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.
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, 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
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
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
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….
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