Ronnie's Awesome List, The Ultimate Kids Events Round-Up In Marin And Beyond.
Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a lively Mexican celebration dating back thousands of years bringing family and friends together to joyfully pray, honor and remember ancestors through food, music and colorful traditions like ofrendas (alters), calaveras (decorative skulls), marigolds and papel picado (cut paper decorations). Let's celebrate with this list of family friendly Bay Area events. It's going to be awesome!
Día de Muertos is a holiday that is celebrated in Mexico, many Central and South American countries, and within the United States. A joyous remembrance of the lives of family members and loved ones who have died, the holiday is a celebration of the cycle of life with ancient roots.
Join us for the Museum of Sonoma County’s 2026 Block Party! Celebrate the 30th annual Día de los Muertos exhibition with an afternoon of art, culture, music, and community.
LumaFest is SRJC Petaluma’s Educational Open House and el Día de los Muertos celebration, bringing together education, culture, and community in a vibrant, family-friendly festival.
SJMA's free Community Days bring art to life with hands-on activities led by Museum educators, live performances highlighting a range of artistic voices, and engaging, family-friendly programs celebrating multicultural and multigenerational experiences.
Traditional foods, music, car ofrenda display, activities, face painting, and a community ofrenda (altar).
In collaboration with OMCA’s Día de los Muertos Committee, we honor Day of the Dead every October and November.
This annual celebration honors the rich traditions of this Mexican holiday, where families gather to remember and celebrate their loved ones who have passed away.
Día de los Muertos with Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno returns to The Bankhead for another unforgettable, sold-out performance!
Celebrate Día de los Muertos and Halloween at Mission Community Market on Thursday, October 31. Stock up on fall produce, support local farms and food businesses, and join us in celebrating our Mission community. The market will be extra festive with family activities, live music, and more.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos and Halloween at Mission Community Market on Thursday, October 31.
Luna Mexicana is one of the Bay Area’s most elaborate and inclusive Dia de los Muertos events. Like the celebration that inspires it, Luna Mexicana is a beautiful blend of exuberant dance, joyful music, colorful costumes, flowers, candles, food, and – most of all – celebration of family.
Traditional, authentic Latin American family holiday. Sacred blessing of indigenous dancers, procession honoring los muertos, ballet folklorico and mariachi music, food, artisan market and Lowrider car show. Music and dance free; food, drink and artisinal ware for sale.
On Saturday, October 31, Avenida de Altares will fill La Plaza with color, music, and the vibrant spirit of Día de los Muertos.
Fairyland proudly host Arte de los Muertos, our Día de los Muertos art exhibit featuring original work by TK to 5th-grade students from a local Oakland.
Join us for a joyful celebration honoring departed ancestors and loved ones through Día de los Muertos or “Day of the Dead” traditions.
Jack London Square Invites the community to its fun-filled Día de los Muertos Family Fun Fest event held Sunday, November 1st, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Plaza near Scott’s Seafood.
Wreckless Strangers is a collective of friends and musicians carrying the torch for San Francisco’s grand rock ‘n’ roll tradition.
Join the City of Antioch Recreation Department for the third annual Día de Los Muertos Celebration happening Saturday, November 1st at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center.
Jack London Square Invites the community to its fun-filled Día de los Muertos Family Fun Fest event held Sunday, November 1st, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Plaza near Scott’s Seafood.
As the capstone to a month of community programming and in celebration of this time-honored Mexican tradition, the Center’s Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) takes place every November.
Join us for a celebration of Latin American music and culture featuring lobby installations by local artists.
Our free community celebration will be continuing the traditions including a car procession through San Rafael and altars in downtown San Rafael storefronts.
Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday, honoring our departed loved ones with food, drink & celebration. Bring photos, marigolds and electric candles to decorate a makeshift altar while we sing and dance alongside the departed.
Napa Dia de los Muertos aims to create a family-friendly event where our diverse Napa community feels seen and heard through art, tradition, music, dance, and food; and where the spirit of Dia de los Muertos is driven by cultural awareness, understanding, and acceptance.
Casa Círculo Cultural and the San Mateo County History Museum and in collaboration with the Redwood City Parks & Arts Foundation, are proud to bring to Redwood City a Día de los Muertos Celebration.
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Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Chicago’s rousing next-generation mariachi ensemble! Mariachi Herencia de México has taken the Latin music world by storm since it was founded 10 years ago by César Maldonado, then a member of the Mariachi Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization that promotes mariachi education in Chicago public schools.