Updated for 2025
Los Angeles is hosting many special events in honor of Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead. While customs may vary, traditionally, family and friends focus on the memories of deceased loved ones.
Families may construct Día de los Muertos altars to honor their loved ones and ancestors who have passed away. These altars can be adorned with bright flowers, photos, candles, and meaningful objects.
Celebrations are joyous and are a way for families to connect and remember through generations. Additionally, family and friends may paint their faces to resemble skulls (Calaveras) while their bodies are in a skeleton costume (Calacas).
Traditional and Modern Día de Los Muertos Events in Los Angeles
LA Made Presents: Día de los Muertos Paper Flower Workshop
El Sereno Branch Library
5226 S. Huntington Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032
Kids, teens, and adults are all welcome to come to the El Sereno Branch Library on Thursday, September 25th, at 4:00 pm, for a paper flower workshop. “For Día de los Muertos, marigolds are often seen decorating altars”. This workshop allows you to create your own traditional paper marigolds to decorate altars for Día de los Muertos.
Sugar Skulls
Los Angeles Central Library — Rotunda
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Families are invited to visit the Central Library on Saturday, October 25th, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm for a special activity for Día de los Muertos. Visit the library to decorate your own sugar skull. All materials will be provided. Recommended for children ages 4 and older.
Día de los Muertos: Repujado Workshop (Tin Embossing) with Miriam Quezada
Los Angeles Central Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
The Los Angeles Central Library is hosting a Repujado Workshop (Tin Embossing) on Saturday, November 1st, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Teens and adults are invited to participate in the activity taught by artist and educator Miriam Quezada in the Octavia Lab. “Discover the ancient Mexican folk art of tin embossing or ‘repujado’”. “This special workshop will cover techniques for engraving or ‘pushing out’ drawings on metal to create beautiful artwork.” Registration is required; RSVP [email protected] Details are available online.
26th Annual Día de los Muertos
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038
The 26th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival will happen at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Saturday, November 1st at 1:00 pm through Sunday, November 2nd at 1:30 am. Tickets go on sale on October 3rd, and there will be more details to follow.
This is an all-day event, with gates opening at 1:00 pm and ending at 1:30 am when all attendees must exit the area. This year’s celebration features cultural performers, arts and crafts vendors, art exhibitions, traditional dance performances, dozens of spectacular altars, food vendors, outdoor screenings, and more. Check the website for all the details as well as information about tickets.
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos
Gloria Molina Grand Park
200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Gloria Molina Grand Park is planning a Día de los Muertos celebration beginning on Saturday, October 25th and continuing through Sunday, November 2nd. During the nine-day event, the park will become “a space of remembrance, healing, and celebration with altars, art, music, and community gatherings”.
The Opening Celebration takes place on Saturday, October 25th, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be more details to follow, so check the website often.
Día de los Muertos: Decorating Sugar Skulls
Echo Park Branch Library
1410 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Visit the Echo Park Branch Library on Saturday, November 1st, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm to decorate sugar skulls in honor of Día de los Muertos. The activity is free and geared towards children 2 and older, but everyone is welcome to attend (while supplies last). Also, be sure to take a look at the library’s ofrenda.
Día de los Muertos Festival on Olvera Street
El Pueblo Historical Monument
125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012
A nine-day Día de los Muertos Celebration will be held on Olvera Street, beginning on Saturday, October 25th and continuing through Sunday, November 2nd. The festivities include a nightly procession, community altars on display, music, and more. Face painting will be offered on Saturday, October 25th, and Sunday, October 26th, as well as Saturday, November 1st, and Sunday, November 2nd. Check the website for all the details.
Celebrate Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw, Level 2 — The Bridge
3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Celebrate Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw on Friday, November 1st, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. The fun includes special retailer promotions and arts and crafts (while supplies last).
El Capitan Theatre: Coco
6838 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
The El Capitan Theatre invites families to enjoy special screenings of the Disney/Pixar film Coco (rated PG) from Friday, September 26th, through Thursday, October 2nd. In addition to the charming story of an “aspiring young musician named Miguel” who “embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors,” families will have the opportunity to see the Mariachi Divas and Ballet Folklórico De Los Ángeles live on stage as you enter the theatre. In addition, before your showtime, families will also see a Fiesta of Lights featuring music from the movie. Showtimes and ticket information are available online.
Note: A Spanish-only screening takes place on Sunday, September 28th at 4:00 pm.
Book Signing and Drop-in Workshop for Families: Día de los Muertos and Ofrendas
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Shirley Temple Education Studio
6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
The Academy Museum is celebrating Día de los Muertos with several special events for all ages. On Saturday, November 1st, “the Shirley Temple Education Studio will welcome Lil’ Libros illustrator and artist Ellia Ana Hill for a reading and book signing of Medias naranjas: El Catrín & El Catrína. Afterward, Hill will lead a Día de Muertos art workshop on the paper-cutting style featured in the book”.
On November 1st, 8th, and 15th, there will be a Día de los Muertos Workshop during which you can create your own ofrenda. Tickets are available online. (Attending the reading and workshop is free. There will be a fee for a signed book.)
Matchbox Nichos
Rosemead Library
8800 Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770
Adults can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Día de los Muertos by making matchbox nichos (small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images). The event will be held at the Rosemead Library meeting room on Saturday, October 4th, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required (please register everyone in your party).
Día de los Muertos/Shadow Boxes
Lennox Library
4359 Lennox Blvd., Lennox, CA 90304
Lennox Library invites teens 13–17 to come and learn about Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead by creating their own shadow box to take home. This event will be held on Friday, October 17th, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Tissue Paper Skull
Masao W. Satow Library
14433 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250
Kids from 5–12 years old will enjoy coming to the Masao W. Satow Library to create a tissue paper skull and learn about Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead. This event will happen on Thursday, October 23rd, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Children who attend should have a caregiver or parent with them.
Los Muertos 5K 2025
Olvera Street
845 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Everyone is invited to participate in a special 5K run/walk celebrating Day of the Dead on Saturday, November 1st, beginning at 8:00 am. This family-friendly event includes music along the course, finisher medals, and a post-race Día de los Muertos celebration. Registration information is available online.
2nd Annual Día de los Muertos Cultural Festival
Roosevelt Memorial Park Cemetery
18255 Vermont Ave., Gardena, CA 90248
On October 25th, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, there will be a Day of the Dead celebration at Roosevelt Memorial Park Cemetery. It will be “a day filled with vibrant traditions, delicious food, colorful altars, and lively music.”
DTLA Día de los Muertos
Broadway (between 3rd & 5th Streets), Los Angeles, CA 90013
On November 2nd, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, you can go downtown in LA and enjoy altars, music, dance, workshops, vendors, and more. This event is free to the public.
52nd Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration
East L.A. County Civic Center Park
4801 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90022
Self Help Graphics presents the 52nd Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration happening on Saturday, November 1st, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The free, all-ages event includes live performances, altars, an artisan “Muertos Market,” food vendors, and more.
Additionally, an all-ages Día de los Muertos Procession is planned, with a meet-up scheduled for 2:00 pm. “This year’s procession will be led on the Metro L Line, from Mariachi Plaza to East LA Civic Center, where we’ll move collectively to arrive at our Celebration destination! Participants are encouraged to dress festively and express themselves in their favorite Día de los Muertos fashion! The procession will feature local artists along the train route, sharing poetry, music, and palabra!” Free tickets and details are available online.
Matchbox Nichos
A C Bilbrew Library
150 E. El Segundo Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90061
Adults can celebrate the Day of the Dead at A C Bilbrew Library on Monday, October 6th, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm by making matchbox nichos — small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. Advance registration is required as seating is limited.
Día de los Muertos Family Day
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
501 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is hosting Día de los Muertos Family Day on Sunday, October 26th at 12:00 pm. “Watch performances that pay homage to the dead through music and dance.” Food and beverages will be available for purchase. This is a free event.
25th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival
Main Street Canoga Park
Sherman Way Blvd. (between Topanga Cyn. Blvd. & Canoga Ave.), Canoga Park, CA 91303
Main Street Canoga Park’s 25th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival will happen on Sunday, November 2nd, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Families will enjoy dance performances — including Aztec Dancers as part of the Opening Ceremony, Altars/Ofrendas, art exhibits and workshops, a classic car show, chalk art, live musical performances, a Family Zone, and more. Additionally, attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their “most festive and creative attire to celebrate Día de los Muertos (please no Halloween costumes)” for the La Catrina contest.
Sugar Skulls: Día de los Muertos Craft for Tweens & Teens
Sylmar Branch Library
14561 Polk St., Sylmar, CA 91342
Tweens and teens are invited to visit the Sylmar Branch Library on Tuesday, October 14th for the chance to make Sugar Skulls. Celebrate Día de los Muertos by creating Calaveras (sugar skulls)! Maximum 40 participants. The event is geared for ages 10 and over.
Take Home Craft: Día de los Muertos
Granada Hills Branch Library
10640 Petit Ave., Granada Hills, CA 91344
Kids can create a Día de los Muertos mask to take home with them when they come by the Granda Hills Branch Library on Tuesday, October 14th, from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Or, they can also stay and work on the craft at the library instead.
Día de los Muertos Decorated Picture Frames
Van Nuys Branch Library
6250 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys , CA 91401
Teens can come to the Van Nuys Branch Library on Tuesday, October 21st at 4:30 pm to createa Día de los Muertos decorate picture frame with self help graphics and art to honor a loved one who has passed. “Participants will learn how to embellish and create a handmade frame for a photo of a loved one to reflect their personalities, journeys, and immortalized memories.”
Halloween & Día de los Muertos Party
Eagle Rock Branch Library
5027 Caspar Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041
On Wednesday, October 22nd, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, babies, toddlers, and small children can enjoy a Día de los Muertos party at the Eagle Rock Branch Library. There will be crafts, spooky stories, and a costume parade.
LA Made Presents: Día de los Muertos with Loteria Craft
Pacoima Branch Library
13605 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
Teens, tweens, and adults can listen to a family-friendly presentation by Dr. Gloria Arjona that tells all about Día de los Muertos including where it comes from, what it means, and why it’s so important culturally. And, they can make their own Día de los Muertos lotería board. The event will be held on Thursday, October 23rd at 4:00 pm.
Dia de los Muertos — Sugar Skulls
Valley Plaza Branch Library
12311 Vanowen St., North Hollywood, CA 91605
What better way to celebrate Día de los Muertos than to decorate colorful sugar skulls (calaveras)? Teens and tweens can get in on the fun at the Valley Plaza Branch Library on Tuesday, October 28th, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The supplies will be provided. This event is for ages 11 and up.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos
Exposition Park — Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library
3900 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90062
On Thursday, October 30th, starting at 4:00 pm, there will be a special community celebration of Día de los Muertos for all ages to join together and honor this vibrant tradition. There will be sugar skull decorating, crafts, and other activities.
Plaza de la Raza’s Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration
3540 N. Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Plaza de la Raza’s Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration will take place on Saturday, November 1st from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm. The free family event features exhibitions and ofrendas by local artists, music and dance performances, local vendors, hands-on workshops, and more. Plus, everyone is invited to contribute photos or items of loved ones to add to the community altar.
Sugar Skull Pot Painting for Día de los Muertos
Encino-Tarzana Branch Library
18231 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, CA 91356
Paint a pot in the sugar skull style of Día de los Muertos at the Encino-Tarzana Branch Library on Saturday, September 27th at 4:00 pm. One terra cotta pot will be provided per person, while supplies last. (For ages 11 and older.)
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Strathearn Historical Park
137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley, CA 93065
The Simi Valley Historical Society presents a Día de los Muertos Celebration on Sunday, October 26th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The festivities include musical and dance performances, food vendors, arts and crafts for kids, altars, and more. “Come in costume or get your face painted at the festival.” Details are available online. (Ticket pre-sale prices: $10 for adults; $5 for children ages 5-12. At the gate: $15 for adults; $5 for children ages 5-12.)
3rd Annual Día de los Muertos Festival Block Party
5640 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Councilwoman Heather Hutt of CD 10 presents the 3rd Annual Día de los Muertos Festival Block Party on Saturday, November 1st from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The free community event features carnival rides, a community altar, on-site food trucks, live musical and dance performances, hands-on workshops, and more.
Sugar Skulls
Junipero Serra Branch Library
4607 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Visit Junipero Serra Branch Library on Thursday, October 23rd, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm to make Sugar Skulls in honor of Día de los Muertos. Participants will use a confection molded from sugar paste to create these special items that mark the sweetness of life. This activity is geared toward teens.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Fowler Museum at UCLA
308 Charles E. Young Dr. North, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Fowler Museum on Sunday, November 2nd, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Artist Maria Elena Cruz will be teaching participants how to create mini ofrendas (shrines/offerings) and ornamental sugar skull piñatas. Additionally, enjoy music and Mariachi performers. RSVP online for this free event.
Día de los Muertos Family Fest
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
The Día de los Muertos Family Fest will take place on November 1st at 11:00 am, and will include tradition, stories, music, dance, food, face painting, and more. There will also be altar-building workshops. Comfortable clothing and shoes are encouraged, along with blankets for a picnic.
Día de los Muertos in Riverside
Día de los Muertos — Castle Dark
Castle Park
3500 Polk St., Riverside, CA 92505
Castle Park is celebrating Día de los Muertos on Saturdays and Sundays, starting on Friday, September 19th, and continuing through Sunday, November 2nd. This daytime celebration features live music, festive decor, dance parties, trick-or-treating, performances, and more.
Riverside Day of the Dead
Market Street (between University Ave. & 14th St.), Downtown Riverside, CA
The Riverside Day of the Dead Celebration is a two-day event happening on Saturday, November 1st, from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and Sunday, November 2nd, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. The special event will feature musical and dance performances, classic cars, altars, vendors, food, and much more.
Día de los Muertos in Downey
Downey Día de los Muertos Art Festival
8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA 90241
The Downey Día de los Muertos Art Festival will happen on Sunday, November 2nd, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. The Festival features a chalk walk, face painting, altars, arts and crafts, performances, food, and more.
Día de los Muertos in La Mirada
Día de los Muertos on Catalina Island
7th Día de los Muertos Family Festival
Catalina Museum for Art & History
217 Metropole Ave., Avalon, CA 90704
Take a boat ride over to Catalina for Catalina Museum for Art & History’s 7th Annual Día de los Muertos Family Festival happening on Saturday, November 1st, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The special event features live music and performances, a children’s art project, local food vendors, and more. Additionally, attendees are invited to submit their artwork for consideration in the Día de Muertos Family Festival Ofrenda/Altar & Art Contest. Register online for this free event.
Día de los Muertos in Glendale
2025 Glendale Día de los Muertos
Glendale Central Library
222 E. Harvard St., Glendale, CA 91205
Glendale Central Library is hosting a Día de los Muertos event on Saturday, November 1st, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The celebration will include live musical and dance performances, face painting, and more. Details are available online.
Día de los Muertos at Forest Lawn
4 Locations:
Glendale: 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale, CA 91205
Covina Hills: 21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina, CA 91724
Cypress: 4471 Lincoln Ave., Cypress, CA 90630
Cathedral City: 69855 East Ramon Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Forest Lawn is hosting its annual Día de los Muertos Celebration at four of its locations on Sunday, November 2nd, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The festivities at this free, family-friendly event include altars, 6-foot-tall Catrina sculptures, face painting, musical and dance performances, and more.
Día de los Muertos in Orange County
Mexican Day of the Dead Festival
Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
Bowers Museum invites families to its free Mexican Day of the Dead Festival happening on Sunday, November 2nd, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The festivities include live musical and dance performances, art-making opportunities, face painting, and more. Families are encouraged to “bring a photo to be placed on our Ofrendas (memorial altars) honoring loved ones and that special pet we lost too soon.”
Día de los Muertos 2025
Heritage Museum of Orange County
3101 W. Harvard St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
The Heritage Museum of Orange County is celebrating Día de los Muertos on Sunday, October 26th, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The celebrations will feature live performances, altars, food, and more. Check the website for additional details.
Día de los Muertos Festival
Muckenthaler Cultural Center
1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at The Muckenthaler on Sunday, October 26th, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This free event features activities for the whole family, including arts and crafts, live music, local artisans, and more.
Día de los Muertos
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618
Pretend City Children’s Museum is celebrating Día de los Muertos on Saturday, November 1st at 11:00 am. Activities include a special story time, as well as beautiful altars and fun activities. All activities are included in general admission. Tickets are available online.
Día de los Muertos 2025
UC Irvine-Irvine Barclay Theatre
4242 Campus Dr., Irvine, CA 92612
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at UC Irvine on Monday, November 3rd, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This special event will feature traditional music and dance performances, colorful altars, face-painting, and more.
Día de los Muertos in San Gabriel
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Mission Playhouse Plaza
320 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776
Celebrate Día de los Muertos in San Gabriel on Friday, November 7th, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Enjoy live performances, refreshments (available for purchase), a community altar, and more!
Día de los Muertos in Ontario
Día de los Muertos: Celebrating Artistic Journeys
Ontario Museum of History & Art
225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario, CA 91762
The Ontario Museum of History & Art invites the community to learn about its current exhibition, Día de los Muertos: Celebrating Artistic Journeys, and “how the holiday shapes each artist’s journey, exploring life, identity, and transformation”. The exhibit will stay open through Sunday, November 2nd, and feature the work of several different artists.
On Saturday, October 11th, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, the museum invites you to an afternoon discussion with exhibiting artists and the exhibition curator of the Día de los Muertos: Celebrating Artistic Journeys exhibition. The event will also include light refreshments.
Día de los Muertos in Long Beach
2025 Día de los Muertos Festival
Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802
The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) invites families to its annual Día de los Muertos Festival happening on Sunday, October 26th, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. This year’s theme is “Resilience,” through which “we celebrate our community and our capacity to endure and overcome hardship and difficulties”. Check the website for more details as they become available.
Día de los Muertos in San Pedro
San Pedro’s 14th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival
398 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA 90731
San Pedro’s 14th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival will take place on Sunday, October 26th, from 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm. This special event includes live entertainment, artisan craft vendors, on-site food trucks, altar displays, Catrina costume contest, and more.
Día de los Muertos in Los Alamitos
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
18127 S. Alameda St., Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum will host its Día de los Muertos Celebration on Saturday, November 1st, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event features live musical and dance performances, food, vendors, and more. Additionally, the community is welcome to create and showcase their own ofrenda at the event. Details are available online.
Día de los Muertos in Santa Monica
Día de los Muertos Celebration
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, November 1st, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and Sunday, November 2nd (times yet to be announced). At this special two-day public art installation, families can “contribute to the community altar as well as to view the altars made by local artists, Sylvia Sanchez and Yolanda Medina.” Additional festivities include live musical and dance performances, food, face painting, children’s activities, and more. Check the website for all the details.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos
1351 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Downtown Santa Monica is celebrating Día de los Muertos on Saturday, October 18th, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Enjoy live musical and dance performances, arts and crafts, community altars, and “La Catrina public art sculptures, up to 14 feet tall, by Los Angeles-based artist Ricardo Soltero.” Tickets are available online.
Día de los Muertos in Oxnard
Día de los Muertos
Oxnard Performing Arts Center (OPAC)
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030
Visit the Oxnard Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 2nd, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm for the opening ceremony of Día de los Muertos and again on Saturday, October 24th, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm for a special Día de los Muertos community celebration. The free events include altars, musical and dance performances, artisan vendors, guest speakers, food, arts and crafts for children, face painting, and more.
Panteón Fest x Pipiripau — Celebrating Día de los Muertos
The Heritage Square in Downtown Oxnard
715 S. A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030
Take a drive to Oxnard to participate in the Panteón Fest — Celebrating Día de los Muertos event happening on Saturday, October 11th, from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A number of activities are planned, including a procession, musical and dance performances, face painting, altars, craft vendors, and more. Tickets are available online. (Admission is $15; children 12 and younger are free.)
Día de los Muertos in Pasadena
Día de los Muertos
Villa Parke Community Center
363 E. Villa St., Pasadena, CA 91101
Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Pasadena on Friday, October 24th, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Pasadena’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department’s event will “commemorate the centuries-old holiday with dance performances; arts and crafts; food available for purchase; and ‘ofrendas,’ altars honoring the lives of the deceased.” This is a free event.
Día de los Muertos
Kidspace Children’s Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103
Kidspace Children’s Museum is celebrating Día de los Muertos from Saturday, November 1st, through Sunday, November 2nd. “The program includes music, dance, art, and a community ofrenda where families can share memories of people and pets who have enriched their lives.” “Create a postcard in memory of a loved one and add it to the ofrenda or take it home.” All Día de los Muertos activities are included in general admission. Details and ticket information are available online.
Día de los Muertos in Boyle Heights
Día de los Muertos Community Block Party
Mariachi Plaza & 1st Street, Boyle Heights, CA 90033
1st Street Business Association and Caminarte present the Día de los Muertos Community Block Party happening on Saturday, November 1st. The free community event features a kids’ art exhibition, community resource booth, Mariachi performances, face painting, live chalk art, a marketplace, community altar, and more.
Día de los Muertos in El Monte
Día de los Muertos in Covina
Día de los Muertos in Costa Mesa
Día de los Muertos — Harbor Lawn-Mt Olive Memorial Park
1625 Gisler Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Enjoy a free Día de los Muertos celebration at Harbor Lawn-Mt Olive Memorial Park on Sunday, November 2nd, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. This community celebration for all ages will include live music, dancers, food, and more.
Día de los Muertos in Redlands
Día de los Muertos Festival
Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch
32335 Live Oak Canyon Road, Redlands, CA 92373
Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch is hosting its 2nd Día de los Muertos Festival on Saturday, November 1st, from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and Sunday, November 2nd, from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Described as the “largest pumpkin patch in Southern California,” the Festival will feature lots of Day of the Dead fun. ($10 admission fee or $39 wristband includes admission and rides) Check the website for details.
Create Sugar Skulls At Home
If schedules prohibit you and your family from enjoying one of these celebrations around town, or if you’re looking for a fun way to get your kids involved in Día de los Muertos at home, try making sugar skulls.
It’s a simple process that only requires a few ingredients. Best of all, it can be adapted so you can make enough for just your family or a large batch to share with your child’s class, as Yvonne did.
Take a look at the video and step-by-step instructions below, or see Yvonne’s post about how to make sugar skulls.
Wendy Kennar is a mother, writer, and former teacher who has lived her entire life in the same Los Angeles zip code. You can read more from Wendy at her website WendyKennar.com where she writes about books, boys, and bodies (living with an invisible disability).
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