Can you believe it’s already October? That’s right, we’re creeping up on Halloween and then the holidays. Meanwhile, so you can save up for those Christmas gifts, here are free things you can do this month.
The Queen Mary is offering free ship admission for its “Meet Me at the Mary” Tuesday happy hours. (Photo by Christina Merino, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
Queen Mary, Long Beach: Free ship admission for “Meet Me at the Mary” Tuesday happy hours 4-8 p.m. in the Observation Bar (ages 21+). Live music and drink specials. Parking discounted $10. Must reserve online. Oct. 1, 8, 15. 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach. queenmary.com
The Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles offers free admission on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m., but advance reservations are required. (Photo by Richard Vogel, The Associated Press)
The Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles. The Autry is free every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. but reservations are required by the night before.. Parking is free, too. Learn about Native American and cowboy ways of life, using historical artifacts such as stagecoaches, serapes, beaded clothing, firearms, photos and more. Oct. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org/free
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in downtown Riverside offers free admission on the first Thursday of the month, as does the neighboring Riverside Art Museum. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Museums in Riverside: Free admission at both the Riverside Art Museum (Julia Morgan Building) and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture 6-9 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month during the Riverside ArtsWalk,that celebrates arts and culture in Riverside and the Inland Empire. Oct. 3. 3425 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. riversideartscouncil.com/artswalk-venues
The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena offers Free First Fridays, with complimentary admission on the first Friday of each month (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena: If you’ve never been to this marvelous art museum, you should go. It’s free monthly on the first Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. There’s a lot to see so I’d get there early. It showcases the immense collection of the late billionaire Norton Simon, including masterpieces of painting and sculpture by artists such as Picasso, Renoir, Raphael, Van Gogh and more. Free parking. Oct. 4. 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena nortonsimon.org
The Museum of Latin American Art is free to enter every Sunday. (Photo by Brittany M. Solo, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach: This museum is free every Sunday and always has interesting exhibits. Free docent-led tours are offered at 2 p.m. Sundays. Free advance tickets are recommended and can be booked online. Parking is free. Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. molaa.org/visit
You can see a taping of the celebrity dance competition series “Dancing with the Stars” at Television City in Hollywood as long you’re at least 12 years old. (Eric McCandless/Disney via AP)
“Dancing With the Stars,” Los Angeles: Go see a taping of “Dancing With the Stars” at Television City in Hollywood. Minimum age is 12. You must apply in advance online to get tickets. Be warned: These tapings can last a long time. You can see other taping opportunities also on the website. Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29. 7800 Beverly Blvd. Hollywood. on-camera-audiences.com/shows/Dancing_with_the_Stars# 7800 Beverly Blvd., Hollywood.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is free to everyone on the second Tuesday of the month and also free to L.A. County residents every day after 3 p.m. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles: The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is free to all on the second Tuesday of the month, but also free for L.A. County residents every day after 3 p.m. The largest art museum complex on the West Coast, this collection includes everything from David Hockney paintings to ancient artifacts to free arts workshops. (Note that part of the museum is currently under construction.) Paid parking. Oct. 8. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles lacma.org/tickets
The free Fall-O-Ween family festival returns to Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest on select evernings in October. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Halloween event, Lake Forest: Heritage Hill Historical Park Fall-O-Ween family festival 4:30-8:30 pm daily. Decorated grounds, photo opportunities, straw maze, scavenger hunt. Costumes welcome and also pets on short leashes. Oct. 11, 12, 13, 18, 20. 25151 Serrano Rd. Lake Forest. OCParks.com
Indonesian Film Festival, Los Angeles: Indonesian Film Festival at the Ray Stark Family Theatre at USC. It’s the 10th anniversary of this free two-day festival. Check out the listings online and RSVP here. Oct. 11-12. 900 W. 34th St. L.A. la-iff.org
The Prehistoric OC will return to Ralph B. Clark Regional Park in Buena Park on Oct. 12 . (File photo by Joshua Sudock, Orange County Register/SCNG).
Dinosaur event, Buena Park: Prehistoric OC Day at Clark Regional Park. Crafts, live animal demonstrations, ancient artifacts, fossils and more. Learn about paleontology and archeology. Oct. 12. 8800 Rosecrans Ave. Buena Park.
Train rides entertain children and adults as second street turns into a carnival of food, color and music during Artwalk Pomona. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Second Saturday ArtWalk, Pomona: Trick or Treat at the Second Saturday ArtWalk, Pomona Art. Costume Contest. Music. Kid Zone. The monthly event in the Pomona Arts Colony brings crowds to the streets as art studios, galleries, shops and more stay open late. 5 p.m. Oct. 12. 119 W. 2nd St., Pomona. downtownpomona.org/events
Grand Ave Arts: All Access, Los Angeles: Explore the arts and cultural institutions along Grand Avenue from 1st to 5th streets in downtown L.A. for a day of free workshops, performances, tours, and interactive events. Check out art, music, dance, literature, and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 19. L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Ave. Los Angeles. musiccenter.org
Monster Mash Bash at Citrus Plaza, Redlands: Family fun with trick-or-treating, costume contests, face painting, games, crafts and more. Please register online so enough supplies will be available. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Oct. 19. Citrus Plaza Shopping Center Food Court, 27320 W Lugonia Ave, Redlands citrusplaza.com/events
Boo at the Bay, Newport Beach:Spooky stories, creepy crafts, science experiments, games. Costumes encouraged. Rain cancels. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 26. Muth Interpretive Center at the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach ocparks.com/events
Forest Lawn memorial parks are hosting Day of the Dead festivities on Oct. 27 at the parks in Covina, Cypress and Glendale. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Day of the Dead: Forest Lawn memorial parks are hosting Day of the Dead commemorations on Oct. 27 in Covina Hills, Cypress and Glendale (and also Nov. 2 in Cathedral City) with commemorative altars, larger-than-life Catrina figures, artworks, folkloric dancing, Mariachis, face painting, arts and crafts and more. Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 27, Forest Lawn-Covina Hills, 21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina; Forest Lawn-Cypress, 4471 Lincoln Ave.,Cypress; Forest Lawn-Glendale, 1712 S Glendale Ave., Glendale. Noon-3 p.m. Nov. 2, 69855 E. Ramon Road, Cathedral City. forestlawn.com/events-all-events/
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