Free food & drink Events and Things to do in El Monte, CA

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Mercado Magico Bell: Grand Opening!
Sun, May 31, 12:00 PM
Bell · Bell Family Night Market
Mercado Magico Bell: Grand Opening!
Sun, May 31, 12:00 PM
Bell · Bell Family Night Market
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ICE LA Open House: Culinary Arts Open House
Friday at 6:00 PM
Pasadena · 521 E Green St
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ICE LA Open House: Culinary Arts Open House
Friday at 6:00 PM
Pasadena · 521 E Green St
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Loteria Singalong (Cumbia Night) @ Mandala Cantina
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Downey · 8310 3rd St
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Loteria Singalong (Cumbia Night) @ Mandala Cantina
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Downey · 8310 3rd St
Institute of Culinary Education Los Angeles Pastry and Baking Open House
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Pasadena · 521 E Green St
Institute of Culinary Education Los Angeles Pastry and Baking Open House
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Pasadena · 521 E Green St
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Goth Hooters
Sat, Jun 6, 12:00 PM
South El Monte · Ramada by Wyndham South El Monte
Going fast
Goth Hooters
Sat, Jun 6, 12:00 PM
South El Monte · Ramada by Wyndham South El Monte
2026 LOS ANGELES SUMMER FARMERS MARKET
Fri, Jun 5, 10:00 AM
Los Angeles · Gloria Molina Grand Park
2026 LOS ANGELES SUMMER FARMERS MARKET
Fri, Jun 5, 10:00 AM
Los Angeles · Gloria Molina Grand Park
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Uptown After Dark Presented by Dine N’ Dash
Friday at 9:00 PM
Whittier · Sage Restaurant & Lounge
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Uptown After Dark Presented by Dine N’ Dash
Friday at 9:00 PM
Whittier · Sage Restaurant & Lounge
Cold Brew Bandana Drop at Live Más Café (Brea, CA)
Saturday at 7:00 AM
Brea · 303 W Imperial Hwy
Cold Brew Bandana Drop at Live Más Café (Brea, CA)
Saturday at 7:00 AM
Brea · 303 W Imperial Hwy
West Coast Food & Vendor Festival
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Los Angeles · Gloria Molina Grand Park
West Coast Food & Vendor Festival
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Los Angeles · Gloria Molina Grand Park
Institute of Culinary Education LA Health-Centered Culinary Arts Open House
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Pasadena · 521 E Green St
Institute of Culinary Education LA Health-Centered Culinary Arts Open House
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Pasadena · 521 E Green St
Glendora Night Market – First Saturdays
Sat, Jun 6, 5:00 PM
Glendora · 410 S Vermont Ave
Glendora Night Market – First Saturdays
Sat, Jun 6, 5:00 PM
Glendora · 410 S Vermont Ave
Cold Brew Bandana Drop at Live Más Café (Fullerton, CA)
Saturday at 7:00 AM
Fullerton · 3000 Yorba Linda Blvd
Cold Brew Bandana Drop at Live Más Café (Fullerton, CA)
Saturday at 7:00 AM
Fullerton · 3000 Yorba Linda Blvd
INVOQ Live Demo at the Southern California Edison with PFS Chefs
Tue, Jun 9, 10:00 AM
Downey · SoCalGas - Energy Resource Center
INVOQ Live Demo at the Southern California Edison with PFS Chefs
Tue, Jun 9, 10:00 AM
Downey · SoCalGas - Energy Resource Center
Michter's presents: Triple Crown The Belmont Stakes @ Tap Room
Sat, Jun 6, 2:00 PM
Pasadena · The Tap Room
Michter's presents: Triple Crown The Belmont Stakes @ Tap Room
Sat, Jun 6, 2:00 PM
Pasadena · The Tap Room
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Highpoint Brew Co. Candle Making Workshop
Thursday at 7:00 PM
San Dimas · Highpoint Brewing Company
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Highpoint Brew Co. Candle Making Workshop
Thursday at 7:00 PM
San Dimas · Highpoint Brewing Company
2026 LOS ANGELES FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND HANDMADE GIFTS AND ARTISAN MARKET
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00 AM
Los Angeles · Los Angeles State Historic Park
2026 LOS ANGELES FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND HANDMADE GIFTS AND ARTISAN MARKET
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00 AM
Los Angeles · Los Angeles State Historic Park
Cold Brew Bandana Drop at Live Más Café (La Cañada Flintridge, CA)
Saturday at 7:00 AM
La Cañada Flintridge · 2151 Foothill Blvd
Cold Brew Bandana Drop at Live Más Café (La Cañada Flintridge, CA)
Saturday at 7:00 AM
La Cañada Flintridge · 2151 Foothill Blvd
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DFC Pork Bowl Competition
Saturday at 3:00 AM
Walnut · 20955 Golden Springs Dr
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DFC Pork Bowl Competition
Saturday at 3:00 AM
Walnut · 20955 Golden Springs Dr
E.A.T. (Engage, Adapt, Thrive): The Restaurant & Food Service Summit
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00 AM
Huntington Park · 3355 E Gage Ave
E.A.T. (Engage, Adapt, Thrive): The Restaurant & Food Service Summit
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00 AM
Huntington Park · 3355 E Gage Ave
Cooking and Dining in 19th Century California
Sat, Jun 27, 10:30 AM
Los Angeles · Central Library - Taper Auditorium
Cooking and Dining in 19th Century California
Sat, Jun 27, 10:30 AM
Los Angeles · Central Library - Taper Auditorium

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Mercado Magico Bell: Grand Opening!

Institute of Culinary Education Los Angeles Pastry and Baking Open House

Goth Hooters

2026 LOS ANGELES SUMMER FARMERS MARKET

Which events are currently trending in El Monte?

The trending searches this month in El Monte are:

job fair

lululemon x

baddies reunion tickets

alo x

Which free events are coming up?

Discover the best free events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Loteria Singalong (Cumbia Night) @ Mandala Cantina

Highpoint Brew Co. Candle Making Workshop

ICE LA Open House: Culinary Arts Open House

Uptown After Dark Presented by Dine N’ Dash

Mercado Magico Bell: Grand Opening!

Mercado Magico Bell: Grand Opening!

ICE LA Open House: Culinary Arts Open House

ICE LA Open House: Culinary Arts Open House

Loteria Singalong (Cumbia Night) @ Mandala Cantina

Loteria Singalong (Cumbia Night) @ Mandala Cantina

Institute of Culinary Education Los Angeles Pastry and Baking Open House

Institute of Culinary Education Los Angeles Pastry and Baking Open House

Goth Hooters

Goth Hooters

2026 LOS ANGELES SUMMER FARMERS MARKET

2026 LOS ANGELES SUMMER FARMERS MARKET

Uptown After Dark Presented by Dine N’ Dash

Uptown After Dark Presented by Dine N’ Dash

Cold Brew Bandana Drop at Live Más Café (Brea, CA)

Cold Brew Bandana Drop at Live Más Café (Brea, CA)

West Coast Food & Vendor Festival

West Coast Food & Vendor Festival

Institute of Culinary Education LA Health-Centered Culinary Arts Open House

Institute of Culinary Education LA Health-Centered Culinary Arts Open House

Glendora Night Market – First Saturdays

Glendora Night Market – First Saturdays

Cold Brew Bandana Drop at Live Más Café (Fullerton, CA)

Cold Brew Bandana Drop at Live Más Café (Fullerton, CA)

INVOQ Live Demo at the Southern California Edison with PFS Chefs

INVOQ Live Demo at the Southern California Edison with PFS Chefs

Michter's presents: Triple Crown The Belmont Stakes @ Tap Room

Michter's presents: Triple Crown The Belmont Stakes @ Tap Room

Highpoint Brew Co. Candle Making Workshop

Highpoint Brew Co. Candle Making Workshop

2026 LOS ANGELES FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND HANDMADE GIFTS AND ARTISAN MARKET

2026 LOS ANGELES FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND HANDMADE GIFTS AND ARTISAN MARKET

Cold Brew Bandana Drop at Live Más Café (La Cañada Flintridge, CA)

Cold Brew Bandana Drop at Live Más Café (La Cañada Flintridge, CA)

DFC Pork Bowl Competition

DFC Pork Bowl Competition

E.A.T. (Engage, Adapt, Thrive): The Restaurant & Food Service Summit

E.A.T. (Engage, Adapt, Thrive): The Restaurant & Food Service Summit

Cooking and Dining in 19th Century California

Cooking and Dining in 19th Century California

Things to do around El Monte

Trends in El Monte

1. Job fair

2. Lululemon x

3. Baddies reunion tickets

4. Alo x

5. Beyond yoga

6. Peruvian festival

7. 5k run

8. Sweet green

9. Crash the city

10. Beis warehouse sale

11. Love come down

12. Bts

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in El Monte?

Which free events are coming up?