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Weekday Event Picks for LA Kids: Free Activities & a No-cost Treat July 20-24

7/19/15 - By Jacqueline Stansbury

Here we are, smack-dab in the middle of summer when there are tons of cool things to do in our city. We all know that. But did you know a lot of the fun is free? To prove it, this week we've rounded up five activities that won't cost you a penny.

But wait, there's more! You can also celebrate National Lollipop Day on Monday with a no-cost, made-in-California confection from See’s Candy (only a sucker would pass that up); enjoy free admission to The Arboretum and Descanso Gardens on Tuesday; and catch complimentary concerts and movies throughout the week.

Remember, you can find even more free and low-cost activities in our jam-packed Event Calendar.

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1. Minecraft Mondays – Monday
Hit the Beverly Hills Public Library for an afternoon of Minecraft-themed fun, including game play, a treasure hunt and other activities. FREE
See all Monday events

2. Jack and the Beanstalk – Tuesday
Enjoy an interactive puppet adaptation of the classic fairy tale at the Pico library branch. FREE but space is limited; tickets distributed 30 minutes before showtime.
See all Tuesday events

3. Spin Doctors in Concert – Wednesday
Catch the '90s alt rockers and special guest Lisa Loeb at the Grove. Don't forget to hitch a ride on the free trolley—always a treat for my kids. FREE
See all Wednesday events

4. Silver Lake Picture Show: Spaceballs – Thursday
Calling all Trekkies and Star Wars fans: See Mel Brooks’ hilarious sci-fi spoof outdoors at the Sunset Triangle Plaza. Bring your own food and chairs. FREE
See all Thursday events

5. Orange County Museum of Art – Friday
Explore the museum at no cost today. Current exhibits include My Generation: Young Chinese Artists and Robert Rauschenberg. FREE. (Also, if you've traveled this far south, it's worth checking out the Orange County Fair, which isn't free but is worth your money.)
See all Friday events

Don't forget, there are lots of additional options in our Event Calendar and our monthly GoList. If you don’t receive our newsletters, you really should subscribe… it’s free!

About the Author

Jacqueline Stansbury
A native Angeleno, Jackie enjoys revisiting her childhood as a mom and writer for Mommy Poppins. She did a lot of cool stuff as a kid and has newfound respect for her own mom who made that happen without the internet! Today in Los Angeles, some things are gone, some have changed and some, like the grunion, remain exactly the same. In her former life, Jackie was a development executive on the Fox Studios lot where she rounded up writer/director lists and covered screenplays. Mommy Poppins is much more fun. Jackie's kids, Benjamin and Juliet, agree.
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