorba Linda Movies in the Park

Saturday, August 20, 2022
Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda hosts free monthly movies in the park shown on a giant inflatable screen. READ MORE

Torrance Movies in the Park 2022

Saturday, August 27, 2022
Torrance
Movies begin at dusk (around 8pm) for these free movie screenings at parks in Torrance. Bring warm clothes, lawn chairs, and picnics.  READ MORE

Santa Ana Movies in the Park

Wednesdays in August
Santa Ana
Free popcorn and a movie, what more can you ask! The 2022 Santa Ana Movies in the Park series takes place every Wednesday at various city parks throughout Santa Ana. Free popcorn is provided to the first 500 guests each night, while supplies last. READ MORE

PCH Movies and Moonlight - Summer Series

Fridays, August 5 - 19, 2022
Long Beach
2ND & PCH returns with its free outdoor summer movie series.  Films are shown along Seaport Way and begin just after sunset. Screenings include pre-show activities from 7pm - 8:30pm. READ MORE

Moonlight Movies on the Beach - Granada Beach

Saturdays in August
Granada Beach
Families are invited to enjoy free movies under the stars at Granada Beach, from Encanto to The Princess Bride. Dinner, snacks, and popcorn are available for purchase; movie-goers may also bring their own food. Parking is free, but limited.. READ MORE

Movies on the Green (Warner Center)

Saturdays in August
Woodland Hills
Free outdoor movies return to Warner Center Park this August. Films are presented on a 30-foot theatrical screen with digital projection, surround sound, and high-resolution digital picture. READ MORE
The International Surf Festival brings young surfers to the sea. Photo courtesy of the festival
The International Surf Festival brings young surfers to the sea. Photo courtesy of the festival

August's Best Free Festivals in Los Angeles

International Surf Festival

Wednesday - Sunday, August 3 - 7, 2022
Various beach locations near Torrance
Hang ten in Manhattan Beach this weekend for the 59th International Surf Festival. The three signature events for the festival are the Judge Taplin Lifeguard Medley Relay, the Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim, and the Charlie Saikley 6-Man Volleyball Tournament.  Other events include a surfing contest, a body surfing contest (great for kids), a beach run, paddleboard races, a dory race, and other youth events. READ MORE

2022 Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival

Macbeth runs August 6 - September 24, 2022
Griffith Park
The Bard is back, baby! Free Shakespeare returns to Griffith Park for a full summer of theater under the stars. READ MORE

Natsumatsuri Family Festival 2022

Saturday, August 13, 2022
Los Angeles
Celebrate Japanese culture with a free day of fun at the Japanese American National Museum. This year, the Natsumatsuri Festival is back in person. Kids can decorate a pair of sunglasses, create a traditional Japanese fan, write their wish for the wishing tree, learn the art of origami, or take part in the 30th anniversary scavenger hunt throughout the museum. READ MORE

Nisei Week Japanese Festival

August 13 - 20, 2022
Little Tokyo
Learn about the rich cultural heritage of Japan during Nisei Week in Little Tokyo. Nisei Week is one of the longest running ethnic festivals in the United States. Guests can try Japanese cuisine, watch the gyoza eating contest, marvel at the vehicles in the car show, and enjoy a performance of Taiko drumming.  READ MORE

Getty 25 Community Art Festivals

Saturdays & Sundays, August 13 -28, 2022
Crenshaw and Watts
In honor of the Getty Center's 25th anniversary, Getty partners with organizations across LA for free weekend festivals. Each event features hands-on art workshops, live music and performances, an immersive digital experience of Getty collections, prizes and giveaways, photo booths, and food for purchase. READ MORE

Fiesta La Ballona

Friday - Sunday, August 26 - 28, 2022
Culver City (admission is free, ride tickets are $1)
Culver City's premier community event, Fiesta La Ballona, treats families to outdoor concerts, carnival rides (wristbands available for purchase), a petting zoo, K-9 demonstrations, and pony rides all weekend long. Other highlights include a pancake breakfast and a magic show.  READ MORE

Leimert Park Jazz Festival

Saturday, August 27, 2022
Baldwin Hills
Feel the jazz vibes all day long at the Leimert Park Jazz Festival. This free event features local jazz musicians taking the stage to groove all day long. In addition to the music, the festival features a visual arts pavilion, a food truck zone, a wine and beer lounge, a community resource zone, and a kids zone. READ MORE

Redondo Beach Summer Music Festival 2022

Thursdays & Saturdays in August
Redondo Beach
The free concerts on Redondo Beach Pier come with an added bonus: the chance to see the sun set over the ocean. New this year: Thursday night concerts feature tribute bands. READ MORE

Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Los Angeles in August

Norwalk Summer Concerts on the Lawn

Wednesdays, August 3 - 17, 2022
Norwalk
Norwalk's Summer Concert Series offers live, outdoor music on the Civic Center Lawn.  Guests should bring blankets, chairs, and pack a picnic to enjoy.   READ MORE

City of Glendale Free Summer Concerts in the Park

Wednesdays August 3 & 10, 2022
Glendale
Glendale hosts free summer concerts in the north end of Verdugo Park on Wednesdays​ this summer. READ MORE

Concerts on Cañon

Thursdays through August 25, 2022
Beverly Hills
The City of Beverly Hills presents live music under the stars in Beverly Cañon Gardens, adjacent to the Montage Hotel.  READ MORE

OC Parks 2022 Summer Concert Series

Thursdays in August
Various Parks in Orange County
OC Parks hosts free weekly concerts at rotating locations this summer. Concert-goers should bring blankets and beach chairs. Picnics are welcome; food trucks serve on-site, with a beer and wine garden available to those 21 and over.  READ MORE

South El Monte Summer Concerts

Thursdays, August 11 & 25, 2022
South El Monte
Free concerts are held at South El Monte City Hall on select Thursdays this summer. Other highlights include game booths and food vendors. READ MORE

2022 Summer Sounds Free Concert Series

Sundays, August 7 & 21, 2022
West Hollywood
The City of West Hollywood, through WeHo Arts, presents the 2022 Summer Sounds Free Concert Series.  All concerts are held at Plummer Park this year. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

The Bungalow Santa Monica
Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center
LBCC Campuses, including LAC
Various Parks, including Hurless Barton Park
Various Parks, including De Portola
Various Parks in Santa Ana
Various Beach locations
Griffith Park - Dell Performance Area
Multiple Locations throughout LA
Various OC Parks, such as Craig Park
South El Monte City Hall