Free events in Hollywood, CA

The SoCal Etsy Guild brings its Burbank market to Burbank Town Center with live art, handmade goods, and creations from local designers. Admission is free. Explore the booths on the first level by the food court, between Macy’s and Round One. The market operates during mall hours, and vendors can opt for one, two, or three days of participation.

Opening night in Leimert Park is free to attend and features performances by Lalah Hathaway and Chief Adjuah, plus additional artists, along with food, art, and plenty of music. Over 17 days, the LA Jazz Festival aims to welcome 250,000 attendees and to turn the entire city into its stage. Founded and created by Martin Ludlow, this large-scale cultural and tourism event celebrates jazz, boosts regional economic activity, and uplifts minority- and women-owned businesses, guided by commitments to social justice and environmental responsibility. It also strives to become the third-largest international jazz festival in the world and the largest Black-owned jazz festival ever.

LA Jazz Festival brings Jazz in the Park to Lanark Park for a free community concert. This event is part of a 24-show series presented in parks across the Los Angeles area, featuring music that spans jazz, soul, hip hop and more. Pack a blanket, gather with family and friends, and enjoy live performances in the open air. Admission is free, but advance reservations are required and entry depends on a confirmed RSVP. Artist announcements will be shared closer to the event.

Unfold a blanket for Cinema Under the Stars, a free open air movie night in Westwood Village at Broxton Plaza. Enjoy films on the big screen and take part in family friendly fun beforehand with community tabling, giveaways, and special activations from local organizations and brands. The Summer 2026 series features Zootopia 2, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Back to the Future. Pack low back lawn chairs and blankets, bring friends and family, and pick up favorite movie snacks from nearby Westwood Village businesses. Admission is free, and registration is encouraged to receive event updates and reminders. RSVPs add your email to the Westwood Village database for future announcements. Broxton Plaza is a pedestrian friendly gathering place in Westwood Village that hosts community events, live entertainment, outdoor dining, and cultural programming throughout the year.

LA Jazz Festival brings its Jazz in the Park series to Lafayette Park in Los Angeles. This free event is part of a 24-concert program presented in parks across the region, offering world-class sounds from jazz and soul to hip hop and more in an outdoor community setting. Admission is free with RSVP, and a confirmed RSVP is required for entry. Bring a blanket, invite friends and family, and enjoy live music under the open sky. Artist lineup to be announced.

Trivia Tuesday brings gamified trivia to Champs Sports Pub in Burbank with Trivia Tycoon, a free to play event featuring rounds such as the Lightning Round, Oh My Word, the Mindsweeper Round, and Hear Me Out, plus more. Test your brainpower, enjoy the pub menu that includes the Western Burbank Burger, and face off against fellow players in a sports pub setting.

At The Ciderworks inside Story Tavern in Burbank, Trivia Tycoon brings a gamified quiz experience that is free to play. Featured rounds include the Lightning Round, Oh My Word! with puzzle and scramble challenges, the Mindsweeper Round, Hear Me Out with audio clues, and more. Participants can enjoy cider, tasty bites, and friendly service while tackling fast-paced questions and puzzles in a lively setting.