SF’s 2022 Tenderloin “Dia de los Muertos” Celebration (Oct. 24-Nov. 2)

We welcome you to build a community altar honoring the memories of our loved ones with an 8 day celebration in the Tenderloin neighborhood.

Monday, October 24 – Letter Writing

• Write a letter to a passed loved one
• 11 am- 8 pm at the Marketplace, ongoing through October 28

Tuesday, Oct 25 – Calavera Making

• Decorate calaveras (sugar skulls)
• 1-3 pm at La Cocina Marketplace

Wednesday, Oct 26 – Calavera Making

• Decorate calaveras (sugar skulls)
• 5-7 pm at Tenderloin Parks

Thursday, Oct 27 – Flower & Papel Picado Making

• Create paper flowers and papel picado
• 1-3 pm at La Cocina Marketplace

Friday, Oct 28 – Holloween in the Tower & Friday Night Frights at the Marketplace

• Children’s trick-or-treating from 4 pm-6 pm at 100 McAllister St
• A free community event with a costume contest, live music, and candy from 5 pm – 6 pm at La Cocina Marketplace. Spooky specialty cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and food are available to purchase with a happy hour from 4 pm-6 pm

Monday, Oct 31 – Story Time & Danza Blessing

• Storytime with mothers and elders
• A blessing of the space by Danza
• 5-8 pm at La Cocina Marketplace

Tuesday, Nov 1 – Community Day

• Build the Dia de los Muertos Altar
• 5-8 pm at La Cocina Marketplace

Wednesday, Nov 2 – Dia de los Muertos Celebration

• Celebrate the Dia de los Muertos holiday with our Tenderloin community
• 5-8pm at La Cocina Marketplace