Things to do

Oodles of colorful cruisers are summoning seaworthy sparkle at this storied on-the-water tradition.

Make for Dana Point, Marina del Rey, Oxnard, and Ventura to enjoy the lights-on-the-water tradition.

Unique World, Jackalope, Valley Vibes, and the Craft Contemporary will have unique and handmade goods galore.

California live correspondent and mystery author Brian Copeland, along with his fellow author Jess Kellerman, are put to the test. Can they think like the fictional detectives in their books to get out of “Beat the Lock Escape Room” in San Jose, CA? See if they can solve the puzzle in time!

Happy 92nd anniversary to the boulevard-big bash, which features stars, music, and Santa in his sleigh.

Cool cars, avant garde autos, and vehicles from the future: Head to DTLA for this wonderland o’ wheels.

It’s gnice to finally see Gnatalie the Green Dino and all of the wonders of the NHM Commons.

The annual holiday lighting display begins its sparkling run at South Coast Botanic Garden.

The weekend is off to an early and exciting start as fans gather to salute the championship team.

It’s a busy-busy weekend, as the World Series kicks off and Halloween grows ghoulishly near.

California Live correspondent Laila Muhammad meets Lina González-Granados, the resident conductor at the LA Opera. Lina shares what it means to be the first Latina conductor of the legendary opera and why Spanish Dracula is so special.

Clowning, feats of daring, and amazing acrobatics festoon “KOOZA,” a whimsical journey under the big top.

CicLAvia: The Heart of LA is back with 7.5 miles of open streets; stroll, cycle, jog, or simply soak up the fall Sunday sunshine.

Boney Island, Magic Weekend at Kidspace, and Carved at Descanso Gardens will summon the fun (but light) frights.

Savor the “largest annual festival of Mexican gastronomy in the United States” at the flavorful fiesta.

Knott’s Scary Farm, the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, and Los Angeles Haunted Hayride rock the eeks ‘n shrieks.

Hispanic Heritage Month begins; PST ART: Art & Science Collide opens, too.

Explore haunted houses inspired by “Insidious,” “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” and other fright flicks.

Opa! The Long Beach Greek Food & Music Festival is a long-running gem.

It must be Augtober: The pumpkins, treats, and spooky sights will shimmer in Anaheim.