#Free Things To Do

[terrakan]

Explore LA for Free: 10 Must-See Spots in the City of Angels

Los Angeles is full of surprises that don’t require a ticket! Beyond the Hollywood glitz, the city holds endless free experiences in nature, history, and culture. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, here are some of the best spots to enjoy LA without breaking the bank.

1. Griffith Observatory & Park: Dive into the cosmos for free! Iconic views, starry exhibits, and sunset scenes over LA make this a must-visit.

2. The Getty Center: Art, architecture, and gardens—all with panoramic views. Discover masterpieces from Van Gogh to Monet at this breathtaking cultural hub.

3. Santa Monica Pier & Beach: Sun, sand, and classic SoCal vibes await. Stroll the historic pier, enjoy street performers, and snap a pic at the end of Route 66.

4. Venice Beach & Boardwalk: Experience LA’s artistic soul with murals, street performers, and boardwalk culture. Perfect for people-watching and relaxation.

5. Downtown LA Art Walk: Every second Thursday, discover galleries, street art, and live music in this creative downtown showcase.

6. Hollywood Walk of Fame: Walk amongst the stars on Hollywood Boulevard and discover the legends of entertainment for free!

7. Runyon Canyon Park: Hit the trails and enjoy citywide views. This popular spot is pet-friendly and perfect for a sunny LA hike.

8. The Broad Museum: Home to world-renowned art, from Warhol to Kusama’s Infinity Room. Free tickets give everyone a chance to explore contemporary creativity.

9. Little Tokyo: Discover LA’s Japanese heritage with art, festivals, and serene spots like the James Irvine Japanese Garden.

10. Leimert Park Plaza: Experience African American culture through live music, art, and community gatherings in this historic neighborhood.

Final Thoughts: LA is a city that celebrates free exploration, welcoming everyone to experience its culture and beauty. From iconic attractions to hidden gems, these spots highlight the best of LA—proving you don’t need a big budget to create unforgettable memories. 🌆✨

[gulfcoastford]

Drive on Down: 3 Great Free Things to Do Near Angleton, TX - Thanks to its position right between the bustling Houston metropolitan area and the popular beaches of the Texas Gulf Coast, the city of Angleton, TX, is close to endless tourist attractions and plenty of fantastic places you can visit without spending any money. If you are driving around in your 2023 Ford Explorer and are searching for the best free things to do in the area, here are three spots you should check out!

[swan2swan]

Whoever conceived and animated this moment, I hope they're doing well and thriving. This is S-rank romance stuff here.

[dirtytransmasc]

the men and boys are innocent too.

we cry "the innocent women and children" to appeal to the masses, to try and force their sympathy, but the men and boys are innocent too.

I have seen sons crying out for their mothers, their fathers, their siblings. I have seen them break down at the loss of their families. I have seen them cling to their dead and grieve.

I have seen fathers cradle their dead children, seen them kiss their faces and hold their little hands. I have seen them faint with grief when asked to identify the dead. I have seen them carry their sons and daughters. I have seen them fasting to provide what little they can for their families.

I have seen men and boys digging through the rubble with just their bare hands, I have seen them comforting strangers, playing with children, rocking them, hushing them, even if the face of such imminent danger. I have seen them cry, seen them grieve, seen them break down into each other's arms, seen them be selfless, beyond selfless, becoming something I don't have a word for.

I have seen the men who are doctors refuse to leave their patients, even when they have no medicine or supplies to give them, even when they're threatened with bombings. I have seen fathers who have lost all their children pick orphans up into their arms and proclaim them their child so they are not alone. I have seen men and boys digging pets out of the rubble.

the men are innocent too. the men and boys are being hurt and killed too. the men and boys are grieving too. the men and boys are scared too. the men and boys are fighting to save their people too. the men and boys deserve to be fought for too.

[redvelvetwishtree]

[stil-lindigo]

Bisan is calling for another global strike!

I saw some posts just outlining Jan 21st, and wanted to clarify that Bisan has called for a full seven days of action.

What a global strike would look like is:

calling in sick to work

purchasing bare essentials ahead of the week so you can observe the general boycott of goods / buying as little as you genuinely can

putting in a concerted effort to elevate Palestinian voices and make it clear that this strike is in support of a permanent ceasefire!

For those who will have to purchase necessary goods during this time, please observe the brands that the BDS movement is asking us to boycott!

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Right now is also a good time to mention some better uses for your money during this week.

Available e-sims in Gaza are running low!!

Mirna El Helbawi and her team are working round the clock to continue to connect Palestinians as Israel does its best to cut them off from the rest of the world.

You can learn how to purchase and send e-sims here, and below you’ll find a list of what is currently needed (the areas in brackets indicate what region you should select to buy e-sims in).

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CareforGaza is an organisation that does verifiably good work, distributing supplies directly to Palestinian families.

They have a Gofundme set up at the moment, but because of Gofundme’s poor track record regarding refusing to transfer funds to Palestinians, I’d recommend continuing to donate directly to their PayPal here.

Good luck to all of you. Don't turn away from Palestine!

[what-am-i-doing-in-this-fandom]

Ah, Stan, not on the good rug!! Your fleas are jumpin' off and holin' up in there!!!

Guys, be real, he would have fleas he was a stray for ten years 🗣️

I just wanted to draw Stan stratchin' like a dog, you guys understand 🙏

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[bigfatbreak]

they both got bonked for being silly.

[magnusbae]

To illustrate this post by @mayahawkse I would like to visualize to you the difference:

A post in 2023:

A post in 2014:

A zoom out of the same post:

This is what a community looks like.

See how in 2023 almost all of the reblogs come from the OP, from their few hours/days in the tag search. Meanwhile in 2014 the % of reblogs from OP is insignificant, because most of the reblogs come from the reblogs within the fandom, within the micro-communities formed there. You didn't need to rely on tags, or search, or being featured. Because the community took care of you, made sure to pass the work between themselves and onto their blog and exposed their followers to it. It kept works alive for years.

It's not JUST the reblog/like ratio that causing this issue, it's the type of interaction people have. They're content with scrolling and liking the search engine, instead of actually having a reblogging relationship with other blogs in their community.

Anyways, if you want to see more content you like, the only true way to make it happen is to reblog it. Likes do not forward content in no way but making OP feel nice. Reblogs on the other hand make content eternal. They make it relevant, they make it exist outside of a fickle tumblr search that hardly works on the best of days.

If you want more of something, reblog it.

[chipper-smol]

[xshinina]

Guess who's back for blood?

[taffywabbit]

reminding myself there are no truly "bad days", because every single day, someone somewhere in the world has taken a photo of an extremely tiny animal and shown it to someone else, and that's very good actually

[muffinlance]

We've been working with toddler on using his words instead of screaming when something happens that he doesn't like

Which has lead to:

Toddler, upon accidentally dropping a toy: ANGER ANGER ANGER!

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

I can’t believe how accurate this is. I’ve had a rock collection since I was a kid, and I’m still collecting them to this day.

Do any of you relate to this? If so, what do you like to collect? It can be plushies, toys, whatever. :)

Neurodivergent Girl

[bathroom-sand]

paramount and spyglass are trying so hard right now to save face because jenna ortega rightfully left the scream franchise after they fired melissa for supprting palestine. nobody is dumb enough to believe the excuse that it’s a scheduling conflict hours after rumors she was trying to get out of her contract cause she was pissed. i’m very thankful that jenna is risking her career and using her position to do the right thing. she’s been outspoken about palestine for years now. i hope this begins a trend of zionist losing money for their support and complacency with an active genocide

[filibusterfrog]

hybrids <3