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Free in June: Best Free Things To Do in Los Angeles for Father's Day, Juneteenth, and More

Don't miss the Juneteenth Celebration at Virginia Avenue Park. Photo courtesy of the park via Facebook
Don't miss the Juneteenth Celebration at Virginia Avenue Park. Photo courtesy of the park via Facebook
6/3/22 - By Kylie Williams

I don't know about you, but my budget doesn't allow for a summer packed with expensive sleepaway camps and family vacations. While we're investing in one basketball camp and a couple of trips to Palm Springs, most of our summer will be planned on a budget around all the free things to do in Los Angeles with kids this month. All over the city, free outdoor concerts and outdoor movie nights abound, not to mention favorite festivals like the fishing derby, the Father's Day Beverly Hills Tour d'Elegance, Shakespeare by the Sea, and the Pasadena Chalk Festival.

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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Shakespeare by the Sea brings the Bard to the beach. Photo by Miguel Elliot
Shakespeare by the Sea brings the Bard to the beach. Photo by Miguel Elliot

Best Free Things To Do in Los Angeles in June

Free Kids Fishing Derby

Saturday, June 4, 2022
Cerritos
Put your "gone fishin'" sign on the front door, it's time to cast your reel at Don Knabe Community Regional Park! Kids ages 5-15 get free fishing lessons and angler safety tips from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The morning begins with a delicious pancake breakfast, then it's time to grab the tackle box and head to the water.  READ MORE

Hug & Groom Rescue Horses

June 5, 2022
Huntington Beach
Do you have a little equestrian in your life? Bring him or her to Huntington Beach to hug, groom, and spend time with beautiful rescue horses. READ MORE

Marina Culture Jam at Burton Chace Park

Sunday, June 12, 2022
Marina del Rey
Marina Culture Jam is a free multi-part series at Marina del Rey's Burton Chace Park, featuring live performances, arts & crafts, and cultural learning activities. READ MORE

32nd Annual Santa Monica Juneteenth Celebration

Saturday, June 18, 2022
Santa Monica
Virginia Avenue Park hosts a jubilant celebration of justice and liberty in commemoration of the announcement of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans who lived in the former Confederacy - two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. This year's theme is "Rising Above Racism: A Legacy of Empowerment & Pride". READ MORE

Toddler Play at ESMoA

Saturday, June 18, 2022
El Segundo
Introduce your tiny ones to art and explore Experience 51: TIME with teacher and artist, Natalie Strong. Littles interact with art through short stories, gallery play activities, and an art project.  READ MORE

Pasadena Chalk Festival

Saturday & Sunday, June 18 & 19, 2022
Pasadena
Billed as the world's largest street painting festival, the 31st Annual Pasadena Chalk Festival features more than 500 artists and 200 murals adorning the sidewalk outside of the Pasadena Convention Center.  READ MORE

Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance

Sunday, June 19, 2022
Beverly Hills
Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance is a Father's Day tradition. Car enthusiasts can view more than 100 of the world’s rarest and most exciting cars, ranging from pre-war collectibles to American muscle cars  This year’s event hosts a special celebration of hypercars, supercars, race cars, classics and custom-built showstoppers. Attendees can pose for a special Father's Day photo at the activation from the Netflix film, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. READ MORE

Shakespeare by the Sea 2024

June 23 - July 9, 2022
San Pedro
Shakespeare by the Sea returns for another season of free outdoor theatre. The 2024 season opens with performances of Cardenio at Long Beach's Recreation Park. READ MORE

Family Nature Club

June 25, 2022
Griffith Park
The LA Zoo partners with the LA Department of Recreation & Parks for Family Nature Club. Kids spend the morning enjoying loosely structured outdoor play – exploring nature through art, building, observation, and imagination. READ MORE

TOCApalooza (South Bay Festival of The Arts)

June 25, 2022
Torrance
TOCApalooza, the bigger and better version of The South Bay Festival of the Arts, returns with a day-long festival experience. The celebration of all things arts offers free entertainment on three stages all day long. In addition, guests can enjoy art exhibitions and vendors. READ MORE

San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon

Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26, 2022
Sun Valley
The San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon is one of the largest Buddhist gatherings in Los Angeles. Participate in Japanese Obon Odori dancing and enjoy other cultural and ethnic experiences, such as taiko drum performances, Japanese calligraphy, doll exhibits, and a variety of tasty ethnic foods. READ MORE

The Music Center's Dance DTLA

Fridays, June 3 - September 2, 2022
The Music Center's Dance DTLA returns this summer celebrating its 20 years of dancing under the stars. The free Friday programs include free beginner dance lessons by LA's top dance instructors followed by an open dance floor, with live DJ sets, food and drinks, and more. Each Friday night party finishes with a surprise dance genre lesson - a finale “extrava-dance-za”! READ MORE

The Los Angeles Rams Trophy Tour

Various Days in June
Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Newport Beach
You deserve a trophy!  Or at least to have your picture taken with one. The Los Angeles Rams take the Vince Lombardi Trophy on tour. Angelenos can visit any stop of the tour to take photos with the trophy and celebrate the World Champions all over again.  READ MORE
Summer Music Series at the Farmers Market is perfect for cheap dinner and a free show. Event photo courtesy of the market
Summer Music Series at the Farmers Market is perfect for cheap dinner and a free show. Event photo courtesy of the market

Free Outdoor Concerts in Los Angeles this June

Pasadena Music Under the Stars

Saturday, June 4, 2022
Pasadena
The Pasadena Symphony and POPS present a free concert under the stars at Pasadena City Hall. Resident POPS Conductor Larry Blank leads the orchestra in a celebration of the best of Broadway and the Great American Songbook .   READ MORE

101 Festival at the Hollywood Bowl & The Ford Theatre

Saturday & Sunday, June 11 & 12, 2022
Hollywood
Launching the Hollywood Bowl’s 100th season, the Bowl and The Ford — which share history on either side of the 101 Freeway — host a two-day celebration of music and community. READ MORE

Sun Sets Concert Series at Calabasas Lake 2024

Sunday, June 12, 2022
Calabasas
Families set up and picnic before concerts on the Calabasas Lake Greenbelt adjacent to the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center. READ MORE

Simi Valley's 2024 Music in the Park

Saturday, June 18, 2022
Simi Valley
Simi Valley's summer concert series is held (mostly) in Rancho Simi Community Park.  These summer concerts feature musical styles including country and classic rock. READ MORE

LevittLA Summer Concert Series in MacArthur Park

June 18 - September 4, 2022
MacArthur Park
They're back! LevittLA once again brings a series of free summer concerts to MacArthur Park. All of this summer's concerts are on Saturday nights. Performers come from a range of genres including cumbia, rock, ska, alternative and indie rock, soul and funk, and reggae. READ MORE

2024 Summer Sounds Free Concert Series

Sunday, June 19, 2022
West Hollywood
West Hollywood's free summer concert series opens with an early evening featuring Blanco y Negro, Andre Cruz and Chris Lujan, DJ Monalisa.  All concerts are held at Plummer Park this year. Picnics, blankets, and low chairs recommended. Seating is not provided. READ MORE

Agoura Hills Summer Concerts in the Park

Sunday, June 19, 2022
Agoura Hills
The Agoura Hills free summer concerts are held mostly in Chumash Park. Highlights throughout the summer include tribute bands, a concert/jazz band, and a patriotic laser show! READ MORE

Tustin Concerts in the Park 2024

Wednesday evenings in June
Tustin
Tustin's summer concert series is held Wednesday evenings in Peppertree Park.  Concert goers can pack a picnic lunch or buy food from local non-profit vendors. READ MORE

Lakewood Concerts in the Park

Thursday evenings in June
Lakewood
The Concerts in the Park series offers popular and diverse musical acts. Each concert starts at 6:30pm in the grove at Del Valle Park. READ MORE

La Mirada Concerts Under the Stars 2024

Thursday evenings in June
La Mirada
Returning this year to La Mirada’s Concerts Under the Stars is the “Night Market.”  Similar to a farmers market, the Night Market includes 10 to 15 vendors selling ready-to-eat food, produce, and handmade crafts.  READ MORE

Thursday Night Summer Music Series at the Farmers Market

Friday evenings June - August
Los Angeles
The annual Summer Music Series at the Original Farmers Market features a different band every Thursday evening on the Farmers Market Plaza near the Clock Tower. READ MORE

La Cañada Flintridge Music in the Park 2024

Sunday evenings in June
La Cañada Flintridge
La Cañada Flintridge's Music in the Park Summer Concert Series is held at Memorial Park during the summer on Sunday evenings. Featured bands play a variety of music including rock and roll, blues, reggae, and country. The series opens on Memorial Day Monday with Captain Cardiac & The Coronaries and continues through Labor Day weekend. READ MORE
OC Parks Sunset Cinema Movie Series is movies in a stunning setting. Photo by @ocparks
OC Parks Sunset Cinema Movie Series is movies in a stunning setting. Photo by @ocparks

Free Outdoor Movies in Los Angeles in June

Drive-In Movie: Anaheim Town Square

Sunday, June 6, 2022
Anaheim
Anaheim Town Square presents free drive-in movie screenings every month. In June, the film shown is Finding Nemo. READ MORE

Classics on French Street

Thursday, June 16, 2022
Santa Ana
The Frida hosts free outdoor screenings in Downtown Santa Ana’s French Street and Calle Cuatro Plaza, around the corner from The Frida. Selections include The Neverending Story and In the Heights. READ MORE

La Habra Movies in the Park 2024

Friday, June 17, 2022
La Habra
The city of La Habra shows free movies this summer at different parks. This season's highlights include  recent releases such as Disney's Wish, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, and Migration​. READ MORE

Rancho Palos Verdes Movies in the Park

Saturday, June 18, 2022
Rancho Palos Verdes
See you on the other side, Dragon Warrior... Rancho Palos Verdes' free Movie in the Park series closes out for the summer with Kung Fu Panda 4. READ MORE

SummerFest on the Green

Saturday, June 18, 2022
Cypress
Cypress kicks off summer with a free festival and screening of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, all on the Civic Center Green. READ MORE

2024 Arcadia Summer Concerts and Movies in the Park

Thursday evenings in June
Arcadia
Arcadia's summer movie and concert series are held together. Concerts begin at 6:30pm, followed by the movies at dusk.  All of this year's movies are rated PG. READ MORE

Baldwin Park Summer Movies on the Green

Friday evenings in June
Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park screens free family-friendly movies on Friday nights in Barnes Park. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. READ MORE

Redondo Beach Pier Free Family Movie Nights

Friday evenings in June
Redondo Beach
Sunset and a movie: the Redondo Beach Pier screens free movies on Thursday nights in September. READ MORE

Dana Point Movies in the Park

Friday evenings in June
Dana Point
Dana Point offers free movies for the whole family in various parks on Fridays in June. These free movie nights bring back the nostalgic feel of a drive-in movie, but without the car.  READ MORE

OC Parks Sunset Cinema Movie Series 2024

Fridays, June 17 - September 2, 2022
Various parks in OC
OC Parks summer movie series closes out with The Goonies in Dana Point. OC Parks screens free family-friendly movies at rotating locations on Fridays this summer. This year's selections include recent releases Wonka, Barbie, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, as well as classics such as 13 Going on 30 and The Goonies READ MORE

Free Movies on the Lawn (Jamaica Bay Inn)

Sunday evenings in June
Marina Del Rey
Marina del Rey's Jamaica Bay Inn hosts a free outdoor movie series on its beachfront lawn. Warm drinks, snacks, and treats are available for purchase.  READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Torrance Cultural Arts Center
San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Cente
Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center
Multiple Locations
The Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center
The Original Farmers Market
Various Locations in La Habra, including Portola Park
City of Cypress Civic Center
Various Parks including: Sunset Park
Various OC Parks, such as Craig Park