Día de los Muertos Celebration at Old Town San Diego
This is free. When: Saturday, Oct. 31–Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (procession after sunset Nov. 2). Where: Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego, CA 92110.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park / California State Parks · Event
Celebrate with more than 40 altars, hands-on art activities, live entertainment, weekend mercado, Catrina Contest (Nov. 1) and candlelit procession (Nov. 2 starting ~6 p.m. from Immaculate Conception Church). Free guided altar tours available with prior registration. Sugar skull workshops have a materials fee. Parking fees apply in State Parks lots.
Starts Oct 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m.. Ends Nov 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m..
- free
- festival
- kids
Source: California State Parks
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