Free in May: The Best Free Activities and Things To Do in Los Angeles for Mother's Day and More

Meet the horses after the (free) polo matches at Will Rogers State Park.
5/3/22
- By Brian Steele
La Palma Park
Carson Park
Barnes Park Amphitheater
Max Berg Plaza Park
King Gillette Ranch
Michaels - All Locations, including
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Kidspace Children's Museum
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Placerita Nature Center
Malibu Bluffs Park
Griffith Park
Amigo Park
Will Rogers State Historic Park
Pico Rivera Library
Police and Fire Headquarters
Terasaki Budokan
Conejo Community Center
Summer is just around the corner, and so are the summer camp fees, family vacation expenses, and a TON of ice cream trips. Before the summer budget blows up, use the month of May to enjoy some of the fabulous free events all over the city. Whether you’re looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo free of charge, plan a budget-friendly outing for mom on Mother's Day, get moving outdoors, or check out a movie without breaking the bank, here are a few free things to do this month with the whole family.
Discover all the free activities and events near you in our Free Things To Do with Kids in Los Angeles Guide, which includes a roundup of all the Free Museum Days in Los Angeles plus a list of 60+ Birthday Freebies for Kids.
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Places featured in this article:
La Palma Park
Carson Park
Barnes Park Amphitheater
Max Berg Plaza Park
King Gillette Ranch
Michaels - All Locations, including
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Kidspace Children's Museum
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Placerita Nature Center
Malibu Bluffs Park
Griffith Park
Amigo Park
Will Rogers State Historic Park
Pico Rivera Library
Police and Fire Headquarters
Terasaki Budokan
Conejo Community Center