Free things to do around Los Angeles
Free Things to Do in Jewelry District
A bustling historic trade district downtown — grand old buildings, Pershing Square and public art around the corner.
Free events near Jewelry 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
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
The Music Center's Dance DTLA
Fridays · 7:00 PM · The Music Center - Jerry Moss Plaza
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
"Undiscovered Chinatown" Tour
Saturdays · 10:30 AM · Los Angeles Chinatown
About Jewelry District
The Jewelry District is one of Downtown LA's most energetic streetscapes, lined with historic early-20th-century buildings now home to the jewelry trade. It's free to wander and people-watch among the grand architecture.
Pershing Square, Spring Street Park and a wealth of public art sit just steps away, making it an easy stop on a walkable downtown loop.
What's here
Free places in Jewelry District
- Directions ↗
Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
- Directions ↗
Pershing Square Bell Tower
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
- Directions ↗
Pershing Square
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Pershing Square
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Spanish American War Memorial
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Doughboy
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Ludwig van Beethoven
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Historic LA
Food · near transit
- Directions ↗
Bell Communications Around the Globe
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
City Of Los Angeles Public Library
Libraries · near transit
- Directions ↗
Spring Street Park
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Spring Street Park
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Scenic Viewpoint
Viewpoints · near transit
- Directions ↗
Angels Knoll Park
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Maguire Gardens
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Maguire Gardens
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
World Cup 26 Watch Party (Mexico vs South Africa)
Sports · near transit
- Directions ↗
World Peace Bell
Landmarks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Uptown Rocker
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Regent Theatre-Angel wings
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Abstract Wall
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Biddy Mason Park
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
California Plaza Park
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
The Bright Forest
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Goddess Wall
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
DTLA Running
Fitness · near transit
- Directions ↗
Bank of America
Food · near transit
- Directions ↗
Society Of St. Vincent De Paul - Social Services Department
Shelters · near transit
- Directions ↗
Chas' Stainless Steel Mark Thompson's Airplane Parts
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Fig & 7th
Food · near transit
- Directions ↗
Grand Hope Park
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Corporate Head
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
MOCA Grand Avenue
Museums · near transit
- Directions ↗
Evolution of Los Angeles
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
- Directions ↗
Tunnel of Dreams by Laci Jordan
Mall · near transit
- Directions ↗
Tunnel of Dreams by Laci Jordan
Mall · near transit
- Directions ↗
For The People by Laci Jordan
Mall · near transit
- Directions ↗
For The People by Laci Jordan
Mall · near transit
- Directions ↗
Grand Hope Park
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Evolution of Printing
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
- Directions ↗
San Julian Park
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
San Julian Park
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Russ - Sro Housing Corporation
Shelters · near transit
- Directions ↗
Angelus Inn - Sro Housing Corporation
Shelters · near transit
- Directions ↗
Year Round Shelter - Sro Housing
Shelters · near transit
- Directions ↗
The Broad
Museums · near transit
- Directions ↗
Volunteers Of America - San Julian Access Center
Shelters
- Directions ↗
Budokan Little Tokyo Recreation Center
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
The Broad
Other · near transit
- Directions ↗
LAPD Lawn Park
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Year Round Shelter - Eimago (Union Rescue Mission)
Shelters
- Directions ↗
Weingart Center Association
Shelters
- Directions ↗
Los Angeles Public Library - Little Tokyo Branch
Libraries · near transit
- Directions ↗
Year Round Shelter - Lamp Community
Shelters · near transit
- Directions ↗
Los Angeles Police Department Memorial to Fallen Officers
Landmarks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Blue Ribbon Garden
Gardens · near transit
- Directions ↗
The Music Center Tours
Arts · near transit
- Directions ↗
Los Angeles Times Globe Lobby
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
LA Law Library
Libraries · near transit
- Directions ↗
National Japanese American Veterans Memorial Court
Landmarks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Year Round Shelter - Salvation Army
Shelters · near transit
- Directions ↗
Koreisha Chushoku Kai
Food Assistance · near transit
- Directions ↗
Abraham Lincoln
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Civic Center Park (under construction)
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Friendship Knot
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Los Angeles Sister Cities Monument
Landmarks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Onizuka Memorial
Landmarks · near transit
- Directions ↗
To the Issei
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Ninomiya Sontoku
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
City Hall Park
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
Los Angeles City Hall Park
Parks · near transit
- Directions ↗
James Irvine Japanese Garden
Gardens · near transit
- Directions ↗
Lucky Break
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
South Park Commons
Gardens · near transit
- Directions ↗
Joseph Scott
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Christopher Columbus statue
Public Art · near transit
- Directions ↗
Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
Frequently asked: free things to do in Jewelry District
What are the best free things to do in the Jewelry District?
Walk among the historic buildings, visit nearby Pershing Square and Spring Street Park, and take in the downtown public art — all free.
Is the Jewelry District free to visit?
Yes — strolling the Jewelry District's historic streets is free; you only pay if you shop.
What's near the Jewelry District?
Pershing Square, the Historic Core's old theaters, Spring Street Park and Grand Central Market are all a short walk away.
Are there free events nearby?
Yes. Free events happen at Pershing Square and around the Historic Core. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.