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Free Things to Do in Palms
A dense, diverse Westside neighborhood on the Expo Line — murals, pocket parks and an easy ride to the beach.
Free events near Palms
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 Certified Farmers Market
Tuesdays · 2:00 PM · Main Street
Main Street
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
Celebrating the Seasons with Violinist Paul Stein - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 25 · 2:00 PM · Culver City Julian Dixon Library
Letters from the Owlery - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 25 · 4:00 PM · Culver City Julian Dixon Library
Charm Bracelets for Teens - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 29 · 3:00 PM · Culver City Julian Dixon Library
Create & Unwind - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 29 · 6:00 PM · Culver City Julian Dixon Library
Historical Fiction Book Launch: Song for Another Home by Bora Lee Reed
Thu, Jul 30 · 6:30 PM · Village Well Books & Coffee
About Palms
Palms is one of the most densely populated neighborhoods on the Westside, a diverse, apartment-filled area threaded by the Metro E (Expo) Line. Its free attractions include the famous Cobra Kai mural, Woodbine Park and the Motor Avenue Urban Garden.
Walkable and well-connected, Palms makes an easy free launch point for the Westside, with Culver City and the beach both a short train ride away.
What's here
Free places in Palms
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Cobra Kai Mural
Public Art · near transit
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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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Motor Avenue Urban Garden
Gardens · near transit
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Motor Avenue Urban Garden
Community Gardens · near transit
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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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Palms Community Mural
Public Art
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Path of Life
Public Art
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Rainbow
Public Art
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Film Strip USA
Public Art
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Tellefson Park
Parks
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Tellefson Park
Parks
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Olympic Marathon Winners
Landmarks
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Sage Market - Backyard Bloom
Market · near transit
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Piece of Berlin Wall
Public Art
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Playground
Playgrounds
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City Of Culver City Parks, Recreation And Community Services - Teen Center
Rec Centers
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The Wende Museum
Museums
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Bloom Dimension
Public Art
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Veterans Memorial Park
Parks
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Veterans Memorial Park
Parks
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Culver City Community Garden
Gardens
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Culver City Community Garden
Community Gardens
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La Ballona
Public Art
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Quotation Courtyard
Public Art
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Doctor Carlson Memorial Park
Parks
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Doctor Paul Carlson Memorial Park
Parks
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Tree of Life
Public Art
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms · near transit
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Palms Recreation Center
Rec Centers · near transit
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Palms Park
Parks · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Los Angeles Public Library - Palms-Rancho Park Branch
Libraries · near transit
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Culver Boulevard Median Bicycle Path
Parks
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Town Plaza
Landmarks · near transit
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms
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Mar Vista Recreation Center
Parks
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Main Street
Food · near transit
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A Moment in Time
Public Art · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Mar Vista Recreation Center
Rec Centers
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Coombs Parkette
Parks
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Coombs Parkette
Parks
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Media Park
Parks · near transit
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Media Park
Parks · near transit
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms
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Emerald Rings
Public Art
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms
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Kaizuka Meditation Garden
Public Art
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LA County Library - Culver City Julian Dixon Library
Libraries
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Kaizuka Meditation Garden
Gardens
Frequently asked: free things to do in Palms
What are the best free things to do in Palms?
See the Cobra Kai mural, relax at Woodbine Park, visit the Motor Avenue Urban Garden, and ride the Expo Line toward Culver City or the beach — all free or low-cost.
Is Palms on the Metro?
Yes — the Metro E (Expo) Line runs through Palms, connecting it to Downtown, Culver City and Santa Monica.
Is Woodbine Park free?
Yes — Woodbine Park is a free neighborhood park in Palms.
Are there free events in Palms?
Yes. Free community programs happen at local parks. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.