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The festivals, markets, free concerts, games and holiday happenings that make up a year in Los Angeles — month by month.
The festivals, markets, free concerts, games and holiday happenings that make up a year in Los Angeles — month by month.
Reliable happenings you can catch most weeks or months of the year.
One of the largest flea markets in the country, with thousands of vendors selling antiques, vintage clothing, furniture, and collectibles around the Rose Bowl stadium.
📍 Pasadena
💡 Early-bird admission costs more but gets the best finds, so check the current schedule and entry tiers before you go since dates can change.
Official website ↗A massive open-air Sunday food market at ROW DTLA featuring dozens of independent food vendors, plus craft and goods stalls.
💡 Go hungry and come early for parking; hours and the vendor lineup can change, so check before heading out.
Official website ↗Free open-streets events that temporarily close miles of car traffic so people can walk, bike, and skate through different LA neighborhoods.
📍 Various neighborhoods
💡 Each event covers a different route on a different date, so check the current map and schedule before you plan your ride.
Official website ↗One of California's most celebrated farmers markets, where many top chefs shop for produce; the Wednesday downtown market is especially renowned.
💡 Different days run in different locations around the city, so check which market you want before heading over.
Official website ↗A large Sunday certified farmers market in central Hollywood with seasonal produce, prepared foods, and live music.
💡 It runs rain or shine but hours can shift seasonally, so confirm the current times before you go.
Official website ↗A free monthly evening where local astronomy clubs set up telescopes on the observatory lawn for public stargazing.
💡 It is free but can be canceled for clouds, so check the schedule and weather, and expect a hunt for parking.
Official website ↗A free self-guided evening of open galleries, pop-up artists, and street vendors across Downtown's gallery district.
💡 Participating galleries and hours vary each month, so check the current map before you head downtown.
Official website ↗An after-hours museum night at the Natural History Museum blending science talks, gallery access, DJs, and live music.
📍 Exposition Park
💡 It is ticketed and sells out, so buy ahead and check which months the series runs since it changes each year.
Official website ↗A community-run evening of open studios, galleries, murals, and live art at venues around Venice.
📍 Venice
💡 Dates and participating venues vary through the year, so check the latest schedule before you go.
Official website ↗The Tournament of Roses flower-covered float parade down Colorado Boulevard, followed by the Rose Bowl college football game at the historic stadium.
📍 Pasadena
💡 When January 1 falls on a Sunday the parade moves to January 2, so always confirm the date and arrive very early for curbside spots.
Official website ↗NBA home games for the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA, the centerpiece of the L.A. Live entertainment district.
📍 Downtown LA (Crypto.com Arena)
💡 The Lakers, Clippers, and Kings share the arena, so double-check which team is playing and the exact date before you go.
Official website ↗NHL home games for the LA Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA.
📍 Downtown LA (Crypto.com Arena)
💡 The arena hosts multiple teams and concerts, so confirm the Kings home date and start time before buying.
Official website ↗An after-dark winter holiday walk-through at the Los Angeles Zoo with illuminated displays, light tunnels, and animated installations.
📍 Griffith Park (LA Zoo)
💡 It is a separate ticketed evening event from daytime zoo admission, so buy timed tickets ahead and confirm this year's run.
Official website ↗A nighttime interactive light experience along a one-mile route through Descanso Gardens, with art installations set among the trees and plants.
📍 La Cañada Flintridge (Descanso Gardens)
💡 Timed-entry tickets sell out on weekends, so reserve early and check this season's dates since the run changes yearly.
Official website ↗LA Chinatown's Lunar New Year parade with dragon and lion dancers, marching bands, and floats, alongside neighborhood festivities.
💡 The date follows the lunar calendar so it moves between January and February each year, so confirm before planning.
Official website ↗NBA home games for the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA, the centerpiece of the L.A. Live entertainment district.
📍 Downtown LA (Crypto.com Arena)
💡 The Lakers, Clippers, and Kings share the arena, so double-check which team is playing and the exact date before you go.
Official website ↗NHL home games for the LA Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA.
📍 Downtown LA (Crypto.com Arena)
💡 The arena hosts multiple teams and concerts, so confirm the Kings home date and start time before buying.
Official website ↗Major League Soccer matches for LAFC at BMO Stadium near Exposition Park, known for one of the loudest supporters' sections in the league.
📍 Exposition Park (BMO Stadium)
💡 Big rivalry matches sell out fast, so check the home schedule and arrive early since dates and kickoff times vary.
Official website ↗MLS home matches for the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
📍 Carson (Dignity Health Sports Park)
💡 The stadium is in the South Bay, not central LA, so plan your drive and confirm the match date and time in advance.
Official website ↗LA Chinatown's Lunar New Year parade with dragon and lion dancers, marching bands, and floats, alongside neighborhood festivities.
💡 The date follows the lunar calendar so it moves between January and February each year, so confirm before planning.
Official website ↗Major League Baseball at historic Dodger Stadium, with dozens of home games plus theme nights and fireworks dates through the summer.
📍 Elysian Park (Dodger Stadium)
💡 Stadium traffic and parking are notorious, so arrive early and check the home schedule since game dates and times vary.
Official website ↗NBA home games for the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA, the centerpiece of the L.A. Live entertainment district.
📍 Downtown LA (Crypto.com Arena)
💡 The Lakers, Clippers, and Kings share the arena, so double-check which team is playing and the exact date before you go.
Official website ↗NHL home games for the LA Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA.
📍 Downtown LA (Crypto.com Arena)
💡 The arena hosts multiple teams and concerts, so confirm the Kings home date and start time before buying.
Official website ↗Major League Soccer matches for LAFC at BMO Stadium near Exposition Park, known for one of the loudest supporters' sections in the league.
📍 Exposition Park (BMO Stadium)
💡 Big rivalry matches sell out fast, so check the home schedule and arrive early since dates and kickoff times vary.
Official website ↗MLS home matches for the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
📍 Carson (Dignity Health Sports Park)
💡 The stadium is in the South Bay, not central LA, so plan your drive and confirm the match date and time in advance.
Official website ↗Major League Baseball at historic Dodger Stadium, with dozens of home games plus theme nights and fireworks dates through the summer.
📍 Elysian Park (Dodger Stadium)
💡 Stadium traffic and parking are notorious, so arrive early and check the home schedule since game dates and times vary.
Official website ↗NBA home games for the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA, the centerpiece of the L.A. Live entertainment district.
📍 Downtown LA (Crypto.com Arena)
💡 The Lakers, Clippers, and Kings share the arena, so double-check which team is playing and the exact date before you go.
Official website ↗NHL home games for the LA Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA.
📍 Downtown LA (Crypto.com Arena)
💡 The arena hosts multiple teams and concerts, so confirm the Kings home date and start time before buying.
Official website ↗Major League Soccer matches for LAFC at BMO Stadium near Exposition Park, known for one of the loudest supporters' sections in the league.
📍 Exposition Park (BMO Stadium)
💡 Big rivalry matches sell out fast, so check the home schedule and arrive early since dates and kickoff times vary.
Official website ↗MLS home matches for the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
📍 Carson (Dignity Health Sports Park)
💡 The stadium is in the South Bay, not central LA, so plan your drive and confirm the match date and time in advance.
Official website ↗A street-circuit motorsports weekend through downtown Long Beach featuring IndyCar racing plus support series and a festival atmosphere.
💡 Multi-day passes and grandstands sell out, so plan ahead and confirm the April weekend since it changes each year.
Official website ↗A large free Latino cultural street festival in Downtown LA with multiple music stages, food, and family activities held ahead of Cinco de Mayo.
💡 It is free and draws big crowds, so take transit and confirm the date since the single-day event can change.
Official website ↗Major League Baseball at historic Dodger Stadium, with dozens of home games plus theme nights and fireworks dates through the summer.
📍 Elysian Park (Dodger Stadium)
💡 Stadium traffic and parking are notorious, so arrive early and check the home schedule since game dates and times vary.
Official website ↗Major League Soccer matches for LAFC at BMO Stadium near Exposition Park, known for one of the loudest supporters' sections in the league.
📍 Exposition Park (BMO Stadium)
💡 Big rivalry matches sell out fast, so check the home schedule and arrive early since dates and kickoff times vary.
Official website ↗MLS home matches for the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
📍 Carson (Dignity Health Sports Park)
💡 The stadium is in the South Bay, not central LA, so plan your drive and confirm the match date and time in advance.
Official website ↗A large county fair at the Pomona Fairplex with carnival rides, livestock and agriculture exhibits, concerts, and classic fair food.
📍 Pomona (Fairplex)
💡 The fair has shifted months in recent years, so confirm this year's dates and look for discounted weekday admission.
Official website ↗A free outdoor performing-arts series at California Plaza in Downtown LA, spanning world music, dance, and family programming.
💡 Admission is free but popular shows fill the plaza fast, so arrive early and confirm the season calendar since dates change yearly.
Official website ↗The iconic outdoor amphitheater hosts the LA Philharmonic plus pop, jazz, and film-with-orchestra nights throughout the warm months.
💡 Stacked parking is tight, so consider the park-and-ride shuttles and check the current season schedule since the lineup changes every year.
Official website ↗LA's annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration, anchored by a parade in Hollywood plus concerts and community events during Pride Month.
💡 Routes, venues, and ticketing have shifted in recent years, so check the official site for the current location and dates.
Official website ↗Major League Baseball at historic Dodger Stadium, with dozens of home games plus theme nights and fireworks dates through the summer.
📍 Elysian Park (Dodger Stadium)
💡 Stadium traffic and parking are notorious, so arrive early and check the home schedule since game dates and times vary.
Official website ↗Major League Soccer matches for LAFC at BMO Stadium near Exposition Park, known for one of the loudest supporters' sections in the league.
📍 Exposition Park (BMO Stadium)
💡 Big rivalry matches sell out fast, so check the home schedule and arrive early since dates and kickoff times vary.
Official website ↗MLS home matches for the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
📍 Carson (Dignity Health Sports Park)
💡 The stadium is in the South Bay, not central LA, so plan your drive and confirm the match date and time in advance.
Official website ↗A free outdoor performing-arts series at California Plaza in Downtown LA, spanning world music, dance, and family programming.
💡 Admission is free but popular shows fill the plaza fast, so arrive early and confirm the season calendar since dates change yearly.
Official website ↗The iconic outdoor amphitheater hosts the LA Philharmonic plus pop, jazz, and film-with-orchestra nights throughout the warm months.
💡 Stacked parking is tight, so consider the park-and-ride shuttles and check the current season schedule since the lineup changes every year.
Official website ↗A free weekend festival at Echo Park Lake celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander cultures, with dragon-boat races, food, and performances among the blooming lotus beds.
💡 It is free and family-friendly but parking is scarce, so take transit and confirm the weekend since dates can move.
Official website ↗Major League Baseball at historic Dodger Stadium, with dozens of home games plus theme nights and fireworks dates through the summer.
📍 Elysian Park (Dodger Stadium)
💡 Stadium traffic and parking are notorious, so arrive early and check the home schedule since game dates and times vary.
Official website ↗Major League Soccer matches for LAFC at BMO Stadium near Exposition Park, known for one of the loudest supporters' sections in the league.
📍 Exposition Park (BMO Stadium)
💡 Big rivalry matches sell out fast, so check the home schedule and arrive early since dates and kickoff times vary.
Official website ↗MLS home matches for the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
📍 Carson (Dignity Health Sports Park)
💡 The stadium is in the South Bay, not central LA, so plan your drive and confirm the match date and time in advance.
Official website ↗A free Independence Day block party in Downtown LA with live music, food trucks, and fireworks over the civic center.
💡 It is free and very crowded, so take Metro and confirm the program since the event format can change year to year.
Official website ↗A free outdoor performing-arts series at California Plaza in Downtown LA, spanning world music, dance, and family programming.
💡 Admission is free but popular shows fill the plaza fast, so arrive early and confirm the season calendar since dates change yearly.
Official website ↗The iconic outdoor amphitheater hosts the LA Philharmonic plus pop, jazz, and film-with-orchestra nights throughout the warm months.
💡 Stacked parking is tight, so consider the park-and-ride shuttles and check the current season schedule since the lineup changes every year.
Official website ↗A long-running Japanese American festival in Little Tokyo featuring a grand parade, taiko drumming, martial arts, and cultural exhibitions.
💡 Events span multiple days across the neighborhood, so check the program for the parade date and any ticketed shows.
Official website ↗Major League Baseball at historic Dodger Stadium, with dozens of home games plus theme nights and fireworks dates through the summer.
📍 Elysian Park (Dodger Stadium)
💡 Stadium traffic and parking are notorious, so arrive early and check the home schedule since game dates and times vary.
Official website ↗Major League Soccer matches for LAFC at BMO Stadium near Exposition Park, known for one of the loudest supporters' sections in the league.
📍 Exposition Park (BMO Stadium)
💡 Big rivalry matches sell out fast, so check the home schedule and arrive early since dates and kickoff times vary.
Official website ↗MLS home matches for the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
📍 Carson (Dignity Health Sports Park)
💡 The stadium is in the South Bay, not central LA, so plan your drive and confirm the match date and time in advance.
Official website ↗A free outdoor performing-arts series at California Plaza in Downtown LA, spanning world music, dance, and family programming.
💡 Admission is free but popular shows fill the plaza fast, so arrive early and confirm the season calendar since dates change yearly.
Official website ↗The iconic outdoor amphitheater hosts the LA Philharmonic plus pop, jazz, and film-with-orchestra nights throughout the warm months.
💡 Stacked parking is tight, so consider the park-and-ride shuttles and check the current season schedule since the lineup changes every year.
Official website ↗A free street festival along Venice's Abbot Kinney Boulevard with multiple music stages, local food, art, and beer gardens.
📍 Venice
💡 Admission is free and crowds are huge, so bike or rideshare and confirm the date since the single-day event can change.
Official website ↗Major League Baseball at historic Dodger Stadium, with dozens of home games plus theme nights and fireworks dates through the summer.
📍 Elysian Park (Dodger Stadium)
💡 Stadium traffic and parking are notorious, so arrive early and check the home schedule since game dates and times vary.
Official website ↗Major League Soccer matches for LAFC at BMO Stadium near Exposition Park, known for one of the loudest supporters' sections in the league.
📍 Exposition Park (BMO Stadium)
💡 Big rivalry matches sell out fast, so check the home schedule and arrive early since dates and kickoff times vary.
Official website ↗MLS home matches for the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
📍 Carson (Dignity Health Sports Park)
💡 The stadium is in the South Bay, not central LA, so plan your drive and confirm the match date and time in advance.
Official website ↗A large Day of the Dead celebration at Hollywood Forever Cemetery with altars (ofrendas), Aztec dancers, music, and art honoring departed loved ones.
💡 It is a ticketed cultural event that sells out, so buy ahead and confirm the date since it shifts around the holiday each year.
Official website ↗Major League Baseball at historic Dodger Stadium, with dozens of home games plus theme nights and fireworks dates through the summer.
📍 Elysian Park (Dodger Stadium)
💡 Stadium traffic and parking are notorious, so arrive early and check the home schedule since game dates and times vary.
Official website ↗NBA home games for the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA, the centerpiece of the L.A. Live entertainment district.
📍 Downtown LA (Crypto.com Arena)
💡 The Lakers, Clippers, and Kings share the arena, so double-check which team is playing and the exact date before you go.
Official website ↗NHL home games for the LA Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA.
📍 Downtown LA (Crypto.com Arena)
💡 The arena hosts multiple teams and concerts, so confirm the Kings home date and start time before buying.
Official website ↗Major League Soccer matches for LAFC at BMO Stadium near Exposition Park, known for one of the loudest supporters' sections in the league.
📍 Exposition Park (BMO Stadium)
💡 Big rivalry matches sell out fast, so check the home schedule and arrive early since dates and kickoff times vary.
Official website ↗MLS home matches for the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
📍 Carson (Dignity Health Sports Park)
💡 The stadium is in the South Bay, not central LA, so plan your drive and confirm the match date and time in advance.
Official website ↗A large Day of the Dead celebration at Hollywood Forever Cemetery with altars (ofrendas), Aztec dancers, music, and art honoring departed loved ones.
💡 It is a ticketed cultural event that sells out, so buy ahead and confirm the date since it shifts around the holiday each year.
Official website ↗NBA home games for the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA, the centerpiece of the L.A. Live entertainment district.
📍 Downtown LA (Crypto.com Arena)
💡 The Lakers, Clippers, and Kings share the arena, so double-check which team is playing and the exact date before you go.
Official website ↗NHL home games for the LA Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA.
📍 Downtown LA (Crypto.com Arena)
💡 The arena hosts multiple teams and concerts, so confirm the Kings home date and start time before buying.
Official website ↗Major League Soccer matches for LAFC at BMO Stadium near Exposition Park, known for one of the loudest supporters' sections in the league.
📍 Exposition Park (BMO Stadium)
💡 Big rivalry matches sell out fast, so check the home schedule and arrive early since dates and kickoff times vary.
Official website ↗MLS home matches for the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
📍 Carson (Dignity Health Sports Park)
💡 The stadium is in the South Bay, not central LA, so plan your drive and confirm the match date and time in advance.
Official website ↗An after-dark winter holiday walk-through at the Los Angeles Zoo with illuminated displays, light tunnels, and animated installations.
📍 Griffith Park (LA Zoo)
💡 It is a separate ticketed evening event from daytime zoo admission, so buy timed tickets ahead and confirm this year's run.
Official website ↗A nighttime interactive light experience along a one-mile route through Descanso Gardens, with art installations set among the trees and plants.
📍 La Cañada Flintridge (Descanso Gardens)
💡 Timed-entry tickets sell out on weekends, so reserve early and check this season's dates since the run changes yearly.
Official website ↗NBA home games for the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA, the centerpiece of the L.A. Live entertainment district.
📍 Downtown LA (Crypto.com Arena)
💡 The Lakers, Clippers, and Kings share the arena, so double-check which team is playing and the exact date before you go.
Official website ↗NHL home games for the LA Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA.
📍 Downtown LA (Crypto.com Arena)
💡 The arena hosts multiple teams and concerts, so confirm the Kings home date and start time before buying.
Official website ↗An after-dark winter holiday walk-through at the Los Angeles Zoo with illuminated displays, light tunnels, and animated installations.
📍 Griffith Park (LA Zoo)
💡 It is a separate ticketed evening event from daytime zoo admission, so buy timed tickets ahead and confirm this year's run.
Official website ↗A nighttime interactive light experience along a one-mile route through Descanso Gardens, with art installations set among the trees and plants.
📍 La Cañada Flintridge (Descanso Gardens)
💡 Timed-entry tickets sell out on weekends, so reserve early and check this season's dates since the run changes yearly.
Official website ↗Downtown LA's free New Year's Eve celebration in Grand Park, typically featuring music, projections on City Hall, and a midnight countdown.
💡 It is free but security lines are long, so arrive early, travel light, and confirm this year's plans in advance.
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