Gee, here we are in the middle of fall, staring down the tunnel toward the holidays. If you’re as broke as I am, never fear. Because here are things you can do this month that cost nothing at all!
Dia de los Muertos, Mission Viejo: Dia de los Muertos at Saddleback College. 4 to 8 p.m. Altar ofrendas, free tacos (until they run out), live entertainment. Bring a flower or photo to place on the ofrendas. 4-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1 in the college’s Fine Arts Plaza (accessible from Lot 12). Free parking for event in lots 12 and 10 starting at 3 p.m. 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. eventbrite.com
Day of the Dead celebration, Baldwin Hills: Festivities take place at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall. The family movie “Coco” will screen for free at 5:30 p.m. Also arts and crafts, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 on Level 2 at The Bridge. Arrive early, it’s first come, first served. Special store promos also. 3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Baldwin Hills. baldwinhillscrenshawplaza.com
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, Westwood: Arrive before 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 for this drop-in garden tour that lasts about one hour. Explore this 7.5 acre living museum, including plants from all over the world. Meet at the UCLA La Kretz Garden Pavilion on the north end, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles. Park on the street or in UCLA Parking Structure 2, $4 hour or $16 all day. botgard.ucla.edu
Dia de los Muertos Festival, Santa Ana: This event, at Fairhaven Memorial Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 will feature live entertainment, building a traditional altar, folkloric dancing, mariachis, prayers for the dead. Food will also be avaiable for purchase. Check the schedule for details. 1702 Fairhaven Avenue Santa Ana. dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/santa-ana/fairhaven-memorial-park-mortuary/5358
Movie double feature, Los Angeles: See a spooktacular movie double feature at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 2 to 6:30 p.m on Sunday, Nov. 3….
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