Free things to do around Los Angeles
Free Things to Do in Financial District
Downtown's skyline district — free library gardens, the Bunker Hill Steps and public plazas beneath the towers.
Free events near Financial District
Happening now and coming up within walking distance.
Gloria Molina Grand Park's Wellness Break
Fridays · 12:00 PM · Gloria Molina Grand Park
The Music Center Tours
Saturdays · 10:00 AM · Walt Disney Concert Hall Lobby
DTLA ArtNight
Thursdays · 6:00 PM · Downtown LA galleries & MOCA
Little Tokyo Farmers' Market
Saturdays · 9:00 AM · Isamu Noguchi Plaza, JACCC
Grand Performances
Saturdays · 8:00 PM · California Plaza
Smorgasburg
Sundays · 10:00 AM · ROW DTLA
Smorgasburg LA
Sundays · 10:00 AM · ROW DTLA
FIGat7th Farmers Market
Thursdays · 10:00 AM · FIGat7th
Summer of Salsa
Fridays · 6:00 PM · LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
Little Tokyo Farmers' Market
Saturdays · 9:00 AM · Isamu Noguchi Plaza, JACCC
Little Tokyo Farmers' Market
Saturdays · 10:00 AM · JACCC Plaza
Grand Performances
Saturdays · 8:00 PM · California Plaza
Smorgasburg LA
Sundays · 10:00 AM · ROW DTLA
Little Tokyo Farmers' Market
Thursdays · 10:00 AM · JACCC Plaza
MOCA Grand Avenue Talking Tour
Thursdays · 5:00 PM · MOCA Grand Avenue
Sports Raves for All Ages: Multiform
Saturdays · 1:00 PM · East West Bank Plaza at The Broad
The Queer Mercado
Saturdays · 4:00 PM · Olvera Street
Smorgasburg LA — Sunday Food Market
Sundays · 10:00 AM · ROW DTLA
Levitt Pavilion Free Summer Concerts (MacArthur Park)
Sundays · 7:00 PM · Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles
Music Center's Dance DTLA
Fridays · 7:00 PM · The Music Center - Jerry Moss Plaza
The Music Center's Dance DTLA
Fridays · 7:00 PM · The Music Center - Jerry Moss Plaza
Dance DTLA
Fridays · 7:00 PM · Jerry Moss Plaza, The Music Center
Shakespeare by the Sea
Fri, Jun 26 · 8:00 PM · Various South Bay & Long Beach parks
Heritage @The Arts District Certified Farmers' Market Certified Farmers Market
Saturdays · 9:00 AM · Heritage @The Arts District Certified Farmers' Market
About Financial District
The Financial District is Downtown LA's skyline, but at street level it's full of free public space: the Maguire Gardens at the Central Library, the Bunker Hill Steps, and a wealth of public art and pocket parks tucked between the towers.
Pershing Square and the Central Library anchor the area, making it an easy, walkable district for a free afternoon downtown.
What's here
Free places in Financial District
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World Peace Bell
Landmarks · near transit
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Abstract Wall
Public Art · near transit
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Maguire Gardens
Parks · near transit
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Maguire Gardens
Parks · near transit
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DTLA Running
Fitness · near transit
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City Of Los Angeles Public Library
Libraries · near transit
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Scenic Viewpoint
Viewpoints · near transit
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Corporate Head
Public Art · near transit
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Fig & 7th
Food · near transit
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Tunnel of Dreams by Laci Jordan
Mall · near transit
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For The People by Laci Jordan
Mall · near transit
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For The People by Laci Jordan
Mall · near transit
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Tunnel of Dreams by Laci Jordan
Mall · near transit
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Goddess Wall
Public Art · near transit
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Bell Communications Around the Globe
Public Art · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Pershing Square
Parks · near transit
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Uptown Rocker
Public Art · near transit
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Pershing Square
Parks · near transit
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Pershing Square Bell Tower
Public Art · near transit
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Spanish American War Memorial
Public Art · near transit
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Public Art · near transit
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Doughboy
Public Art · near transit
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Bank of America
Food · near transit
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Angels Knoll Park
Parks · near transit
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California Plaza Park
Parks · near transit
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Grand Hope Park
Parks · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Grand Hope Park
Parks · near transit
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Historic LA
Food · near transit
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Year Round Shelter - Salvation Army
Shelters · near transit
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Chas' Stainless Steel Mark Thompson's Airplane Parts
Public Art · near transit
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MOCA Grand Avenue
Museums · near transit
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The Broad
Museums · near transit
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The Broad
Other · near transit
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Biddy Mason Park
Parks · near transit
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Spring Street Park
Parks · near transit
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Spring Street Park
Parks · near transit
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Blue Ribbon Garden
Gardens · near transit
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The Music Center Tours
Arts · near transit
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World Cup 26 Watch Party (Mexico vs South Africa)
Sports · near transit
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Regent Theatre-Angel wings
Public Art · near transit
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Evolution of Los Angeles
Public Art · near transit
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Evolution of Printing
Public Art · near transit
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Abraham Lincoln
Public Art · near transit
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Public Art · near transit
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Kobe Bryant
Public Art · near transit
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Magic Johnson
Public Art · near transit
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Luc Robitaille
Public Art · near transit
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Oscar De La Hoya
Public Art · near transit
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Jerry West
Public Art · near transit
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Elgin Baylor
Public Art · near transit
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Shaquille O'Neal
Public Art · near transit
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Wayne Gretzky
Public Art · near transit
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Chick Hearn
Public Art · near transit
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The Bright Forest
Public Art · near transit
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Bob Miller
Public Art · near transit
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Lucky Break
Public Art · near transit
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South Park Commons
Gardens · near transit
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Joseph Scott
Public Art · near transit
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California Friendly® Demonstration Garden
Gardens · near transit
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La Posada
Shelters
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The Dance Door
Public Art · near transit
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Fredric Roberts Garden
Gardens · near transit
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Society Of St. Vincent De Paul - Social Services Department
Shelters · near transit
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Peace on Earth
Public Art · near transit
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LAPD Lawn Park
Parks · near transit
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LA Law Library
Libraries · near transit
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Weekly Food Trucks at Olive Court
Other · near transit
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Grand Park Weekly Food Trucks
Food · near transit
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Christopher Columbus statue
Public Art · near transit
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LA Kings Monument
Public Art · near transit
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Los Angeles Times Globe Lobby
Public Art · near transit
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L.A. LIVE Dog Park
Parks · near transit
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Budokan Little Tokyo Recreation Center
Parks · near transit
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Ukrainian genocide memorial
Public Art · near transit
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Grand Park
Parks · near transit
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Los Angeles Police Department Memorial to Fallen Officers
Landmarks · near transit
Frequently asked: free things to do in Financial District
What are the best free things to do in the Financial District?
Relax in the Maguire Gardens at the Central Library, climb the Bunker Hill Steps, visit Pershing Square, and find the public art among the towers — all free.
Is the Los Angeles Central Library free?
Yes — the Central Library and its gardens are free and open to the public, with frequent free programs and exhibitions.
Is Pershing Square free?
Yes. Pershing Square is a free public park in the heart of Downtown, hosting seasonal free events.
Are there free events in the Financial District?
Yes. Free programs happen at the Central Library and nearby plazas. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.