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.
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.
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.
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.
Día de Muertos is an annual Meso-American holiday dedicated to our ancestors and loved ones now gone. We celebrate the Day of the Dead on November 2nd by creating sacred space with art installations, performances and a walking procession, which help us contemplate our personal existence, mortality, and celebration of life.
A reflection of our lives. Honor your ancestors and understand where we come from.
Check out a fun free, family-friendly celebration in the Tenderloin celebrating Dia de Muertos!
Celebrate Día de los Muertos & Diwali in the Presidio of San Francisco.
Join us on the playground in Morgan Hill for our annual Day of the Dead celebration! All ages and abilities are welcome!
The Bolinas Community center will host a Dia de los Muertos. Please come down and join us !
Hasta La Muerte features mesmerizing choreography, and poetry, combined with a score of original and traditional songs
This unique gathering will feature an extraordinary showcase of talent, as Latin American designers, architects, and trade partners come together to transform our showroom into an enchanting and otherwordly scene.
Colorful and overflowing with offerings, the Día de los Muertos ofrenda (altar) is a celebration of those who have passed on. Bring a special item or photo to contribute to the altar or create a drawing of a loved one using materials provided. The ofrenda will be on display until November 5.
The Academy Award-winning smash hit Coco (Best Original Song, Best Animated Feature Film) stars a music-loving boy who makes a dazzling journey to the Land of the Dead to reunite with his great-great-grandfather.
Honor loved ones through the rich traditions of Latinoamérica, featuring stunning altars, live music, Ballet Folklórico, and the sweet aroma of pan de muerto and other traditional foods.
Music, Ballet Folkloricos, Arts & Crafts and more!
Join us for our 3rd Annual Community Celebration of Día de los Muertos on Saturday, October 25th from 1-5pm.
¡Celebra el Día de los Muertos con una noche de cine gratis! Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with a free movie night!
Come together with our community as we honor and celebrate Día de los Muertos! Enjoy a vibrant evening filled with music, traditional altars, face painting, cultural performances, delicious food, and family-friendly activities.
Remember loved ones who have passed by creating a miniature altar (ofrenda) with colorful paper and other materials. This program offers multiple design options for accessibility to younger children, older children and adults. For ages 6 and older. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-2822 (starting October 1).
Create an ornamental sugar skull out of clay. These handmade skulls can be used to decorate altars for Día de los Muertos or given as gifts to celebrate the lives of family and friends who have passed. Activity is open to all ages. Space limited. Seats available first come, first served.
More information coming soon!
El Día de los Muertos, or ‘Day of the Dead’, 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.
Authentic dance procession. Free tamales for the first 100 people!
A local celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
Join The Lawrence On-The-Go at Oakland’s annual Dia de los Muertos celebration!
Join The Lawrence On-The-Go at Oakland’s annual Dia de los Muertos celebration!
Reflect on the Day of the Dead with meditative Spanish polyphony for four, five, and six voices by Victoria, Morales, Franco, and Vasquez
Raíces invites you to celebrate Día de los Muertos on November 2nd, from 1-5 PM at Bloomhouse. Enjoy altars, live music, performances, family activities, food, and more!
Experience the magical sound of over 100 poets calling for justice and the balance of our planet.
This fall’s biggest film is headed to the biggest screen in San Francisco over Halloween weekend. Join us at Oracle Park on Friday, November 1 (“Day of the Dead”) for a special screening of the Warner Bros. film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Sunset Mercantile’s annual Día de los Muertos is a night full of food, music, dance, and culture.
Create colorful skulls to place on your altar using air dry clay.
You will learn about the significance of candles in the realm of Day of the Dead's culture and ritual.
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