50 ways to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Southern California

Laura Aguilar's Day of the Dead exhibit San Marino Museum $ Call Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Allen Schaben/Los Angeles Times) By Andrea Flores The late photographer Laura Aguilar enhanced visibility for Chicana lesbians and other queer communities of color between the 1980s and 1990s. Now a new exhibit at the Huntington will showcase her work capturing Día de los Muertos celebrations across Los Angeles between 1984 and 1992.A total of 21 photographs, courtesy of the Aguilar trust, will be on display beginning Sept.

20 through March 1. There will also be a special altar dedicated to the San Gabriel Valley native, who died in 2018 from renal failure. Cost for admission varies.

Visitors are welcome to wear attire and makeup associated with the holiday. Show more Show less Route Details

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Espacio 1839's Papier Mache Calavera Workshop Boyle Heights Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Lorena Endara/De Los) By Andrea Flores Craft a head-size papier-mache calavera at Espacio 1839’s free weekly workshop. Beginning Oct. 1, the Boyle Heights community hub and art space hosts two recurring sessions every Thursday between 4-6 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. These sessions are led by local artist Nico Aviña, and admission is free. Route Details

Beloved Pets Ofrenda at the L.A. Zoo` Griffith Park Zoo $ Call Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Carlin Stiehl/Los Angeles Times) By Andrea Flores Visitors can stop by the Los Angeles Zoo to honor their dearly departed animals at the Beloved Pets Ofrenda, in partnership with Plaza de la Raza Cultural Center for the Arts & Education.

The altar will be on display through Nov. 2 from 10 a.m.

to 5 p.m. During that time, zoo staff will help guests place printed photos of their pets on the altar, as a way of acknowledging their eternal spirits.

General admission for the L.A. Zoo is free for infants, $22 for children ages 2-12, $27 for those ages 13-61 and $24 for seniors over 62.

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El Velorio's Day of the Dead Music & Arts Festival Lincoln Heights Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Butch Locsin) By Andrea Flores Get ready to celebrate the 16th edition of El Velorio’s Day of the Dead Music & Arts Festival on Oct. 10 from 7 p.m.

to 1 p.m. at Plaza de la Raza.

The celebration will be hosted by Leslie from the B and Manny Martinez across two stages. Headliners for the event include Sonido Dolores y su conjunto, DJs Ritmo de Oro, the Noize and more. The function will feature over 200 artists and host a bike and lowrider show, as well as a skull painting workshop.

This event is for those age 21 and over. General admission tickets begin at $15. Show more Show less Route Details

Los Muertos Uptown at Casita del Pueblo Whittier Event Call Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores Casita del Pueblo hosts its 21st annual Los Muertos Uptown on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The family extravaganza will feature live performances, community organization booths, food trucks and local vendors. There will also be an altar car show contest, as well as a catrin y catrina competition. Route Details

Panteón Fest at Oxnard's historic Heritage Square Oxnard Event $ Call Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Veronica Slavin) By Andrea Flores The fourth annual Panteón Fest will transform Oxnard’s historic Heritage Square into a colorful and immersive celebration on Oct. 17 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Attendees can enjoy live music, traditional altars, art installations and a Catrina contest. This year the family-friendly event will pay homage to Roberto Mario Gómez y Bolaños, better known as Chespirito, the Mexican multi-hyphenate behind the popular 1970s sitcom “El Chavo del Ocho.” Ticket prices begin at $15. Show more Show less Route Details

El Sereno Día de los Muertos Festival El Sereno Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores El Sereno Community Arts will host its 17th annual Día de los Muertos Festival on Oct. 17 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. In partnership with the City of Los Angeles’ Department of Cultural Affairs, the festival will honor ancestors in a day filled with live music, mariachi, communal altars, local vendors and family activities. Catrinas made by members of the community will be on display. Show more Show less Route Details

5th Annual Día de los Muertos at the Los Angeles Community Hospital East Los Angeles Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The Los Angeles Community Hospital will host its 5th annual Día de los Muertos community event on Oct. 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. This is a family-friendly event that will feature arts and crafts, caricature drawing, face panting, folkloric dancing, a marionette show and more. Route Details

Baldwin Park's Día de Los Muertos Celebration Baldwin Park Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The City of Baldwin Park Arts & Recreation Center will host a Día de los Muertos exhibit between Sept. 28 and Nov. 7.

Visitors can view the altars and art pieces submitted by the community, which will be on display at the Arts and Recreation Center (14403-B East Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706). Separately, the city will be hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration on Oct. 23 between 5 and 9 p.

m. at the Susan Rubio Zocalo Park. Attendees can enjoy free arts and crafts, plus they can purchase a bite to eat from food vendors.

There will also be live music and a catrin and catrina costume contest. Show more Show less Route Details

Grand Park's Día de los Muertos Downtown L.A. Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Vanessa Crocini for Grand Park) By Andrea Flores Gloria Molina Grand Park’s annual Downtown Día de los Muertos celebration starts on Oct.

24 and continues through Nov. 2. This year’s theme is “The Living Loom of Ancestral Knowledge & Storytelling,” which will honor living traditions, elders and the shared memories that reinforce belonging.

Opening ceremony festivities kick off on Oct. 24 at 11 a.m.

with live music, dance, poetry and more. Visitors can stop by for a two-week public altar exhibit created by Consuelo G. Flores.

The festivities conclude on Nov. 1 with Noche de los Muertos, a celebration which will take place between 3 and 7 p.m.

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Día de los Muertos by Hollywood Forever Hollywood Event Call Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Juli Perez/For De Los) By Andrea Flores Hollywood Forever will host its 27th annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Oct. 24 from noon to midnight. This year, the cemetery announced the theme as “Bajo Un Mismo Cielo,” or “Under One Sky,” to remind attendees that we are all interconnected — even while some endure families’ separation across borders.

Headlining the live music performance is DannyLux, who will be preceded by Trish Toledo, Tropa Magica and Los Shadows. DJs Que Madre, Joaqu.n and Dro Barlo will also spin some tracks.

De Los will have an altar on display. Ticket prices vary. Show more Show less Route Details

Día de los Muertos at Calvary Cemetery & Mortuary East Los Angeles Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times) By Andrea Flores The Calvary Cemetery Los Angeles will host its 12th annual Día de los Muertos Misa y Celebración on Oct. 24. Doors open at noon with a Mass, procession and blessing of the altars to follow. The day will continue with a community celebration that includes folkloric dancers, live music and children’s activities until 5 p.m. Show more Show less Route Details

Calavera LGBTQ+ festival Boyle Heights Event $ Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The Latino Equality Alliance are hosting their annual Calavera LGBTQ+ Festival on Oct. 24 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The evening will feature a drag show and dancing at Ace Mission Studios. Tickets are $5 for individuals under 18, and $10 for people over 18.The organization is also teaming up with the Get Out the Vote initiative to put up a free voting booth for attendees. You do not need to purchase a ticket for the event to cast your vote. Show more Show less Route Details

Roosevelt Memorial Park Cemetery Harbor Gateway Cemetery Call Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores On Oct. 24, the Roosevelt Memorial Park Cemetery will host a free Día de Muertos community event from noon to 4 p.m. There will a community ofrenda, traditional Aztec dances, mariachi, folkloric dancing and classic cars on display to honor the Mexican tradition. Route Details

Olvera Street Día de los Muertos Festival Downtown L.A. Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times) By Andrea Flores The Olvera Street Merchants Assn.

Foundation will host its nine-day Día de los Muertos Festival from Oct. 25 through Nov. 2.

The festival, which has been held for nearly 40 years, includes evening programming that begins at 6 p.m. with a Danza de la Muerte presented by Teatro del Barrio.

A nightly procession will follow the performance at 7 p.m., accompanied by a traditional Maya blessing (or “soul cleansing”).

The celebration culminates at the Kiosko, where free sweet bread and beverages will be available.Daytime entertainment will take place across four dates on Oct. 25 and 31, then Nov.

1 and 2. Beginning at 11 a.m.

attendees can enjoy live entertainment and face painting. Community altars will be on display throughout the festival. Show more Show less Route Details

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes presents Día de Los Muertos Family Day Downtown L.A. Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Jill Connelly/For De Los) By Andrea Flores LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes hosts Día de los Muertos Family Day, a free community event starting at noon Oct. 25. Performances will pay homage to the dead through music and dance. There will be hands-on art, garden and culinary workshops throughout the day. Food and beverages will be available for sale. Show more Show less Route Details

Museum of Latin American Art's Day of the Dead Family Festival Long Beach Museum Call Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (David Espinoza) By Andrea Flores The Museum of Latin American Art will host its annual Day of the Dead Family Festival on Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests can expect altars, art-making, music and community. The event is free to attend, but reservations are required. Route Details

Dia de los Muertos at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center Oxnard Event Call Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The Oxnard Performing Arts Center will host its Día de los Muertos Celebration on Oct. 25 between 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The free event will feature a large community ofrenda, as well as individual altars to honor loved ones. There will be art activities, live music and traditional danzas. The evening will highlight guest speakers, from local dignitaries to poets and community members. Show more Show less Route Details

San Pedro's 15th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival San Pedro Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The 15th annual San Pedro Día de los Muertos Festival will take place Oct. 25 from 3 p.m to 9:30 p.m. The free community event will feature altar displays and live entertainment, including Aztec and folklórico performances. There will be artisan crafts and local vendors, as well as a catrina contest and interactive activities for guests. There will be a beer garden for individuals ages 21 and up. Show more Show less Route Details

Boyle Heights Día de Muertos at Mariachi Plaza Boyle Heights Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Gary Coronado/Los Angeles Times) By Andrea Flores The 1st Street Collective Boyle Heights will host a Día de Muertos block party. The all-day celebration will take place on Oct. 30 by Mariachi Plaza between Boyle and Soto streets. There will be altars around the kiosk where community members are invited to contribute images of their dearly departed. The day will also feature music, dancing, local artisan vendors and free face painting. Show more Show less Route Details

Los Muertos 5K run at Olvera Street Downtown L.A. Event $ Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores Start the day early with a 5K run (or walk) around historic Olvera Street on Oct.

3. The event kicks off at 8 a.m.

, but early risers can show up as early as 6 a.m. to have half their face painted.

The 3.5-mile route will start on Main Street, in El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, and traverse through lower Chinatown, Los Angeles State Historic Park, the Los Angeles River. The Olvera Street Día de los Muertos Festival will follow the race.

Registration fees for ages 12 and under begin at $49. General and virtual admission begins at $64. Show more Show less Route Details

Día De Los Muertos Downtown Ventura street festival Event Call Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The Downtown Ventura Social Club is hosting a two-day Día de los Muertos celebration on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. This year, the family-friendly event will expand its offerings across a seven-block stretch.There will be an opening ceremony on Oct. 31, followed by a Halloween Night Market and trunk or treat activity between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. The main Día de los Muertos celebration will take place on Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attendees can expect live entertainment, community altars, food, art, music and more. Show more Show less Route Details

Muckenthaler Cultural Center's Día de los Muertos festival Fullerton Cultural Center Call Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The Muckenthaler Cultural Center celebrates its Día de los Muertos festival on Nov. 1 from 12 p.m to 4 p.m. at their historic estate. The free event will have activities for the family including live music, local artisans and arts and crafts for kids. Vendor applications are still open. Email adam@TheMuck.org for more information. Show more Show less Route Details

Downey Theatre's Día de los Muertos Art Festival Downey Performing Arts Theater Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores Downey’s 13th annual Día de los Muertos Art Festival will take place on Nov. 1 between 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Downey Theater and Civic Center. The free community event will feature a gallery, a community altar and live entertainment, including folkloric dancing. Attendees can participate in face painting, sugar skull decorating and eats for purchase from food trucks. Show more Show less Route Details

Catalina Museum's Día de los Muertos Family Festival Avalon Museum Call Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The Catalina Museum for Art and History hosts its 8th Día de los Muertos Family Festival on Nov. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature art projects, local food vendors, tequila tasting, live music and performances. There will also be a raffle for the 2026 Barbie Signature Collection Dia de Muertos doll. The festival also invites all creative artists to submit their artwork in the Día de Muertos Family Festival Ofrenda/Altar and Art Contest for a chance to win a cash prize. Show more Show less Route Details

Día de los Muertos celebration at the Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times) By Andrea Flores The Santa Monica Pier will commemorate Día de los Muertos with a two-day art installation. The celebration kicks off on Nov.

1 beginning with a traditional Aztec blessing on the far west end of the pier at 3 p.m., followed by a vibrant procession around the merry go-round building, which will be adorned with marigolds and papel picado.

There will also be live performances throughout the evening by traditional ballet folklorico dancers and a mariachi group. Guests can also share a pictureof a late loved one for the community altar made by local artist Sylvia Sanchez ,and indulge in a cup of hot chocolate provided by Soda Jerks.The installation around the merry go-round will also be up for visitors on Nov.

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Plaza de la Raza Día de los Muertos Festival Lincoln Heights Cultural Center Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores Plaza de la Raza will be hosting its annual Día de los Muertos Festival on Nov. 1. Guests can attend the family-friendly celebration between 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. for a lively evening filled with art, live music and dance. There will be altars on display by local artists as well as hands-on workshops. Show more Show less Route Details

Mid City Mercado's annual Día de Muertos Block Party West Adams Block Party Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores Mid City Mercado, in partnership with City Councilwoman Heather Hutt of District 10, is hosting its fourth Día de los Muertos Festival Block Party on Nov. 1, from noon to 8 p.m. The event will feature free workshops, carnival rides and games, an immersive community altar and shopping at the mercadito. The family- and pet-friendly event will also feature live music, dance performances, food trucks and more. Show more Show less Route Details

Main Street Canoga Park's Día de los Muertos Family Festival West Hills Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores Canoga Park will host its 26th Main Street Día de Muertos Family Festival on Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Sherman Way between Canoga Avenue and Topanga Canyon Boulevard. The event will have a Catrina contest, a classic car show, food trucks, chalk art, a cultural procession and more. Route Details

Bowers Museum's Mexican Day of the Dead Santa Ana Museum Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The Bowers Museum, the arts and culture space in Santa Ana, will host a free family-friendly Mexican Day of the Dead festival Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is part of the museum’s monthly free family festival series and will feature face painting, art making, live performances and complimentary treats. Show more Show less Route Details

Día de Los Muertos Celebration at the Fowler Museum at UCLA Westwood Museum Call Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The Fowler Museum at UCLA, which focuses on global arts and material cultures, will host its Día de los Muertos event on Nov. 1, from 1 p.m to 4:30 p.m. Artist Maria Elena Cruz will lead a workshop on creating mini ofrendas and ornamental sugar skull piñatas in honor of those who have passed away. The program will also include live music by Mariachi Alta California and light refreshments. Show more Show less Route Details

Día de los Muertos family fest day at the Wallis Beverly Hills Performing arts center Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The Wallis Center is honoring Día De Los Muertos again for Family Fest. Beginning at 11 a.m. on Nov. 1, guests of all ages can gather at the Beverly Hills performing arts center to enjoy music, dance and foods inspired by the tradition. Route Details

Forest Lawn Dia de los Muertos - Glendale Glendale Cemetery Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Carla Blumenkrantz / For The Times) By Andrea Flores Forest Lawn, which has been providing funeral services for over 100 years in Southern California, is hosting various Día de los Muertos celebrations at their cemeteries across the region.On Nov. 1, between noon to 3 p.

m. there will be gatherings in Glendale, Covina Hills and Cypress that highlight the cultural tradition with altars, folkloric dancing, mariachi and a puppet show by the Bob Baker Marionette Theater.On Nov.

2, Cathedral City will also commemorate the Mexican tradition between 5 p.m. to 8 p.

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Forest Lawn Día de los Muertos - Covina Hills Ramona Cemetery Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Irfan Khan/Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times) By Andrea Flores Forest Lawn, which has been providing funeral services for over 100 years in Southern California, is hosting various Día de los Muertos celebrations at its cemeteries across the region.On Nov. 1, between noon and 3 p.

m. there will be gatherings in Glendale, Covina Hills and Cypress that highlight the cultural tradition with altars, folkloric dancing, mariachi and a puppet show by the Bob Baker Marionette Theater.On Nov.

2, Cathedral City will also commemorate the Mexican tradition between 5 p.m. and 8 p.

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Forest Lawn Día de los Muertos - Cypress Cypress Cemetery Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Juliana Yamada/Los Angeles Times) By Andrea Flores Forest Lawn, which has been providing funeral services for over 100 years in Southern California, is hosting various Día de los Muertos celebrations at their cemeteries across the region.On Nov. 1, between noon and 3 p.

m. there will be gatherings in Glendale, Covina Hills and Cypress that highlight the cultural tradition with altars, folkloric dancing, mariachi and a puppet show by the Bob Baker Marionette Theater.On Nov.

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Long Beach's 10th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration Long Beach Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (City of Long Beach) By Andrea Flores After a brief hiatus last year, the Día de los Muertos festival hosted by the City of Long Beach returns. The family-friendly celebration will take place on Nov. 1, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will feature culturally enriching programming, as well as a resource fair featuring various city departments and community partners. Show more Show less Route Details

Día de los Muertos at the Heritage Museum of Orange County Santa Ana Museum Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The Heritage Museum of Orange County invites the community for their Día de los Muertos celebration on Nov. 1., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be resource booths, live entertainment, arts & crafts, blacksmith demonstrations, tours of the historic Kellogg House and more.The museum is also inviting members of the community to submit photographs of their late loved ones (pets included) for the altar before Oct. 18. Show more Show less Route Details

Forest Lawn Día de los Muertos - Cathedral City Riverside Cemetery Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores Forest Lawn, which has been providing funeral services for over 100 years in Southern California, is hosting various Día de los Muertos celebrations at its cemeteries across the region.On Nov. 1, between noon and 3 p.

m. there will be gatherings in Glendale, Covina Hills and Cypress that highlight the cultural tradition with altars, folkloric dancing, mariachi and a puppet show by the Bob Baker Marionette Theater.On Nov.

2, Cathedral City will also commemorate the Mexican tradition between 5 p.m. and 8 p.

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San Gabriel's Día de Muertos Celebración San Gabriel Valley Event Call Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The city of San Gabriel will host a Día de los Muertos Celebración on Nov 6., from 5:30 to 8 p.m. that will honor the cultural tradition with live performances, a community altar and refreshments (for purchase). The community altar will be located inside the Mission Playhouse and will feature submitted photos of San Gabriel residents who have passed Show more Show less Route Details

Day of the Dead at San Fernando Mission Cemetery Mission Hills Cemetery Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores On Nov. 7, the San Fernando Mission Cemetery & Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary will gather in prayer, remembrance and community to honor late loved ones. There will be family activities as well as music beginning at 11 a.m. Route Details

Day of the Dead at Santa Clara Cemetery & Mortuary Oxnard Cemetery Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores On Nov. 7, the Santa Clara Cemetery will host a family-friendly Day of the Dead celebration that begins at 11 a.m. Attendees will gather in prayer, remembrance and community to honor late loved ones in a day filled with culture and music. Route Details

Centro Cultural de México Noche de Altares Santa Ana Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores Now in its 24th year, the Centro Cultural de México will host its annual Noche de Altares on Nov. 7. Festivities begin at noon and end at 9 p.m. Attendees can expect performances, live music, a talent showcase, children’s face painting, free art workshops and more.The altars on display typically honor loved ones in the community, though there will also be themed altars dedicated to soldiers who have died in war and people who have died of AIDS, cancer and diabetes. Show more Show less Route Details

Self Help Graphics Día de los Muertos Season Boyle Heights Block Party Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Sarahi Apaez/For De Los) By Andrea Flores Self Help Graphics helped popularize the now ubiquitious Mexican holiday in Southern California. The arts nonprofit will celebrate its 53rd annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on Nov. 7 with a block party outside their soon-to-be Boyle Heights headquarters, which is set to open its doors next year.

This year, event organizers are collaborating with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, which focuses on spotlighting active cultural traditions. Additional details for the event are still pending but past iterations of the event have featured live music, community altars, vendors and free screen-printing workshops. Show more Show less Route Details

Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum's Día de Muertos Celebration Rancho Dominguez Museum Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp (Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum) By Andrea Flores The Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum and the Semillitas Learning Community will host a free Día de Muertos celebration on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include live performances including mariachi and baile folklorico, traditional food options and vendors. Route Details

Astrology Catrinas workshop at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Mid-Wilshire Museum $ Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is hosting a special workshop in celebration of Día de Muertos on Nov. 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Led by Mariana Galvez, author and illustrator of “Little Astrology Catrinas,” which reimagines the 12 zodiac signs as Catrinas, guests will be invited to choose the sign that represents their favorite personality traits. Workshops are included in the cost of admission, which requires advance reservation. Show more Show less Route Details

El Poder de la Cultura Morelense in Santa Ana Santa Ana Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores Join the El Poder de La Cultura Morelense — an advocacy group promoting the culture of the Mexican state of Morelos — for its Día de los Muertos celebration, which will feature Chinelos, traditional dancers dressed in garbs and masks that playfully mocked Spanish colonial settlers. The free event will take place on Nov. 7 beginning at noon and concluding by 10 p.m. in Santa Ana.The celebration will feature live music, food, vendors as well as Catrinas. Show more Show less Route Details

Riverside's 23rd Annual Day of the Dead celebration Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The 23rd Annual Riverside Day of the Dead celebration will be a two-day affair. The family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, including dance performances, Aztec dancers, lucha libre and more. There will also be a Catrina pageant.The festivities will kick off Nov. 7 between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m., and continue the following day on Nov. 8 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Show more Show less Route Details

Viva la Vida Día de los Muertos Festival Santa Ana Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores Viva La Vida is back for its 12th Annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Nov. 7, which will begin at 3 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. There will be a community altar on display as well as live entertainment, artisans, arts & crafts and more.The nonprofit organization continues this event in memory of Rudy Cordova, founder of Viva La Vida Santa Ana, who passed away last November. Show more Show less Route Details

Conejo Recreation & Park District's Día de los Muertos festival Thousand Oaks Community Center Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores Come celebrate the Conejo Recreation & Park District’s first Día de los Muertos festival on Nov. 7. This is free family-friendly event begins at 4 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m.. Join in on the arts & crafts or enjoy live music and mouthwatering cuisine. Route Details

Pomona's Downtown Hasta La Muerte celebration Pomona Event Route Website Share via Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp By Andrea Flores The Downtown Pomona Owners Assn., in partnership with the Pomona Chamber of Commerce, presents its free annual Downtown Hasta La Muerte celebration on Nov. 14 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The day will feature art galleries, car shows, live music and performances.The day also coincides with the city’s ArtWalk, located on Arts Colony (West 2nd St.), which includes a market in Shaun Diamond Plaza. Show more Show less Route Details

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