If you ever wonder what time of year it is, all you have to do is turn your gaze west to the Santa Monica Pier, where the Pacific Wheel will likely shine with enduring and beloved symbols of the season.

The giant solar-powered Ferris wheel honored the Dodgers and their World Series victory on Oct. 30 with a blue explosion of baseball imagery and LA love.

Now, 100-foot-tall pumpkins will appear on the evening of October 31, followed by sugar skulls in honor of Día de los Muertos on the nights of November 2 and 3.

This can all be seen for free if you are on or near the pier; Riding the Pacific Wheel is a ticketed adventure, please note (you can purchase your tickets once you get to Pacific Park).

But don’t worry if you can’t make it to the Santa Monica Monument on those evenings between sunset and 12:30 p.m.; There’s a free webcam to check out, honey.

Oh yes: and on the Santa Monica Pier, a joyful Día de los Muertos celebration flourishes from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on November 1 and from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM on November 2.

Look for “public art installations, live performances and interactive activities,” as well as offerings that visitors can add to if they wish.

It all happens in the historic and magical Merry-Go-Round building, which will be decorated with papel picado and other decorations paying tribute to the moving event.