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Celebrate Day of the Dead 2013 with festivals and altars
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Thursday, October 22

Free West Oakland “Heavy Metal” Market + Industrial Artisan Fair (The Crucible”
Thursday, October 22 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry to fair + workshops available (all under $40)
| The Crucible
Free West Oakland "Heavy Metal" Market + Industrial Artisan Fair (The Crucible"
Step into The Crucible’s West Oakland warehouse for the Heavy Metal: Industrial Artisan Fair, an exploration of raw material and refined craft, hosted in a space built for both. This curated event features local artists and makers selling interesting forged finds and unique industrial creations ...
Día De Los Muertos “NightLife” 2026 at Cal Academy of Sciences (SF)
Thursday, October 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $26 | California Academy of Sciences
Día De Los Muertos "NightLife" 2026 at Cal Academy of Sciences (SF)
California Academy of Sciences presents its fourth annual Día de los Muertos NightLife, una noche en Michoacán, for guests ages 21 and over. The museum-wide evening includes an alebrije unveiling honoring alligator Claude, a community ofrenda, calavera face painting, lotería, crafts, traditional Aztec dance and ...

Friday, October 23

In Their Name: Día de Los Muertos 2026
Friday, October 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*youth 16 and under free; NOTAFLOF
| SOMArts Cultural Center
In Their Name: Día de Los Muertos 2026
Get your tickets to SOMArts’ annual Día de Los Muertos opening reception and exhibition unveiling featuring music by Las Hijas de la Madre, first look at the altars and installations, and a curated vendor market featuring one of a kind artworks and designs. Curated by Bridgètt ...

Saturday, October 24

Oakland Halloween + Día de los Muertos: Tricks, Treats & Traditions in the Laurel (2026)
Saturday, October 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE with commemorative trick-or-treat tote bags (while supplies last)
| Golondrino's Mexican Grill
Oakland Halloween + Día de los Muertos: Tricks, Treats & Traditions in the Laurel (2026)
Join in free community Dia De Los Muertos activities and Trick-or-Treating for the kiddos in The Laurel District! Families are invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos and Halloween in Oakland’s Laurel District on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. Hosted by the Laurel ...
SF Craft & Learn at the Museum of the Eye: Ojo de Dios (Oct. 24-31)
Saturday, October 24 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite
| Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye
SF Craft & Learn at the Museum of the Eye: Ojo de Dios (Oct. 24-31)

Get into the spirit of the season at the Museum of the Eye. With Halloween and Día de los Muertos around the corner, our popular Craft & Learn: Ojo de Dios workshop returns with two opportunities to join the fun. Visit us Saturday, Oct. 24, or ...

Free Día De Los Muertos Street Fiesta 2026 (Stockton)
Saturday, October 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission is free and open to everyone.
| Mexican Heritage Center & Gallery
Free Día De Los Muertos Street Fiesta 2026 (Stockton)
The Mexican Heritage Center & Gallery hosts its annual Día de los Muertos Community Street Fiesta in Stockton. The free event includes Aztec dancers, folklórico dancing, Grupo Carrillo Band, mariachis, a Catrina Pageant, community altars, low rider cars, street art, face painting, children’s activities, and ...

Thursday, October 29

Día de los Muertos + Halloween at Mission Community Market (SF)
Thursday, October 29 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mission Community Market
Día de los Muertos + Halloween at Mission Community Market (SF)
Celebrate Día de los Muertos and Halloween at Mission Community Market on Thursday, October 29. 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, ...

Saturday, October 31

SF Craft & Learn at the Museum of the Eye: Ojo de Dios (Oct. 24-31)
Saturday, October 31 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite
| Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye
SF Craft & Learn at the Museum of the Eye: Ojo de Dios (Oct. 24-31)

Get into the spirit of the season at the Museum of the Eye. With Halloween and Día de los Muertos around the corner, our popular Craft & Learn: Ojo de Dios workshop returns with two opportunities to join the fun. Visit us Saturday, Oct. 24, or ...

Sunday, November 1

$10 Off: Oceánica Ballet 2026 (San Mateo)
Sunday, November 1 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $19*
*Tickets start at $19 for the 1pm show ($10 off, normally $29) - General Admission (fees included)
| College of San Mateo Theatre
$10 Off: Oceánica Ballet 2026 (San Mateo)
Join Oceánica Ballet for family-friendly story ballets inspired by halloween and Día de los Muertos! Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. Act 1 premieres selections from two upcoming story ballets. P1N0CCH10, a retelling ...
5th Annual Día de los Muertos + Market in the Sunset (SF)
Sunday, November 1 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
5th Annual Día de los Muertos + Market in the Sunset (SF)
Sunset Mercantile and the Outer Sunset Farmers Market’s fifth annual Día de los Muertos: A day full of food, music, dance, and culture. We honor our beloved dead and celebrate their spirits in this fifth annual celebration. Shop traditional artisan goods, savor delicious Latin treats, plus ...
Día De Muertos Fiesta 2026 w/ Cumbia DJs (Oakland)
Sunday, November 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All ages.
| Temescal Brewing
Día De Muertos Fiesta 2026 w/ Cumbia DJs (Oakland)
Temescal Brewing hosts a free, all-ages Día de los Muertos celebration and release party for its Mictlán Lager. The event includes live DJs spinning cumbia, ofrendas from La Familia Quíroz, and Mexican-inspired food from Cassave on the Grill, Chido’s Pizza, and De La Creamery. The ...
Tenderloin Street Fair “Dia de Muertos” Celebration 2026 + Block Party (SF)
Sunday, November 1 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 150 Golden Gate Ave
Tenderloin Street Fair "Dia de Muertos" Celebration 2026 + Block Party (SF)
A free Día de Muertos street fair bringing tradition and block party energy to the heart of San Francisco’s Tenderloin. Día de Muertos comes to the Tenderloin Street Fair! Join us Sunday, November 1 from 2–8 PM for a street fair takeover in the heart of the ...

Saturday, November 7

SF’s Free Día de los Muertos + Diwali Celebration w/ Fire Ceremony (Presido Tunnel Tops)
Saturday, November 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Crissy Field Center
SF's Free Día de los Muertos + Diwali Celebration w/ Fire Ceremony (Presido Tunnel Tops)
Join us at the Presidio Tunnel Tops for a family-friendly Día de los Muertos & Diwali event in the park. Celebrated annually in the fall season, these two distinct cultural observances come together in a national park to honor South Asian and Latinx traditions. Designed ...
Dia de los Muertos and Diwali Festival at Crissy Field (SF)
Saturday, November 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*More Info/Registration
| Crissy Field Center
Dia de los Muertos and Diwali Festival at Crissy Field (SF)
Join the Parks Conservancy at Crissy Field Center in the Presidio for a family-friendly Día de los Muertos & Diwali event in the park. Celebrated annually in the fall season, these two distinct cultural observances come together in a national park to honor South Asian ...

Sunday, November 8

2026 Muchos Art + Comic Expo: 50+ Artists (Berkeley)
Sunday, November 8 – 12:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | La Peña Cultural Center
2026 Muchos Art + Comic Expo: 50+ Artists (Berkeley)
Join us for the 2026 Muchos Art and Comic Expo! Presented at La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley, MACE makes it’s East Bay debut for 2026! Formerly the Mission Art and Comic Expo, MACE rebranded to Muchos Comics to provide our event and services across the ...
Free Día De Los Muertos Festival w/ Altars at Courthouse Square (Redwood City)
Sunday, November 8 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Courthouse Square
Free Día De Los Muertos Festival w/ Altars at Courthouse Square (Redwood City)
Join Casa Círculo Cultural for a FREE Día de los Muertos celebration inspired by this year’s theme, Tlaxcala. This beloved community event welcomed over 9,000 attendees last year and features beautiful altars, live music, folklórico performances, art, family activities, delicious food vendors, a special car ...

Friday, November 13

“Bhangra & Beats” Night Market: SF’s Official Diwali Celebration (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
"Bhangra & Beats" Night Market: SF's Official Diwali Celebration (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Celebrate Diwali at the free Bhangra & Beats Night Market in downtown San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens. The event features live Bhangra performances, interactive dance lessons, DJs, night market shopping, food vendors, and family activities, all in honor of the Festival of Lights. Open to ...

Saturday, November 7

Día De Los Muertos Concert w/ the SF Symphony + Half-Price Kids’ Tickets
Saturday, November 7 – 3:00 pm | Cost: $34.5*
*Starts at $34.5 (while supplies last); Kids’ Tickets Half Off!
| Davies Symphony Hall
Día De Los Muertos Concert w/ the SF Symphony + Half-Price Kids' Tickets
Join us for a celebration of Latin American music and culture including lobby installations by local artists. The dynamic concert program, conducted by José Luis Gómez, features traditional music with contemporary works honoring the rich heritage of this ancient holiday. The event is curated by longtime ...