Free in May: 29 Things To Do with Kids in Los Angeles

Meet the horses after the (free) polo matches at Will Rogers State Park.
Meet the horses after the (free) polo matches at Will Rogers State Park.
5/4/23 - By Kylie Williams

Summer break for kids in Los Angeles 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 it's free Memorial Day weekend celebrations, budget-friendly excursions, outdoor adventures, or checking out a new museum, here are free family things for kids in Los Angeles to do in May. 

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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Oakwood Recreation and Park

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

Kidspace Children's Museum

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Multiple Museums, including The Gamble House

Malibu Creek State Park

Downtown Culver City

Southern California Children's Museum

LA Fleet Week EXPO (adjacent to Battleship IOWA)