Fun and Free - L.A. On A Budget

Posted on October 22, 2009 - 5:53pm by loretta It's no secret that Californian's are suffering financially due to the current economy, but not having money doesn't have to mean not having fun. Here are a few fun and free things you can do in LA. Aquarium of the Pacific Every Friday night from 6pm to 9pm the public is invited to get up close with sharks and sting rays at the FREE Shark Lagoon Nights. You get to touch bamboo sharks, sandtigers and rays at the Aquarium's Shark Lagoon. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase. LaBrea Tar Pits Page Museum The first Tuesday of every month entry into the LaBrea Tar Pits Page Museum is FREE! At the museum you will get the opportunity to see the world's largest and most diverse assemblage of extinct Ice Age plants and animals. You can even watch the bones being cleaned and repaired through the windows of the Page Museum Laboratory. Mentryville Mentryville is a historic 1880's oil boom town that was built around oil well, Pico No. 4. Named after the oil well's tenacious driller, Alexander Mentry, Mentryville offers shaded trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians and a glimpse of California history. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles First Tuesday of every month is FREE! The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles is the protector of over 35 million specimens that date back over 4.5 million years. It has many different exhibits which include African Mammals, Ancient Latin American Art, Birds, Dinosouars, Gems and Minerals and much more. For moviegoers, here's a list of low cost movie theaters in the LA area Pasadena - Academy Cinema - $2 before 6pm $3 after Lancaster - Cinemark Movies - $1.75 before 6pm $2.25 after and $1.25 All Day Wednesday Redondo Beach - Redondo Beach Cinema 3 - $3 All Day La Mirada - Starplex Cinema - $1.50 before 6pm $2 after and $1 Tuesdays For more fun on a budget go to orangecountyfrugalfun.com.