Celebrate Día de los Muertos by honoring the lives of friends, relatives and loved ones who have passed away. Also called Day of the Dead, this traditional Mexican holiday is on Nov. 1 & 2.
Festivities include creating small altars at home, citywide festivals filled with processions, family altars, dance, music, costumes, face painting and food. Participate in San Diego’s Día de los Muertos events—make crafts and remember the people who have filled your life with love, wisdom and guidance. Photo Credit: Adrienne Sigeti
Thursday, Oct. 10
Sherman Heights Día de los Muertos. Community altars, craft workshops and more. Festivities run through Nov. 2. Community Center, 2258 Island Ave. www.shermanheightscc.org/ddlm
Saturday, Oct. 19
FREE Día de los Muertos Celebration. Piñatas for kids, altars, crafts, scavenger hunt and more. 10 am–5 pm. La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Ave., Solana Beach. www.cityofsolanabeach.org/en/Dia-de-los-Muertos-2024
Saturday, Oct. 26
Día de los Muertos with Mariachi Los Camperos. Concert begins at 6 pm. Starting at $33. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way. www.theshell.org
Sunday, Oct. 27
FREE Oceanside Día de los Muertos Festival. Altars, car show, chalk cemetery and more. 10 am–5 pm. Downtown Oceanside. www.friendsofoceansidediadelosmuertos.org
FREE Encinitas Día de los Muertos. Entertainment, sugar skull decorating and more. 12–4 pm. Mira Costa College, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff. www.encinitasarts.org/programs
Friday, Nov. 1
Día de los Muertos at SeaWorld. Enjoy the flavors and sounds of this family-centric Mexican tradition. Through Nov. 3. www.seaworld.com
Saturday, Nov. 2
FREE Día de los Muertos Old Town San Diego. Altars, hands-on activities, mercado and more. Today and tomorrow. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. www.oldtownsandiego.org/ddlm
FREE Day of the Dead San Diego. Altars, face painting, decorations and more. 10:30 am–8 pm and tomorrow 10:30 am–7 pm. Gaslamp District. www.dayofthedeadsd.com
FREE Día de los Muertos Celebration. Community altar, kids crafts, ofrenda competition, mercado, car show and more. 3–8 pm. Downtown Chula Vista. www.downtownchulavista.com/events/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration
Looking for awesome Día de Muertos crafts and recipes for families? Visit our Día de Muertos Round-Up to learn how to make calacas crafts, ofrendas, alebrijes, nichos and more.
Updated: Sept. 2024
