Hispanic Heritage Festival at Jane Addams Park

Hispanic Heritage Month gets a proper block party in the South Bay on Saturday, October 10. The City of Lawndale is hosting its Hispanic Heritage Festival at Jane Addams Park, and the pitch is simple: a long afternoon and evening built around the 21 countries that recognize Spanish as an official language. If you're hunting for things to do in Los Angeles County that cost nothing and suit a whole family, this one earns a spot.

What to expect

The lineup centers on community. Local youth take the stage for dance and musical performances, and the event closes the day with a free concert. Around the park you'll find food and craft vendors, plus games and activities for kids and adults. The organizers describe it as a way to bring performers, vendors and neighbors together to celebrate the Hispanic cultures that make up the community, so expect a neighborhood feel rather than a ticketed spectacle.

The source listing doesn't name the concert act or a vendor roster, so check with the city before you go if a specific performer is the draw.

Event details

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Where: Jane Addams Park, 15114 Firmona Avenue, Lawndale Price: Free Organizer: Lawndale Community Services Department

Getting there and parking

Parking is free, and a shuttle runs from Lawndale City Hall every 15 minutes between 2:30 PM and 8:30 PM. That's the easiest way in if the streets around the park fill up, and it makes the evening concert simple to stay for without worrying about a long walk back to the car.

Lawndale sits in the South Bay, a short drive from Torrance, Hawthorne and the beach cities, so it works as a half-day trip from most of the area. Arrive early to see the youth performances and browse the craft tables before the crowds build. Bring a hat or light layer, since a park event stretching past sunset cools off quickly in October.

Questions and vendors

Want to perform or set up a booth? The Community Services Department takes inquiries at (310) 973-3288 or CSDInfo@lawndale.ca.gov. The same number is the right one to call with general questions about the day.

If you're building a plan around LA events this weekend, or looking further ahead at upcoming events in Los Angeles, this festival is a free, low-pressure way to mark the month. Browse more in our festivals category and see what else is on across the city.