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Free Things to Do in Culver City
A compact, art-filled city on the Westside — free public art, parks, a scenic overlook nearby and a walkable downtown plaza.
Free events near Culver City
Happening now and coming up within walking distance.
PRCS Sensory Saturdays 2026
Saturdays · 10:00 AM · Culver City Parks
Motor Avenue Certified Farmers' Market Certified Farmers Market
Sundays · 9:00 AM · Motor Avenue Certified Farmers' Market
Main Street
Tuesdays · 2:00 PM · Main Street
Main Street Certified Farmers Market
Tuesdays · 2:00 PM · Main Street
PRCS Sensory Saturdays 2026
Saturdays · 10:00 AM · Culver City Parks
Motor Avenue Certified Farmers' Market
Sundays · 9:00 AM · Motor Avenue Certified Farmers' Market
Maeving Mondays: SKY JAM
Mondays · 6:00 PM · Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
FRAMEWORKS: Celia Hollander
Sat, Sep 12 · 2:00 PM · The Wende Museum
Tea Dance: Swing
Sun, Sep 13 · 3:00 PM · The Wende Museum Community Center
LA in Motion Now and Next: Reimagining Art, Access & Policy
Wed, Sep 16 · 6:00 PM · The Wende Museum Community Center
The Pop-Up Project: Voltage of Hope - International Contemporary Art Exhibition
Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM · Mica Studios
About Culver City
Culver City pairs a historic studio town with a remarkably dense collection of free public art, anchored by its walkable Town Plaza and Media Park. The Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook nearby offers a free climb to sweeping city views.
Its downtown is one of the most pedestrian-friendly on the Westside, with free plazas, parks and a steady calendar of free community events.
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Free places in Culver City
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Town Plaza
Landmarks · near transit
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A Moment in Time
Public Art · near transit
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Quotation Courtyard
Public Art
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La Ballona
Public Art
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Main Street
Food · near transit
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Bloom Dimension
Public Art
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Media Park
Parks · near transit
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Media Park
Parks · near transit
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Media Park
Parks · near transit
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Rainbow
Public Art
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Light Wave
Public Art · near transit
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Sage Market - Backyard Bloom
Market · near transit
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Rivers of the World
Public Art
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Crossed Currents
Public Art
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Synchronicities
Public Art · near transit
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Platform Park
Parks · near transit
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Platform Park
Parks · near transit
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Doctor Carlson Memorial Park
Parks
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Hal Roach Studios
Landmarks · near transit
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Doctor Paul Carlson Memorial Park
Parks
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Doctor Paul Carlson Memorial Park
Parks
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National Mini Park
Parks · near transit
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Tree of Life
Public Art
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Culver City Skate Park
Skate Parks
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Old Growth New/Now
Public Art · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Homage to La Ballona Creek
Public Art
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King Kong Gone
Public Art
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Path of Life
Public Art
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Culver City Park
Parks
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Culver City Park
Parks
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Culver City Park
Parks
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Olympic Marathon Winners
Landmarks
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Film Strip USA
Public Art
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Hillside Trail - Baldwin Hills
Trails
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Hillside Trail - Baldwin Hills
Trails
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Love Wall
Public Art
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City Of Culver City Parks, Recreation And Community Services - Teen Center
Rec Centers
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Boneyard Dog Park
Parks
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Boneyard Dog Park
Parks
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Park to Playa Trail
Trails
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Park to Playa Trail
Trails
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Hillside Trail
Trails
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Hillside Trail
Trails
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Citizen Seeds
Public Art
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Woodbine Park
Parks · near transit
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Woodbine Park
Parks · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Veterans Memorial Park
Parks
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Veterans Memorial Park
Parks
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Veterans Memorial Park
Parks
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Helms Coach Gone A Rye
Public Art · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Steps Trail
Trails
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Steps Trail
Trails
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Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
Viewpoints
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Scenic Viewpoint
Viewpoints
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The Wende Museum
Museums
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Cobra Kai Mural
Public Art · near transit
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Piece of Berlin Wall
Public Art
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Baldwin Hills Unk1
Trails
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Baldwin Hills Unk1
Trails
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Motor Avenue Urban Garden
Gardens · near transit
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Motor Avenue Urban Garden
Gardens · near transit
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Emerald Rings
Public Art
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Citizen Seeds
Public Art
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Motor Avenue Certified Farmers' Market
Food · near transit
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Little Rascals
Public Art · near transit
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Culver City Community Garden
Gardens
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Culver City Community Garden
Gardens
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Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
Preserves
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Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
Preserves
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Coombs Parkette
Parks
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Coombs Parkette
Parks
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Reynier Park
Parks
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Reynier Park
Parks
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Reynier Park
Parks
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Kaizuka Meditation Garden
Gardens
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Kaizuka Meditation Garden
Gardens
Frequently asked: free things to do in Culver City
What are the best free things to do in Culver City?
Explore the public art around Town Plaza and Media Park, climb the nearby Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, walk the Helms Bakery District, and enjoy the walkable downtown — all free.
Is the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook free?
The stairs and trail up the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook are free to hike; only the parking lot at the top carries a fee.
Is Culver City walkable?
Yes — Culver City's downtown around Town Plaza is one of the most walkable on the Westside, and it's served by the Metro E Line.
Are there free events in Culver City?
Yes. Free concerts and community events happen at Town Plaza and Media Park. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.