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 at Saddleback College: Altar ofrendas, free tacos (until they run out), live entertainment. Bring a flower or photo to place on the ofrendas. 4-8 p.m. today 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. today. Also arts and crafts from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Level 2 at The Bridge. Arrive early — it’s first come, first served. 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 for this drop-in garden tour that lasts about one hour. This 7.5 acre living museum has 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 per 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. Saturday, will feature live entertainment, building a traditional altar, folkloric dancing, mariachis, prayers for the dead. Food will be available for purchase. Check the schedule for details. 1702 Fairhaven Ave. Santa Ana. More info: Google “Fairhaven Memorial Park”

Movie double feature, Los Angeles: “The Addams Family” will screen at 2 p.m. Sunday followed by “Death Becomes Her” at 4. The event includes tours of the historic building and bonus trick-or-treating. Costumes are encouraged. Sponsored by L.A. Voices. Ebell theater, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., Los Angeles. ebellofla.org/calendar

Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles: The Autry has free admission from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but reservations are required by the night before. Parking is free, too. Learn about Native American and cowboy ways of life through historical artifacts such as stagecoaches, serapes, beaded clothing, firearms, photos and more. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org/free

Queen Mary, Long Beach: Free ship admission for “Meet Me at the Mary” happy hours from 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays in the Observation Bar (21 or older only). Live music and drink specials. Parking discounted to $10. Must reserve online. 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach. queenmary.com

Trail tips for beginners, Newport Beach: Come and get advice on gear, what to pack and trail etiquette, and have fun hiking 2 miles at Buck Gully, part of Newport Beach’s Irvine Ranch Open Space Preserve. 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. No experience necessary. Minimum age is 6 years. Must register in advance. Staging area at Fifth and Marguerite avenues. letsgooutside.org (search “trail tips”)

Flavors of Fall, Redlands: This family event at Citrus Plaza will include crafts, photo opportunities and sample tastings. Register online to participate in crafts and bring printed reservation. 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 8, Citrus Plaza Shopping Center Food Court, 27320 W. Lugonia Ave, Redlands. citrusplaza.com/flavors-of-fall-event-2024

Veterans Day observances, Redlands: Live music in honor of Veterans Day will be performed 7-9 p.m. Nov. 9 and 11 at Mountain Grove, 27510 W. Lugonia Ave. The concert also takes place at noon Nov. 10 at Citrus Plaza, 27320 W. Lugonia Ave., Redlands. citrusplaza.com/events

Artwalk, Pomona: This month’s edition is billed as “Hasta La Muerte!” There will be live music from Banda, Grupo and Grupo Tradicional Folklorico en Vivo, with decorated altars, a car show and calaveras. 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 9, 197 W. Second St., Pomona. downtownpomona.org/artwalk

Santa’s arrival and holiday tree lighting, Temecula: Get into the holiday spirit from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the Promenade Temecula-Plaza, 40820 Winchester Road Temecula. Preshow at 5 p.m,. with the arrival at 6. Free parking. visittemeculavalley.com

Queen Mary, Long Beach: Free admission for veterans and their families from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 11. Live entertainment. Activities include meet-and-greets with the ship’s commodore and captain and the chance to write letters to the troops, participate in arts and crafts, and hear stories from veterans.

“Dancing With the Stars” taping, Los Angeles: You can take in a free episode of the show at Television City in Hollywood on Nov. 12, 19 or 26. 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. 7800 Beverly Blvd., Hollywood. on-camera-audiences.com/shows/Dancing_with_the_Stars#

Classical guitar and jazz, Westchester: 90-minute concert is presented by Loyola Marymount University’s guitar and jazz ensembles. 7 p.m. Nov. 16, Murphy Recital Hall, 1955 Ignatian Circle, Los Angeles. Register at cal.lmu.edu/event/an-evening-of-classical-guitar-jazz

Free movie nights, Hollywood: You can see “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at Ovation Hollywood. Bring chairs and blankets and meet in the Center Courtyard on the grass. Check in at the Ovation Hollywood booth for free popcorn and discounted treats from the TCL Chinese Theatre concessions stand. RSVP. Movie starts at 7 p.m. Nov. 29. 6801 Hollywood Blvd. ovationhollywood.com/movie-nights