The budget doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker when looking for family and friend outings in Southern California.<\/p>\n
We’ve rounded up five free events for your upcoming calendar, including the 90th anniversary of the Queen Mary<\/a>‘s historic maiden voyage.<\/p>\n The event will be celebrated with a daylong celebration on May 27, the same date that the ocean liner first sailed in 1936.<\/p>\n The free event, a centerpiece of the ship’s ongoing year-long anniversary programming, invites guests to step aboard for experiences that honor the ship’s legacy.<\/p>\n Other upcoming events in SoCal that don’t charge an admission fee include:<\/p>\n When: April 25Where: Piazza della Famiglia, Little Italy, San DiegoWhat: The two-day festival<\/a> will fill the streets of San Diego’s Little Italy district with more than 250 fine artists, four music stages and interactive art for families. <\/p>\n PVP Equine Ready Event<\/a><\/p>\n When: May 2Where: Ernie Howlett Park, Rolling Hills EstatesWhat: The four cities of Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills Estates are jointly sponsoring the PVP Equine Ready event<\/a>, which will feature presentations from veterinarians specializing in various areas of equine health. <\/p>\n