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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 


October Events


thursday  |  9

Sherman Heights Día de los Muertos. Community altars, craft workshops and more. Festivities run through Nov. 2. Sherman Heights Community Center, 2258 Island Ave. www.shermanheightscc.org/ddlm 

 

saturday  |  11

Día de Muertos at Guajome Adobe. Activities, altars, arts & crafts and more. 10 am–4 pm. $2–$5; 3 & under free. 2210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista. www.sdparks.org 


saturday | 18

FREE Día de los Muertos. A vibrant tribute to tradition, culture and community with face painting, stilt walkers, a Mariachi Band and more. Today & tomorrow, 1–5 pm. Westfield Plaza Bonita, 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd. www.westfield.com/en/united-states/plazabonita/events/dia-de-los-muertos/131557

 

sunday  |  19

FREE Día de los Muertos Celebration. Altars, kids activities and more. 10 am–5 pm. La Colina Park, 715 Valley Ave., Solana Beach. www.cityofsolanabeach.org/en/events

 

saturday  |  25

FREE Encinitas Día de los Muertos. Art exhibits, workshops and more. 12–4 pm. MiraCosta College, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff. www.encinitasarts.org 

Fright Night. Ghosts and ghouls are welcome on the Día de los Muertos-themed Halloween Party Cruise aboard the William D. Evans, departing from the Bahia Resort. 6:30 pm-12 midnight. $40. For ages 21+. Bahia Resort, 998 W. Mission Bay Dr. www.bahiahotel.com/event/halloween-party-cruise

 

sunday  |  26

FREE Oceanside Día de los Muertos Festival. Altars, chalk ceremony and more. 10 am–4 pm. Downtown Oceanside. www.friendsofoceansidediadelosmuertos.org 

FREE Barrio Logan Día de los Muertos Celebration. Kids activities, live performances, ofrendas and more. 12–7 pm. Barrio Logan Cultural District. www.allforlogan.com/about-1-2

 

November Events


saturday  |  1

Día de los Muertos at SeaWorld. Enjoy the flavors and sounds of this family centric Mexican tradition. Through Nov. 2. Details: www.seaworld.com 

FREE Día de los Muertos Celebration. Live music and dance performances, themed photo ops, kids crafts and more. 3–8 pm. Downtown Chula Vista. www.downtownchulavista.com/events/dia-de-los-muertos-celebratio

FREE Old Town San Diego Día de los Muertos. 40+ altars, fun activities, candlelit procession and more. Today & tomorrow. Old Town. www.instagram.com/p/DOWZSTNjUp_/

 

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.  

 

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