Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: October 25 - 27

Wear your Dodger blue and cheer on Shohei Ohtani and the rest of the team as they take on the New York Yankees at home for the first game of the World Series. Couldn’t score tickets? You can order a “Dodger Pack” to go from De La Nonna (two pizzas, a Caesar salad, and a bottle of wine or a 12-pack of Miller High Life for $55), head to a bar like 33Taps (their newest location opens in WeHo on Sunday) for the crowd, or pick a classic Echo Park spot like the Short Stop for the location. Or just settle in at home and make some Dodgers-themed snacks.

Celebrate the upcoming Day of the Dead tradition with Oakland’s Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno as they come south to La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. This world-renowned dance company will perform traditional Mexican folk dances celebrating the rich culture and history of México.

An extinct animal graveyard (R.I.P., Dodo), a goodie bag station, spooky story time, and more fun for the whole family are happening during the second weekend of Boo at the Zoo. You can also learn about killer carnivores from zoo experts, dive into the world of owls or check out the bird show at noon. Wear your costume but warning: if it’s too accurate, you might end up becoming part of feeding time!

More Halloween fun is in store on the high seas, as the Queen Mary plays host to Dark Harbor. Expect live spooks and creepy eats while exploring the ship’s mazes and hidden speakeasies. On Thursday, Oct. 24, the ship will host a special Pride Halloween night with a drag show, themed merchandise, cocktails and mocktails.

Kimberly Akimbo won five Tonys on Broadway and now the much-lauded musical is on tour with Carolee Carmello leading the cast. The story follows the unusual Kimberly on her Benjamin Button-esque journey through coming of age. Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home) and David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole) wrote the music, book and lyrics.

Join local punk icons the Radioactive Chickenheads for an in-store performance and record release party celebrating their new album Tales from the Coop (natch!) and their 30th anniversary of being, well, a “motley group of mutants … from the laboratory of Dr. Baron Von Kluckinstein.” I don’t think that needs more explanation, do you?

Ready to challenge what you think you know about Skid Row? The Los Angeles Poverty Department hosts two days of music and performances, visual art, and art workshops that showcase the diverse talents of Skid Row residents.

This year’s Halloween Boat Parade theme is "Haunted Harbor," so get spooky attire on both you and your yacht or sailboat or paddle boat or any other vessel, and RSVP to be in the parade. (And if this is you, can we be friends? I have been wanting a friend with a boat for years!) Or just head to Burton Chase Park to watch the most excellent boat parade from shore.

It’s like Mystery Science Theater 3000, but live! Join comedians from Third Wheel Live as they roast your favorite scary movies in front of a live audience. It will make them less spooky, for sure. The show is BYOB, but food and drink will be available for purchase.

On Friday evenings at Eataly, you can tour Italy without leaving the Century City mall. Pay $30 for a punchcard that lets you stop at stations around the marketplace to taste all sorts of treats, and talk to the makers to learn more about how they make everything there so delicious.

OK, so these probably aren’t the everyday KitKats you’re giving out to the neighborhood ghosts and vampires. But Halloween is for grown-ups, too, especially ones who love chocolate (and those who don’t). The Chocolate Dispensary is hosting a tasting focused on fruit and nut notes to help you find your favorite chocolate profile.

Cooking demos, yoga classes, music and even speed dating are all part of the biggest vegan festival in the area, happening at the Orange County Fairgrounds. Taste all kinds of plant-based specialties and maybe even meet someone who shares your love for the planet!