Westside / South Bay
Westside and South Bay get pier yoga, Club Joyful Bubbles + Bounce in Venice, free Marina del Rey Tyrese, Redondo Pier music, RPV Electric Vinyl, Getty Off the 405, Polliwog Elton, and Sunday Torrance Antique Street Faire.
When: Sat, Jul 25, 8 AM–10 AM
Where: Santa Monica Pier
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Early risers who want free pier yoga before Santa Monica fills up.
When in doubt, stretch it out! Immerse yourself in wellness every Saturday, April 4 to October 17, from 8–10am at the Santa Monica Pier. Start your Saturday morning under the ic…
When: Sat Jul 25, 9 AM–1 PM
Where: Club Joyful, Venice
Ages: All Ages
Price: $10 per person (babies 12 months and under free)
Best for: Westside toddlers who want a bounce-house morning with brunch — ticketed; arrive early for café seating.
Same local business spotlight as above — bounce house, bubbles, crafts, and brunch at Club Joyful. Pack patience for the cover charge and a clear exit before the 1 PM wind-down.
When: Sat, Jul 25, 8 AM–5 PM
Where: Audubon Center at Debs Park
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Northeast LA families who want a free outdoor StoryWalk with room to roam.
Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and follow the pages to enjoy a scenic trek acros…
When: Sat, Jul 25, 4 PM–6 PM
Where: Ken Dyda Civic Center
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Families who want a free outdoor concert — bring layers and a flexible bedtime.
Summer Concerts in the Park — free afternoon live music at Ken Dyda Civic Center in Rancho Palos Verdes. Food trucks on site. Beer and wine booth for guests 21+ (optional for ad…
When: Sat, Jul 25, 4:30 PM–9 PM
Where: Getty Center
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Families who want a free outdoor concert — bring layers and a flexible bedtime.
Since 2009, the latest musical acts fill the Getty Center with the sounds of summer in this evening performance series.
Andy & Renee and Hard Rain
When: Sat, Jul 25, 5 PM
Where: Wilson Park Amphitheatre
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Families looking for a free weekend outing near this neighborhood.
Andy & Renee & Hard Rain bring their Woodstock retrospective to Wilson Park. Torrance Summer Nights is a free summer concert and entertainment series in Torrance. Bring a blanke…
When: Sat, Jul 25, 6 PM–8 PM
Where: Redondo Pier — Fisherman's Wharf (west end)
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Families who want a free outdoor concert — bring layers and a flexible bedtime.
Free Summer of Music concerts on the west end of Redondo Pier (Fisherman's Wharf). Thursdays and Saturdays, 6:00–8:00 p.m., July 2 through August 29, 2026. Weather permitting; s…
When: Sat, Jul 25, 7 PM–9 PM
Where: Burton Chace Park
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Families who want a free marina headliner — blankets help; parking fills early.
Free outdoor concert at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey — part of the LA County Department of Beaches & Harbors Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series. Festival-style seating,…
When: Sat, Jul 25, 8 PM
Where: Morgan-Wixson Theatre
Ages: All Ages
Price: Ticketed event
Best for: Families with school-age kids who want a ticketed evening musical.
Shrek the Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming fairy-tale adventure about an unlikely hero. When a group of banished fairy-tale creatures suddenly appear in the swamp of the …
When: Sun, Jul 26, 8 AM–3 PM
Where: Old Torrance — Sartori Avenue
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: South Bay families who want a Sunday street faire stroll in Old Torrance.
Join the hunt for vintage treasures when 200+ sellers transform the streets of downtown Torrance into an open-air antiques flea market. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM in…
When: Sun, Jul 26, 8 AM–5 PM
Where: Audubon Center at Debs Park
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Northeast LA families who want a free outdoor StoryWalk with room to roam.
Check out our newest StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take a self-directed accessible nature walk and follow the pages to enjoy a scenic trek acros…
When: Sun, Jul 26, 11 AM–1 PM
Where: Bay Nimoy Studio in the Hammer Museum
Ages: Children
Price: FreeReservations encouraged, spots limited. Visit 826la.org or call 310-915-0…
Best for: Families who want a free outdoor / poolside movie after dark — blankets and layers.
Ever wondered how movies get written? In this workshop, students will invent characters, create a problem, and write a short movie scene together. Working in small groups, they’…
Summer Sounds: Nikka Costa and DJ Anthony Valadez
When: Sun, Jul 26, 4 PM–6:30 PM
Where: Plummer Park
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Families who want a free outdoor concert — bring layers and a flexible bedtime.
The City of West Hollywood presents 2026 Summer Sounds FREE Outdoor Concert Series Nikka Costa and DJ Anthony Valadez Sunday, July 26, 2026, 4PM Nikka Costa - Back By Popular De…
When: Sun, Jul 26, 5 PM–7 PM
Where: Polliwog Park Amphitheater
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Families who want a free outdoor concert — bring layers and a flexible bedtime.
Free Concerts in the Park at Polliwog Park Amphitheater — Sundays 5:00–7:00 p.m., July 5 through September 6, 2026. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics. No pets; low-backed…
When: Sun, Jul 26, 8 PM
Where: Morgan-Wixson Theatre
Ages: All Ages
Price: Ticketed event
Best for: Families with school-age kids who want a ticketed evening musical.
Shrek the Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming fairy-tale adventure about an unlikely hero. When a group of banished fairy-tale creatures suddenly appear in the swamp of the …
